Lights/Instruments/Switches; Lights Do Not Come On When Ignition Switch Is “On”; Light Dims; Fuel Gauge Pointer Does Not Register Correctly - KYMCO Super 8 50 Service Manual

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. LIGHTS/INSTRUMENTS/SWITCHES

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SERVICE INFORMATION ................... 17-0

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 17-0

FUEL UNIT .............................................. 17-1
HANDLEBAR SWITCHES .................... 17-2
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
 An electric tester is needed to measure or test the electric equipment.
 Be sure to use fuses and bulbs of the same specifications to avoid damage of electrical equipment.
 After installation of each switch, a continuity check must be performed. A continuity check can
usually be made without removing the part from the motorcycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Lights do not come on when ignition
switch is "ON"
 Burned bulb
 Faulty switch
 Broken wire
 Fuse burned out
 Weak battery
 Poorly connected or shorted wire
 Faulty winker

Light dims

 Faulty ignition coil
 Wire or switch resistance too high
 Faulty regulator/rectifier
Headlight does not change when dimmer
switch is turn to Hi or Lo
 Faulty or burned bulb
 Faulty dimmer switch
IGNITION SWITCH ............................ 17-3
STOP SWITCHES/HORN ................... 17-4
INSTRUMENTS ................................... 17-4
HEADLIGHT/LIGHTS ........................ 17-5
Fuel gauge pointer does not register
correctly
 Disconnected wire or connector
 Broken wire
 Faulty float
 Faulty fuel unit
 Faulty instrument
Fuel gauge pointer fluctuates or swings
 Loose wire connection
 Faulty fuel unit
 Faulty instrument
Super 8 50
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