Diode Removal/Installation; Diode Inspection - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

ELECTRIC STARTER
Continuity
Disconnect the starter relay switch 4P connector.
Check the continuity between the Green/Red terminal of the
starter relay switch 4P connector and body ground.
There should be continuity when the transmission is in neutral or
when the clutch lever is pulled.
NOTE
• Because of the diode, there will be some resistance when
transmission is in neutral.
Operation
Connect a fully charged 12 V battery to the Yellow/Red and
Green/Red terminals of the starter relay switch.
Check the continuity between the switch large terminal.
There should be continuity.
DIODE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the seat.
Remove the diode from the wire harness.
INSPECTION
Check for continuity with an ohmmeter.
Normal direction: Continuity
Reverse direction: No continuity
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(1) CONNECTOR
(1) STARTER RELAY SWITCH
XL2 0 0
(2) G/R WIRE
(2) BATTERY
(1) DIODE