Brake Light Switch; Gear Indicator Light Circuit Operation - Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual

2. Remove lamp by turning the rubber base 1/4 turn
and pulling the bulb out.
recommended lamp. Apply Dielectric Grease
(PN 2871329).
3. Reinstall the lens cover removed in step 1.
4. Test the taillight/brakelight to see it is working.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
1. Lift the front hood.
2. The wires are located on the backside of the
instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the headlamp
(Brown, Green, and Yellow), by depressing the
connector lock and pulling on the connector. Do
not pull on the wiring.
4. Test the switch connections and compare to the
illustration. The internal headlight switch
connections are shown in the illustration to the
right.
HEADLAMP SWITCH HEADLAMP SWITCH
LOW BEAM
(WITH HARNESS CONNECTED)
BACK VIEW OF SWITCH
(INTERNAL CONNECTIONS)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

1. Turn the steering wheel to the right and look
behind the front left tire for the brake junction
Replace it with
Taillight Screws
switch harness
HIGH BEAM
GRN
block. The brake pressure switch is installed into
this block.
2. Disconnect wire harness from switch.
3. Connect an ohmmeter across switch contacts.
Reading should be infinite ( ).
4. Apply foot brake
between switch contacts. If there is no continuity
or greater than .5 ohms resistance when the
brake is applied with slight pressure, first clean
the switch contacts and re--test. Replace switch if
necessary.
GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The transmission switch provides the ground path for
the indicator lamps located on the dashboard. For
example, when neutral is selected, Green/White wire
connected to ground throughout the switch and the
neutral lamp is illuminated.
If the light does not illuminate when neutral is
selected, check the bulb. If the bulb is good, check the
wiring, transmission switch, and lamp socket source
voltage. Perform the same test for all four gear
indicators. Refer to the wire diagram for wire colors.
High Low
Reverse
Neutral
ELECTRICAL
Brake Switch
and check for continuity
BRAKE
Temperature
10.15