Gear Position Switch - Arctic Cat XC 450i 2012 Service Manual

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2. Connect the one tester lead to the white/blue wire;

then connect the other tester lead to the black wire.

3. With the selector switch in the 2WD position, the

meter must show an open circuit.

4. With the selector switch in the 4WD position, the

meter must show less than 1 ohm.

 NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,

replace the front drive select switch.

VOLTAGE

 NOTE: The battery must be connected when per-

forming voltage tests.

1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.

2. Connect the black tester lead to the negative battery

terminal.

3. Connect the red tester lead to the white/blue wire on

the harness side of the connector.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

5. The meter must show battery voltage.

 NOTE: If the meter shows other than specified,

check the harness, connector, main relay, and battery

connections.

Front Drive Actuator

 NOTE: With the engine stopped and the ignition

switch in the ON position, a momentary "whirring"

sound must be noticeable each time the select switch

is moved to 2WD and 4WD. Test the switch, main

relay, and wiring connections prior to testing the

actuator.

VOLTAGE

1. Select the 2WD position on the drive select switch;

then disconnect the connector on the actuator wiring

harness.

2. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, connect

the black tester lead to the black wire in the supply

harness; then connect the red tester lead to either

orange wire in the supply harness.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The

meter must show 12 DC volts.

4. Connect the red tester lead to the second orange wire

in the supply harness. The meter must show 12 DC

volts.

5. Connect the red tester lead to the white/green wire in

the supply harness. The meter must show 12 DC

volts.

6. Select the 4WD position on the drive select switch;

then connect the red tester lead to the white/blue wire

in the supply harness. The meter must show 0 DC

volts.

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 NOTE: The 4WD icon on the LCD should illuminate.

 NOTE: If the voltage readings are as specified and

the actuator does not function correctly, replace the

actuator (see Drive System).