Running Lights; Back-Up Lights; Ignition Timing - Arctic Cat 2009 366 Service Manual

1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the red tester lead to the green/yellow wire.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage,
inspect bulb, fuses, wiring harness, connectors,
and switches.

Running Lights

The two running lights use the same connectors as the
headlights (see Headlights in this section).
VOLTAGE
1. Release the wire connector from the frame; then
release and separate the connectors.
NOTE: Perform this test on the wiring harness
side of the connectors.
2. Connect the black tester lead of the meter to the
black wire; then with the tester in the DC Volts
position, connect the red tester lead to the
brown/black wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show voltage,
inspect the LIGHTS fuse, battery connections, or
troubleshoot the main wiring harness.

Back-Up Lights

The back-up lights connectors are located on the rear
frame supports attached by a metal tab. They may be
released from the frame by depressing the release with
a small screwdriver.
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VOLTAGE
1. Release the wire connectors from the frame; then
disconnect the connectors.
NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side
of the connectors.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the brown/laven-
der wire; then connect the red tester lead to the
lavender/red wire.
3. Set the tester to DC VOLTS; then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and move the shift lever
to the R (reverse) position. The meter must show
battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter does not show battery volt-
age, use the following procedure to troubleshoot.
4. Remove the black tester lead from the brown/lav-
ender wire and connect to a suitable ground.
A. If the meter shows battery voltage, troubleshoot
the gear shift position switch connector or the
gear shift position switch.
B. If the meter does not show battery voltage,
inspect the LIGHTS fuse, ignition switch, or
the main wiring harness.

Ignition Timing

The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, veri-
fying ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other
components. To verify engine timing, see Section 2.
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