Reverse Override Switch; Front Drive Actuator - Arctic Cat PROWLER HDX 2015 Service Manual

NOTE: If the meter does not show voltages accord-
ing to the chart, make sure the front drive actuator is
plugged in; then troubleshoot the switch, ignition
fuses, battery connections, or wiring harness.

Reverse Override Switch

VOLTAGE
NOTE: To perform the following tests, the ignition
switch must be in the ON position and the trans-
mission shifted into reverse gear.
1. Connect the red meter lead to the black/blue wire and
the black meter lead to a suitable ground; then select
2WD on the drive select switch. The meter must
show approximately 1.5 DC volts.
2. Depress the reverse override switch. The meter
showing should not change from step 1.
3. Select 4WD on the drive select switch. The meter
must show approximately 5 DC volts.
4. Depress the reverse override switch. The meter must
show approximately 1.5 DC volts.
5. Connect the red meter lead to the red/yellow wire.
The meter must show approximately 1.5 DC volts.
Depress the reverse override switch. The meter must
show approximately 1.5 DC volts.
6. Connect the red meter lead to the red/green wire. The
meter should show 0 DC volts.
7. Depress the reverse override switch. The meter must
show approximately 5 DC volts.

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 drive
select switch is moved to 2WD and 4WD. Test the
switch, 30 amp fuse, and wiring connections prior
to testing the actuator.
VOLTAGE
1. Locate the 4-wire connector for the front drive selec-
tor actuator on the frame to the right of the differen-
tial; then connect the red meter lead to the orange
wire using a MaxiClip.
2. Connect the black lead to the black wire using a Maxi-
Clip; then select 2WD on the drive select switch.
NOTE: The black tester lead can remain con-
nected to the black wire for the remaining tests.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The
meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If battery voltage is not shown, trouble-
shoot the 10 amp ignition (IGN) fuse on the power
distribution module, the ignition switch, or the
main wiring harness.
4. Connect the red meter lead to the white/red wire. The
meter must show battery voltage.
5. Select 4WD on the drive select switch. The meter
must show 0 DC volts.
6. Connect the red meter lead to the white/orange wire.
The meter must show battery voltage.
7. Engage the differential lock. The meter must show 0
DC volts.
NOTE: If the meter does not show 0 DC volts,
rock the vehicle to help engage the differential
lock; then troubleshoot the differential lock switch.
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