Ski-Doo REV Series Shop Manual

Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 04 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
SYMPTOM HEADLAMP NOT LIGHTING.
CONDITION WHITE BULB.
TEST/INSPECTION 1. Check bulb.
a. Gas leak.
Replace bulb.
CONDITION BROKEN ELEMENT.
TEST/INSPECTION 1. Check for loose headlamp housing and bulb socket.
a. Vibration problem.
Tighten headlamp mounting screws. Lock bulb in socket. Replace bulb.
CONDITION MELTED FILAMENT (ENDS OF ELEMENT HOLDER) AND BLACK BULB.
TEST/INSPECTION 1. Check voltage at headlamp at different speeds. It must not be above 15 Vdc.
NOTE: If quartz halogen bulb is involved, ensure that proper voltage regulator is installed.
a. Excessive voltage in lighting circuit.
Replace voltage regulator and ensure proper grounding. Retest.
SYMPTOM HEADLAMP DIMING.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
1. Check voltage at headlamp at different speeds. It must not be below 11 Vdc.
a. Insufficient voltage in lighting circuit.
Replace voltage regulator and retest.
2. Visually inspect wiring harness for damaged and/or melted wires and/or bad wire terminal crimping and/or
connections.
a. Heating, rotating or sharp part in contact with harness. Improper harness routing.
Repair/replace damaged wires and/or terminals. Reroute harness where necessary.
3. On manual start models: Verify regulator ground.
a. Rusted or loose retaining screws.
Clean, apply lithium grease (LMZ1) and firmly tighten screws.
4. Check if optional electric accessories are overloading the magneto/generator.
a. Excessive electrical load to magneto/generator.
Reduce the electrical load by removing excess accessories. Reconnect as recommended by manufacturer.
5. Hot Grips brand: Verify if they were connected in parallel by mistake.
a. Excessive electrical load to magneto/generator.
Reconnect as recommended by manufacturer.
6. Bombardier heating grips: Verify if the return wires of the elements were grounded to the chassis by
mistake.
a. Faulty installation of optional equipment.
Reconnect as recommended by manufacturer.
TEST/INSPECTION
7. Check if heating grips installation overloads the magneto capacity.
a. Excessive electrical load to magneto/generator.
Reduce the electrical load by removing accessories.
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Ski-Doo REV Series Specifications

General

Chassis	REV
Track Width	15 in
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal
Seating Capacity	1
Reverse	Available on most models
Electric Start	Available on most models