Ski-Doo TOURING E LT 1997 - Page 339

Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING
Sub-Section 05 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
02-05-4
SYMPTOM ELECTRIC STARTER SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK WHEN TURNING IGNITION
SWITCH
CONDITION NORMAL USE
Test/Inspection 1. Check battery cables and starter wires.
a.Corroded and/or loose connection(s).
Clean and/or retighten.
2. Check fuse.
a.Oxidized fuse.
Clean.
3. Check wiring harness connections.
a.Oxidized connections.
Clean or replace defective terminals.
4. Check ignition switch.
a.Defective contacts in ignition switch.
Replace.
5. Check solenoid of electric starter.
a.Shorted solenoid wiring harness or eroded contact washer.
Replace.
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 VAC.
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.
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