Yamaha V STAR 950 - Checking the Fuses

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
7-81
Checking the condition of the bulb sockets
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulb sockets.
1. Check:
• Bulb socket (for continuity)
(with the pocket tester)
No continuity → Replace.
TIP
Check each bulb socket for continuity in the
same manner as described in the bulb section;
however, note the following.
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a. Install a good bulb into the bulb socket.
b. Connect the pocket tester probes to the
respective leads of the bulb socket.
c. Check the bulb socket for continuity. If any
of the readings indicates no continuity,
replace the bulb socket.
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EAS28000
CHECKING THE FUSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
fuses.
ECA13680
To avoid a short circuit, always set the main
switch to “OFF” when checking or replac-
ing a fuse.
1. Remove:
• Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
2. Check:
•Fuse
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a. Connect the pocket tester to the fuse and
check the continuity.
TIP
Set the pocket tester selector to “Ω × 1”.
b. If the pocket tester indicates “∞”, replace
the fuse.
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3. Replace:
• Blown fuse
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a. Set the main switch to “OFF”.
b. Install a new fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
c. Set on the switches to verify if the electrical
circuit is operational.
d. If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
WARNING
EWA13310
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or
using a fuse with the wrong amperage rat-
ing may cause extensive damage to the
electrical system, cause the lighting and
ignition systems to malfunction and could
possibly cause a fire.
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Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
Fuses
Amperage
rating
Q’ty
Main 40 A 1
Headlight 20 A 1
Ignition 15 A 1
Fuel injection system 10 A 1
Signaling system 10 A 1
Taillight 10 A 1
Backup 10 A 1
Spare 20 A 1
Spare 15 A 1
Spare 10 A 1