Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 - Troubleshooting

LIGHTING SYSTEM
8-19
EAS27260
TROUBLESHOOTING
Any of the following fail to light: headlight, high beam indicator light, taillight, license plate light, auxiliary
light, position light or meter light.
T
IP
• Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Top cover
2. Right side cover
3. Rear fender
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1. Check the condition of each bulb
and bulb socket.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BULBS
AND BULB SOCKETS” on page
8-124.
Replace the bulb(s) and bulb socket(s).
2. Check the fuses.
(Main, headlight, ignition, and sig-
naling system)
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUS-
ES” on page 8-125.
Replace the fuse(s).
3. Check the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY” on
page 8-126.
• Clean the battery terminals.
• Recharge or replace the battery.
4. Check the main switch.
Refer to “CHECKING THE
SWITCHES” on page 8-121.
Replace the main switch.
5. Check the dimmer switch.
Refer to “CHECKING THE
SWITCHES” on page 8-121.
Replace the left handlebar switch.
6. Check the headlight relay.
Refer to “CHECKING THE RE-
LAYS” on page 8-129.
Replace the headlight relay.