Yamaha XVS6501997 - Page 283

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5. Relay unit (diode)
S Remove the relay unit from the wire har-
ness.
S Check for continuity as follows:
Sky blue – Black/Yellow
Sky blue – Blue/Yellow
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6. Starter relay
S Remove the starter relay from the wire har-
ness.
S Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1) and bat-
tery (12 V) to the starter relay terminals.
Tester (+) lead  Sky blue
Tester (–) lead  Black/Yellow
Replace the relay unit.
INCORRECT
Tester (+) lead  Black/Yellow
Tester (–) lead  Sky blue
NOTE:
When you switch the “–” and “+” leads of the
digital pocket tester the readings in the
above chart will be reversed.
CORRECT
Conti-
nuity
No Con-
tinuity
Tester (+) lead  Sky blue
Tester (–) lead  Blue/Yellow
Tester (+) lead  Blue/Yellow
Tester (–) lead  Sky blue
Conti-
nuity
No Con-
tinuity
Battery (+) terminal 
Red/White terminal
Battery (–) terminal  Blue terminal
S Check the starter relay for continuity.
Replace the starter relay.
NO CONTINUITY
Tester (+) lead  Red terminal
Tester (–) lead  Black terminal
1
1
2
3
CONTINUITY
:
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
3
4
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
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