Yamaha XVS6501997 - Lighting System Check

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LIGHTING SYSTEM
ELEC
1. Bulb and bulb socket
S Check the bulb and bulb socket for continu-
ity.
Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket.
NO CONTINUITY
2. Voltage
S Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
headlight and high beam indicator light cou-
plers.
When the dimmer switch is on “LO”.
When the dimmer switch is on “HI”.
CONTINUITY
A
B
Headlight:
Tester (+) lead 
Yellow terminal or Green terminal
Tester (–) lead  Black terminal
High beam indicator light:
Tester (+) lead  Yellow terminal
Tester (–) lead  Black terminal
S Turn the main switch to “ON”.
S Turn the dimmer switch to “LO” or “HI”.
S Check the voltage (12 V) of the “Green” and
“Yellow” leads on the bulb socket connec-
tor.
The wiring circuit from the main switch to the
bulb socket connector is faulty, repair it.
OUT OF SPECIFICATION
This circuit is not faulty.
B
Headlight connector
4
1
3
2
5
Meter connector
MEETS
SPECIFICATION
EB805020
LIGHTING SYSTEM CHECK
1. If the headlight and the high beam indicator
light fail to come on: