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ELEC
SIGNAL SYSTEM
CHECKING THE SIGNAL SYSTEM
1.If the brake light fails to come on:
CONTINUITY
1.Bulb and bulb socket
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Check the bulb and bulb socket for
continuity.
NO CONTINUITY
Replace the bulb and/or bulb socket.
CONTINUITY
2.Brake light switches
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.
NO CONTINUITY
Replace the brake light switch.
3.Voltage
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Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
bulb socket connector.
Tester (+) lead
→
Yellow terminal
1
Tester (–) lead
→
Black terminal
2
MEETS
SPECIFICATION
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Turn the main switch to “ON”.
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Pull in the brake lever or push down on the
brake pedal.
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Check the voltage (12 V) of the “Yellow”
lead on the bulb socket connector.
This circuit is not faulty.
OUT OF SPECIFICATION
The wiring circuit from the main switch to the
bulb socket connector is faulty, repair it.