5-10
4. With the switch in the RUN position, the meter
must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, troubleshoot or replace the switch/com-
ponent, the connector, or the switch wiring harness.
RESISTANCE (Reverse Override)
The connector is the four-prong white one next to the
steering post. To access the connector, the front rack
and front fenders must be removed (see Section 8).
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one red/yellow wire;
then connect the black tester wire to the other red/yel-
low wire. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
3. Depress and hold the reverse override button. The
meter must show an open circuit.
4. Connect the red tester lead to the blue wire; then
connect the black meter lead to the black wire. The
meter must show an open circuit.
5. Depress and hold the reverse override button. The
meter must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
replace the switch/component, connector, or switch
harness.
Drive Select Switch
The connector is the two-wire black snap-lock one in
front of the steering post. To access the connector, the
cover must be removed.
NOTE: Resistance tests should be made with the
connector disconnected and on the selector-side
of the connector.
RESISTANCE
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the white/green wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the black wire.
3. With the selector switch in the 4WD position, the
meter must show less than 1 ohm.
4. Connect the red tester lead to the white/orange
wire; then select the 4WD Lock position. The
meter must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
replace the front drive selector switch.
VOLTAGE
NOTE: The battery must be connected when per-
forming voltage tests.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the black tester lead to the black wire.
3. Connect the red tester lead to the orange wire on
the harness side of the connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
5. The meter must show 12 DC volts.
NOTE: If the meter shows other than specified,
check the harness, connector, 30 amp fuse, and
battery connections.
Front Drive/Differential
Lock Actuator Power
NOTE: With the engine stopped and the ignition
switch in the ON position, a momentary “whirring”
sound must be noticeable each time the selector
switch is moved to 2WD and 4WD. Test the switch,
30 amp fuse, and wiring connections prior to test-
ing the actuator.
NOTE: The differential must be in the unlocked
position for this procedure.
VOLTAGE
1. Select the 2WD position on the drive select
switch; then disconnect the connector on the actu-
ator wiring harness.
2. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, con-
nect the black tester lead to the black wire in the
supply harness; then connect the red tester lead to
the orange wire in the supply harness.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The
meter must show 12 DC volts.
4. Connect the red tester lead to the white/orange
wire in the supply harness. The meter must show
approximately 12 DC volts.
5. Connect the red tester lead to the white/green wire
in the supply harness. The meter must show
approximately 12 DC volts.
6. Select the 4WD position on the front drive selector
switch; then connect the red tester lead to the
white/orange wire in the supply harness. The
meter must show approximately 12 DC volts.
NOTE: The 4WD icon on the LCD should illuminate.
7. Connect the red tester lead to the white/green wire
in the supply harness. The meter must show 0 DC
volts.
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