Section 06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 04 (LIGHTS, GAUGE AND ACCESSORIES)
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If you read battery voltage, test the signal circuit.
If you do not read battery voltage, test for voltage
as follows.
SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
(HARNESS SIDE)
VOLTAGE
VIOLET/BLUE
Battery ground
Battery voltage
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If you do not read battery voltage to ground,
check/repair input wiring/connectors.
If voltage is good, check ground circuit.
VSS Signal Circuit Test
Safely lift rear of vehicle so that rear wheels are
off the ground.
Set vehicle to 2WD mode and transmission to
Neutral.
Set multimeter to Vdc.
Repeatedly press the multimeter
RANGE
button
until the display shows
Manual Range 6 0
.
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Back-probe connector and read voltage as you
slowly
rotate the rear wheels with your hands.
SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
(HARNESS SIDE)
VOLTAGE
VIOLET/BLUE
PINK
Alternate readings of:
approx. 11 Vdc,
then approx. 1 Vdc
and back to 11 Vdc
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If voltage is as specified, sensor is good.
If voltage is not as specified, try a new sensor.
NOTE:
Poor/faulty magnet in crankcase or dirty oil
can affect sensor operation.
VSS Removal
NOTE:
Engine removal is not necessary for access
to VSS sensor.
Clean sensor area.
Remove sensor retaining screw.
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