
Start System Relay: DTC P0617 (46) (Part 1 of 2)
YES
NO
Press start switch.
Does starter rotate?
YES
NO
Neutral lamp does not illuminate with
ignition switch ON (headlamp OK).
Does starter rotate when start switch
is pressed?
Place transmission in neutral and
turn ignition switch ON.
Does NEUTRAL lamp on IM and
headlamp illuminate?
System operation
normal.
Perform Starting
System Check.
NOTE: Before performing this test,
ensure the battery is fully charged and
all relevant fuses are good. Recharge
or replace a suspect battery and replace
blown fuses.
NO
Headlamp does not illuminate
with ignition switch ON (neutral
lamp OK).
Is headlamp burned out?
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
Replace
headlamp.
Remove Key Switch Relay and measure voltage
at connector [62B] terminal “11”.
Is battery voltage present?
Go to Start System Relay
Test, DTC P0616 (46),
P0617 (46) (Part 2 of 2)
STOP
Check continuity
between connector [62B]
terminal “19” and GND.
Is continuity present?
Replace Key
Switch Relay.
Replace Key
Switch.
Locate and repair
open wire (BK).
Check continuity between connector
[33B] terminal “3” (R/BK) and connector
[62B] terminal “11” (R/BK).
Is continuity present?
Locate and repair
open wire (R/BK).
Measure voltage at
connector [33B]
terminals “1” and “4”.
Is battery voltage
present?
Check continuity between connector
[61B] terminal “44” and connector [33B]
terminals “1” and “4”.
Is continuity present?
YES
NO
Replace Key
Switch.
Locate and repair
open wire (R).
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Headlamp Illuminated?
YES
NO
Replace Start
Relay.
Problem solved.
2008 Buell XB Diagnostics: Engine Management 2-97
Summary of Contents for 2008 XB SERIES
Page 1: ...2008 Buell XB Models Electrical Diagnostics Manual 99493 08Y 2007 Buell Motorcycle Company ...
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Page 6: ...NOTES ...
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Page 72: ...ed01568 Figure 2 16 Checking for Leaks 2 22 2008 Buell XB Diagnostics Engine Management ...
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Page 224: ...A 22 2008 Buell XB Diagnostics Appendix A Connector Repair NOTES ...
Page 225: ...SUBJECT PAGE NO B 1 CONNECTORS B 1 B 2 WIRING DIAGRAMS B 3 APPENDIX B WIRING DIAGRAMS ...
Page 226: ...NOTES ...
Page 232: ...Figure B 2 Figure B 2 Main Harness Ulysses and Lightning Main Harness Ulysses and Lightning ...
Page 234: ...Figure B 3 Figure B 3 Main Harness Firebolt Main Harness Firebolt ...
Page 240: ...Figure B 6 Figure B 6 Lighting Circuit Firebolt Lighting Circuit Firebolt ...
Page 242: ...Figure B 7 Figure B 7 Component Circuits All Models Component Circuits All Models ...
Page 248: ...Figure B 10 Figure B 10 Starting Circuit Firebolt Starting Circuit Firebolt ...
Page 250: ...Figure B 11 Figure B 11 Charging Circuits All Models Charging Circuits All Models ...
Page 266: ...B 40 2008 Buell XB Diagnostics Appendix B Wiring Diagrams NOTES ...
Page 268: ...NOTES ...
Page 272: ...C 4 2008 Buell XB Diagnostics Appendix C Conversions NOTES ...
Page 273: ...SUBJECT PAGE NO D 1 GLOSSARY D 1 APPENDIX D GLOSSARY ...
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Page 278: ...D 4 2008 Buell XB Diagnostics Appendix D Glossary NOTES ...
Page 282: ...IV TOOLS NOTES ...
Page 284: ...VI TORQUE VALUES NOTES ...
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