Can-Am DS 450 2008, Shop Manual

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Section 06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (STARTING SYSTEM)
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REVERSE POLARITY, MUST BE OPEN CIRCUIT (OL)
If test failed, replace diode.
NOTE: The starter solenoid diode (D1) is locat-
ed inside the main rear wiring harness protective
sheath, forward of the battery compartment, with-
in the LH rear frame extension.
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1. Main rear harness
2. Rear frame extension
3. D1 diode location
Power Signal to Solenoid Coil
Temporarily reconnect the battery with the battery
outside of the battery compartment as illustrated.
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CONNECT BATTERY OUTSIDE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION: Be sure to respect battery polarity
when connecting battery cables. Connecting
battery in reverse polarity could result in equip-
ment damage. Always connect the RED (+) bat-
tery cable first and the BLACK (-) battery cable
last.
Set parking brake.
Set transmission to Neutral (“N”).
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WARNING
Before starting engine, ensure parking brake
is set and transmission is selected to neutral
“N”. Failure to comply with this procedure
may result in severe injury and possible loss
of life.
Set multimeter to Vdc.
Measure battery voltage between battery termi-
nals.
Disconnect the small wires from the solenoid.
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DISCONNECT SOLENOID COIL WIRES
1. Small solenoid coil wires
2. Small solenoid coil terminals
Set engine stop switch to “RUN”.
Turn ignition switch to “ON”.
Press start button and measure the voltage at the
small solenoid coil wires as follows.
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