Can-Am DS 450 2008, Shop Manual

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Section 06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 04 (LIGHTS)
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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 equipment damage, severe in-
jury and possible loss of life.
Set the Fluke 115 multimeter (P/N 529 035 868)
to Vdc and measure the headlight input voltage as
per following table.
HEADLIGHT INPUT VOLTAGE TEST
HEADLIGHT
SWITCH
POSITION
PROBES VOLTAGE
GREEN
wire
Chassis
ground
Low beams
GREEN
wire
BLACK/RED
wire
BLUE
wire
Chassis
ground
High beams
BLUE
wire
BLACK/RED
wire
Over
12 Vdc
If voltage test is good as per table, replace light
bulb.
If voltage is good with chassis ground but not
with the BLACK/RED wire, test the ground circuit
wiring and the ignition switch for continuity. Re-
fer to the
IGNITION SECTION
for ignition switch
testing procedures.
If voltage test is good in one headlight switch po-
sition but not in the other, refer to the
HEADLIGHT
SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
.
If there is no voltage present at both headlight con-
nectors but the taillight/brake light is functioning,
test the headlight switch and wiring.
Headlight Bulb Replacement
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WARNING
Always turn the ignition switch to the OFF po-
sition before replacing a defective bulb.
NOTE: Always check light operation after bulb re-
placement.
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1. Bulb location
Pull back rubber boot and disconnect the bulb con-
nector.
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Rotate bulb counterclockwise.
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Replace defective bulb.
CAUTION: Never touch glass portion of a halo-
gen bulb with bare fingers, it shortens its oper-
ating life. If glass is touched, clean it with iso-
propyl alcohol. It will not leave a film on the
bulb.
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