TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Test Procedures
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 11-37
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TEST PROCEDURE 18 – ENGINE KILL WIRE
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 11-1.
1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, chock the wheels and disconnect the bat-
tery cables, negative cable (–) first.
2. Disconnect white/black wire bullet connector located at the engine RPM limiter (Figure 11-39, Page
3. Connect red (+) probe of multimeter to the male bullet terminal on the white/black wire and connect the
black (–) probe to the vehicle frame.
4. With the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the ON position and
note the multimeter reading. Turn the key and hold it in the START position while noting the multimeter
reading. There should be NO continuity when the key switch is in the ON or START position. If there is
continuity, check for worn insulation on the white/black wire that is allowing the wire to ground to the
frame.
TEST PROCEDURE 19 – REVERSE BUZZER LIMIT SWITCH
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 11-1.
NOTE: Keep the battery connected while performing this test procedure.
The reverse buzzer limit switch is located on the Forward/Reverse shifter; red/white and orange wires are
connected to it.
1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Move the Forward/Reverse handle to REVERSE and listen for an audible click from the limit switch. If
there is no click, check the switch for proper alignment and switch arm movement.
3. If the switch is being activated but the buzzer does not function, place the red (+) probe of the multime-
ter on one terminal and the black (–) probe on the other terminal of the limit switch. Without the lever
depressed, the reading should be NO continuity. Depress the lever and the reading should be continu-
ity. If either reading is incorrect, replace limit switch (Figure 11-7, Page 11-11).
TEST PROCEDURE 20 – REVERSE BUZZER
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 11-1.
The reverse buzzer is mounted to the center dash assembly under the front body.
1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, chock the wheels and disconnect the bat-
tery cables, negative cable (–) first.
2. To test the reverse buzzer, remove center dash panel. See Key Switch Removal, Section 12,
3. Check for proper wiring and tight connections. Using a multimeter, individually check for continuity
through each wire that connects to the reverse buzzer (Figure 11-7, Page 11-11). If the buzzer will not
function when properly wired, replace the buzzer.
