KYMCO Super 8 50, Service Manual

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17
. LIGHTS/INSTRUMENTS/SWITCHES
17-0
Super 8 50
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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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An electric tester is needed to measure or test the electric equipment.
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Be sure to use fuses and bulbs of the same specifications to avoid damage of electrical equipment.
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After installation of each switch, a continuity check must be performed. A continuity check can
usually be made without removing the part from the motorcycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Lights do not come on when ignition Fuel gauge pointer does not register
switch is “ON”
correctly
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Burned bulb
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Disconnected wire or connector
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Faulty switch
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Broken wire
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Broken wire
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Faulty float
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Fuse burned out
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Faulty fuel unit
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Weak battery
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Faulty instrument
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Poorly connected or shorted wire
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Faulty winker Fuel gauge pointer fluctuates or swings

Loose wire connection
Light dims
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Faulty fuel unit
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Faulty ignition coil
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Faulty instrument
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Wire or switch resistance too high
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Faulty regulator/rectifier
Headlight does not change when dimmer
switch is turn to Hi or Lo
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Faulty or burned bulb
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Faulty dimmer switch
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SERVICE INFORMATION ................... 17-0 IGNITION SWITCH ............................ 17-3
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 17-0 STOP SWITCHES/HORN ................... 17-4
FUEL UNIT .............................................. 17-1 INSTRUMENTS ................................... 17-4
HANDLEBAR SWITCHES .................... 17-2 HEADLIGHT/LIGHTS ........................ 17-5