
Section 02
TROUBLESHOOTING
Sub-Section 05
(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
02-05-4
SYMPTOM
ELECTRIC STARTER SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK WHEN TURNING IGNITION
SWITCH
CONDITION
NORMAL USE
Test/Inspection
1. Check battery cables and starter wires.
a.Corroded and/or loose connection(s).
Clean and/or retighten.
2. Check fuse.
a.Oxidized fuse.
Clean.
3. Check wiring harness connections.
a.Oxidized connections.
Clean or replace defective terminals.
4. Check ignition switch.
a.Defective contacts in ignition switch.
Replace.
5. Check solenoid of electric starter.
a.Shorted solenoid wiring harness or eroded contact washer.
Replace.
SYMPTOM
HEADLAMP NOT LIGHTING
CONDITION
WHITE BULB
Test/Inspection
1. Check bulb.
a.Gas leak.
Replace bulb.
CONDITION
BROKEN ELEMENT
Test/Inspection
1. Check for loose headlamp housing and bulb socket.
a.Vibration problem.
Tighten headlamp mounting screws. Lock bulb in socket. Replace bulb.
CONDITION
MELTED FILAMENT (ENDS OF ELEMENT HOLDER) AND BLACK BULB
Test/Inspection
1. Check voltage at headlamp at different speeds. It must not be above 15 VAC.
NOTE:
If quartz halogen bulb is involved, ensure that proper voltage regulator is installed.
a.Excessive voltage in lighting circuit.
Replace voltage regulator and ensure proper grounding. Retest.