Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 05 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
03-05-5
5. Verify of optional electric accessories are overloading the magneto/generator.
a. Excessive electrical load to magneto/generator.
Reduce the electrical load by removing excess accessories. Reconnect as
recommended by manufacturer.
6. Hot Grips brand : Verify if they were connected in parallel by mistake.
a. Excessive electrical load to magneto/generator.
Reconnect as recommended by manufacturer.
7. Bombardier heating grips : Verify if the return wires of the elements were
grounded to the chassis by mistake.
a. Faulty installation of optional equipment.
Reconnect as recommended by manufacturer.
8. Verify if heating grips installation overloads the magneto/generator capacity.
a. Excessive electrical load to magneto/generator.
Reduce the electrical load by removing accessories.
SYMPTOM FALSE FUEL AND/OR TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Verify if gauge was connected on DC current by mistake (in case of optional
installation).
a. Faulty installation of optional equipment.
Find optional wires connected directly to DC ground (BK wire to chassis) or to any DC
hot wire (RD, RD/BL). Disconnect and reconnect to AC current (YL and YL/BK wires).
2. Verify sender unit for free movement and/or correct arm position.
a. Defective or damaged part.
Correct or replace sender unit.
3. Verify sender unit/gauge wiring harness condition.
a. Heating, rotating or sharp part in contact with harness. Improper harness routing.
Replace or repair damaged wires. Reroute where necessary.