Yamaha XV1600A1999, Service Manual

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CHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS
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CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS
Check each bulb and bulb socket for damage or
wear, proper connections, and also for continu-
ity between the terminals.
Damage / wear Repair or replace the bulb,
bulb socket or both.
Improperly connected
Properly connect.
Incorrect continuity reading Repair or re-
place the bulb, bulb socket or both.
TYPES OF BULBS
The bulbs used on this motorcycle are shown in
the illustration on the left.
Bulbs A and B are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder which must be
detached before removing the bulb. The ma-
jority of these bulbs can be removed from
their respective socket by turning them coun-
terclockwise.
Bulb C is used for turn signal and tail / brake
lights and can be removed from the socket by
pushing and turning the bulb counterclock-
wise.
Bulbs D and E are used for meter and indi-
cator lights and can be removed from their
respective socket by carefully pulling them
out.
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE
BULBS
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
bulb