SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 827)

Electrical System
9.236 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
9.14.9 Steer Select Switches
For additional information, refer to Section 9.7.39, “Front
Steer Circuit and Troubleshooting.”
a. Steer Select Switch Removal
1. If the vehicle has one battery, disconnect the
negative (-) battery cable at the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, disconnect both
negative battery cables from both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
2. Carefully pry the switch (3) and wiring out of the
mounting hole in the switch bezel.
3. Note and mark the "front" or top of the switch as
positioned in the dash.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (4) from
the steering select switch (3) by pressing down on
the tab (5) on the harness connector. Remove the
switch from the vehicle
b. Steer Select Switch Disassembly, Inspection and
Replacement
DO NOT disassemble the switch. Replace a defective or
faulty switch with a new part.
Inspect the switch and the wiring harness connector terminals
for continuity and shorting in all three switch positions.
Inspect the switch terminals for continuity in the “UP” and
“DOWN” positions and for shorting in the “MIDDLE” position.
Replace a defective or faulty switch with a new part.
c. Steer Select Switch Installation and Testing
1. Route the wiring through the dash and switch bezel,
then connect the wiring to the switch (3) (the pin
connector only goes on one way).
2. Properly position the “front” and top of the switch as
noted during removal, then press or “snap” the
switch into place in the bezel.
3. If the vehicle has one battery, connect the
negative (-) battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, connect both
negative battery cables to both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
4. Clear the area around the vehicle of personnel and
any obstructions to vehicle travel.
5. Start the engine and check the operation of the steer
select switch functions with the switch in all three
positions. If the vehicle has the rear steer option,
also test the rear steer mode for proper operation.
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