2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1SC check engine light

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11Neutral switch
12Rear brake light switch
13Fuse box
1Main switch
2Horn switch
3Dimmer switch
4Turn signal switch
5Clutch switch
6Sidestand switch
7Engine stop switch
8Front brake light switch
9Start switch
10Oil level switch
CHECKING THE SWITCHESELEC
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CHECKING THE SWITCHES
Check each switch for damage or wear, proper connections, and also for continuity between the termi-
nals. Refer to “CHECKING SWITCH CONTINUITY”.
Damage / wear
Repair or replace.
Improperly connected
Properly connect.
Incorrect continuity reading
Replace the switch.
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High beam indicator light (LEDs)
Positive tester probe
black / yellow
Negative tester probe

black / white
YESNO 1. Headlight bulb and socket

Check the headlight bulb and socket for con-
tinuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS”.

Are the headlight bulb and socket OK?
Replace the head-
light bulb, socket or
both.
YESNO 2. Voltage

Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
headlight and meter assembly couplers as
shown.
The wiring circuit
from the main switch
to the headlight cou-
pler is faulty and
must be repaired.
When the dimmer switch is set to “ ”
When the dimmer switch is set to “ ”
Headlight coupler (wire harness side)
Low beam
Headlight
Positive tester probe
black
Negative tester probe
black / green
1
2
Meter assembly coupler (wire harness side)

Turn the main switch to “ON”.

Start the engine.

Set the dimmer switch to “ ” or “ ”.

Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of
black / green or black / yellow on the
headlight coupler (wire harness side).

Is the voltage within specification?
2
This circuit is OK.
A
B
Headlight
Positive tester probe
black
Negative tester probe
black / yellow
A
Headlight coupler (wire harness side)
High beam
B
6
5
3
4
4
LIGHTING SYSTEMELEC
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CHECKING THE LIGHTING SYSTEM
1. The headlight and the high beam indicator
light fail to come on.
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SIGNALING SYSTEMELEC
YESNO
Replace the starting
circuit cut-off relay.
YESNO 4. Voltage

Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
meter assembly coupler (wire harness side)
as shown.
The wiring circuit
from the main switch
to the meter assem-
bly coupler is faulty
and must be re-
paired. Positive tester probe
brown
Negative tester probe
ground
1

Turn the main switch to “ON”.

Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of brown
at the meter assembly coupler (wire harness
side).

Is the voltage within specification?
This circuit is OK.

Are the tester readings correct?
YESNO 1. Oil level warning light (LEDs)

Check the oil level warning light for continu-
ity.
When the main switch is turn to “ON”, the oil
level warning light is come on.

Are the oil level warning light OK?
Replace the meter
assembly.
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5. The oil level warning light fails to come on.
YESNO 2. Oil level switch

Drain the engine oil and remove the oil level
switch from the oil pan.

Connect the pocket tester (Ω
100) to the
oil level switch as shown.
Replace the oil level
switch. Positive tester probe

Connector (white)
Negative tester probe
Body ground
1
12

Measure the oil level switch resistance.
Oil level switch resistance
114  126 Ω at 20C (68F)
484  536 Ω at 20C (68F)
1
2

Is the oil level switch OK?
2
When you switch the positive and negative
tester probes, the readings in the above
chart will be reversed.
NOTE:
1
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YESNO 2. Battery

Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20C (68F)

Is the battery OK?

Clean the battery
terminals.

Recharge or re-
place the battery.
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3. Main switch

Check the main switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

Is the main switch OK?
YESNO
Replace the main
switch.
COOLING SYSTEMELEC
NOTE:
YESNO
1. Main, ignition and radiator fan motor fuses

Check the main, ignition and radiator fan
motor fuses for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES” in chap-
ter 3.

Are the main, ignition and radiator fan motor
fuses OK?
Replace the fuse(s).
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TROUBLESHOOTING

The radiator fan motor fails to turn.

The coolant temperature indicator light
fails to light when the engine is warm.
Check:
1. main, ignition, and radiator fan motor fuses
2. battery
3. main switch
4. radiator fan motor
5. radiator fan motor relay
6. coolant temperature sensor
7. wiring connections
(the entire cooling system)

Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. fuel tank
3. side cowlings

Troubleshoot with the following special tool(s).
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
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