2016 YAMAHA WR 250F radiator

COOLING SYSTEM
9-26
EAS2GB7371TROUBLESHOOTING
The radiator fan motor fails to turn.
TIP
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Seat
2. Side cover (left)
3. Air scoop (left/right)
4. Fuel tank
1. Check the fuse.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES”
on page 9-68.NG 
Replace the fuse(s).
OK 
2. Check the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY” on
page 9-69.NG 
• Clean the battery terminals.
• Recharge or replace the battery.
OK 
3. Check the main relay.
Refer to “CHECKING THE RE-
LAYS” on page 9-72.NG 
Replace the main relay.
OK 
4. Check the radiator fan motor.
Refer to “CHECKING THE RADIA-
TOR FAN MOTOR” on page 9-78.NG 
Replace the radiator fan motor.
OK 
5. Check the radiator fan motor relay.
Refer to “CHECKING THE RE-
LAYS” on page 9-72.NG 
Replace the radiator fan motor relay.
OK 
6. Check the coolant temperature sen-
sor.
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOL-
ANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR”
on page 9-78.NG 
Replace the coolant temperature sensor.
OK 
7. Check the entire cooling system’s
wiring.
Refer to “CIRCUIT DIAGRAM” on
page 9-16.NG 
Properly connect or repair the cooling sys-
tem’s wiring.
OK 
Replace the ECU.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
9-61
1. Rectifier/regulator
2. Clutch switch
3. Ignition coil
4. ECU (engine control unit)
5. Fuel sender
6. Fuel pump
7. Battery
8. Resistor
9. Neutral switch
10.Radiator fan motor
11.Injector

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
9-63
1. Intake air temperature sensor
2. Intake air pressure sensor
3. Throttle position sensor
4. Starter relay
5. Main fuse
6. Headlight relay
7. Starting circuit cut-off relay
8. Lean angle sensor
9. Radiator fan motor fuse
10.Radiator fan motor relay
11.Main relay
12.Coolant temperature sensor

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
9-68
Checking the condition of the bulb sockets
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulb sockets.
1. Check:
• Bulb socket (for continuity)
(with the pocket tester)
No continuity  Replace.
TIP
Check each bulb socket for continuity in the
same manner as described in the bulb section;
however, note the following.
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a. Install a good bulb into the bulb socket.
b. Connect the pocket tester probes to the re-
spective leads of the bulb socket.
c. Check the bulb socket for continuity. If any of
the readings indicate no continuity, replace
the bulb socket.
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EAS2GB7384CHECKING THE FUSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
fuses.
ECA
NOTICE
To avoid a short circuit, always turn off the
meter when checking or replacing a fuse.
1. Remove:
• Side cover (left/right)
• Seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
2. Check:
• Main fuse “1”
• Radiator fan motor fuse “2”
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a. Connect the pocket tester to the fuse and
check the continuity.
TIP
Set the pocket tester selector to “ 1”.
b. If the pocket tester indicates “”, replace the
fuse.
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3. Replace:
• Fuse
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a. The meter light goes off.
b. Install a new fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
c. Turn on the meter light to verify if the electri-
cal circuit is operational.
d. If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
EWA
WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or us-
ing a fuse with the wrong amperage rating
may cause extensive damage to the electri-
cal system, cause the lighting and ignition
systems to malfunction and could possibly
cause a fire.
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Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
1
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
FusesAmper-
age ratingQ’ty
Main 15 A 1
Spare 15 A 1
Radiator fan motor 5 A 1
2

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
9-72
EAS2GB7386CHECKING THE RELAYS
Check each switch for continuity with the pock-
et tester. If the continuity reading is incorrect,
replace the relay.
1. Disconnect the relay from the wire harness.
2. Connect the pocket tester ( 1) and bat-
tery (12 V) to the relay terminal as shown.
Check the relay operation.
Out of specification  Replace.
Starter relay
Main relayStarting circuit cut-off relay
Headlight relay
Radiator fan motor relay Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
3. Positive tester probe
4. Negative tester probe
Result
Continuity
(between “3” to “4”)
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
3. Positive tester probe
4. Negative tester probe
Result
Continuity
(between “3” to “4”)
21 3
4
R/WBr/WR/YL/G
1 23
4
L/R
BrR
R,R/W
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
3. Positive tester probe
4. Negative tester probe
Result
Continuity
(between “3” to “4”)
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
3. Positive tester probe
4. Negative tester probe
Result
Continuity
(between “3” to “4”)
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
3. Positive tester probe
4. Negative tester probe
1 23
4
G/B
L/B
L/G,L/W
1 23
4
R,R/Y
GR
1 23
4
P/L
R/L
R/W
Br,R/W

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
9-78
b. Measure the resistance of the resister.
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1. Check:
• Radiator fan motor
Faulty/rough movement  Replace.
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a. Disconnect the radiator fan motor coupler
from the wire harness.
b. Connect the battery (DC 12 V) as shown.
c. Measure the radiator fan motor movement.
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EAS2GB7399CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
1. Remove:
• Coolant temperature sensor
EWA
WARNING
• Handle the coolant temperature sensor
with special care.
• Never subject the coolant temperature
sensor to strong shocks. If the coolant
temperature sensor is dropped, replace it.2. Check:
• Coolant temperature sensor resistance
Out of specification  Replace.
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a. Connect the pocket tester ( 1k/100) to
the coolant temperature sensor.
b. Immerse the coolant temperature sensor in
a container filled with coolant.
TIP
Make sure the coolant temperature sensor ter-
minals do not get wet.
c. Place a thermometer in the coolant.
d. Slowly heat the coolant, and then let it cool
to the specified temperature indicated in the
table.
e. Check the coolant temperature sensor for
continuity at the temperatures indicated in
the table. • Positive tester probe 
Black “1”
• Negative tester probe 
Black “2”
• Positive battery terminal 
Blue “1”
• Negative battery terminal 
Black “2”
1
2
12
12V
LB
Coolant temperature sensor re-
sistance
2.51–2.78 k at 20 °C (2.51–2.78
k at 68 °F)
210–221  at 100 °C (210–221 
at 212 °F)
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Analog pocket tester
YU-03112-C
• Positive tester probe 
Green/White “1”
• Negative tester probe 
Black/Blue “2”
12
G/W B/L
B/L G/W

TROUBLESHOOTING
10-2
EAS2GB7409POOR MEDIUM-AND-HIGH-SPEED PER-
FORMANCE
Refer to “STARTING FAILURES” on page 10-
1.
Engine
1. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
2. Throttle body
• Defective throttle body
3. ECU
• Faulty ECU
EAS2GB7410SHIFTING IS DIFFICULT
Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-40.
EAS2GB7411SHIFT PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE
Engine
1. Shift shaft
• Bent shift shaft
2. Shift drum and shift forks
• Foreign object in a shift drum groove
• Seized shift fork
• Bent shift fork guide bar
3. Transmission
• Seized transmission gear
• Foreign object between transmission gears
• Improperly assembled transmission
EAS2GB7412JUMPS OUT OF GEAR
Engine
1. Shift shaft
• Incorrect shift pedal position
• Improperly returned stopper lever
2. Shift forks
• Worn shift fork
3. Shift drum
• Incorrect axial play
• Worn shift drum groove
4. Transmission
• Worn gear dog
EAS2GB7413CLUTCH SLIPS
Engine
1. Clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS2GB7414CLUTCH DRAGS
Engine
1. Clutch
• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS2GB7415OVERHEATING
Engine
1. Cylinder head and piston
• Heavy carbon buildup
• Clogged coolant passages
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
• Low coolant level
2. Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe

LIST OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL-SAFE ACTIONS
10-8
ACTUATOR OPERATION TABLE
Diag-
nostic
code
No.Item Actuation Procedure
30 Ignition coil Actuates the ignition coil five
times at one-second inter-
vals.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha
diagnostic tool blinks five
times when the ignition coil is
actuated.Check that a spark is gener-
ated five times.
• Connect an ignition
checker.
36 Injector Actuates the injector five
times at one-second inter-
vals.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha
diagnostic tool blinks five
times when the radiator fan
motor relay is actuated.TIP: Before performing
this operation, be sure to
disconnect the fuel pump
coupler.
Check that injector is actu-
ated five times by listening
for the operating sound.
51 Radiator fan motor relay Actuates the radiator fan mo-
tor relay five times at five-sec-
ond intervals.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha
diagnostic tool blinks five
times when the radiator fan
motor relay is actuated.Check that the radiator fan
motor relay is actuated five
times by listening for the op-
erating sound.
52 Headlight relay Actuates the headlight relay
five times at five-second in-
tervals.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha
diagnostic tool blinks five
times when the headlight re-
lay is actuated.Check that the headlight re-
lay is actuated five times by
listening for the operating
sound.