head light dim...

[Meat-Run]

My 2001 Polaris has a dim headlight and I can't find the post talking about this and I forgot what the part is called can someone help? And how hard is it to replace?

thanks,

mr

[barebackjack]

I would say voltage regulator, what is the model?

[Meat-Run]

2001 Polaris 700 SKS not VES.

mr

[leech~~]

I would say voltage regulator, what is the model?

Plus 1. Little black box right under pull rope on the inside of the eng, compartment. It has only one wire on it so it's not hard to change out. I carry a spare because I know they go out and can't be without lights coming off a lake at night!

[barebackjack]

Plus 1. Little black box right under pull rope on the inside of the eng, compartment. It has only one wire on it so it's not hard to change out. I carry a spare because I know they go out and can't be without lights coming off a lake at night!

2000 XC700, I am on number 3 in mine, never thought about carrying a spare, good idea

[Meat-Run]

Geez guys you have all the answers so I have one more for you whats ball park price?

thx

Meat-Run

[barebackjack]

Fitty bucks, in my experience, do not buy aftermarket.

[Meat-Run]

thanks barebackjack.

mr

[Meat-Run]

Bareback,

the poloris is running $80+ and after market is costing about $44 plus mine isn't completely gone or dead so I might get the aftermarket and use my current one as a back up. Thanks for all the help.

MR

[barebackjack]

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/...p;A=419&B=4

50 bucks.

If you use the aftermarket regulator, you may end up with severe handwarmer issues to the point of not being able to hang on to the handlebars because they are too hot, or not working at all. It doesnt always happen but it is common. I recommend using OEM because there is always no return policies on electrical.

[Meat-Run]

bareback,

the link you provided is an aftermarket correct if not then I'll order from Cannon?

mr

[barebackjack]

No sir, that is OEM, call down there and talk to Tim I think the guys name is, he will answer all your questions. I have bought all of my parts from them and have found them to be the most reliable and cheapest.

[barebackjack]

The other thing I would recommend is pulling your current regulator out and having it tested before you purchase a new one.

[Meat-Run]

sorry for all the questions but how do you test it?

mr

[barebackjack]

Call your local dealer and try them out, Im not 100% sure how to but I know they can.

[Meat-Run]

I was looking at the skimatics and it didn't show how many wires but least it gives me and idea where to look. I'll try and pull this off tonight and check, again thanks for your help!

mr

[Meat-Run]

bareback,

I called Tim at Cannon and he told me to try a few things such as check the ground, and then try while running when the lights are dim unplug the yellow wire if head lights get brighter then the ground is bad or the regulator may not have a good connection to the frame etc....to be continued.

mr