2002 XC500 headlight out...

[BoxMN]

...actually, I think it is just the highbeam that is out, or possibly the low beam. When the light is on there blue highbeam light is not on the dash, but it "feels" like the highbeam should be on. Is this just a bulb? It has two bulbs, and both are the same, only works for either the low/high, but not the other.

Thanks for advice!

[Meat-Run]

Hey Boxmn i'm some what familiar with these headlights what exactly are you asking? Are you thinking that the highbeam is out and do you need another bulb?

mr

[NAMASafetyDirector]

Part number 2870448. If that doesn't fix it I would look at the switch on the handlbar control.

[BoxMN]

Yes, I think the highbeam is out, so maybe just a new bulb. But it is odd that it happened on both bulbs at the same time, no? Or maybe I jsut didn't notice that one of the bulbs had a burnt out highbeam until the other died... I will try to part number suggested - is that a bulb and should I get two? Thanks!

[Macgyver55]

Normally the high beam indicator would be on (if it is switched to high beam) regardless of whether or not the headlight actually works. That is, unless the indicator is also burned out which is unlikely.

[leech~~]

Right now on my 2000 550 Sport Touring the high beam is out but the low beam and the high beam indicator light still works when switched to high beam.

[Meat-Run]

Polaris's 99-2003 high beam switchs on handle bar had issues but I would replace bulb if the high beam goes out again you might have a voltage regulator issue or something electrical that's blowing bulbs.

good luck,

mr

[BoxMN]

Thanks guys. Will try. It was during daylight hours I noticed it, so maybe I just couldn't see the blue dash light. Will look this weekend

[BoxMN]

HEy guys,

So it wasn't the bulbs. It seems to be the Hi/Lo switch. Hi works fine. Lo only works when I push the blue button IN just a hair. i.e. driving with Hi on all is good. I push/click to Lo and a quick flash of Lo light, then dark. If I press just a hair on the button, Lo comes on until I take my thumb off.

I didn't take anything apart yet to look and see. Might just just be a connection of loosened control screws, or am I hosed and need a whole new control assembly?.... Have never had one apart before. Thanks!

[BoxMN]

Hi guys,

Bringing this one back from last year! I didn't get it fixed, as we were out of snow and I just forgot. Will try to work on it this weekend.

It is the switch, but where should I start to troubleshoot?

Thanks!

[Meat-Run]

Hey Box, can't say that I've worked on one before but I would look up the scymatics and price out an after market replacement. Good luck.

MR

[Meat-Run]

Just for thought I'll go and take a look at my sled and take pictures if need too, maybe this is an easy fix.

MR

[BoxMN]

Thanks MR! It seems like possibly "loose connection" type issue, but there are so darn many wires in that thing I am scratching m head, haha!

[Meat-Run]

Well it looks a little more in depth to get to see any wires so I did not dissemble my switches/brake to expose the wires, sorry I wasn't of any help.

MR

[BoxMN]

No prob, MR, that is why I am a bit leary to do myself

[Meat-Run]

Yikes I feel for yea. Check out Cannon Sports for online scymatics at least that should give you an idea what you got before you start taking it apart, good luck!!!!!

MR

[Meat-Run]

Hey BoxMN did you ever dig into your high beam switch? Guess what,mine just took a [PoorWordUsage] this weekend, only have high beam.....grrrr

MR

[BoxMN]

Hey MR, nope I didn't yet. Been working on a ice shack project (12x14 "double wide, haha!) so the XC took a back seat. Not goinig to be up there this weekend, so will have to be the following. I might even just ride it into town and have the shop fix it for me. Still not sure exactly what I will do though.

Try pushing on the high beam button, and see if you can get it to come on. If so, you have the same issue, likely... unfortunately...

[Meat-Run]

Hey BoxMN ill start with light bulbs first and let you know happens. Have fun with your double-wide ha ha

MR

[JosMN]

My brother had the same problem on his 2000 xc 500, very comin problem on those whole block switches. The little small brass pieces that are in there (under the blue and white push switch) that make the connection are pushed in to far or just plain worn out. You can try to clean them, or bend back the brass peices. We ended up ordering a whole new block assembly, which isnt cheap. You can find them cheaper on one of the big auction sites. If I were you I would just wire it up to a traditional high/low switch, easy to find and a lot cheaper, not to mention a lot more reliable. Only thing that ever happens to those rarely is the soder breaking off a terminal.

[sticknstring]

I've got some goofy issue w/ my headlight on my '98 XC 600. Doesn't turn until the engine's good and hot. Drove around the field last night for a few laps and boom... it turned on. Did this two years ago I think too. Can't hardly remember the last time I rode!

[Meat-Run]

SNS, Yikes that doesn't sound to good either.

mr

[leech~~]

SNS, Yikes that doesn't sound to good either.

mr

Definitely a short some where?

[JosMN]

SNS, check your voltage regulator.

[Meat-Run]

Update: well I was lucky my low beam bulb just needed to be replaced. Now my back light behind my RPM, rev, premium fuel light is out how hard is it to replace or take out?

MR