2005-2007 Polaris Ranger 500 service manual, Page 298Get this manual
ELECTRICAL BatteryTest
BATTest 1: Complete the Battery Voltage and GROUND Tests; note your resultsDisconnect PDM connector SSCBand check for DC Volts on the red wire entering pin at the PDMThe voltage should be at or near Battery Voltage2: Check the resistance of the red wire between the battery and PDM connector SSCB1There should be no open leads or shorts to ground
Test Procedure
What does passing Wiring harness, connections and fusible link between the PDM and the battery are goodthis test indicate? A: There may be wire in the main harness that is broken or shorted to groundWhat does failing B: There may be damaged fusible linkthis test indicate? C: There may be bad wire connection at the starter solenoid
Protected BatteryTest
PROTECTED BATTest The ignition switch must be turned to the "ON" position before completing this test1Complete the BATTest and note your results2An Orange wire exits the PDM on pin in SSCB #2Check for DC Volts on this Orange wire at the ignition switch; the voltage should be at or near BATvoltage to pass