Honda WN7

Overheating (High coolant temperature/warning indicators are on)

The electrical system is overheating when the following occurs:

  • High coolant temperature indicator and warning indicator come on.
  • Acceleration becomes sluggish.
  • Charging time become long (AC charging only).

    • If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the road and perform the following procedure.

    NOTICE

    Continuing to ride with an overheated electrical system can cause serious damage to the electrical system.

  • Turn off the electrical system and then turn on the electrical system.
  • Check that the radiator fan is operating, and then turn the electrical system off.

    • If the fan is not operating:

    Suspect a fault. Do not activate the electrical system. Transport your vehicle to your dealer.

    If the fan is operating:

    Allow the electrical system to cool with the electrical system turned off.

  • After the electrical system has cooled, inspect the radiator hose and check if there is a leak.

    • If there is a leak:

    Do not activate the electrical system. Transport your vehicle to your dealer.

  • Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
  • Add coolant as necessary.
  • If 1-4 check normal, you may continue riding, but closely monitor the high coolant temperature indicator.

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