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09-26-2008, 11:48 PM | #1 |
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After replacing the stem bearings on my 05 Nomad I put everything back together (without any parts left over - surprise!) my taillight/brakelight and the front running lights do not come on when the ignition is turned on. The turn signals work though. I checked the fuses, all good, that's about all I did, 'cause I've never been good at electrical problems. ??? Anyone have any suggestions on what or where I need to start on this fix?
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09-27-2008, 12:45 AM | #2 |
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You need to look at areas you may have touched when replacing your head bearings. Check the connectors in the headlight bucket, and any other connectors you may have moved or disconnected during your work. Check the wiring at the ignition switch itself if you unplugged the connectors.
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09-27-2008, 08:01 AM | #3 |
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Check all the plugs in the headlight bucket for a good connection.
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09-27-2008, 09:33 AM | #4 |
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I just finished this project myself. Make sure ALL the plug-ins in the head light bucket are plugged in. Except for the 6 wires that go to your front turns, you can't mix them up. On the 6 wires going to the turns, I have written inside the headlight bucket with a sharpie, what color plugs to what color. I would guess that you may have some of these plugged up wrong. Also, like the others have said, "check every connection in any area you may have been working".
If your standing in front of the bike facing it, what I have written inside the bucket looks like this (This is written on the left as you face the bike) Right Light--------Right Bike Green.................Grey BLK w/ Yellow.....BLK w/ Yellow Blue....................Red w/Blue (And this is written on the right as you face the bike) Left Light---------Left Bike Green.................Dark Green BLK w/ Yellow.....BLK w/ Yellow Blue....................Red w/Blue I did this because every time I remove the fairing, I remove the spot lights for some extra room, and the turns are mounted on the spot light bar.
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09-27-2008, 01:51 PM | #5 |
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OK, as I said, I don't do well when it comes to anything dealing with electricity. I DID check the fuses using one of those little fuse checkers with a light that comes on when you touch the probes on the end of the fuse (the fuse still in the fuse box. The light came on as it should. Well, what I learned is that what the fuse checker did is complete the loop of electricity on the fuse box, bypassing the bad fuse. DOHHH!!
In other words, next time I check a fuse, I'll actually pull it, LOOK at it to see that it's still good. So I replaced the BLOWN fuse, and now it's time to put 'er all back together and go for a ride. Another life lesson to pass onto my grandkids. Thanks to Cactusjack, Ringadingh, and VulcanE for your input, and thanks for not laughing too loud!! Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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09-27-2008, 04:57 PM | #7 |
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Glad you got it done. I have learned that you can't tell if a fuse is blown simply bu pulling it out and looking at it. I use a volt meter (analog) and set it to ohms to check the fuses.
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09-28-2008, 11:25 AM | #9 |
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I have an analog and a digital volt meter. They each have their good points for different applications.
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Now I gotta figure out two types of volt meters? This will hurt my head.... |
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09-28-2008, 06:31 PM | #11 |
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About the only people with analog meters these days are people that have had them for a long time. You can still get them, but almost all meters are digital.
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twittercat, Go to wally world and buy a ice pick test light for $4.00.
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Seriuosly though, I'm sure this electrical stuff isn't rocket science and I'll do some reading on the subject, heck who knows, maybe I'll take a class on it during the winter months (when my job isn't so demanding) at the local Junior College. . Then watch out, I'll know just enough to catch the whole wire harness on fire.... |
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I forgot, that "ice-pick" test light that Mac was talking about........That is another REAL HANDY device to have.
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