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Title: M1100 high/low beam out* Updated, problem fixed! *
Post by: danaid on May 23, 2014, 10:49:20 PM
The dash shows the blue high beam indicator is on, toggling the high beam switch does nothing. Turn signals and brake light works fine. What should I look at first?

Thanks in advance,
Dan
Title: Re: M1100 high/low beam out
Post by: Howie on May 24, 2014, 04:40:48 AM
Harness to the headlight bulb.
Title: Re: M1100 high/low beam out
Post by: danaid on May 24, 2014, 07:15:28 AM
I was thinking that, hopefully that simple. I've had the dash/light assembly pulled off its support pegs to access to the fork tubes recently. I'll check the harness for tightness.

Thanks!
 
Title: Re: M1100 high/low beam out
Post by: danaid on May 24, 2014, 07:41:01 PM
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/dsamRus/imagejpg2_zps0a5b3a8b.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/dsamRus/media/imagejpg2_zps0a5b3a8b.jpg.html)
So I found the culprit, the single connecter pin is burnt. I can wiggle the connection when connected and the lights will work.
So how do I fix this and most importantly how did happen and can what can prevent his from happening again?
Title: Re: M1100 high/low beam out* found the problem! need help on how to fix!*
Post by: danaid on May 24, 2014, 10:00:33 PM
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/SM-HM/sm-hm.html (http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/SM-HM/sm-hm.html)

Is the 4 position connecter on this page what I need ?
Title: Re: M1100 high/low beam out* found the problem! need help on how to fix!*
Post by: Speeddog on May 24, 2014, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: danaid on May 24, 2014, 10:00:33 PM
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/SM-HM/sm-hm.html (http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/SM-HM/sm-hm.html)

Is the 4 position connecter on this page what I need ?

Looks about right, but no FHE.

I'd E-mail him about an alternative higher-current capability connector before buying the same thing as what just burned up.
Title: Re: M1100 high/low beam out* found the problem! need help on how to fix!*
Post by: danaid on June 10, 2014, 03:28:21 PM
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/dsamRus/imagejpg2_zps47558252.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/dsamRus/media/imagejpg2_zps47558252.jpg.html)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/dsamRus/imagejpg3_zpse6cfc233.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/dsamRus/media/imagejpg3_zpse6cfc233.jpg.html)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/dsamRus/imagejpg4_zps05a16969.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/dsamRus/media/imagejpg4_zps05a16969.jpg.html)

Finally switched out the stock, burnt connecter with a higher quality, higher amp rated connecter. I was nervous about tackling the job as I usually stay away from electrical jobs.

I found this place on line, http://www.cycleterminal.com/index.html (http://www.cycleterminal.com/index.html)

I sent pics of the stock, burnt connecter to the owner of cycle terminal and he quickly replied back to me with confirmation of the stock part name, and all the specks, and helped with selecting upgraded parts.  :)