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Headlight, turn signals, brake lights all malfunctioning!

Started by mooshichoctaw, April 16, 2011, 02:32:56 PM

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mooshichoctaw

April 16, 2011, 02:32:56 PM
I had to disconnect the headlight, turn signals, switches, etc. to move stuff around when I was installing woodcraft clipons. Sprayed everything with contact cleaner, plugged everything back in, and now nothing works! ...except the high beam when i flash the trigger and the horn. I went to the hardware store and bought a multimeter, i'm still trying to figure out how to use it  ??? but from what i could tell, i had continuity on the turn signals even when the switch was off. I'm pretty sure i didn't cross wires and the connections seem tight. Anyone want to take a crack at it?

ducpainter

#1
April 16, 2011, 02:37:03 PM
Did you blow a fuse?
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mooshichoctaw

#3
April 16, 2011, 02:56:26 PM
yes, yes i did blow a fuse...you know i'm just trying make things easy on everyone

ducpainter

#4
April 16, 2011, 02:59:41 PM
Quote from: mooshichoctaw on April 16, 2011, 02:56:26 PM
yes, yes i did blow a fuse...you know i'm just trying make things easy on everyone
It worked. ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Ddan

#5
April 16, 2011, 05:52:24 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 16, 2011, 02:59:41 PM
It worked. ;D

Ya know, you COULD leave the easy ones for for the rest of us.  I coulda dragged that out for a couple of pages, at least.    ;)
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mooshichoctaw

#6
April 18, 2011, 04:34:23 PM
Quote from: Dan on April 16, 2011, 05:52:24 PM
Ya know, you COULD leave the easy ones for for the rest of us.  I coulda dragged that out for a couple of pages, at least.    ;)

Haha. The brake switch still isn't activating if you wanna have a go, Dan.

ducpainter

#7
April 18, 2011, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: mooshichoctaw on April 18, 2011, 04:34:23 PM
Haha. The brake switch still isn't activating if you wanna have a go, Dan.
front or rear?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


mooshichoctaw

#8
April 18, 2011, 04:58:55 PM
 Actually, I think the front switch isn't turning off, but i haven't had a chance to mess with it. I'll take it apart, check connections, and put it back together this weekend. Riding to work through manhattan today without a brake light probably wasn't the smartest idea.

ducpainter

#9
April 18, 2011, 05:07:51 PM
Do you have coffin masters or pee cups?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


mooshichoctaw

#10
April 18, 2011, 05:37:01 PM
coffins, with that stock switch that mounts underneath next to the pivot bolt

ducpainter

#11
April 18, 2011, 05:41:31 PM
Quote from: mooshichoctaw on April 18, 2011, 05:37:01 PM
coffins, with that stock switch that mounts underneath next to the pivot bolt
Usually it's just the switch needing adjusting.

loosen the two tiny screws and try it. If you listen carefully you'll hear the click of the switch when it's adjusted to activate.

If it doesn't come on there is a small plastic dowel that activates the switch in the master...it may be stuck. Try some WD-40 or similar.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


mooshichoctaw

#12
April 18, 2011, 05:44:40 PM
Awesome! Thanks, I'll try to get to it before the weekend. Ducpainter-2, Dan-0

ducpainter

#13
April 18, 2011, 05:46:50 PM
Quote from: mooshichoctaw on April 18, 2011, 05:44:40 PM
Awesome! Thanks, I'll try to get to it before the weekend. Ducpainter-2, Dan-0
He's kinda old... ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Ddan

#14
April 19, 2011, 03:10:58 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on April 18, 2011, 05:41:31 PM
Usually it's just the switch needing adjusting.

loosen the two tiny screws and try it. If you listen carefully you'll hear the click of the switch when it's adjusted to activate.

If it doesn't come on there is a small plastic dowel that activates the switch in the master...it may be stuck. Try some WD-40 or similar.

Quote from: ducpainter on April 18, 2011, 05:46:50 PM
He's kinda old... ;D
Don't forget slow, too   ;D
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1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

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