Author Topic: fuse location 2001 Cali special (Read 5413 times)

carmine bonacci · « **on:** February 09, 2015, 03:14:22 AM »

I was messing with the ground for the lights that illuminate the tach and speedo on my 2001 Cali special, I think i may have shorted the circuit! now I am looking for the fuse ? any body know where its located??
Carmine

guzzisteve · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:52:55 AM »

Under the side cover, between the relays.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:27:01 AM »

Hey Steve!! I looked there and the fuses "15 amp" seem all good? You would think the fuse for those lights would be much smaller? maybe I'm missing some thing?
Carmine

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:55:07 AM »

Looks like Fuse 2
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzi007/schematics/2002_Stone.gif
Fuses are usually chosen to protect the wire not the load

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:55:07 AM »

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:23:07 PM »

well the fuse's are all good!! but my positive wire to both lamps is with out power?? It had power when I started ? Not sure what is happening?
Carmine

guzzisteve · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2015, 03:39:06 PM »

Pull and replace fuses, could be bad contact.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:06:02 PM »

Are you using a meter to test the fuses ?

Dusty

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:35:33 PM »

Yes I am using a meter and the tail light works?? It looks like the tail light is part of this circuit!

guzzisteve · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:44:22 PM »

The wiring 10pin connectors that go up front are under frame covers L & R in front of fuel tank. Those chrome jobs.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:22:54 PM »

Thanks Steve I will check that out!
Carmine

guzzisteve · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:33:15 PM »

Ground wire is black and on the end pin on one of them. The yellow positive wire is in the middle of another one.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:04:11 PM »

Thanks Steve I will check that out!
Carmine

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:25:15 PM »

Thanks Steve I found a connector behind the chrome covers (not 10 pin) that as I wiggled it the lights would go on ;D What are my options for making this connector function properly?
Carmine

rodekyll · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:44:52 PM »

Not 10? That's not nearly as revealing as telling us how many it DOES have . . . .

Depending on the connector type it might be a simple matter of parting the two halves, cleaning them with contact cleaner and a brass brush, and reconnecting. Other types can be disassembled for cleaning (mind the wire locations). If the contacts have gotten hot and warped, they can be retightened with needlenose pliars. If they've gotten cracked, frayed, or broken, then the appropriate repair is in order. A close examination of the contacts will tell the story.

Can't get more specific without knowing more about the plug.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2015, 07:09:59 PM »

I will go back tomorrow and then I will have some answers ;-T Thanks for all the help!!!! ;D
Carmine

guzzisteve · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2015, 08:59:02 PM »

Not a 10, then just maybe it's the one for ign switch. That sends the power to the fuses.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:31:12 PM »

The connector has 4 pins similar to the 10 pin connector, I pulled it apart and plugged back together, seems all good now! what would any one suggest I do to prevent further problems? The connector is very clean through out?
Carmine

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:34:08 PM »

How about contact cleaner and a dielectric grease??
Carmine

rodekyll · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:55:11 PM »

According to some, they call it DIE-lectric grease for a reason -- makes electric things die when used as a contact sealer. There are greases made for protecting contacts. Petroleum jelly is rumored to work, too. Some of the real 'lectricians might be along to name brands. I use simple Vaseline.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2015, 02:52:58 PM »

Well I dug in to it a little more today! It is not the connector, Its further up the line in the wire loom or the center part of the dash, the T shaped chrome piece between the gauges! not sure whats involved in taking this thing apart? any body have this item apart? what can expect? Thanks!
Carmine

guzzisteve · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2015, 05:01:23 PM »

That is where the small wires are. There are 3 very small allen screws on the back side. Wires are bundled & tie wrapped at the base of it.

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2015, 05:43:51 PM »

Steve! Now there IS three small socket head bolts on the front, I will have to check out the back side tomorrow! thanks Steve
Carmine

carmine bonacci · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:05:57 PM »

I can see the two upper screws but the third screw is not visible Steve the wire loom is directly in front of where I imagine the third screw is! Tomorrow i will dig a little deeper!
Carmine

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:48:25 PM »

Quote from: carmine bonacci on February 11, 2015, 12:34:08 PM

dielectric grease??

Main problem revealed.

:beat_horse

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2015, 12:40:37 AM »

Quote from: rodekyll on February 11, 2015, 01:55:11 PM

According to some, they call it DIE-lectric grease for a reason -- makes electric things die when used as a contact sealer. There are greases made for protecting contacts. Petroleum jelly is rumored to work, too. Some of the real 'lectricians might be along to name brands. I use simple Vaseline.

Vaseline is Petroleum Jelly, God's gift to electrical contacts.
We used it on the drum controllers of large gantry cranes in the Railway workshops.

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