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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: carmine bonacci on February 09, 2015, 03:14:22 AM
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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
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Under the side cover, between the relays.
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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
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Looks like Fuse 2
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/guzzi007/schematics/2002_Stone.gif
Fuses are usually chosen to protect the wire not the load
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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
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Pull and replace fuses, could be bad contact.
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Are you using a meter to test the fuses ?
Dusty
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Yes I am using a meter and the tail light works?? It looks like the tail light is part of this circuit!
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The wiring 10pin connectors that go up front are under frame covers L & R in front of fuel tank. Those chrome jobs.
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Thanks Steve I will check that out!
Carmine
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Ground wire is black and on the end pin on one of them. The yellow positive wire is in the middle of another one.
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Thanks Steve I will check that out!
Carmine
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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
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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.
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I will go back tomorrow and then I will have some answers ;-T Thanks for all the help!!!! ;D
Carmine
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Not a 10, then just maybe it's the one for ign switch. That sends the power to the fuses.
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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
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How about contact cleaner and a dielectric grease??
Carmine
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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dielectric grease??
Main problem revealed.
:beat_horse
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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.