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Headlight
Nov 20, 2017 19:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by Bakeman on Nov 20, 2017 19:00:52 GMT -5
My low beam was kinda shorting out. Jiggle it around a little bit came back on. And now is blowing the fuse. At the battery.Any ideas were to begin.not much good at electrical . thanks in advance !
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Post by jackrides on Nov 20, 2017 20:48:09 GMT -5
What did you jiggle?Might be a short to ground right there.
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Post by bluegoatwoods on Nov 21, 2017 6:18:00 GMT -5
You might try unplugging the wires to the voltage regulator. Clean them as well as possible and plug back in securely.
This is only a guess and might not be your real issue. But it's the first thing I'd try.
You'll find it under your front panel. Mounted on or near the upper part of your front fork.
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Post by greginisn on Nov 22, 2017 2:59:41 GMT -5
With scooter OFF.
Pull out the bulb and look at the filaments in a good light while gently tapping the bulb. You may see the filament or it’s support contacting something it shouldn’t. Replace bulb.
Connect DMM from the proper headlight connector to ground in the Ohms mode with the continuity beeper on and shake wire. Instead of blowing a fuse the beeper should beep indicating your short. Trace the wire until you can isolate the problem.
Good luck, Greg
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Post by GrumpyUnk on Nov 22, 2017 12:57:12 GMT -5
I'd pull the cover as needed to see the wires and the HI/LO switch, along with the wires to the headlight bulb socket. I suspect you'll find one with chafed or damaged insulation. The gizzards of the bulb should not be able to connect together to cause a short. They are 'stiff wire' that should not move, connected by the Tungsten filament. When the filament goes, it either breaks and falls to the bottom of the bulb, or possibly connects with its other half through bumps and vibration. It would then glow brighter, for a short while, and finally burn out. Most likely the fuse blowing short is near the handlebar controls. tom
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