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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Sup guys! Ive got a 96 Honda 900rr that i purchased layed down about 6 months ago. I replaced everything that was broken and I just put some new paint on it. Well, my problem is i put everything back together and the bike starts, runs, and my gauges work but my headlights (both the little one on top and main headlight), Gauge lights, and turn signals arent working. I have three little plugs on my main harness that run accross the bike w/ the left front turn signal plugs and i cant find any plugs on the bike. If you could please help me ASAP because this really has me stumped. I cant find the recieving plugs for those three plugs and im assuming that is why my lights arent working. Keep in mind im getting power to my fuse box, to the end of the three plugs, and all my fuses are good. PLEASE HELP!

ps... my building> my electrical ability to find ****..lol

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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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Is it possible that the bulbs are blown?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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Check your ground out of the fuse box and out of the harness for your gauges/headlights. Get a $5.00 test light if you don't already have one and use it. Its very helpful
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it possible that the bulbs are blown?</TD></TR></TABLE>

nope bulbs are out of a running bike... tried 2 sets

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check your ground out of the fuse box and out of the harness for your gauges/headlights. Get a $5.00 test light if you don't already have one and use it. Its very helpful</TD></TR></TABLE>

ive got a test light and ive got power all through my harness except for the turn signals and headlights.. my gauges work.. just no the lights...

anymore suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Hmmm, I don't know. Are there any local shops which can help you out?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Here's what I'd do... (if you've done it already, disregard)

1. Check all my fuses
2. Check and see that there is +12V coming out of the connector at the bulb.
3. Check and see if the GND at the connector is good by connecting the alligator clip to +12V
4. Check the light bulbs.

That's all there really is to check. If you find a problem in any of the first three things, just trace it to the source of your problem. If the bulb is questionable, just replace them.

I seriously doubt that its your bulbs 'cause they probably wouldn't go out at the same time.

Oh, check your connection from your IG to the lights too. May the IG isn't triggering the lights to turn on.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScareyH22A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Oh, check your connection from your IG to the lights too. May the IG isn't triggering the lights to turn on.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought of that also BUT havent gotten to/ and dont know if i want to tear my ignition apart...


I went to google and did a search but if one of you guys to send me to a wiring diagram that would probably help the most

Thanks again
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NitrousFed900 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thought of that also BUT havent gotten to/ and dont know if i want to tear my ignition apart...


I went to google and did a search but if one of you guys to send me to a wiring diagram that would probably help the most

Thanks again</TD></TR></TABLE>

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