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Turn Signal Broken? Solenoid needs replacing?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by snowridr182, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. snowridr182

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    Alright, I want to start off by thanking everyone that helped me out with my previous issue, I ended up getting my bike running again by a simple oil change and replacing the spark plugs. Don't you all just love a cheap simple fix?? :D Now my bike is running great but for some reason my right turn signal isn't working, when I click it to go right it doesn't go. Could this just be because I need to replace the bulbs? And my second problem is sometimes when I press the start button down it takes a few seconds before the engine starts to turn and sometimes it doesn't start at all, when this happens I press the start button then tap the solenoid on the frame of my bike and it fires right up, does it need replacing or is this being caused by something else? Fingers crossed for another cheap fix!
     
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    Q#1, corroded sockets and burned out bulbs are common. Open up that turn signal and check it out. Be prepared with a replacement bulb in hand and/or some fine sanding paper to clean out the socket. Smear everything metal with silicone/dielectric grease.
    Q#2, again corrosion is common with these switches, causing exactly the symptoms you describe. Open up the cluster housing and pull out the switch. Using sanding paper, sand blaster, steel toothbrush, etc... clean the metal contacts, coat with silicone/dielectric grease and reassemble.
     
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    UPDATE!!
    I was riding my bike to school today, I make it about 3 blocks and it dies. Now I press the start button and nothing happens, I dont think I hear the solenoid clicking when I press start...does my solenoid need replacing??
     
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    Clean the starter switch first, to rule that out. If it still does it, it's probably the solenoid. Make sure all the electrical connections are good also.
     

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