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I screwed up the electricals system (lights)

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 94xjboston, May 17, 2009.

  1. 94xjboston

    94xjboston New Member

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    decided to replace my blinkers. Took all 4 stock blinkers off no problem. Put on rear license plate blinkers, they worked fine and blinked properly. Was hesitating whether to put on front blinkers since they aren't really needed. Wish I hadn't!

    The front blinker connectors have 3 wires, while the rear only have two. The replacement front blinkers I was using only have two whiles also. Somehow while messing around with the wires in the front, I made it so none of the blinkers work now, my neutral light doesnt work, and the turn signal on the dash doesn't light up. If I plug in the stock front blinker, both front and rear blinker lights up, but don't blink and just stay solid.

    What's going on?
     
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    SQLGuy Well-Known Member

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    What model bike are we talking about here?
     
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    94 XJ 600 seca
     
  4. JoeFriday77

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    The third wire was probably for using the turn signal as a running light. I have 3 wires on the front too. It may not be a problem, but double check your turn signal fuse first to rule that out.
     
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    Do yourself a favor and put them on. :x
     
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    Fuse?...
     
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    Where is the fuse?
     
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    Should be under the seat on that bike. There should be a black box the seat that has all of the fuses.
     
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    What do I need to check or look for in the box?
     
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    See if you have any fuses blown. Probably not a source of the problem, but easy check to rule that out.
     

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