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Electrical question on horn connection

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by HeckticHaze, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. HeckticHaze

    HeckticHaze Member

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    I had to disconnect all of the electrical connections in the light housing when I rebuilt my MC. I marked every connector and wire except the horn connections. Idiot. Can someone tell me which is the positive terminal on the horn? the terminals on the horn are labled 1 and Y. The wire connections are a brown wire and a pink wire. Electrical diagram shows the conductor colors but not the terminal points. Any help would be appreciated. I do not need to burn up the horns. Thanks.
     
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    on my bike the two prongs from the horn protrude from the left side (if you were sitting on the bike). There is a top prong and a bottom prong. the hot wire (the lead which measures 12V with a volt meter) goes to the BOTTOM prong. but that is an '82 xj650j maxim.
     
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    The stock horn doesn't care which way you wire it. It's just a solenoid and breaker points.
     
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    Thanks for the information. I have not connected the battery. I will check the electrical circuits tomorrow.
     
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    You should get a Test Light to help troubleshoot Electrical Circuitry on the Bike.
    Some Circuits, ... like the Horn Circuit ... can fool a Pro.
    The Horn Button completes the Horn Circuit.
    The Button closes the Circuit to Ground.

    This Test Light is worth its weight in gold.
    http://www.rjtwholesale.com/automotive- ... an-72.html

    When you need to know, ...
    "Is this Wire Hot?"

    That amazing Test Light:
    1. Lights
    2. Beeps!
     
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