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Wire Connectors

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by robvoi, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. robvoi

    robvoi Member

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    Question of the day from a newbie/wannabe:

    Headlight doesn't work ... I replaced bulb ... still no luck; the bike has been in the Seattlle rain for a few years (previous owner).
    I want to clean all the wire connectors and I must have a mental block because I cannot disconnect/take apart the wire connectors in the headlight bowl.
    How do I pull the connectors apart? i am sure that am missing something along the way ... like squeezing them in a certain way

    Anyone ... please help.

    Thanks!!!
     
    robvoi, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. albran

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    Probably the plastic has corroded together.
    Try some silicone spray, penetrating oil, etc.???

    After you get the connectors apart are you using contact cleaner and dielectric grease?

    ab
     
    albran, Dec 13, 2009
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  3. MiCarl

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    You didn't mention your model but on most of them the headlight won't come on until the alternator is producing electricity. So, if the engine isn't running or the alternator is defective there will be no headlight.
     
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  4. robvoi

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    thank you both for the insight!!
     
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