SPECS · PICS · REVIEWS · RATING
SPECS · PICS · RATING
|
Yamaha XS 850 discussion forum:RE: Electrical/Signaling Problems |
| RE: Electrical/Signaling Problems |
| ebunny said 2005-03-13 16:43 |
| The turn signals staying on and not blinking the way you describe is caused by low battery voltage. The click-clack noise of a standard turn signal relay is caused by +12v going across a thin bent bi-metal strip, heating it up until it pops over to the second relay contact which is not +12v, it quickly cools and pops back over to the first relay contact. This is why low voltage and open circuits (in the form of burned out turn signal lamps) will stay on the +12v side of the relay; not enough heat in the bi-metal strip to pop it over. They´re cheap enough, cut one open so you can see. You just replaced the battery, so I´d check charging output. The headlight relay bypassed? Not right. It´s not likely the single cause of your problems, but that relay leaves the headlight off until the bike starts. A design that reduces battery and charging system strain. With no relay the battery loses voltage to the headlight and starter that it may need to operate the ignition box, ignition coils, and create the field for the alternator windings / voltage regulator / rectifier. Hope that helps. |
| <<Previous Answer Discussion overview Report spam Next>> |
You can post your question, answer or comment as a guest. Or
enter your e-mail to join the forum and get notifcations of new messages.
|
Enter a comment or answer to this message