Triumphrat

London · 01-05-2005

I've got a problem with blowing the 10A fuse that controls the turn signals and back brake light. I've been through 3 fuses in 3 days. Seems to be blowing when I start her up.

I recently found out that my ignition unit (the one under the seat on the 03 bonneville) was full of water. This killed my bike, but after drying out it fired back up. I've had this fuse problem ever since.

I admit I don't know jack about wiring or what may be causing this.

Anyone have any ideas on why this may be happing? I'm baffled. I'd hate to take it in for service for something I should be able to fix myself.

Any help greatly appreciated

London · 01-05-2005

I've got a problem with blowing the 10A fuse that controls the turn signals and back brake light. I've been through 3 fuses in 3 days. Seems to be blowing when I start her up.

I recently found out that my ignition unit (the one under the seat on the 03 bonneville) was full of water. This killed my bike, but after drying out it fired back up. I've had this fuse problem ever since.

I admit I don't know jack about wiring or what may be causing this.

Anyone have any ideas on why this may be happing? I'm baffled. I'd hate to take it in for service for something I should be able to fix myself.

Any help greatly appreciated

j98sprint · 01-06-2005

That's a tough one. The only advise I can give is check the ground by removing the neg. battery terminal, clean the connection with sandpaper and put it back together with a dab of dielectric grease.

j98sprint

j98sprint · 01-06-2005

That's a tough one. The only advise I can give is check the ground by removing the neg. battery terminal, clean the connection with sandpaper and put it back together with a dab of dielectric grease.

j98sprint

London · 01-06-2005

Thanks j98sprint, I'll try that out. Yeah, it just doesn't make sense. Something is off.

London · 01-06-2005

Thanks j98sprint, I'll try that out. Yeah, it just doesn't make sense. Something is off.

KuzzinKenny · 01-06-2005

Hi !! London

If it only started blowing fuses after you dryed out the ignition unit i would start by checking any wires around that area that touch anything metalic, they may have rubbed through the insulation and be causing a short and blowing the fuse. DONT ever fit a bigger fuse as that will just fry the wiring, OK !! if you find any bare wires, tape them up with insulating tape, individually.

hope this helps

KK

KuzzinKenny · 01-06-2005

Hi !! London

If it only started blowing fuses after you dryed out the ignition unit i would start by checking any wires around that area that touch anything metalic, they may have rubbed through the insulation and be causing a short and blowing the fuse. DONT ever fit a bigger fuse as that will just fry the wiring, OK !! if you find any bare wires, tape them up with insulating tape, individually.

hope this helps

KK

Guttermonkey · 01-06-2005

Well there are a couple of ways to approach this.
1.) Put a 10 amp circuit breaker in line and start tracing for your short to ground, because that is what you have. Inductive amp meter would be the easiest way.
2.) Put a roofing nail in place of the fuse and look for the smoke. This approach is more commonly used in those areas that lack running water and electric lights. They also straighten frames by chaining one end to an oak tree and the other to a John Deere.
JR
Olives are God's perfect fruit.
With that I'm going to have another Martini

Guttermonkey · 01-06-2005

Well there are a couple of ways to approach this.
1.) Put a 10 amp circuit breaker in line and start tracing for your short to ground, because that is what you have. Inductive amp meter would be the easiest way.
2.) Put a roofing nail in place of the fuse and look for the smoke. This approach is more commonly used in those areas that lack running water and electric lights. They also straighten frames by chaining one end to an oak tree and the other to a John Deere.
JR
Olives are God's perfect fruit.
With that I'm going to have another Martini