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Which wires go together???

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by nhgsr, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. nhgsr

    nhgsr New Member

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    Hey guys,

    I have another question that hopefully someone can shed some light on. I am trying to reconnect the wires that are contained within the headlight housing. Most of them match up, however, I am left with a few that don't seem to have an obvious partner.

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    A harness with a blue wire with a black stripe and a red wire with a black stripe. Both look male, but not certain.

    http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38 ... 0_1447.jpg
    A black wire and a black wire with a white stripe. Both male.

    http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38 ... 0_1448.jpg
    Two green wires together. Both female I believe.

    http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38 ... 0_1449.jpg
    Two black wires together. Both female.

    http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38 ... 0_1450.jpg
    A black wire and a white wire with a black stripe. Both male.

    Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers!

    P.S.- Apologies for large photos, I just wanted everyone to be able to see the wires clearly.
     
    nhgsr, Nov 27, 2009
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  2. markie

    markie Member

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    You really need a wiring diagram. Try googling your model with the word "Free" in it - you might get lucky!
     
    markie, Nov 27, 2009
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  3. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Here's where having a Factory Manual for your Bike pays for itself the first time you open the Cover.

    But, you don't have a Manual.
    What do you do next.

    Flashlight Search.
    Look for and HIDING Wiring Harness Couplings.
    Couplings with the Bucket don't mismatched mates.

    Test Light Discovery & Elimination Troubleshooting.
    You NEED a Test Light.
    Everybody who works on a Bike NEEDS a Test Light.
    $12.00 will get you the BEST one I have ever used.
    The Cal Van 72 Test Light with Power-ON Tone.
    It lights AND Beeps.

    Red = +12V Hot
    Red/White = +12V Switched
    Black = Ground

    http://www.rjtool.com/p-1354-circuit-so ... an-72.aspx
     
    RickCoMatic, Nov 27, 2009
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  4. nhgsr

    nhgsr New Member

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    Looks like once I get a battery for the bike I get to have some fun with the multi-tester.
     
    nhgsr, Nov 30, 2009
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    KrS14 Active Member

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    Getting the manual will definitely save you some swearing, and time.
     
    KrS14, Dec 2, 2009
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    I took the head light off my '83 maxim. This is what I found.
    The two "light"green connect to a single"dark" green. Possible turn signal.
    The two black is empty. Just the way it is.
    Did not find the two wire connector, blue/black,red/black.
    Did not find the single wires, black or clack/white. Hope this helps till you get the manual. I'll continue to search.
     
    Planehue, Dec 2, 2009
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