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Need help! weird issue with turn signals, any advice appreciated!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by sbeaudette, Sep 15, 2015.

  1. sbeaudette

    sbeaudette New Member

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    I have a really weird issue with my turn signals on my 1982 Yamaha maxim XJ650

    The turn signal light flashes only last 14-15 seconds. Sometimes the left one will last until I cancel it, sometimes it doesn't, the right one stops after 14-15 without fail! WEIRD!

    I tried opening up the compartment, see if there anything out of the ordinary, cleaned a bit, re-tighten a bit, re-assembled, same issue... :-(

    If anyone has any advice or input, I would eternally grateful!

    thank you in advance!

    Seb
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    wrong type of bulbs or extra load on the turn signal circuit
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    That bike should have a self cancelling unit. I don't have the specifics but the FSM has testing procedures. Sounds like there may be an issue in the switch itself, I believe there is a separate set of contacts in there for the cancelling unit and the lights themselves.
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    you may be right, i threw all that junk out
     
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    IIRC, should be able to unplug it and see if lights work normally.
     
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    Thanks for replies guys!! I forgot to add one more thing I noticed: problem isn't there if the motorcycle isn't running, meaning its just "on" and i dont start it, there are no issues!

    I dont know if that simplifies things or makes them worst in identifying the problem lol.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The self-canceling unit only comes into play when the signals are flashing as the bike is in motion. If you turn them on while at rest they will flash until manually canceled, or until the bike has rolled for approximately 210 (?) feet.

    In addition to unpluging the self-canceling unit (under the gas tank. you'll need to pull the tank off to access it) you should also remove the cover from the turn signal relay and clean any corrosion from the contacts. Corroded contacts can cause the turn signals to self-cancel (even without a self-canceling unit being in the circuit).
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    have you checked the charging system voltage?
     
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    My bike has no issues either when it is in the shed and not running.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    I bet that it is probably sad.
     
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