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1988 xj900f blinker problem

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Arnaud, Sep 12, 2024.

  1. Arnaud

    Arnaud New Member

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    Dear folks, since 2 days i have a strange problem with the blinkers.
    When switsched on, they blink a few times, and then seize to blink, or blink at all, and the needle of the RPM-meter sways rithmically up and down, or simply drops.
    I cleaned the 2 connectors where te black wires go from 2 to 1 wire.

    Maybe it is a ground problem.
    Where can i find the 'further'connectors and/or the place where it is connected to the frame?
     
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    Main ground is on the rear of the engine.
    The frame is connected by this as ground(negative).
    The indicators are generally 2 wire so not a grounding issue.
    I would be suspicious of the globes or indicator relay.
     
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    I have found it in the meanwhile, thanks!
     
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    Excellent!
    What was the issue?
     
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    I think bad grounding..
     
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    Glad you fixed it.
    It's funky really.
    The spark plugs don't fire if the engine doesn't have a negative attached to it.
    Actually the starter motor won't actuate either.

    Paint and other issues must come in to play for the frame to not have a negative also since it is bolted directly to the engine.
     

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