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'82 750 Maxim Battery Sensor

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by luminaman, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. luminaman

    luminaman Member

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    :?: My '82 750 Maxim is missing its battery sensor, so the red warning light on the console flashes continually. I've heard I can "fool" the system by installing a resistor between the battery and light. Has anyone ever done this, and if so, how? Would it be easier to try to find a replacement sensor?
     
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    Just tap into a hot wire, like the tail light or positive on battery. Problem solved.
     
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    Ditto...i put mine to the pos battery and it went away!
     
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    Forgive my confusion. Do I;
    (1) insert resistor into a length of wire
    (2) attached one end of wire to positive terminal of battery
    (3) attach other end of wire to harness

    Is that the procedure?
     
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    Depends on who you talk to!
    You can do a search on this site for battery sensor and read a lot of suggestions.
    Here's a couple of links on the subject.....

    http://pw1.netcom.com/~rvtucker/battwarn.htm

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=6162.html
     
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    I had the same question.
    After reading several solutions on this forum I never saw the light again.
    I have a sensor but chose to connect the wire to a 12 volt source with juice when the ignition key is on. No diodes, no over voltage or problems.
     
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