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82 xj650 lost all power

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Punkbtt99, Jul 23, 2018.

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    Punkbtt99 New Member

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    Hello again I have an 82 xj650 I was driving it home from work Thursday night and I just lost all power lights turn signal all of it just died checked the fuses under the seat they are fine power coming from the battery just not going through the bike any help would be much appreciated due to I'm not a mechanic. It's my first bike and want to she her up and running again
     
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    Rooster53 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    It should be easy to isolate the problem with a DMM if you have one.

    Using the DMM set to 20 VDC:

    Check battery voltage, it should be 12.6 volts.
    Connect the DMM negative lead to the negative terminal of the battery
    Connect the DMM positive lead to the main fuse touching just the clips, check both sides to verify 12 VDC
    Turn the ignition switch to "ON" and verify 12 VDC to the other 3 fuses. Note touch the fuse clips only to verify correct voltage

    If you have not replaced the fuse box then some good reading below. The fuses can be good but no power routed through the system because of broken / corroded clips in the fuse box.

    https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/your-fuse-box-a-ticking-bomb-by-rick-massey.2210/

    https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-install-an-aftermarket-fuse-box.6350/
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    +1.
    With electricity, looking good is not better than feeling good (visual checks only tell a small part of the story).
     
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    I don't have a DMM
     
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    Well, time to get one. Just like wrenches a DMM is a tool that needs to be in the box. And, with today's electronics you can find pretty good quality for not much money.
    It can also be viewed as an educational experience since you don't have one you likely don't know much about using one. There are a couple of how to guides here and plenty on youtube if you need them, plus any questions will be answered here.
     
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    Agree on getting a DMM, and ....mod edit.

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    Ok thanks for the help I'll look into buying a DMM .
     
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    Got it running again thanks for the advice it was the fuse box like you suggested it could be thanks again for all the help everyone
     
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    Recommend if your fuse box is original glass fuses that you upgrade to the modern blade fuse block . Xj4ever Carrie's these on upper right top of the page start an IM message with chacal .
     
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