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Fuse box question

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by manofchange11, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. manofchange11

    manofchange11 Member

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    I changed my battery and now my blinkers, headlights, and gauge display now work intermittantly.....really frustrating as this has never happened before since the five years I've had the bike. After I change out my weak old battery the problem happens.


    Through more work I found out the problem is in the fusebox...any ideas on how to fix this?...replace fuse box?

    Thanks.
     
    manofchange11, Apr 13, 2012
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  2. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Re: Good Mechanic in the Minneapolis, MN diagnose electrical?

    Check the condition of the fuse box and the clips. If they are getting soft and weak, this can happen.

    Dave F
     
    hogfiddles, Apr 13, 2012
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  3. manofchange11

    manofchange11 Member

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    Re: Good Mechanic in the Minneapolis, MN diagnose electrical

    Thanks...I just actually found this out!!! When I messed with the fuse box...I was able to get the lights to go back on. Then I sanded the clips and one of them broke off! Is it hard to install a new fuse box?

    Thank you.
     
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    Re: Good Mechanic in the Minneapolis, MN diagnose electrical

    You should replace the glass type fuse holder with a blade type holder. These bikes are notorious for fuse related problems. Go to XJ4 ever at the top and order one from Chacal. Very easy to do & solves a lots of problems.
     
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    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    Re: Good Mechanic in the Minneapolis, MN diagnose electrical?

    Check out my electrical post in my signature to see how easy it can be to replace the fuse panel. :)

    I just got carried away taping up the new wires to look like the original wiring harness.
     
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    I promise...XJ4EVER

    Get the 6 blade model fusebox,and if you have the cash,get the pre-wired extension kit also

    The info sheet was worth the price
     
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