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PyroUK

11-01-13, 05:38 PM

Hi,

Did post in another section but got no bites so reposting here in the hope that someone can help.

The side lights on my pointy have both stopped working, checked the fuses in the boot and the bulbs and all ok.

I have tried other bulbs as well to no avail.

Wondering if there is a separate fuse for them or anything i can easily check or try to fix this?

Dont really want to put it in to a garage for investigation if its something simple.

Thanks

Redmist

11-01-13, 05:42 PM

It could be one of the connectors, I've seen the connectors on the curvy can sometimes fail, even only on individual pins, look for signs of black residue on wires from sparking. There is a main connector to the nose unit so have a look there.

Using a meter to check for voltages really helps checking out the fault, try borrow one if you haven't got one.

PyroUK

11-01-13, 05:48 PM

Erm, ok thanks for that. I did check the small cable that attaches to the bulb up to the connector block, its about 3 inches long and seemed fine.

Where is the connector to the nose you are referring to? I am limited by lack of tools or shed/garage so cant take it apart too much :-(

PyroUK

11-01-13, 05:50 PM

sorry, just realised that sounds a bit sarcastic at the start!!! my apologies its not, i am genuinely confused and after work i struggle to communicate effectively!

Bibio

11-01-13, 06:11 PM

first thing you have to do is determine if its the feed or return path that is the problem.

so do you have a multimeter or a simple test lamp?

Redmist

11-01-13, 06:13 PM

Here's a pic I just took!

The main connector I'm not sure how you can get to without removing fairing, but that is very easy to do anyway with a few screws removed.

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/5401/lightsfd.jpg

PyroUK

11-01-13, 07:54 PM

wow ok thanks mate, think i am screwed for a while then till i can get to a garage! do you think it is accessible by just taking off the screen?

Redmist

11-01-13, 09:04 PM

wow ok thanks mate, think i am screwed for a while then till i can get to a garage! do you think it is accessible by just taking off the screen?

Possibly but you'll need small fingers!!

DarrenSV650S

11-01-13, 09:07 PM

You *might* reach the connectors from the triangle access panels on the dash. Not actually sure if you can because it's been a while since I rooted around in a faired headlight.

PyroUK

12-01-13, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the info guys, i dont have a multimeter or test lamp but a mate has one so when i can get access to his garage will give it a shot!

Sid Squid

12-01-13, 07:36 PM

Did post in another section but got no bites so reposting here in the hope that someone can help.
Posting an SV question in the SV section would do that.

PyroUK

18-02-13, 10:17 AM

Redmist

18-02-13, 01:21 PM

are you measuring with BOTH the multimeters probes at the bulb connector itself, don't just pick an earth point nearby, then you'll find out if the ground back to the battery from the lights is defective.

PyroUK

18-02-13, 01:23 PM

Errrrr

I just stuck both the pointy bits into the connector?

Redmist

18-02-13, 01:38 PM

ok thats good then. So your wiring to the bulb must be ok. over to A N Other expert!

bellisan

18-02-13, 05:43 PM

Hi guys,

Finally managed to get in to my mates garage and get hold of his multimetre...

There is power coming through the side light connectors so can't understand why the hell the bulbs wont work. Got a new set of LED ones off fleabay and they don't work either.

Could it be aftermarket bulbs that are the issue? Anyone know what the original spec bulbs are?

Cheers

I just got a set of replacement LED ones so specs are not much the issue, since there's no blinking involved. They're W5W format, so if it fit in there it should be fine. Maybe try to hook one up direct to the battery with some alligator clip leads.

PyroUK

18-02-13, 07:19 PM

I just got a set of replacement LED ones so specs are not much the issue, since there's no blinking involved. They're W5W format, so if it fit in there it should be fine. Maybe try to hook one up direct to the battery with some alligator clip leads.

ah cool, might give that a go. Cheers