No headlights 2000 sv - SV650.org

25-07-14, 04:48 PM

I had a problem recently that the wiring went so when you pulled the front brake lever the brake light didn't go on. I've got this fixed but a week later i've got a new issue.

I;ve the habit of turning the headlights off if i;m starting the bike, did this the other day, turned them back on, but i have no headlights and main beam doesn't work either. I've checked the fuses, and the bulbs and they are fine, the little light still comes on.

I've not got a multi meter until i get to my fathers but can anyone give me a clue as it what it might be/where the problem might be please?

TamSV · 25-07-14, 10:14 PM

Everything else working? Do the idiot lights on the dash work?

andrewsmith · 25-07-14, 10:30 PM

Open up the switchgear sounds like it's cruddy/ dirty contact

written with a biro

26-07-14, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TamSV

Everything else working? Do the idiot lights on the dash work?

Everything else appears to be working,

I'll have a look andrew.

maviczap · 26-07-14, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Open up the switchgear sounds like it's cruddy/ dirty contact

written with a biro

That was my first thought.

27-07-14, 03:57 PM

well it decided to start working again half way around the m25 without me doing anything, it seems that there is a loose wire in the connection box (or whatever the technical term is as if you touch that the lights flicker. But the box with all the wires going in and out seems to get really really hot when the head lights are on for more than 2 min which i'm assuming isn't meant to be happening. I've tried cleaning the 2 connecting bits but it still does it.

Sid Squid · 28-07-14, 11:28 AM

Which part are you referring to when you say; "connection box"? Where on the bike is this part, how many and what colour are the wires leading to it?

28-07-14, 06:44 PM

Umm at the front of the bike on the right hand side, (there is another on the left) there is a black box with 8 wires going in and 8 wires coming out of the other bit. The one that over heats is pale creamy colour i think. I can't get into the garage at the moment to take a picture, as someone has decided to block it for me, i'll try and get a picture when i can get in.

Sid Squid · 28-07-14, 07:16 PM

Is this a connector block we are discussing? If yes, and there is an orange/black and a yellow/white wire in it, then examine those wire's connections in said block. A failure in either of those would cause the specific fault you have.

30-07-14, 11:49 AM

Had tis exact problem on my Curvy, I just jumped the wires that sid mentioned and it was fine after that.

25-07-14, 04:48 PM	#1
bathwiggle Guest Posts: n/a	No headlights 2000 sv I had a problem recently that the wiring went so when you pulled the front brake lever the brake light didn't go on. I've got this fixed but a week later i've got a new issue. I;ve the habit of turning the headlights off if i;m starting the bike, did this the other day, turned them back on, but i have no headlights and main beam doesn't work either. I've checked the fuses, and the bulbs and they are fine, the little light still comes on. I've not got a multi meter until i get to my fathers but can anyone give me a clue as it what it might be/where the problem might be please?

25-07-14, 10:14 PM	#2
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,811	No headlights 2000 sv Everything else working? Do the idiot lights on the dash work?

25-07-14, 10:30 PM	#3
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: No headlights 2000 sv Open up the switchgear sounds like it's cruddy/ dirty contact written with a biro __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

27-07-14, 03:57 PM	#6
bathwiggle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: No headlights 2000 sv well it decided to start working again half way around the m25 without me doing anything, it seems that there is a loose wire in the connection box (or whatever the technical term is as if you touch that the lights flicker. But the box with all the wires going in and out seems to get really really hot when the head lights are on for more than 2 min which i'm assuming isn't meant to be happening. I've tried cleaning the 2 connecting bits but it still does it.

28-07-14, 11:28 AM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: No headlights 2000 sv Which part are you referring to when you say; "connection box"? Where on the bike is this part, how many and what colour are the wires leading to it? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

28-07-14, 06:44 PM	#8
bathwiggle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: No headlights 2000 sv Umm at the front of the bike on the right hand side, (there is another on the left) there is a black box with 8 wires going in and 8 wires coming out of the other bit. The one that over heats is pale creamy colour i think. I can't get into the garage at the moment to take a picture, as someone has decided to block it for me, i'll try and get a picture when i can get in.

28-07-14, 07:16 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	No headlights 2000 sv Is this a connector block we are discussing? If yes, and there is an orange/black and a yellow/white wire in it, then examine those wire's connections in said block. A failure in either of those would cause the specific fault you have. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-07-14, 11:49 AM	#10
Corny Gizmo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: No headlights 2000 sv Had tis exact problem on my Curvy, I just jumped the wires that sid mentioned and it was fine after that.

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