Dipped beam headlights not working - SV650.org

02-05-16, 11:20 AM

Hi
Noticed yesterday that lights on my 650s k3 are not working on dipped beam. Full beam and side lights are ok.
I've checked the fuse and checked the bulbs, no problems.
Electrics are not really my thing, is there any thing else that i could check with my limited knowledge?
Cheers
Paul

maviczap · 02-05-16, 04:20 PM

Switch gear might do with a clean, corrision on the contact?

its not my cup of tea either

02-05-16, 08:00 PM

Will clean switch contacts tomorrow and go from there.
Cheers
Paul

ophic · 04-05-16, 09:26 AM

Most likely the connector that's buried right inside the fairing - it gets furred up on the dipped headlight pin. It's a pain to access as it involves taking the entire front fairing off.

I just cleaned mine and it fixed it. Some have taken more drastic measures and added a bullet connector, bypassing this pin altogether.

Toooldtodie · 05-05-16, 05:45 PM

Loads of posts on this issue... mainly by me... as Ophic says it's the block connectors. Bypass them, PITA but permanent fix.

02-05-16, 11:20 AM	#1
Paulwind Guest Posts: n/a	Dipped beam headlights not working Hi Noticed yesterday that lights on my 650s k3 are not working on dipped beam. Full beam and side lights are ok. I've checked the fuse and checked the bulbs, no problems. Electrics are not really my thing, is there any thing else that i could check with my limited knowledge? Cheers Paul

02-05-16, 04:20 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Dipped beam headlights not working Switch gear might do with a clean, corrision on the contact? its not my cup of tea either __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

02-05-16, 08:00 PM	#3
Paulwind Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dipped beam headlights not working Will clean switch contacts tomorrow and go from there. Cheers Paul

04-05-16, 09:26 AM	#4
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Dipped beam headlights not working Most likely the connector that's buried right inside the fairing - it gets furred up on the dipped headlight pin. It's a pain to access as it involves taking the entire front fairing off. I just cleaned mine and it fixed it. Some have taken more drastic measures and added a bullet connector, bypassing this pin altogether. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

05-05-16, 05:45 PM	#5
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Dipped beam headlights not working Loads of posts on this issue... mainly by me... as Ophic says it's the block connectors. Bypass them, PITA but permanent fix. __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

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