08-15-2015, 11:39 PM | #1 |
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How to fix a dead rear turn signal
My left rear blinker went out and I thought I'd share how I fixed it.
First, remove both seats from the bike. Then unscrew the 4 bolts of the tray underneath the pillion.
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08-15-2015, 11:42 PM | #2 |
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This will reveal the main electrical panel of the RX3. This pic from the CSC Electrical Maintenance page labels most of the fuses and connectors.
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08-15-2015, 11:50 PM | #3 |
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The connectors for the rear turn signals are at the rear of the bike next to the pillion seat release. They are enclosed in a large rubber boot for water resistance.
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08-15-2015, 11:58 PM | #4 |
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Cut the zip tie and gently fold the rubber boot down over the wires. Do not pull on the wires or you will risk disconnecting them.
With the wires exposed, I could clearly see the yellow wire of the yellow/blue pair was disconnected. I also noticed it was shorter than the blue one, probably why it wasn't fully seated.
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08-16-2015, 12:01 AM | #5 |
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I reconnected the yellow wire and tried the left blinker. Success! Then I tried right one, the hazards, the tail and the brake lights. All still working correctly.
I carefully rolled the boot over the wires and laid it back down. The tray and seats went back on and when I retested the lights, everything was still working. Pretty easy fix. I really like how accessible everything is on this bike. Nice design!
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08-16-2015, 11:41 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Also, thanks for documenting your work with such excellent photographs.
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08-16-2015, 01:15 PM | #7 |
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Thanks! I thought I was going to have to remove the tall assembly and chase cables, but it turned out to be easy.
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