Electrical problem
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Electrical problem
I have a 1989 Goldwing and suddenly while riding my headlight,tail lights and dashboard gauges stopped working. Can anyone suggest things to check to fix this problem?
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Re: Electrical problem
Have you checked your fuses?1989Andrew wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:46 pm I have a 1989 Goldwing and suddenly while riding my headlight,tail lights and dashboard gauges stopped working. Can anyone suggest things to check to fix this problem?
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Re: Electrical problem
Thank you for responding . Yes I have checked and tested the fuses and all are good and are the correct size. Would you have any other suggestions please?
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Re: Electrical problem
I think it's time to break out the old test light to see where you have juice and where you don't then we will have something to guess from.
Try to learn from the mistakes of others..... you won't live long enough to make them all yourself!
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Re: Electrical problem
Does the air pump work? Is the alternator charging? If not, it could be the 55 amp main fuse B, located just forward of the battery.
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Re: Electrical problem
Thanks for the suggestions. I will check that the air pump and alternator are working. I do believe that they are but will double check. Thanks
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Re: Electrical problem
When you check the alternator for charging, check it at the battery and, if not charging there, check at the alternator output terminal. That 55 amp fuse is between the alternator output and the battery.
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Re: Electrical problem
Thanks will check the alternator as you have suggested. Thanks 
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Re: Electrical problem
Electrical problem fixed. Had to replace relay #3.
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Re: Electrical problem
Glad to hear it was a simple one. Those relays do have limited life - and if one is at the point where it failed outright, you're likely going to see more in the near future. I'd suggest stocking up on a few relays just in case, so you don't end up stranded.