No Headlight on GL1500
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:14 pm
- Location: United States
- Motorcycle: 1993 GL1500I, 1978CB750K, 2007 DL650 vstrom, 1986 XR250R, 1972 SL125
No Headlight on GL1500
The headlight on my 93 1500 has quit working. I'm not great at electrical stuff but since I don't seem to have power at the light plug up front I'm thinking a relay may have took a dump. Looking on amazon I'm seeing relays that look right and say plug and play with the right number but described as 40A instead of 20A. Anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks. Probably can't answer back till morning.
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
1ST, go into the relay box, to the right of fuse box.
Left saddlebag take out the Top Front, Lower Front, Lower rear and leave in but loosen the Top Right.
Then the relay cover will slide out. (Designer slept late on that one ).
Switch LOW & HIGH beams relays & test.
.
Left saddlebag take out the Top Front, Lower Front, Lower rear and leave in but loosen the Top Right.
Then the relay cover will slide out. (Designer slept late on that one ).
Switch LOW & HIGH beams relays & test.
.
When I do one thing, I'll side-step a little & learn few more things.
- Rambozo
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:36 pm
- Location: Disneyland
- Motorcycle: 1992 GL1500 Aspencade
Ducati Monster
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
Could also be a dirty start button. Pretty common on bikes that sit outside. Wiggle it around and see if the lights come on.
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:14 pm
- Location: United States
- Motorcycle: 1993 GL1500I, 1978CB750K, 2007 DL650 vstrom, 1986 XR250R, 1972 SL125
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
This bike never sits outside but the start button wiggle is it! Is there something safe to spray in there without disassembly? Have got some electrical contact cleaner but it says to keep off the plastics. Thank you both for the info.
- Rambozo
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:36 pm
- Location: Disneyland
- Motorcycle: 1992 GL1500 Aspencade
Ducati Monster
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
There are plastic safe contact cleaners you can try, but the best results will be from taking it apart. No such thing as a free lunch.
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:14 pm
- Location: United States
- Motorcycle: 1993 GL1500I, 1978CB750K, 2007 DL650 vstrom, 1986 XR250R, 1972 SL125
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
I am sure you are 100% correct. Getting lazy in my old age...
- MikeB
- Posts: 4146
- Joined: Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:54 pm
- Location: Tacoma, WA
- Motorcycle: Current
1998 - GL1500 Aspencade
205K Miles
2017 - GL1800 Audio Comfort
46K Miles
Previous
SOLD 1999 - GL1500, 161K Miles
SOLD 2003 - GL1800 ABS w/117K - Sold
SOLD 2003 - GL1800 w/67K Miles
SOLD 2001 - ST1100 w/33K Miles - Contact:
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
I use this: CRC Electronic Cleaner, Quick Dry for Sensitive Electronics, 11 oz
When I do, as a precaution, I cover the fairing and dash with a towel or furniture blanket. I don't really trust it to be 100% safe but it is a step in the right direction.MikeB
1998 - GL1500 w/205,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/46,000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA
1998 - GL1500 w/205,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/46,000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:14 pm
- Location: United States
- Motorcycle: 1993 GL1500I, 1978CB750K, 2007 DL650 vstrom, 1986 XR250R, 1972 SL125
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
That's the right stuff there. But since I didn't have any here I gave it a shot of mass airflow sensor cleaner followed by a little WD40. Working fine now. Thanks for the help..
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
For me, wd40 dries a little gummy.
.
.
When I do one thing, I'll side-step a little & learn few more things.
- WingAdmin
- Site Admin
- Posts: 23896
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:16 pm
- Location: Strongsville, OH
- Motorcycle: 2000 GL1500 SE
1982 GL1100A Aspencade (sold)
1989 PC800 (sold)
1998 XV250 Virago (sold)
2012 Suzuki Burgman 400 (wife's!)
2007 Aspen Sentry Trailer - Contact:
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
WD-40 is the worst thing for fixing electrical contacts. The carrier will wash out grit and dirt initially - but it leaves behind a sticky, oily coating (by design - it's a "water displacement" product - hence the WD) which will quickly attract more grit and dust. You'll find your switch will be failing again in the near future.
I would recommend buying the CRC Contact Cleaner which leaves behind no residue, and will clean and protect your switch contacts.
Find This Item on Amazon:
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:14 pm
- Location: United States
- Motorcycle: 1993 GL1500I, 1978CB750K, 2007 DL650 vstrom, 1986 XR250R, 1972 SL125
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
Probably right... I'll do that soon
- jek7galo
- Posts: 41
- Joined: Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:55 am
- Location: Porto Alegre - Brazil
- Motorcycle: 1998 - GL 1500 SE
2000 - ZX 12R
1995 - ZG 1200
1986 - CBX 750 F
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
Over de rigth fan, there is a red plug from the headligth. Once I disassembled the fans and this one had bad contact.
-
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Thu May 19, 2022 5:19 pm
- Location: Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
- Motorcycle: 2000 Honda Golswing 1500 SE Canadian Edition
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
I have a 2000 SE. The Canadian edition has the lights on as you turn on the switch. Not sure if it's the same in all jurisdictions. I had an issue with no headlights a few years back. After a lot of searching, I found the problem to be in the key switch. A few shots of contact cleaner and the lights worked again. Now I do it a few times a year.
-
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:57 pm
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Motorcycle: 1999 GL1500SE 50th anniversary edition
2006 Kawasaki 250E
2020 CanAm Ryker 600
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
I have used a product called DeoxIT on my guitar components and amplifier controls. It works well on switches and potentiometers. Cleans and lubes electrical contacts without harmful effects on plastics.
Find This Item on Amazon:
- Rambozo
- Posts: 4088
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:36 pm
- Location: Disneyland
- Motorcycle: 1992 GL1500 Aspencade
Ducati Monster
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
DeoxIT can work miracles. Not cheap, but worth every penny.Calhighlife wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:49 pm I have used a product called DeoxIT on my guitar components and amplifier controls. It works well on switches and potentiometers. Cleans and lubes electrical contacts without harmful effects on plastics.
Find This Item on Amazon:
- WingAdmin
- Site Admin
- Posts: 23896
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:16 pm
- Location: Strongsville, OH
- Motorcycle: 2000 GL1500 SE
1982 GL1100A Aspencade (sold)
1989 PC800 (sold)
1998 XV250 Virago (sold)
2012 Suzuki Burgman 400 (wife's!)
2007 Aspen Sentry Trailer - Contact:
Re: No Headlight on GL1500
Another vote for Deoxit. It's by far the best contact cleaner I've ever used. Not inexpensive, but it works, and you don't need much.
Find This Item on Amazon: