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Offline alessandro

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Wiring expert for my CB550
« on: June 26, 2022, 01:30:47 PM »
Hello!
I recently installed a digital speedo on my cb 550 and after while the tail light stopped working (not the brake). I tried to fix it and as a result now the starter and the dashboard are not working either!
I have been trying to resolve it myself and I found it it above my knowledge and skills.

Does anyone know someone who can come to my place in south east London to have a look at the wiring of my CB550?

Thanks in advance

Offline Oddjob

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Re: Wiring expert for my CB550
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2022, 02:04:40 PM »
Check the fuses for the dashlights and the tail lights, should be on the same circuit so the same fuse.

Starter, put a screwdriver across the contact points on the relay under the left hand cover, if the starter spins it's either the relay or most likely the button in the switchgear.
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Re: Wiring expert for my CB550
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2022, 02:21:09 PM »
Reads as though your fuse box might be falling apart inside?
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Re: Wiring expert for my CB550
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2022, 02:32:48 PM »
Thanks everyone for the replies.
I think is more likely that I cannot find back the right route of the circuits. I thought the harness was original but I now see that some cables are different in colour. I am going to check the things suggested and come back to you. I just would like to avoid bringing the bike to a garage!

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Re: Wiring expert for my CB550
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2022, 03:58:49 PM »
I cant get to London as i dont have a vehicle that Boris will allow in but if you wanted to put it in a van and get to Gloucester early on a pre arranged Saturday it should be sortable in 1 day

 

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