RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
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RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
Hello All,
Yesterday I took the RVF to an advanced riders course. I had zero problems turning it on and off all day long. I got home and about 4 hours later I tried to go for a ride and I have no power when I turn the key on, no lights come on the instrument panel its the strangest thing. I have checked all the fuses they seem to be in good condition. The battery is about 2 weeks old and stays on a trickle charger while it sits, currently ready 13.3 volts. Where to I begin or where can I find a good wiring diagram so I can start tracing wires. Thanks Gents and ride safe.
Yesterday I took the RVF to an advanced riders course. I had zero problems turning it on and off all day long. I got home and about 4 hours later I tried to go for a ride and I have no power when I turn the key on, no lights come on the instrument panel its the strangest thing. I have checked all the fuses they seem to be in good condition. The battery is about 2 weeks old and stays on a trickle charger while it sits, currently ready 13.3 volts. Where to I begin or where can I find a good wiring diagram so I can start tracing wires. Thanks Gents and ride safe.
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Re: RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
Have you checked the main fuse in the starter relay
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Re: RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
It might not be the wiring but the battery itself. You can have a battery sat at 13 volts, but as soon as you put load on it, it will drop to 5 or 6!
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Re: RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
yep.. after you get it running need to check the battery isnt being over-charged and killed.
magg has good suggestion of main fuse in the starter relay.
if thats ok and not blown loose or corroded measure battery voltage with igition switched on.
magg has good suggestion of main fuse in the starter relay.
if thats ok and not blown loose or corroded measure battery voltage with igition switched on.
xivlia wrote:i dont go fast on this bike so really do not need a rear brake.. /
vic-vtrvfr wrote:Ask xivlia for help, he's tackled just about every problem u could think of...
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Re: RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
Main starter fuse was in good shape. I will check out the voltage drop with the key on. Thank you for pointing me in a direction I will report back.
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Re: RVF 400 Electrical Problem 1994
Problem solved! I took apart the ignition switch and wouldnt you know it, she had 20+ years of crap corroding the contact pads. Thankfully it was an easy fix.