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headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:59 pm
by Dangermouse400
Hi all I have a 1988 nc23 honda cbr400rr
The main beam does not work but high beam does
I've changed the bulbs and gotta new relay but still no joy
Any ideas or in for would really help
Cheers ryan
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:46 pm
by richyrd5
its probally the switch(after time the terminals get dirty/worn)or the wires coukd be shot.check the fuse!!
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:51 pm
by Dangermouse400
Checked fuse and switch gear all good
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:54 pm
by richyrd5
where did u get relay from?new or used.give the lh switch a good going over.you be surprised how shitty they get chap!
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:56 pm
by Dangermouse400
It is new and I'll have another go at switch gear
The relay clicks like mad when going from low to high beam
Is there anyway of buy passing this relay?
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:02 pm
by richyrd5
ah.if the relay clicks like mad.thats a sure sign of the switch.being faulty.or dodgy wiring.good luck
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:12 pm
by Dangermouse400
Right I swore never to have a Honda again as all the others I've had broke electricity
So na I'm gunna rip this bastard up
Cheers for in fo
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:18 pm
by richyrd5
whoa!eeasy now.lol.there not that bad.just give the switch a GOOD clean.betcha it works.
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:20 pm
by Dangermouse400
Lol ok I have a spare off a vfr800 vtec if that will fit?
It's just me and honda wires lol never get on!
Re: headlight relay help needed
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:03 pm
by Dangermouse400
SUCCESS! swicth gear wd 40 did not work so in the end ended up poring half a bottle of rubbing alcohol surlution down switch gear good blast with air gun and it now works
So wasted a £10 on a new relay for nowt lol