LED Indicators not flashing....GRRRRRRRR!

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  1. RedBull

    RedBull Member

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    :mad::mad:

    Both my LED indicators were working fine, but one required changing as it was cracked. I also have a rear cluster with indicators built in, but i don't use this currently as its an MOT fail.

    All I have done is made a positive Y-split from each left and right indicators looms. In order to incorporate both the indicators and the built indicators within the rear cluster.

    I had it working with the old indicators, then all of a sudden it stopped :(

    All i have is a solid amber light, no flashing.

    I checked the fuses. 2 of the 10A fuses were blown, I've replaced them.....Still a solid amber.

    The bike starts and works fine.

    Does anyone have any ideas on what the F@$# is wrong?

    Regards
    RedBull
     
  2. sps170373

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    Might be the indicator relay
     
  3. ShinySideUp

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    Relay would be my guess too.

    Does the relay click when the indicators are turned on?

    I take it the lights are only solid amber when each side is turned on and not all the time?
     
  4. Pitcrew1

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    The majority of indicator relays rely on a load (wattage = amps) to make the flash rate, ie, front and rear lamps = 2 x 21watts. If you use LED indicators without a load resistor added, then the relay will not function. Also if you happen to connect the LEDS the wrong polarity, you create a short circuit (fuse blows). So, either buy a solid state relay which will operate LEDs or add resistors to get a normal relay to operate (wattage rating is critical or it gets too hot).
     
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  5. RedBull

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    The relay doesn't click when the indicators are turned on. And yes they are only solid when they are switched on.
     
  6. RedBull

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    My previous indicators were LED and worked fine. The problem occurred prior to fitting the new LED indicators. I had both my old indicators flashing and the built-in indicators within the rear cluster. I was figuring out which wires were going to go where.

    Then all of a sudden it stopped. I checked the fuses on the front left fairing - 2 of the 10A had blown. I've replaced them. But I'm still getting no flash :(
     
  7. Pitcrew1

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    Yep, as said, sounds like the relay has damaged, if you know someone with another blade then swop it out before buying a new one.
     
  8. RedBull

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    I would swap it out, but I have no idea where it is?

    The relay is playing hide and seek :(
     
  9. sps170373

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    Usually attached to the headlamp behind the cowl unfortunately
     
  10. Gilesy

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    Its usually behind the left side fairing, beside the fusebox..
     
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  11. sps170373

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    Ah yes sorry mines a later model
     
  12. Barstewardsquad

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    RR4-5 - Behind front cowl
    RR6-7 - Left hand fairing

    Don't know about newer ones.
     

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