stuck turn signal

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Big Joesepy

Discussion Starter · Jan 8, 2015

Hey guys, my right turn signal is stuck on. it will cancel out when i turn on the left one and then wont work any more. and when i shut off the bike and restart it the blinker is on.

Ive checked all the fuses and bulbs. i've got it down to the blinker switch or the relay.

My question is what would be more likely?
The bike is 2005 xl1200r.

Thanks in advance!!!!!

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SoftailBilly

· #2 · Jan 8, 2015

Sounds like handle bar switch or connection. May have some dirt or corrosion in there. My 2 cents.

Big Joesepy

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 8, 2015

Thats what i was hoping. im gonna tear into the controls this weekend. I priced out the relay..$150...ouch!!!!!!

Thunder~Struck

· #4 · Jan 8, 2015

If the relay is anything like an automotive one. They either work or do not work. No in between.

Agree with SoftailBilly. The switch, housing area.

bobf

· #5 · Jan 9, 2015

Not like an automotive. Electronic, programmable and multifunction.

Hope it's the switch.

Big Joesepy

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 9, 2015

Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

webco2

· #7 · Jan 9, 2015

A service manual and Electrical book would come in handy right about now.

RANGER73

· #8 · Jan 9, 2015

Turn signal module. I don't know your bike, or where it is on it. But that would be my guess.

SoftailBilly

· #9 · Jan 9, 2015

OK men any one betting switch or module ? .....:stir

opcorn

SCHMIDTY

· #10 · Jan 9, 2015

I'm thinking pinched wires under the front master cylinder clamp. Especially if the bike has custom grips installed.

Thunder~Struck

· #11 · Jan 9, 2015

SoftailBilly said:
OK men any one betting switch or module ? .....:stiropcorn

For the sake of Big Joesepy`s wallet, I`m hoping switch.

But with the symptoms described.......

bobf

· #12 · Jan 9, 2015

SCHMIDTYS said:
I'm thinking pinched wires under the front master cylinder clamp. Especially if the bike has custom grips installed.

I second that! If not under ms clamp, then somewhere. Symptoms support the diagnosis.

SoftailBilly

· #13 · Jan 9, 2015

Thunder~Struck said:
For the sake of Big Joesepy`s wallet, I`m hoping switch.

But with the symptoms described.......

Electron leaks are a PIA. No drips on floor :what?

Thunder~Struck

· #14 · Jan 9, 2015

SoftailBilly said:
Electron leaks are a PIA. No drips on floor :what?

yep. Shaking do`t fix it either.

SoftailBilly

· #15 · Jan 9, 2015

Thunder~Struck said:
yep. Shaking do`t fix it either.

When we ran out of tests on vehicle for electron problems. It was sanctioned test by engineering called the "Wiggle Test" on the wires. Actually worked a few times. :what?:thumbsup

SCHMIDTY

· #16 · Jan 9, 2015

That's what the MoCo calls the electrical diagnostics, "Wiggle Tests" In the electrical service manuals.
I've been doing "Wiggle Tests" on Harleys for years !!!

Thunder~Struck

· #17 · Jan 9, 2015

SoftailBilly said:
When we ran out of tests on vehicle for electron problems. It was sanctioned test by engineering called the "Wiggle Test" on the wires. Actually worked a few times. :what?:thumbsup

SCHMIDTYS said:
That's what the MoCo calls the electrical diagnostics, "Wiggle Tests" In the electrical service manuals.
I've been doing "Wiggle Tests" on Harleys for years !!!

May help find the problem. Do`t fix it.

SoftailBilly

· #18 · Jan 9, 2015

Thunder~Struck said:
May help find the problem. Do`t fix it.

Well find bad wire should be able to fix it. Go for Launch...:thumbsup

Big Joesepy

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jan 12, 2015

Well it's the switch!!!!!
$61.99 plus tax.

The plastic button broke in the inside..damn it!!!

Big Joesepy

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 12, 2015

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