Wire identification?

[Guest]

I took the headlight off of my 1983 GS1100G to replace the bulb. As I was pulling the assembly out, a wire that I believe was tucked into the black sheathing of the headlight wires popped out. I don't believe it was plugged into anything there, but I don't know. There are 3 open connections inside...

Black w/ White stripe, exposed male connector on end.
2 Black w/ White stripe, insulated female connector on end.
2 Brown, insulated female on end.

The brown wires tested 12+ with key on. The black wires didn't test anything, nor did they test continuity even though they are same colors.

Wondering if the male was supposed to be connected to the female? Any help would be great! Thanks!

[Nessism]

You have done a wonderful job of detailing the situation, but have you looked at the wiring diagram in your service manual yet? Pretty sure the brown is an accessory wire (which shouldn't have anything attached unless you have accessories), and the black/white wires are grounds. Based on the info provided, it's not possible for us to judge if you need to plug up those grounds anywhere because we don't know where they are coming from. Maybe check the turn signals to see that the grounds are all properly hooked up?

[gordinho80]

Thanks Ed. I just found the diagram with a Google search. Looks like you are right. Brown is accessory and the black/white is the ground. The 2 female connectors appear to be there for ease of adding anything on. I'll check out the turn signals. Running lights came on with key on.

Mario

[OldVet66]

I'm betting you pulled the ground connector apart when you opened the housing. That may indicate the black with white stripe grounds were either not plugged together properly or the connector needs to be tightened up so it doesn't come loose again. The brown wire is not usually used as stated, however the first thing you should always do is investigate and find out where the wires go and a wiring diagram is necessary to figure it out. It will have connector locations for any part of the bike. Here is a link to the repair manual that contains the wiring diagram: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

[Nessism]

Thanks Ed. I just found the diagram with a Google search. Looks like you are right. Brown is accessory and the black/white is the ground. The 2 female connectors appear to be there for ease of adding anything on. I'll check out the turn signals. Running lights came on with key on.

Mario

Mario,

A google search is good, but don't forget to search this forum if you want GS information. There are countless references here to Basscliff's amazing website, and you can download a full factory Suzuki service manual for your bike for free there, which has the wiring diagram.

[gordinho80]

Single black/white was the turn signal ground. I plugged it back in to a 2 input female terminal where the other side ground was plugged into. All squared away now. I've downloaded the manuals from BassCliff's site. Thanks again!