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Hey all you elecrical experts. I have a wierd problem with my 83 850 that I just can figure out. When I turn the key on, all the turn signals will come on as if they were running lights, and the headlight comes on very dim. The battery is fully charged. I tried replaceing the turn signal flasher, but it did not make any difference. I have taken the left had control switch apart and cleaned it, but it did not make any difference either. I am at a loss. I do not have any idea as to what the problem is. Has anyone ever ran into this, or does anyone have any ideas was to what the problem coujld be?
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Check all the ground wire connections, particularly those at the battery. It sounds like current is running through the indicator lights because of a bad ground. I worked on a Kawasaki yesterday which was doing the same thing, admittedly it was being parted-out, but I did want to see if it would turn over so I hooked-up a battery and checked it out. Indicator lights came on and it had a bad ground. Hope this helps. Dave J -
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As mentioned, check grounds. Also check the main electrical connections; you said the headlight was dim with a fully charged battery. That sounds like corrosion on a connection, could be the ignition switch or some of the male/female electrical connections.
I use an aerosol electrical cleaner, like TV tuner cleaner, most auto parts stores carry similar cleaners.
I had a problem with my ignition switch, tail light was intermittent, and a few shot of cleaner cleared that problem. I then cleaned every male/female connection on the bike. Make sure the cleaner is safe for use on plastics.Comment
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make sure your bike is wired properly according to your manual and as you go clean all connections thus eliminating any breakdowns while on the road. I believe that earl and some others would agree that its best to do proper maintenance than a quick fix, unless you just love to work more than ride.Comment
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