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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2019, 06:01:03 AM »
I'm thinking the later flasher units are not as easy to dismantle.
What does your thinking have to do with this? Do you have experience with them?
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2019, 06:11:06 AM »
My newest brick is about 1990, a k75.  Although not as new as Beemukers, it is sealed on the bottom. The bottom is not sealed, and easily removed, on my other bricks.

The old one works well in the newer model. It's one of the things I like about bricks,  I can't see planned obsolescence in them,  and a lot of stuff backwards compatible to boot.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2019, 06:22:30 AM »
My newest brick is about 1990, a k75.  Although not as new as Beemukers, it is sealed on the bottom. The bottom is not sealed, and easily removed, on my other bricks.
Please explain how you opened the relay. That might help others if not Beemuker. There are no other part numbers in Max's fiche for that flasher that indicate a different part has superseded the original, so his is likely the same as yours
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2019, 06:34:18 AM »
I used a trimming knife to carefully prise the bottom over its retaining tabs on the shorter sides. The tabs on the longer sides don't protrude as far so they can be ignored.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2019, 10:25:56 AM »
greetings...

check all yourn fuses... they all gonna checks good... right...

replace all of them with new unused fuses...

try it... you gotts flashing... then remove fuse 3 and try it... you gotts nothing or flashing... what is it... double check fuse 6 cause its whack...

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2019, 10:48:43 AM »
OK,  I have reproduced the symptoms by having both faults,  disconnecting earth at the rear,  and disabling the outer relay contacts.  I did this by placing thin cardboard to both sides of the contact arm.

Sadly it's not looking good for the flasher unit. I'm thinking the later flasher units are not as easy to dismantle. The contact arm might be broken. If you hold the flasher unit horizontally, with the eight pins row above the seven, give it a shake,  you might hear a faint noise,  possibly a broken arm sliding around.

Anyway,  see what you got after cleaning the parts suggested by RBM.
you are correct. my flasher is not easy to disassemble. after tearing out the rubber waterproofing, the long sides are loose, the short sides however won't seem to budge, even with prying to almost the breaking point. if I shake the unit, I do hear a slight rattle/faint noise. I don't want to destroy a part I'm not even sure is the problem since a new one is so pricey.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2019, 10:52:26 AM »
greetings...

check all yourn fuses... they all gonna checks good... right...

replace all of them with new unused fuses...

try it... you gotts flashing... then remove fuse 3 and try it... you gotts nothing or flashing... what is it...

j o
thanks,I'll try this before I remove the tank to get at those connections.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #32 on: August 28, 2019, 11:37:27 AM »
thanks,I'll try this before I remove the tank to get at those connections.
new fuse did not negate whack.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #33 on: August 28, 2019, 11:40:25 AM »
you are correct. my flasher is not easy to disassemble. after tearing out the rubber waterproofing, the long sides are loose, the short sides however won't seem to budge, even with prying to almost the breaking point. if I shake the unit, I do hear a slight rattle/faint noise. I don't want to destroy a part I'm not even sure is the problem since a new one is so pricey.
finally did get it apart. relays look good, nothing looks loose, the slight rattle appears to be the circuit board moving slightly in it's slot. a complicated module with lots going on. got to get back to repairing hurricane michael damage to house and keeping ahead of the lawn mowing. at least Michael didn't damage the brick and it still runs great, all except the blinker whack. I would like to get them working for night rides.I can get the left to work by turning the hazard on and off.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #34 on: August 28, 2019, 04:36:25 PM »
finally did get it apart. relays look good, . . .
If power is present and in spec on these wires, then another thing to try is to open the flasher module and reheat the solder joints where the pins join the PCB.  Sometimes the solder joints go cold and don't make a good connection.
Did you check to see if you had power at those pins rbm described? How does a cold solder joint differ in looks from a good one, Beemuker? If you did, what's stopping you from following rbm's instructions. I think I'm losing the plot.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #35 on: August 28, 2019, 05:13:45 PM »
Did you check to see if you had power at those pins rbm described? How does a cold solder joint differ in looks from a good one, Beemuker? If you did, what's stopping you from following rbm's instructions. I think I'm losing the plot.
I've tried to follow the suggestions I've had time for and I'm a little overwhelmed and am not sure how to check power at those pins or what a bad solder joint looks like. seems like there are thousands of tiny solder joints on this flasher.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #36 on: August 28, 2019, 06:01:19 PM »
You can insert your test leads from your multimeter into the bottom of the flasher module socket to contact the 1/4" female terminal pin.  Getting access to that side of the socket can be challenging because of the short leads but doable.

Cold solder joints generally look granular in texture and not shiny smooth.  Good solder joints are smooth, shiny and no hint of a grain to the solder.



You can examine the module PCB under intense light and a magnifying glass.  But, in the end, it's really easier to just reheat all the large joints to the connector pins.  It really helps to add a bit of resin core flux or electronic solder to the joint as it is being reheated so that the existing solder reflows.  Use a good iron, not too hot (600°F - 700°F) and don't dwell too long on the joint (3-5 seconds maximum).

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #37 on: August 28, 2019, 07:08:57 PM »
Yep,  it is daunting to look at,  never fear, motobrick is here.

You say you can get left to work by turning hazards on then off.  Does this mean your left and right buttons cant turn on anymore?  Does your right still work?  It seems like the symptoms are changing. I reproduced your symptom of right cancelling left by disabling the outer relay but then the right didn't work unless I disconnected earth at the rear, which made them increasingly dim as that puts them in series.

Anyway since the cover is off your flasher,  maybe make a photo. Have an overall look,  sometimes not just a crack but silver bits are missing, and it's green coating.

Another easy check with the cover off,  you can see one contact closing with the left indicator on,  the other  contact with the right,  and both contacts closing with the hazards.

When your indicators worked like hazards,  we're they at normal brightness, or some hardly noticeable?

If I were beside your brick,  I would try johnnys suggestion with ten fuses and check they are tight.

Your hazards should remain on even with the key off.

Maybe do a stock take,  there is some easily missed stuff, like E 30 Crazy's,  keep an eye on the clock with your tests, or all the lights for that matter,  that they work and are unaffected by the indicators. Or swap the load shed and horn relays,  if the part numbers match. A long shot but easy and quicker than the flasher.

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #38 on: August 28, 2019, 08:56:25 PM »
Actually, when you get time,  you might want to test earth's for the flasher unit.

With a full page draw the harness socket as you see it.  Label them all,  and watch someone check it.

On the top row I've got blank,  blank,  c,  blank,  31, ta,  tr, tl

Bottom row is R, L, 30, i, 15, blank,  W.

Test with ignition on,  engine off.

With test light clip on battery positive:

Touch probe to engine/frame bolt,  the bulb will glow,  your contact is good.

Put probe in W; test light off and on with hazard switch pressed.

Probe in ta; light off, and on when turn cancel is pressed.

Probe in 31; light should remain on.

Probe in tr; light constantly on while turn right switch pressed.

Probe in tl; light constantly on while turn left switch is pressed.

Don't let the probe touch anything else.

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #39 on: August 29, 2019, 08:33:58 AM »
Yep,  it is daunting to look at,  never fear, motobrick is here.

You say you can get left to work by turning hazards on then off.  Does this mean your left and right buttons cant turn on anymore?  Does your right still work?  It seems like the symptoms are changing. I reproduced your symptom of right cancelling left by disabling the outer relay but then the right didn't work unless I disconnected earth at the rear, which made them increasingly dim as they are in series.

Anyway since the cover is off your flasher,  maybe make a photo. Have an overall look,  sometimes not just a crack but silver bits are missing, and it's green coating.

Another easy check with the cover off,  you can see one contact closing with the left indicator on,  the other  contact with the right,  and both contacts closing with the hazards.

When your indicators worked like hazards,  we're they at normal brightness, or some hardly noticeable?

If I were beside your brick,  I would try johnnys suggestion with ten fuses and check they are tight.

Your hazards should remain on even with the key off.

Maybe do a stock take,  there is some easily missed stuff, like E 30 Crazy's,  keep an eye on the clock with your tests, or all the lights for that matter,  that they work and are unaffected by the indicators. Or swap the load shed and horn relays,  if the part numbers match. A long shot but easy and quicker than the flasher.
WENT for a ride last night and the turn signals worked normally, for a while, then went back to being whacky, left or right light up all indicators with no flash as long as button is pushed,, hazards work, but when turned off left continue to flash and right, left, or cancel all work as a cancel.All at normal brightness, no dimming.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #40 on: August 29, 2019, 08:51:06 AM »
OK, so this is telling you that the flasher module is working, the pins are making contact with the plug OK, the wiring is not too badly messed up and switches are operational.  You need to check grounds again, especially under the tank.  Also, check the all of the fuses for continuity.  ATO fuses are NOTORIOUS for looking intact but electrically open.  Pull each and use a multimeter to verify each fuse even though you trust your eyes.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #41 on: August 29, 2019, 05:12:02 PM »
WENT for a ride last night and the turn signals worked normally, for a while, then went back to being whacky, left or right light up all indicators with no flash as long as button is pushed,, hazards work, but when turned off left continue to flash and right, left, or cancel all work as a cancel.All at normal brightness, no dimming.

This sounds like shorting out wires in the harness moving around and causing whack.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #42 on: August 29, 2019, 05:22:55 PM »
greetings...

do have a signalminder sm-6 in there...

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #43 on: August 29, 2019, 08:31:43 PM »
OK, so this is telling you that the flasher module is working, the pins are making contact with the plug OK, the wiring is not too badly messed up and switches are operational.  You need to check grounds again, especially under the tank.  Also, check the all of the fuses for continuity.  ATO fuses are NOTORIOUS for looking intact but electrically open.  Pull each and use a multimeter to verify each fuse even though you trust your eyes.
replaced all the fuses with new ones. no effect
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #44 on: August 30, 2019, 04:00:29 AM »
+1 with alabrew

Turning hazards on and off activates left indicators. So the left is stealing earth from the hazards (blue/brown from yellow/violet; tl from w)  therefore normal brightness. It doesn't take long to put the test probe in five sockets and reduces the guesswork, also check for touching wires, probably in or near the relay box.

On the left hand side of the bike,  there is a spot where the loom rubs on the edge of a panel, at least it does on mine. 

Unplug the hazards,  temporarily you don't need them.  This will simplify the problem.

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #45 on: August 30, 2019, 08:55:40 AM »
+1 with alabrew

Turning hazards on and off activates left indicators. So the left is stealing earth from the hazards (blue/brown from yellow/violet; tl from w)  therefore normal brightness. It doesn't take long to put the test probe in five sockets and reduces the guesswork, also check for touching wires, probably in or near the relay box.[quote/]

are you talking about these sockets under the tank or under the flasher module. am I using a meter or test lamp, I'm no electrical genius, I need more specific directions. sorry
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #46 on: August 30, 2019, 09:31:42 AM »
It only occurred to me today that there is a high wear spot on the loom at the left side where it rubs on a panel,  this could be an easy solution.

 The hazard plug is under the tank on the left,  just poking out of the loom. Unplug it then see how your indicators work.  It connects brown,  yellow/violet and sometimes white/blue. You can also trace it back from the switch.

Last, if no luck,  you can use a test light to check the looms socket for the flasher relay. Make sure you don't put the probe in the wrong socket.

There is a good chance the loom is simply worn on its underside, on the left, rubbing on a part of the k75s panel,  from memory.

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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #47 on: August 30, 2019, 11:40:38 AM »
It only occurred to me today that there is a high wear spot on the loom at the left side where it rubs on a panel,  this could be an easy solution.

 The hazard plug is under the tank on the left,  just poking out of the loom. Unplug it then see how your indicators work.  It connects brown,  yellow/violet and sometimes white/blue. You can also trace it back from the switch.

Last, if no luck,  you can use a test light to check the looms socket for the flasher relay. Make sure you don't put the probe in the wrong socket.

There is a good chance the loom is simply worn on its underside, on the left, rubbing on a part of the k75s panel,  from memory.
pulled the tank
thought i found the problem as the hazard wires were mashed under a bolt. freed them and cut the black protecting plastic but the wires looked unbroken .The ground tested good and I get continuity from the switch to the plug   when i disconnect the hazard wire plug [brn/yel violet], The turn signals do not work, I get nothing from the right,on the left I hear a slight click at the flasher and a faint flash from the spedo indicator.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #48 on: August 30, 2019, 11:42:17 AM »
greetings...

do have a signalminder sm-6 in there...

j o
no, had to look that up.
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Re: Turn signal whack revisited
« Reply #49 on: August 30, 2019, 11:59:05 AM »
greetings...

good... cause the seven fitty takes a sm-5...

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