Rocket 3 Classic - Electrical Problems

[DEcosse]

looking at the wiring diagram, the alarm seems to be the only common thing with the indicators and break light.

The brake light is not associated with the alarm in any way.

 

[Scottf83]

Hope it's a quick fix Scott. Let us know how you get on.

Relay is burned out! Opened it up and there's burn marks.

Going to try and get a couple new ones tomorrow. Hopefully the cause and not a symptom!

 

[TURBO200R4]

R U SURE U LOOKED UNDER THE REAR FENDER TO SEE IF THE wires r still in good shape.
if every thing works good till u use the turn signal switch then i would say that the problem is in the wiring after the switch. because the switch selects both left and right i think the switch is ok. some captains have had trouble with the instrument assembly.
in the beginning u said your heated grips worked even when they where off if that was the case i would look at that real close and would disconnect as a check might be just a bad switch or may be a short.
good luck. herman

 

[ken]

I had the same problem on my Classic. After about 2 hours of checking I found the wire coming from the front left hand indicator had been trapped between the forks and chassis on full lock when I put the steering lock on,
It did not cut through it just compressed the wire enough to cause a short. Its worth a look.

 

[Scottf83]

I had the same problem on my Classic. After about 2 hours of checking I found the wire coming from the front left hand indicator had been trapped between the forks and chassis on full lock when I put the steering lock on,
It did not cut through it just compressed the wire enough to cause a short. Its worth a look.

I'll give these a quick look tonight. Thanks guys.

 

[gra53]

I'll give these a quick look tonight. Thanks guys.

Had the same problem, was one of the relays under the side cover - I'm not savy with electrical (neither was the first dealer I took it too) - but the second picked it up and replaced it in 2 seconds. Blinkers went, followed by headlights etc.

 

[Scottf83]

Turns out that it's a dead short in the rear indicators so they're going to replace both of them.

Also got a rubbing in the front right caliper so they'll sort that too.

Should have it back next weekend!

 

[DEcosse]

.... Another issue could be with the turn signal cup itself - I know one of the other UK guys had issue where an after-market bulb was used and it pushed the center electrode of the bulb socket into the ground part causing a dead short ......

Turns out that it's a dead short in the rear indicators so they're going to replace both of them ....

 

[Scottf83]

Indeed Indeed!

Which is annoying as I've never touched the inside of either turn signal. Not replaced a bulb or even opened the compartment.

 

[Shocks]

I just found a Rocket 3 wiring diagram in someone's signature

Almost cried

Think I'll leave this one to the garage!!

I need to change the brake pads at the week end too. Nice simple, mechanical job. #lovelyjubbly

Can you send me the link to the diagram please??