No Headlight Beam Indicator

  • jleemiller99
  • jleemiller99's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 6
  • Thanks: 0

No Headlight Beam Indicator

09 Oct 2020 14:35 - 09 Oct 2020 14:38
#836478
Hey guys! Small problem for you. I have a 1981 KZ750 LTD and the high beam indicator light isn’t turning on when I switch to high beam, but my headlight still changes. When I purchased the bike, the wiring harness was pretty botched, but I managed to get it restored for the most part, however I do have two female connections with no mate and I’m curious if these would have something to do with my problem. One is a black and yellow wire that appears to be a ground to the frame and one is a white and black wire that appears to be hooked to a relay of sorts. Any ideas?

Attachments:

Last edit: 09 Oct 2020 14:38 by jleemiller99. Reason: Wording error.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Warren3200gt
  • Warren3200gt's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1570
  • Thanks: 792

Re: No Headlight Beam Indicator

09 Oct 2020 15:06
#836480
Have you checked the panel bulb is not blown?

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

The following user(s) said Thank You: jleemiller99

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • JR
  • JR's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Posts: 2947
  • Thanks: 461

Re: No Headlight Beam Indicator

09 Oct 2020 15:36 - 09 Oct 2020 15:40
#836483
Regarding the 2 wires the connectors dont look kawasaki so perhaps the PO put them in for some removable accessory.

Check kawasaki.com, owner info, parts diagrams, etc to chassis electrical equipment and i think you will find that "relay" thingy is a fuse box.

Like Warren said check the bulb. You will need to remove the 2 small nuts underneath the speedo which hold the bottom to the top. You will probably need to disconnect the speedo cable and move it out of the way. The rubber covered bulb holder will pull out.

I cant remember exactly but I think that with the nuts and cable removed the speedo comes out of its bracket.
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust
Last edit: 09 Oct 2020 15:40 by JR.
The following user(s) said Thank You: jleemiller99

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • 73z1
  • 73z1's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Posts: 467
  • Thanks: 116

Re: No Headlight Beam Indicator

09 Oct 2020 16:32
#836485
Black/yellow is ground wire.
Check socket and center pin for 12 volts with high beam on, could be bulb also.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • jwfels
  • jwfels's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 99
  • Thanks: 41

Re: No Headlight Beam Indicator

09 Oct 2020 17:03
#836487
check sockets for contacts to be seated all the way in, and check voltage as stated, most likely lamp, relay thingy is accessory fuse holder, white/blue-12+ with yellow(orange)/black-12- for accesories, other ends , in headlight, white/bk 12+ for accessory in rear or elsewhere,
Z1A AND 81 650

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum