Right Blinker Problem Fixed
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Right Blinker Problem Fixed
Some of you may remember my "Qwik-Qwestion" thread from 2-weeks ago; my right blinkers wouldn't flash, but my red "Key Icon" would light up solid and would throw a B1122 code (Rt Turn Output Fault). It started shortly after I did my tank lift and rear shocks.
I started by pulling the TSSM, and unplugging the connector. The schematic at the back of the Service Manual showed GROUND on pin 12, LEFT-OUT on pin 5, and RIGHT-OUT on pin 6. I pulled all four bulbs from the blinkers to isolate the circuit from GROUND.
Measuring from pin 12 to pins 5 & 6 showed pin 5 (LEFT) open to GROUND, and pin 6 (RIGHT) shorted to GROUND.
My meter has a "beep" continuity function, so I turned it on. That way, if I wiggled a wire and heard the beep stop, I'd know where the problem was. I unplugged the connectors inside the tail light to no effect; likewise the rear harness connector under the seat. Wiggling the handlebar bundles had no effect either. I decided to pull the dash console, and as I loosened the right side screw, the beeping quit. Once underneath, I found the wire bundle going to the indicator lamps module had been pinched between the console stand-off and the mounting ear.
I fixed the pinched wire, routed it around the stand-off, remounted the console, and plugged the bulbs and TSSM back in. All is right with the world again!
I started by pulling the TSSM, and unplugging the connector. The schematic at the back of the Service Manual showed GROUND on pin 12, LEFT-OUT on pin 5, and RIGHT-OUT on pin 6. I pulled all four bulbs from the blinkers to isolate the circuit from GROUND.
Measuring from pin 12 to pins 5 & 6 showed pin 5 (LEFT) open to GROUND, and pin 6 (RIGHT) shorted to GROUND.
My meter has a "beep" continuity function, so I turned it on. That way, if I wiggled a wire and heard the beep stop, I'd know where the problem was. I unplugged the connectors inside the tail light to no effect; likewise the rear harness connector under the seat. Wiggling the handlebar bundles had no effect either. I decided to pull the dash console, and as I loosened the right side screw, the beeping quit. Once underneath, I found the wire bundle going to the indicator lamps module had been pinched between the console stand-off and the mounting ear.
I fixed the pinched wire, routed it around the stand-off, remounted the console, and plugged the bulbs and TSSM back in. All is right with the world again!
Last edited by PKellyMc; Sep 10, 2009 at 02:42 AM.
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Yes, Aug. 29 for the old thread. Spent some time reviewing the wiring diagrams that next week, and forming a plan in my head how I could isolate and systematically troubleshoot the problem. I played hooky from work monday nite (my tuesday) just so I could catch up on things accumulating around the house/garage. With the weather here in the crapper most of LDWeekend and before, I'd been using any free time to chase a different electrical/diagnostic problem in my Grand Cherokee. I finally traced it down on monday ("hidden" tail light bulb burnt out causing fault on display center) and with the one success in a row, I felt like I was on a roll and decided to chase my Dyna problem.
The confidence from the Jeep fix fed on itself and saw me thru this fix, as well. Two in a row now; ready to tackle that Arab/Israeli mess in the middle-east, or at least HealthCare Reform.
The confidence from the Jeep fix fed on itself and saw me thru this fix, as well. Two in a row now; ready to tackle that Arab/Israeli mess in the middle-east, or at least HealthCare Reform.
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