I *hate* old wiring!!!
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Road Captain
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I *hate* old wiring!!!
OK guys - I've got an '84 FXRT, and a few weeks ago, the turn signals quit flashing. (front signals are illuminated). Got to looking around, and the orange wire (w/a female spade connector) that goes from the flasher to the harness came disconnected at the harness.
Looking at the mess of splices under the radio, I'm not certain everything's still stock, but, assuming it is, where would the connector that the orange wire is supposed to plug into be hiding? I'm hoping to find it, pull a little slack and reconnect it w/out having to pull the fairing to be able to reach it.
Suggestion, humorous anecdotes, and well-written comments about my intelligence are all welcome.
Thanks y'all.
Looking at the mess of splices under the radio, I'm not certain everything's still stock, but, assuming it is, where would the connector that the orange wire is supposed to plug into be hiding? I'm hoping to find it, pull a little slack and reconnect it w/out having to pull the fairing to be able to reach it.
Suggestion, humorous anecdotes, and well-written comments about my intelligence are all welcome.
Thanks y'all.
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Road Captain
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From: Virginia
I'll look on the wiring diagram when I get home. Gotta feeling the fairing's comin' off, but, trying hard not to right now.
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OK guys - I've got an '84 FXRT, and a few weeks ago, the turn signals quit flashing. (front signals are illuminated). Got to looking around, and the orange wire (w/a female spade connector) that goes from the flasher to the harness came disconnected at the harness.
Looking at the mess of splices under the radio, I'm not certain everything's still stock, but, assuming it is, where would the connector that the orange wire is supposed to plug into be hiding? I'm hoping to find it, pull a little slack and reconnect it w/out having to pull the fairing to be able to reach it.
Suggestion, humorous anecdotes, and well-written comments about my intelligence are all welcome.
Thanks y'all.
Looking at the mess of splices under the radio, I'm not certain everything's still stock, but, assuming it is, where would the connector that the orange wire is supposed to plug into be hiding? I'm hoping to find it, pull a little slack and reconnect it w/out having to pull the fairing to be able to reach it.
Suggestion, humorous anecdotes, and well-written comments about my intelligence are all welcome.
Thanks y'all.
At least that would take care of your extra splices..
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I hear you on old wiring....I have an '83 Ford Ranger with lots of wiring. The wiring plus all the connectors are just brittle. I can't even tell what the color of some of the wiring is...
Yea....old wiring sucks.....
Yea....old wiring sucks.....
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Need more info .
From what i get so far you say the orange wire that is still connected to the flasher has seperated from the main harness .???
Please describe in as much detail as possible .
From what i get so far you say the orange wire that is still connected to the flasher has seperated from the main harness .???
Please describe in as much detail as possible .
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Road Captain
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No additional detail required - you've got it.