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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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Default 03 883 wiring question

I am helping a buddy chop up an 03 883 and we were running the wires internal on some 10" apes. We ran the right side and I turned the switch on and cranked the bike to make sure everything was good, it was. Did the left side and turned the switch on and when I hit the start button, we heard a pop(like a fuse blew) and now it won't start- headlight still works,though. I did find the source of the short and fixed it, but, do not know where the fuse is. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Default RE: 03 883 wiring question

i know these are two diff years

but what im told is on the 06 883

the fuse box is under the seat kinda wedged between the battery and oil tank

good luck, maybe try a clymber book
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Thanks, I looked there, didn't see it, but, I will try again. I appreciate you taking the time.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Default RE: 03 883 wiring question

Fuse box should be under the left side side panel between the seat and the fender. Pull it off and you will see a box with a bunch of wires running into it. You need to detach/slide outthe box by lifting a clip and sliding the fuse panel out - should have 4 15 amp fuses in it - automotive blade type.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Found it. Fixed it. Thanks for the help!
 
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