Accessory rocker switch not working
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Accessory rocker switch not working
You may see this post twice. It is late and I initially put this in under a reply to someone else's post. Anyway, here is my problem, and I hope someone can help me. I have a 2002 FLHT.
I have no power on my accessory plug under the seat. I was trying to hook up a GPS. Here's what I did.
1. Located the plug under the seat and put a multimeter on the black lead and the orange lead.
2. Turned on the ignition switch.
3. Turned on the accessory rocker switch.
4. The green light on the rocker switch went on.
5. The multimeter showed approximately 12 volts while connected to black and orange. Good to go.
6. Tapping into the accessory orange wire, I connected my red GPS wire to it.
7. Tapping into the accessory black wire, I connected my black GPS wire to it.
8. Somewhere along the way I accidently crossed the black and orange accessory wires.
9. Turning on the ignition and the accessory rocker switch I now get no power and the green light on the accessory switch does not come on. I figured all I did was blow the fuse.
10. I checked the accessory fuse behind the left side cover and it is good.
I am stumped. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Bill
I have no power on my accessory plug under the seat. I was trying to hook up a GPS. Here's what I did.
1. Located the plug under the seat and put a multimeter on the black lead and the orange lead.
2. Turned on the ignition switch.
3. Turned on the accessory rocker switch.
4. The green light on the rocker switch went on.
5. The multimeter showed approximately 12 volts while connected to black and orange. Good to go.
6. Tapping into the accessory orange wire, I connected my red GPS wire to it.
7. Tapping into the accessory black wire, I connected my black GPS wire to it.
8. Somewhere along the way I accidently crossed the black and orange accessory wires.
9. Turning on the ignition and the accessory rocker switch I now get no power and the green light on the accessory switch does not come on. I figured all I did was blow the fuse.
10. I checked the accessory fuse behind the left side cover and it is good.
I am stumped. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Bill
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the problem with using a meter when trouble shooting is that a meter can show 12 volts...but what if the available current is 1/1000th of an amp ?
sure you have 12 volts and not enough current to light a match...you could pour gas on it all day and it wouldn;t spark.
this is where an old school trouble light comes in.
most will light at 6 or 12 volts...but will only light is there is enough current.
attach a trouble light clip to ground and test each of your fuses on the "load" side to ensure they are good.
mike
sure you have 12 volts and not enough current to light a match...you could pour gas on it all day and it wouldn;t spark.
this is where an old school trouble light comes in.
most will light at 6 or 12 volts...but will only light is there is enough current.
attach a trouble light clip to ground and test each of your fuses on the "load" side to ensure they are good.
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 20, 2014 at 02:36 PM.
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I think there is more than one fuse powering the various pins on that connector. At least that's what it says in my 2010 manual. I'm at work so can't check now. Maybe you can find a wiring diagram on line?
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Accessory Rocker Switch not working
I think both of you (the last two posters) are on to something! I finally gave up last night about 12:30 and went to bed thinking about it. This morning I brought my schematics into work and let a friend of mine (who knows more about schematics than I do) take a look. As I was explaining the situation to him and flipping back and forth from one schematic to another I finally discovered that there is a fuse labeled p&a which ultimately leads to the switch. I had not noticed this last night, and I had "assumed" that the fuse labled "accessory" was the correct one. That was at about 9 this morning, but unfortunately I've had to wait all day to get through work and run into the garage later today to see if that is the fix. I have my fingers crossed that the "P&A" fuse is blown. We shall see. I've got a trip planned from SC to West Texas starting Saturday morning, so I want everything right. I will post later with the results.
Thanks guys,
Bill
Thanks guys,
Bill
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That's probably it.
A good alternative fuse is sold at parts stores- they have an led that lights up when the fuse blows.
i have a Pal who is smart about everything except electricity, he installed those in his truck- an ex-plow truck that has some gremlins.
if you want to clean your fuses before your trip:
mike
A good alternative fuse is sold at parts stores- they have an led that lights up when the fuse blows.
i have a Pal who is smart about everything except electricity, he installed those in his truck- an ex-plow truck that has some gremlins.
if you want to clean your fuses before your trip:
mike
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Thanks everyone. That was the exact fix; the "A&P fuse. Appreciate everyone's help and advice.
Bill
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big thanks to everyone...didn't know there were 2 fuses saved me some time and money mine hasn't been working for some time now...headed to Daytona thurs ..checked this sight to see if yall could help once again big thanks
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