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Title: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Niko on September 29, 2008, 03:59:45 PM
Hello,
I switched the stock indicators against aftermarkets today. When I did so I pulled a little bit on the wire on the right front side, which made the flash go off, after
reconnecting it it went back on. So I proceeded to tape the wires with electrical tape so it would be more protected, but when I did that everythig went off.

Now: Electric works for Front- Rearlight, Breaklight, Horn, etc
BUT MY TURNLIGHTS wont work, not even the little light at the gauges ...
what can I do?
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Niko on September 29, 2008, 05:01:55 PM
or does anybody know where the relay is located, maybe it's broken
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: NickfurY on September 29, 2008, 05:31:09 PM
Flasher relay is located on the right hand side of the tail fairing. take the seat off and the right side tail fairing off and there is a small cyclinder shape piece with 2 prong. it should be covered with a rubber housing. realy has a part # of 552 which you can use any automotive/cycle relay with that same P/N.
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Niko on September 29, 2008, 05:38:30 PM
how big is it (approx.) and is it out of metal, or covered with ductape?
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Niko on September 29, 2008, 06:49:28 PM
I found the relay, and tested it, it is still working ...  I dont know what to do ... I cant affored to take it to the shop.
After I installed the turnsignals everything worked fine until I put tape around them, now non of the turnsignals work
not even that little button unter the rpm and mph gauges ... anybody any idea? please
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: the mole on September 30, 2008, 02:37:44 AM
1. If the lights aren't working, how did you test the relay???
2. Try putting the old signals back (at least one side) and see if it works.
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Niko on September 30, 2008, 04:14:41 AM
1. You can take the relay out and test it
2. old ones dont work either
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Skeets on September 30, 2008, 09:49:54 AM
I installed aftermarket turn signals too, they never worked properly. The relay died and I had to buy another. I think it's a bad idea for aftermarket items (electrical) for the gs500.
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: Niko on September 30, 2008, 01:19:02 PM
How many fuses are in the GS I only checked the one right under the seat the 20a fuse (an yes not the spare :))  ... anybody any idea?
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: nastynate6695 on September 30, 2008, 01:38:06 PM
use hand signals for now.  You probably pulled the main power wire or the ground to it off. I would start by tracing my wires to check for proper continuity. Then if that doesnt work i would jumper wire test each one seperately.. To see if they work.
Title: Re: GS500F Electrical Help needed!!!
Post by: sledge on September 30, 2008, 02:57:35 PM
Quote from: Niko on September 29, 2008, 03:59:45 PM
Now: Electric works for Front- Rearlight, Breaklight, Horn, etc
BUT MY TURNLIGHTS wont work, not even the little light at the gauges ...
what can I do?

Start by checking out the wiring diagram maybe?

http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Main/USELMNPRSTModels