new dilema

[bdw72]

I had to take my ignition apart to get a new key cut, upon resembling I blew a fuse. I replaced the fuse and now it will not start. when I switch it to the on position no lights on gauges, but when I move to the other position lights turn on. I will try to trace out other fuses or whatever may have happened in the morning. I wanted to check and see if anyone my have a idea of what I may need to check.

[natemoen]

First question is, do you still have the glass fuses? If so change out to an ATC fuse block. The glass fuse holders get brittle and brake all the time.

TC here sells the fuse black and connectors for I think $11 or you can go buy the individual holders either works.

[bdw72]

yeah, glass fuse. where do I go to buy new fuse block?

[3Phase]

Which fuse blew?

I don't know how far you went when you opened up the ignition switch but you may have reversed the contact plate inside the switch or put back it together a little crooked and one of the wires is shorted to the switch body.

[bdw72]

I tried to make sure everything is lined up but after fuse blew I must have shorted something. I am going to take it apart and be sure in the morning.

[bdw72]

not sure which fuse blew, the single one below the fuse box. I just want to get it running it has been so frustrating.

[3Phase]

I don't really know the fuse layout for the XJ but that was probably the Main fuse that blew.

It's almost the ultimate in irony coming from me but, "Don't get frustrated with the electrical system!" It can make things worse; you will have to replace expensive stuff; you can get killed if you do it wrong!

Relax, enjoy your evening and take your time tomorrow when you have a clear head.

[bdw72]

yeah had to walk away and calm down was about to cry or burn it. LOL hope it is something simple

[DGXSER]

That is really wierd and I hope it is a different layout, the one below the fuse box on the XS series is the auxillary fuse. Should not have interfered with the bike running really.

If you took the cylinder out and put it back in, it can go in in the wrong direction and get things pretty goofy. But still, should not cause fuses to blow.

If you pull the headlight out and disconnect the switch from the harness, you can jumper around the switch to see if it is in the switch or the wiring on the bike.

[3Phase]

... hope it is something simple

It usually is ... once you find it.

[CatatonicBug]

It sounds to me like something is shorted in the iggy switch. I'd say take it back apart and follow the instructions for re-assembly to a tee. Also keep an eye open for chafed wires or broken solder points.

[ManagerMike]

I got my ATC fuse block from NAPA, part number NW 785136.
Go to napaonline.com, do a search for that part and you can see a picture of it.
As far as the ign switch goes, I eventually got tired of having to turn it on and off 5 or 6 times to get the electrical system to stay on just to have it cut out on me while riding. This after taking it apart and cleaning the contacts (that only worked for about a month).
I bypassed the offending gremlin with a toggle switch located behind the right side cover and now have a nifty little LCD clock on the former keyhole. Looks cool.

[3Phase]

I bypassed the offending gremlin with a toggle switch located behind the right side cover and now have a nifty little LCD clock on the former keyhole. Looks cool.

Thanks, Mike, that's an excellent idea! If I have one more problem with my bike dieing on the freeway I foresee a nifty little LED clock and a toggle switch in its future, too; probably not in the ignition switch hole but attached to a small package somewhere underneath the engine.

[cywelchjr]

Thanks, Mike, that's an excellent idea! If I have one more problem with my bike dieing on the freeway I foresee a nifty little LED clock and a toggle switch in its future, too; probably not in the ignition switch hole but attached to a small package somewhere underneath the engine.

But what would you need the toggle switch for? You could get one of those nifty remote controls with the flashy lights that make things make a loud noise when you let your finger off the switch.

[3Phase]

But what would you need the toggle switch for? You could get one of those nifty remote controls with the flashy lights that make things make a loud noise when you let your finger off the switch.

'Cause the way me and Murphy aways seem to be operating on the same frequency the battery in the remote would go flat at the same time the bike died on the freeway?

You're right though: flashy LEDs and a device that goes "Ping!" would be way cooler than a toggle switch!