Speedzter2000
04-20-2008, 11:42 PM
My Beemer (1988 R100RS) has a problem with the running/plate lamp. Light works (tested it), but does not work. I traced the wiring, and wow! is all I can say. Anyway, I called up a BMW shop, and they told me the fuses are under the tank. I don't see a fuse box, and neither did a friend who was helping me with some other things on the bike.Repair manual says there is a box there as well. There are 3 relays next to each other. One is a light green color, one off white, and a gray one. Also, the light above the headlight stopped working as well.
Anyway, if anyone can help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it!:)
Janice
iamgumby
04-21-2008, 01:07 AM
Problem above you got fixed. Let me give you a bump.
I'm understanding you that the bulb in the taillight is in working condition - not a bulb issue. I am also understanding that you have used a test light or volt meter and determined no voltage at the bulb contacts (dead citcuit).
I know that I had hell getting Suzi to take ground at the taillights. Riding compadres would tell me that they would be on and off while I rode. I made an "adjustment" to the grounding barrel and it's been fine for several months. If you have no voltage in the circuit - that is something else.
No collisions? Nobody digging around in there beyond looking to solve this problem?
Speedzter2000
04-21-2008, 07:41 PM
I am going to go back to the dealer (useless as they are) with all the relays and ask them what they are for. I have an inkling I know which one it is. I'll Know by the end of the week.
iamgumby
04-22-2008, 12:23 AM
Somethng more like circuit breakers than traditional tube or spade fuses?