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[wayne billings]

1986 high beam blue indicator light glows at half brightness when the ignition is on, running or not with the light switch in low beam position and works normal in high beam. Is ths normal for it to glow in low beam? thanks in advance. wayne

 

[02GF74]

no. this would inidcate an issue with the wiring or the switch.

here's the wiring diagam -
some possilities:
- the ho-lo switch is not disconnecting the hi beam
- problem with the bulb holder wiring
- problem in the loom

As a first step, unplug the connectors to the switch (bottom left in the diagram), if the bulb still glows, that would indicate a wiring issue. Also remove the bulb to see if the blue lamp still glows and checking that the bulb holder contacts are clean and in good condition. Checl the wiring for chafeing.

 

[Fire-medic]

I always start with grounds when tackling any electrical problem. 02GF74 took the color wiring diagram I found in 2 pieces, and was kind enough to put it into one .doc His tips are good places to begin.

ninjaneer did a switch pod overhaul for both left & right.

https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/how-to-recondition-the-clutch-side-switch-pod.20783/
https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/h...f-the-throttle-side-switch-housing-pod.17272/

 

[wayne billings]

Again, thanks much to 02gf4 and fire medic. printed the schematic.I do have a manual but this is more convient. I will check the grounds. happy holidays to you all.

 

[El Canadiense]

no. this would inidcate an issue with the wiring or the switch.

here's the wiring diagam -
some possilities:
- the ho-lo switch is not disconnecting the hi beam
- problem with the bulb holder wiring
- problem in the loom

As a first step, unplug the connectors to the switch (bottom left in the diagram), if the bulb still glows, that would indicate a wiring issue. Also remove the bulb to see if the blue lamp still glows and checking that the bulb holder contacts are clean and in good condition. Checl the wiring for chafeing.

All schematics should be this easy to follow. Wish I had one for my VMAX.

 

[wayne billings]

Howdy I found the problem with the blue light. The PO had wired in a high output light many moons ago. Had to replace the 3-pronged plug. long story short, the '86 wiring diagram didn't work here even thou this is an '86.I referenced my '07 manual and wired it that way. It is fine now " It's always somethin'" Thanks again for everyone's help. Happy holidays to all... wayne