Anyone good with electrics or know someone who is??

Hi

Got a 2005 mito, brake light aint coming on while using lever but does while using rear brake.

Also, the guy before me fitted naff aftermarket front indicators and now the bulb has gone in the front right im struggling to get a replacement and getting my fingers in there to get the old one out!

Ive pulled it out with needle nose but im just gonna get two original indicators fitted, my question is - while the front bulb has gone, the rear right indicator wont flash when turning, it just stays on constant while im indicating - is this because the front one is busted or not?

Cheers

 

For the front brake, there is a connector (2-4pin) that will plug into the actual brake clamp. If you have a multi-meter you can test for power on the (brown or black) wire (should read anywhere from 2-12volts as im unsure of the power for that connector)

As long as it is getting power, it may not be getting a good contact when the brake is pulled. You can take the brake off mount off without having to remove the brake lines or piss around bleeding the brakes.

It should be held on by 2 allen bolts or 2 pinch bolts on the clip-on. release these and attempt to turn the unit upside down to check the wiring underneath. Check it over, coat in WD40 if needed

Beyond that, it will be finding a bad earth someone on the frame (which i very much doubt)

As for the front indicators, just take out the bulb and take it to a auto shop like halfrauds and get a replacement!

 

Thanks for the info!

Ive been to halfrauds with the bulb but they just dont stock or supply that bulb! its some crazy import from china according to the guy there!

Im thinkin bout puttin originals back onto the bike anyway

Cheers

 

post me a pic of the bulb, i had some random sized bulbs from removing my faulty zx7r clocks.

 

Well in tom for the usual quality on reply.

Yeah it will be because there is a break in the curcuit.

I see ur from warrington? There is a couple of motorfactors in bolton that seem to stock any type of bulb ive ever presented them - You might want to find some in warrington. If not take a pic of the bulb and give details and i'll see if i can find one.

 

Try DRB on orford lane. They do car mods and all kinds of shit, even bike bits!!!!

 

Thanks for all your help.

Now I know why the bulb went............just picked it up to get a picture of it........the thing just fell apart n broke in my hand.

Im gonna get a pic of the one still in the indicator arm later on

 

If u can mate, try and take a pic of the bulb out of the indicator so we can see the connection type - or take a pic of the old, crumbled, bulb aslong as we can still see the connections. Sure one of us will be able to find a replacement one for you

 

Right........Got two new front indicator arms with cables lenses and bulbs for £20

They are original so I can get rid of the naff co ones that are on now.

Thanks to everyone who helped out.

Taking a rest now and going to watch indy jones

 

am pritty good with electrics just give me a shout if you want me to take a look

 

Afew months old this one matty lol