What causes a fuse to get blown on a motorcycle?
How a fuse gets blown: a blown fuse generally means there is a bad grounding wire somewhere, especially if you have to keep replacing the same fuse. Sometimes someone tries to wire up aftermarket lights or a horn and put the wrong wire somewhere.
Why does my Honda engine not start up?
A very common reason for this symptom is a problem with the main relay—an electronic device that opens and closes the fuel supply to the engine. To determine if you indeed have this problem, try the following test: Use a piece of stiff wire to hold the throttle linkage at a set position and set the engine speed at about 2,500 rpm.
What happens if the main relay on a Honda Civic is bad?
Although the problem is the same, different Honda models have different symptoms if the main relay is bad. On an Accord, you will lose fuel pressure. If the main relay bad on a Civic, you will lose power to the injectors and the fuel pump, but you may not lose fuel pressure since the fuel injectors can’t open without power.
Why does my motorcycle not start when I let it sit?
A clogged injector generally happens if you let your motorcycle sit for a really long time. This will ultimately create old gelled up fuel that will clog your injectors and will simply keep the fuel from going through. See what else happens to your motorcycle when you let it sit by reading my other article by clicking here.
Why does the fuse keep blowing on my motorcycle?
I purchased both, installed the items and tried to start up my bike, it turns over than goes dead just a click. So I searched the bike over, and discovered in the fuse box the number 10 fuse blew it says fuel I think. So I put a new fuse in.. same thing happens, turns over than blows the fuse.
Why does my fuel pump fuse keep blowing?
If you’re positive you have the right amperage fuse in it [check your owners manual] then it has to be a faulty circuit. When you installed the new fuel pump, is it possible you switched around the wires, so perhaps the ground is receiving power and the power is grounded?
What should my Fuse reading be on my motorcycle?
Really all you are checking is that the wire connecting the battery and light bulb is in good condition. Your meter should be set to read ohms. Touch the test leads together as a reference- on most meters this will register around 0.9 ohms.