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please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:01 pm
by newby 1
hi ive just brought my first zxr 400 l1 what a little rocket these bikes are its a jap import rides like a dream only problem is the headlights dont work ive just brought some new halagen bulbs but still nothing checked all the fuses under the seat they are ok but cant seem to sort out the problem all the indicators work fine and so does the rear light i dont have a tester so cant test any voltage at the moment any suggestions ?

Re: please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:02 pm
by masterofinsanity
more than likely the headlight relay has gone.

Re: please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:18 pm
by newby 1
could you tell me were this is located please? and thanks for your speedy response

Re: please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:21 pm
by masterofinsanity
left hand side behind the rear panel, small black box.

Re: please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:17 am
by newby 1
thanks going to give it a shot today gotta nip to local breakers first see what deal hes gonna do me lol thanks again

Re: please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:20 am
by masterofinsanity
they are £12 new from cradley, not worth getting a second hand one.

Re: please help headlights wont work?

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:18 pm
by SINGATINI
try unplugging the light wiring under the tank and then replugging it in a few times with the lights turned on thaere are a couple of the connecters to do
thats what was wrong with mine the other week
terminals get a bit fusty sometimes with it being damp over winter