INDICATOR PROBLEM ... HELP!

adamdt · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

I have a DT125. I came off it and damaged 2 indicators :roll: , i have replaced them now but they all stay on constantly (without switching).

Can anyone tell me what ive done wrong or if something else is damaged that would cause this problem. 8O

muddycoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Karma :

Have you replaced the light bulbs?

If you have put 12v bulbs in a 6v bike then that would happen.
I don't know if your bike is 12v or 6v.
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adamdt · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

I will have a look today when i get home... The bike runs on 6v apparantly, i didnt think of that when i bought 2 new indicators (which may well be 12v)

OreoXX · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Karma :

If this is not the problem, then check your indicator relay. This controls the frequency of the flashes of the indicators and is usually located near the rear indicators. If this is damaged, the indicators won't flash.
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alains · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

it's mostly because the power of the bulbs is not correct with the relay . on 125 bikes the relay is generally 20W (12 or 6V) . if the power of the relay is 20W and your bulbs are 20W each it's too much and they will stay fixed . you have 2 options :
- put 10W in each light
- change the relay by a 40W (like on cars)
obviously if your bike is a 6V you need 6V bulbs
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adamdt · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

Strange thing.. I had all the indicators working last night, then the relay packed up. I bought a new relay an hour ago, fitted it, then the main battery fuse blew.... twice. If its not one thing its another. I cant figure it out Crying or Very sad

any more ideas that may help me Question