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Offline jayowen

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CB550 headlight issue
« on: May 08, 2015, 10:24:22 AM »
Headlight and taillight fuse is not getting any power. Already replaced right side switch. Any help would be awesome
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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2015, 10:40:15 AM »
What model? K1, K2..?....
year?
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Offline ironrod60

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2015, 10:43:04 AM »
To be honest, I know squat about electrical, but in the "Download Motorcycle Manuals" there is an electrical color code chart and an electrical systems service manual.

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2015, 10:47:53 AM »
   Jowen---Try turning the keyswitch on and turn the headlight on, then check for voltage at and through each fuse.
Those fuses are supplied current through the headlight switch and the ignition switch. Is your bike equipped so that the lights come on automatically with the key on? (headlite always on?) They work differently.
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Offline jayowen

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2015, 11:06:34 AM »
It's a 1976 cb550f lights always on. We aren't getting power to the fuse for headlight or taillight.
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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2015, 11:12:17 AM »
http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb500/service_manual/HSM500550_14.pdf

see if this helps you.....scroll to the end.


I am only familiar with the earlier k models, stepping aside for someone who knows more.
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2015, 12:12:57 PM »
How many fuses does your bike have? On the later models the headlight and tail use 2 seperate ones. Which would narrow the fault finding down if both circuits are affected.
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Offline jayowen

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2015, 12:21:58 PM »
There are separate fuses for tail and head lights. Both aren't getting power
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Offline Duanob

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2015, 01:08:15 PM »
Ignition switch? try the park light position and see if you get anything.
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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2015, 01:50:47 PM »
Works in park. So ignition switch it is
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Offline jayowen

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Re: CB550 headlight issue
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2015, 10:54:22 AM »
New ignition and still doesn't work in run. Lights all work in park position. Anyone know where to look next?
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