I replaced the main fuse just this season so I thought it would be fine. I need to stop assuming stuff. Right after I posted this forum I went out and checked that fuse. I guess when the metal of the keys contacted with numerous fuses at once it decided to blow the main fuse. Now I just need to get a new fuse. The part shop near my house decided to pick this monday to stop doing business on Mondays. Do you guys know if pep boys or autozone would have the bride type fuse found in the bike?
Electrical system issues
I own an 82 cx 500 c. The headlight went out so I wen to replace the fuses. The fuse case plate was off and when I was checking all of the fuses to make sure all of the m were working the keys that were in the ignition slid down and the other keys on the chain came in contact with the bare fuse box. There was a spark and a tiny bit of smoke. Now even after replacing every fuse in the system the bike's lights won't work (any of them) and the bike won't start. Any ideas of what I need to do to get this fixed???
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I replaced the main fuse just this season so I thought it would be fine. I need to stop assuming stuff. Right after I posted this forum I went out and checked that fuse. I guess when the metal of the keys contacted with numerous fuses at once it decided to blow the main fuse. Now I just need to get a new fuse. The part shop near my house decided to pick this monday to stop doing business on Mondays. Do you guys know if pep boys or autozone would have the bride type fuse found in the bike?
I can't seem to find those flat metal only fuses at autozone. Any ideas on wha to do? I need to get this fixed soon.
I can't seem to find those flat metal only fuses at autozone. Any ideas on wha to do? I need to get this fixed soon.
I can't seem to find those flat metal only fuses at autozone. Any ideas on wha to do? I need to get this fixed soon.
Thanks everyone for the help. I am seriously thinking about taking this system out for a more traditional one. I appreciate the ideas and help. Sorry my phone sent the same message a few too many times.
Just for anyone reading this. Neither home depot not lowes or ace hardeware have these fuses. I am talking about the fuse that is only metal. No glass around it. Or plastic. Only metal. I am most definately switching it out when I have some time.
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