turn signal

[motorcop2396]

Ok Problem free for 36000, until I took her out for a ride this morning and when I use my turn signal the flashers come on. I can't get the turn signals to come on

She's an 06

Thanks

 

[ionbeam]

Had you worked on or done anything to your FJR just before this started? If no, then it sounds like it's time for you to research ground spiders and PM either Brody or Road Runner to prevent the situation from getting worse. Your Signaling System symptom is in keeping with a melting ground connector.

The flasher button isn't pushed is it? Try clicking the flasher button on/off and see if it clears the problem.

 

[Zorlac]

FWIW, mice munching on wires when it's sitting can cause cross circuit shorts.

I fixed my buddy's Honda Reflex from wacky turn signals with some electrical tape on the munched wires in the wiring harness.

 

[RaYzerman19]

Check the fuses under the right hand panel for both turn signals and 4-ways. Also see that the 4-way switch isn't 1/2 way between positions, as it disables turn signals.

 

[huron52]

My thought is "corrosion".

 

[motorcop2396]

My thought is "corrosion".

Spot on!! It did appear to be corrosion as best I could tell. After working the flasher switch several times the problem simply went away.

Thanks for the advice.

Curious is there a home remedy for fighting corrosion?

Happy Trails

 

[El Cajone]

Curious is there a home remedy for fighting corrosion?

Just bring her roses every day.

 

[motorcop2396]

Curious is there a home remedy for fighting corrosion?

Just bring her roses every day.

No way man to expensive......Can't I just take her to a crappy movie and shove a burger down her throat??

 

[yamafitter]

My thought is "corrosion".

Spot on!! It did appear to be corrosion as best I could tell. After working the flasher switch several times the problem simply went away.

Thanks for the advice.

Curious is there a home remedy for fighting corrosion?

Happy Trails

You can try contact cleaner spray (also referred to as "Electrican in a Can"). Just spray inside the switch and work the switch back and forth to help clean the contacts. Make sure to protect the rest of the bike from overspray.

Contact cleaner should be available at your local Radio Shack or whatever they are calling themselves these days.

 

[ionbeam]

...Make sure to protect the rest of the bike from overspray...

Can't emphasize that too much. Many types of contact cleaner spray will discolor black panels, some will even melt plastic.