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dreflu

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short in lights
« on: May 07, 2010, 12:30:47 PM »
on my 2001 people my head and tail light just stopped working. the brake light and bright light are still working tho. this happened one time before and the next day when i went to fix it was working again. where do i begin to try and find the problem?
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 01:09:03 PM »
..sounds like you might have a broken wire...

..below is a link to the ppl50 2t service manual, if you don't already have one..

..there is a wiring schematic in in that will help you in tracing down the problem...

...good luck!!!..breaks can be hard to find, especially if the symptoms come and go...


"http://www.scribd.com/doc/18774028/Kymco-People-50-EN"
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 04:41:14 PM »
the brake light works. its the back light and head light that stays on when the motor is running that is out. i guess im gonna have to trace wires. it'll never run again
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2010, 04:45:00 PM »
..you'll do fine dre...

..and when you're done, you'll know all about you lighting system!!

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Re: short in lights
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2010, 06:56:04 PM »
I would start at the stator. Check/clean every connection, right pu to the bulb. No doubt you will find it!
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2010, 10:47:07 PM »
Check the voltage regulator also! ;)
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2010, 03:31:36 AM »
I think his regulator does all the other lights. I believe the head light is run straight from the stator on AC. Most likely a dirty connection or bad bulb.
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2010, 03:37:58 AM »
Quote from: zombie on May 08, 2010, 03:31:36 AM
I think his regulator does all the other lights. I believe the head light is run straight from the stator on AC. Most likely a dirty connection or bad bulb.

I think you may be right on that.  I think the headlight and running lights are on the same circuit which runs direct on AC.  If the stator is bad I don't think the other lights would work.  Maybe a bad switch?  Wait just thought about that.  The brake lights would be running directly off the battery.  Yep, check the stator.  I'd do the regulator also just to be sure though.
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2010, 03:48:30 AM »
WD-40 IN the switch... The most obvious is the least seen.    " Maybe a bad switch? "
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2010, 07:05:40 PM »
thanks. i had all the front plastic off playing with the wires and it did nothing. i read your post about the stator shook those wires and the lights are back on ;D thanks. i'm not gonna mess with it unless the go out again
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2010, 07:17:26 PM »
...woo-hooo!!!!


 ;D :D :) :D ;D
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2010, 03:18:03 AM »
"If the lights go out just jiggle the cord"   "Throw a Kit" by Hollywood Holt
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2010, 03:56:20 AM »
LMAO!!!! ;D
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Re: short in lights
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2010, 11:06:42 PM »
Love the vid,anyone else playing with your wiring do not unplug the regulater and start it,I did blew every light in the bike,not recomended!!!  ;D
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