'06 Bonneville Fuse Bank Location?

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  1. JtC

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    Since the fuse bank isn't under the seat or the side panels, I assume it is under the fuel tank? It's pretty much the only place left but I want to make sure before I remove the tank. I didn't receive an owner's manual when I bought the bike. I think the fuse for the brake light and turn signals is blown so I need to inspect it.

    Help is greatly appreciated. -Justin
     
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  2. JtC

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    I agree, and that is why I'm delaying removing the tank until I find out for sure. Maybe I need to check under the side panels just a little more thoroughly. I'm pretty sure I didn't see anything, but I'd lose my ass if it weren't attached. Thanks for the tip!
     
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  3. JtC

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    You mean "if" I find them. LOL But, absolutely will do.
     
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  4. MadMrB

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    Under the right hand side cover...

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  5. JtC

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    Thanks, MadMrB. I didn't think to check the horn as well. If it doesn't work that may seal the deal as for the fuse being blown.

    I will check again, but under my side cover looks nothing like that. There is a K&N air filter (a cone shaped one right where your photo shows the fuse box) under it and not much else. Maybe I need to remove the air filter and look behind that? As I said, it is possible I missed it. I will post after I check maybe at lunch.
     
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  6. JtC

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    Thanks, Smilinjack. That's another step forward if the fuse isn't blown or keeps blowing, I can check the relay -and ask where THAT is later. :laughing:
     
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  7. MadMrB

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    Sounds like someone has previously removed the air box, so then they would have relocacted the fuse box elsewhere? :confused:
     
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  8. JtC

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    Oh, geeze. If that is the case, I would probably call and ask the salesman at the dealer to contact the previous owner (says he is a friend) and ask him where he put it. Thanks for pointing out the possibility.
     
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  9. JtC

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    I may have to do that. It shouldn't be too difficult as the turn signals, brake/tail light, and license plate light are all after market so the wiring stands out a bit.

    I did forget to mention this all happened after I replaced the cardboard dealer plate with the metal license plate which required me to remove and reinstall the mounting of the brake/tail light. I may have shorted something blowing the fuse. Though nothing was turned on while I did it. Maybe a naked wire near the metal plate. Whew. This could get complicated!
     
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  10. MadMrB

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    It could be poor wiring of the aftermarket tail light or indicators, and by simply disturbing the wires has caused it to short and blow the fuse. As you already suggested it could be an exposed wire or poor connection etc, so check for that before replacing the fuse.
     
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  11. Wire-Wheels

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    Mine is not the standard Bonnie. It is the '02 America. But it is an early carbureted model. On it it is on the LEFT. ...J.D.
     
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  12. JtC

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    Found it! I can't tell if it is stock location or relocated. It is under the right side panel behind the K&N -not hidden behind it, mind you, but AFT of it. If it would have been a snake it would have bitten me. In my defense it is a black box on a black background in a dark area. :rolleyes:

    As I couldn't make out which was which fuse, I pulled each one to inspect visually. The final fuse I pulled was the one blown. Thankfully I have a bunch of those type fuses but didn't have time to swap it and check it during lunch.

    After work today I will put in a new fuse and do an ops check. If it blows I'll inspect all the wiring from the license plate back to the box this weekend when I have time. Hopefully it's a bare wire rather than the relay as smilinjack suggested could be an issue.

    Thanks all for your help and guidance! I'll post on this thread the final problem and solution once it is completely sorted.
     
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  13. Rocker

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    That would probably upset someone :confused:
     
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  14. JtC

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    I KNEW someone would call me out on that, half ton. It IS also in black, though. :D
     
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  15. JtC

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    So, I changed the fuse and did an in garage ops check, all went well so I put her all back together. I must have jiggled something when I took the tail assembly off to install the plate. I won't get to test ride it on the mean streets of Artesia until Wednesday. If no post follows, assume it went well.

    Again, I do really appreciate all the help from y'all! :heart:
     
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  16. JtC

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    That would give her a nice excuse for a short 9-hour ride, half ton. :laughing:
     
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  17. Wire-Wheels

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    #17 Wire-Wheels, Jun 15, 2020
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    And a pretty dry and desolate trip out there :D. ...J.D.
     
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  18. JtC

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    She can take the extra 3 hours and take the northern route -a very scenic ride. :)
     
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  19. Sandi T

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    Hey, just the excuse I need to take my Mustang for a nice "short" drive, @JtC ! Thanks for thinking of me, @half ton. ;):):kissing_heart:
     
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  20. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    You are so right, @Wire-Wheels. But I just washed my car so at least it wouldn't get rained on. :cool: The dust is another story......:rolleyes:
     
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