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98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 14:36
by Bobby98vtr
After some help i had a low side spill, the engine still turns over but i have lost the electrics (headlights, turn signals, horn, odometer) etc ive checked the fuses they are all intact the battery has 12.5v starter still works havent tried starting yet as i have the engine in bits as the side casing took the brunt of the slide and it chucked its oil over the road. any help would be much appreciated.
Re: 98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 14:51
by billinom8s
which side did it go down on?
have you checked the cables from the switch gear to the loom?
does the brake light still work?
Re: 98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 15:36
by Bobby98vtr
went down on the right side, also the odometer display is blank it slide for about 30ft didnt even break the brake lever, and no the brake light doesnt work with either the rear or front switch
Re: 98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 15:45
by billinom8s
indicators/horn work?
Re: 98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 16:01
by billinom8s
check the multiplug that links the main loom to the cluster loom, if that has come apart or is damaged then you'll have issues. after a low-side on the road it's worth checking all your plugs as the impact can loosen all sorts.
once you've got the engine back operational and running you'll have a better electrical supply and be able to fault find with.
you say it's turning over, did it catch and fire up too?
Re: 98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 16:03
by Bobby98vtr
billinom8s wrote: ↑Mar 16th, '25, 14:51
which side did it go down on?
have you checked the cables from the switch gear to the loom?
does the brake light still work?
went down on the right side, also the odometer display is blank it slide for about 30ft didnt even break the brake lever, and no the brake light doesnt work with either the rear or front switch
Re: 98 vtr firestorm electric issue
Posted: Mar 16th, '25, 16:26
by Bobby98vtr
billinom8s wrote: ↑Mar 16th, '25, 16:01
check the multiplug that links the main loom to the cluster loom, if that has come apart or is damaged then you'll have issues. after a low-side on the road it's worth checking all your plugs as the impact can loosen all sorts.
once you've got the engine back operational and running you'll have a better electrical supply and be able to fault find with.
you say it's turning over, did it catch and fire up too?
I haven't tried going far enough to fire up due to no oil in engine but going to concentrate on getting engine back together then push on the electrics issue, will update once engine back together, thanks for your advice will take it on board and look at the connections next