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X1_rider
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2014 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I keep blowing the accessory fuse. At first I could ride a few minutes then it would blow (no front/rear lights, speedometer, odometer, turn signals, horn, etc.). After blowing a few it would blow as soon as I would turn the ignition on (even after unplugging the horn, rear light and turn signals). I noticed that the rocker switch for the Hi/Low beam was acting funny, I would have to hold it in mid position for the high beams to go on, they wouldn't do it if the switch was fully engaged.
I'm thinking the Hi/Low beam rocker switch has failed and is causing the fuse to keep blowing. I was wondering if anyone here has ever had that happen to him/her?
I'll try bypassing the switch tomorrow to see if it keep blowing fuses.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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X1_rider
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 06:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well after unplugging and replugging everything one by one, looks like my cheap-ass HID light kit is causing the problem. It's coming off right now.
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Free_bird
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 08:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good to hear that you found the cause of your problem.
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X1_rider
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The rocker switch is still not OK, I took it apart and it hits high beam in the middle, then back to low beam when fully engaged. Does anyone have a left side switch assembly for sale (2002 X1). Thanks!
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Mcelhaney14
Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't have one but depending on the cosmetic condition of your current one I might be interested in it for parts.
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