The Two Most Common Electrical Problems in Goldwings - Don't Get Stranded!
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- Опубліковано 13 лют 2021
- We cover the two most commonly reported electrical problems encountered by GoldwingDocs members. One of them can leave you stranded - but you can prevent it. We show you how!
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Thanks Scott, another great tip, going to order an extra fuse holder now, your always right on point, since 2010 when a Honda Dealer told me my 99 was too old to work on GoldwingDocs and a shop manual has been my savor! 2 99 Wings later and 150k miles plus I've never seen a shop again. Keep up the Great job!
Thank you for covering the older 4 cylinder models, not only here, but especially on the forum. Ghostt
So where is the c d I box located
Thanks, I have one of your regulators in my GL1200. Great informative video!
You and tens of thousands of other Goldwing owners! :)
Thank you for doing these information al videos. It’s great to have someone to rely on that gives credible information in a way anyone can understand. Even me.
You describe the charge so well.
Thanks so much for sharing your expertise Scott!
Just wanted to say this is a great channel. I really appreciate it and all the useful information. Keep up the great work my friend!!
These videos remind me of my Dad back in 85 on and his GoldWing !!!! He would love these. He was like most hands on his bike. I fortunately picked up an 86 recently. Thanks for the heads up.
Excellent video, thanks!
Great job on the regulators. I will be ordering a couple soon.
all or effort and passion is much appreciated. Thanks so much!
Great Scott your regulator saved my GL1000 from running empty again! Got here to portugal in 2 weeks and installed it in 2 minutes !! It took me a while to figure out that this was the problem because the previous owner had no idea of the strange honda electrics, so also very happy with your other suggestions !
Great informative video , Just purchasing my first GW .Can’t wait to ride
I bought a Gold Wing as a box of parts. Just got it together and put a hundred miles on it the other day. This is all good preventative stuff to know and I'll have to check mine out for it.
Appreciate the knowledge passed down definitely. Just bought an 80 goldwing.
The stator plug problem must be a Honda thing because my CR 900 did the exact same thing several times before I got this info…. Great video, keep up the good work…
Thanks for this, I’ll be replacing my master fuse this spring. Nice -28 in Alberta today.
Thank you Scott. Great video. Have you ever done a video on replacing the neutral switch on a GL 1000? I'm currently needing to replace mine. Thanks again, Dan
Very informative. I was wondering if you have covered what would causes the LCD screen, air pump and the cruise control to stop working.
Already did the wiring update at the stater thanks for the video
Thanks for the tips, my 79 GL1000 lost power trying to start this year, I suspect the key switch but you gave me some ideas for checks.
Thank you. Great video.
Great Videos! Really Useful, I have a gl1500 SE same paint scheme as yours.
I love the details. Good work.
To check the overall battery condition I simply installed from ebay a simple electrical panel. that has 4 positions. One has a volt meter, another has a double USB charge port, next is a aux power plug often known as a cigar lighter outlet, and then there is a 3 position switch. So if there is a issue with the charge system you start seeing a slow drop in voltage. The other position allow you to use a GPS etc. So it is a good $15.00 investment.
I’m a new owner ... 1500se trike. Thank you for any and all info.
Technical point: spinning permanent magnets in a fixed stator, like used on most motorcycles, is an alternator. The type used on later Goldwings (and some other Hondas) and most cars, is an 'excited field' alternator.
Thank you Scott ur good man making those units .very very cool well done
Thanks, man!
Outstanding videos!!!! I dont even own a Goldwing{ yet} looking to sell my CB1100 and hopefully find a 1500 model Goldwing! I ilike the 90s style ones the best
Hello Scott Not look lately WE (O'Reilly auto parts). The Honda fused was stocked (main fuse GL1500) too.
Great video, thank you. On my 2009 GL1800 Main fuse B is marked 120 + 40, Honda part 38231-SFE-J01, it's not a cover, that whole black thing you see is the top of the fuse cartridge. it stays in with the two screws located underneath. If yours is marked 100 + 40 it should be 38231-SEP-A01 any Honda car dealer should be able to get it. I believe it also fits an Accord
Thank you Scott I was looking for water pump I found it
I love your videos they are very informative. I have a 99 1500 and the radio works but sound is very low with the volume turned all the way up. Do you have any solutions or guesses as to where to start to fix this issue??
2001 1800 wing bought last yr, previous owner said alternator was replaced, while riding yesterday my gauges went off along with radio. left me on the road, had bat checked today and was bad, brought new bat home, started bike and checked volts with meter and watched volts drop off. pulled alternator going to see if it tests bad. funny it looks new. that was a pain to get the 3rd bolt off. what are the chances this alt failed this soon. ty great vid
good video, my husband has a 2007 goldwing and the positive battery cable seems to have a short in it somewhere. do you have a video or ideas how to get the bike torn down enough to get to both ends of the positive cable? seems like the short is not at the battery but below somewhere..
thanks
Great info...Thx
Great tips!
Great video, very informative.😅
Thank you!!
Thank you for your video. My 77 Wing has the exact problem, both fuel and temp gauges go out and come back simultaneously as they please, Now I know why and just bought one from you.
My main voltage also fluctuates between 11-14v on a healthy battery & main fuse block updated. my dash warming lights all light up during high RPM on the hwy and nothing is wrong with the bike, should I replace the main 12v regulator as well? do you have a video addressing this problem? thanks a million!
Good job
Do you have a video on how you mounted the connect straps for the side covers
Great information. Although I have an F6 Valkyrie 1998 (mint), it is a Gold Wing sibling and shares various electricals with the GW 1500...
So if you can include the Valkyrie in your notes, it will be appreciated.
I just had my fuel gauge go all the way to the left. With that said, could you do a video of where the pinched wire or relay is at.
Thanks and great videos too
On both my 90 GL1500 and my 94 ST1100 the low fuel warning light failed. This is a common problem.
I fixed it by replacing the thermistor located inside the small canister attached to the fuel pump mounting bracket. Simply removed the pump from the tank, then 2 screws to detach the small canister, and cut open the can with a dremel. Unsolder the old thermistor and replace. Re solder the can and re install everything. A $2 fix.
Yes, it is a very common failure. Some of us have replaced it with a float switch and a flasher signal - so when the low fuel light starts flashing, you know you have 1 gallon remaining.
Well done.
Can you make a video of your accessary distribution panel for your 1500 , what it hooks up and how you installed it ? thank you
As a new Wing owner, I really appreciate your content to learn from. I'm having radio issues atm. I need help there please
Brother, check your fuses, new fuses solved my problem, and I carry extras in my trunk, take care!
I have a 1980 1100. About 7 yrs ago I learned about the little regularor behind the guages. Mine were working, but I could see into the crystal ball, so I bought one. Two years later, sure enough, the temp and fuel guages started going haywire!
Glad you got your bike working. We have sold literally THOUSANDS of these regulators! goldwingdocs.com/Store/Goldwing-7-Volt-Regulator.asp
I did the generator to alternator conversion on my ST 1100.
Hello Scott. Thanks for the video and your channel. I just purchased a 97 GL1500SE and want to implement your 55amp fuse replacement. The link you posted shows a fuse holder and three different choices of fuses, 50, 60 and 70. Obviously the 60 is closest but it is not right on at 55. Is 60 okay to use?
Hey Scott, I found a 65 amp fuse similar to the 55Amp main fuse on my GL1500. It is located under the seat along a cross memberr of the frame in a Brown Box. What is that for and does it suffer from the same problems /risks as the 55 A one. Should we replace that with the more commonly available fuse type as well? If so should we go with a 70A as those are only available in steps of 10A increments.
I love your show it's awesome dude you know a lot about goldwings I'm glad I watched your video I learned a lot but I have a problem with my Gold Wing the cooling fan as I'm riding won't shut off until I pull the bike over and shut the engine off and then let the key on and then it cools down and shuts off could you tell me what's wrong with my bike thank you very much
Thanks Scott. Had my 89' 1500 not having sparks anymore suddenly. all working except no sparks. Could it be the ignition relay or what to check? It happened after I disconnected/connected the battery just to attach a charging cable for the charger. Is there anything that can stuck and do not send sparks anymore to plugs? Day before was running perfect, going crazy 😅
Scott, I hope you can answer this question. I put a new battery in my wing but it had a short and took out my alternator. I replaced the battery and the alternator which is a 95 amp. The original was only a 40 amp. I am planning a long trip this summer and am wondering if I am able to charge my cell phone and communication with the higher amp alternator or will that damage my appliances ?
Hello Scott, great video. You mentioned you would not fit a 30A buss fuse to a 500 or 1800.
I have a 1500, what type of fuse would you recommend? Many thanks, Dave
Hello Scott. Is there any difference on the alternator for gl 1500 - 88 modell to 2000 models?? Or are they all like?
For i will changer to a 90 amp alternator.
The buse fuse to replace the blade is brilliant. I will definitely be doing that. As to the yellow stator wires, do they have to be specific to which wire they go to, or can I just cut the connection and solder them all together as a group of 3?
The yellow stator wires are three-phase current, so it does not matter which one is connected to which, as long as all three are connected.
Yr the goldwing king bro rock on with yr bad self !
I have a 2005 GoldWing and it started having a short issue at the kill switch. Sometimes I would come back after turning the bike off and would have to tap on it to get it to start. Now it will not start at all plus I do not see the neutral light on at all. Is this a known problem or what should I do here? Is it a hard fix to take apart that control on the throttle grip? Thanks for you help! GLWINGIT !
Hello Scott.
How long(miles) will the alternator live ? I have a 1988 goldwing gl1500 and has gone 167.000km
Hey , on my 1500 gw , 1992 ....my connector to the starter celenoid (sp) melted . I purchased and original one from the dealer , $114 , they didn't carry the red connector clip . So i purchased one from Amazon. Any thing else i need to look out for .
Had a friend tell me to change the starter too , i hope thats not the
Case . Thank you for video ..
Thanks for the great info. What size BUS main fuse/holder replacement do you recommend for a 2004 GL1800? Thanks again. 👍
Anything???
Knowing Honda, I'm surprised there's not a spare fusible link (main fuse) in the black cover that covers the link.
excellent video, keep 'em coming. I have a '81 GL1100D which has had the stater wires spliced, I'll have to check for the regulator! Also have a '97 GL1500C Valkyrie.... I have seen the dog-leg main fuse on this baby too and what size fuse and holder?? Thanks.
The GL1500 uses a 30 amp main fuse.
@@GoldwingDocs Oh, thought you said a 30 amp buss fuss was not enough. We all missed that part.
I even did the stator plug mod on my 2006 Suzuki C50. Same issue I had on the Wing.
Thanks. I have 1800A. Headlights and Radio out. Might due to burned wires. I made the grave mistake of jumping my GW with a car battery and car Jump cables.What to do now.
Just went for a ride on my 88 1500 was running fine till I hit a pot hole. Now won't idle. I got bike home in 4th gear at 55mph at full throttle wouldn't go no faster . Is it possible it jumped time. I had to over Rev to get it going.
I just bought a 1999 goldwing 1500 I was wondering if you could tell me why it is leaking fuel out of the overflow hose while idling??
on my 87 aspencade, how many amps should I be getting from each leg of the stator plug on the stator side of course with engine running?thnaks df
I usually use lm317s when I need to make a quick regulator for either voltage or current. A couple of resistors and the right configuration can make a regulator pretty quick for whatever you need. I used to build a lot of lasers and needed to make my own drivers.
My GL1500 alternator failed on a road trip. Dealer was nearby, but the alternator was not, so I waited a couple of days for the repair. To give me fair warning, I installed a voltage meter to show if the alternator is charging.
I ride a GL 1200 and before that a GL 1100. Replaced stators on both. Soldered the wires on the 1100. Put a new stator connector on the 1200. I'll be watching for heat. Never had the 7v regulator fail. I guess I've been lucky. Put inline fuses on many bikes and carry a spare inline fuse in my 1200. The connector on top of the relay melts also. This contains the main fuse and all power to the bike. Have had a lot of starter relays fail and aftermarket relays don't last. I use a small tractor relay from Tractor Supply. Stators seem to get weak before they quit charging completely. My 1100 would charge on the highway but slow running especially with the fan on runs the battery down. Another problem with the old Wings is the fan switch burns out then the bike overheats. Cheap fix is a heavy duty toggle switch for the fan then watch the temperature constantly. Never overheats on the highway but stopped in traffic the temp starts going up quickly. Turn the fan on until you get up to speed. I added a relay and a manual switch to my 1200.
If I replace the main fuse with a bus type fuse what size would I need to put in it ? I couldn’t find a 50 in that small bus fuse link and if I’m not mistaken the original fuse is a 55 amp but I have seen them in the real big fuses ? Could I use one of those?
What is the best way to wire in a free standing Garmin Zumo satnav to a 1999 Goldwing GL?
Wow I just found this place 😍 my brake lights are out!!!!
@Goldwingdocs Hey Scott, I have a 2002 GL 1800 with 53,000+ miles. I just noticed on the past couple of rides that when I use the key to start the bike, the screen does not display, and I cannot use the starter. If I turn it off/on one or two times, it will eventually initiate the display and I can start the bike. But this resets my trip odometers and reinstates the Welcome screen. I’m thinking this might be an issue with the starter switch, but since I’m not a mechanic, I’m not sure where to start looking. Would sure appreciate some input. Thanks!
I have a gl1200 1984 the brown wire from the fuse block above the gas tank up to the plug-in for the gauges shorted out the neutral light high beam light in that package runs off that brown wire had to cut it out and replace it and now everything works fine
Any info on the TPS sensor fitted to European f6c Valkyries?
i HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 85 1200CC. THE PLUG COVER WAS ALMOST MELTED. i WENT BACK TO THE DEALER i BOUGHT IT FROM (BRAND NEW) AND THEIR SERVICE PERSON AND HE SAID THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO. THIS DEALER HAD A GOOD REPUTATION ANE SUPPORTED OUR GWRERA CHAPTER. I HAs some words wit the service department, and brought it to another local dealer. he knew what the problem was right away and had it fixed in a little more than an hour. He SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT. AFTER GETTING IT FIXED I WENT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER AND SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. H WAS PRETTY PISSED OFF THAT HIS SERVICE TECH DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT AND THAT HE GAVE ME SOME ATTITUDE ABOUT. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS ABOUT $50.. AND IT WAS MONEY WELL SPENT. I LOVED THAT BIKE AND IT NEVER GAVE ME ANY TROUBLE EXCEPT FOT THAT. I HAD TO SELL IT IN 1993 BECAUSE I WAS DIAGNOSEDE WITH MS, AND MY BALANCE WAS STARTING TO WAVER.
Hi Scott , thanks for the info on replacing the main fuse with the 30 amp buss fuse, the only thing I wonder about is that my main fuse on my 1500 SE has a 50 amp fuse, so will a 30 amp buss fuse be ok ? I love your videos thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Same question here. ☝🏻
Hi William,
I should note: the blade fuse socket holder I show is only a 30 amp holder with 10 gauge wire, as that's what I had on hand to show. For this application you should use an 8 gauge fuse socket, as shown in the link in the description. That is capable of handling more than 70 amps.
Hi Scott, great info on the 1500 main fuse switch to Bus style conversion from the blade. My question is what amp of fuse should I use. They seem to come in multiples of ten and the main fuse ( Main Fuse B) is shown as 55A. Is it OK to use a 60A? Am thinking a 50 might be prone to blowing unnecessarily but don’t know enough about electronics to know if I need to be concerned about using a 60A and having it not blow and have something damaged. Thanks in Advance!
Hello, I already subscribed. 2 months ago I bought my first 1500 and I have a problem with the reverse gear. When you operate it with the starter button, the switch next to the master fuse clicks several times and the wheel only moves a little and without force. I replaced it but it's still the same. It would seem like an electrical problem, but the battery is new and 20 amp. Any ideas? thank you.
Got and relay or some thing that keeps my early 2000s 1800 from turning over or engaging the fuel system. Any ideas?
Great video! Subscribed. After watching your video I checked my 1986 Aspencade that isn’t charging and found the stator wiring connector is corroded/burnt. Is it possible the stator is still ok? Thanks again
Fingers crossed. You won't know until you test it. Lots of details on how to do this on the GoldwingDocs site.
I found all of this in the schematic and repair manual and traced it back and fixed it
I have issues with tail light tacks and running lights just quit but comes on then goes off can you tell me what's the problem 2007 goldwing 1800. But everything else works
Hey homeskillet, I have a problem I have bought part number 15678-824, it’s a wire harness for rear speakers on a 1990 gl1500 Honda goldwing. The part is made for the bike, I can’t figure it out . I don’t do electrical very well and I can’t find a video, it’s a rear speaker kit for gl1500. Can u help me figure how to wire this up, I’m frustrated now
Im working on selling a 95 GW 1500. (For my Bro in law). The Bike has been sitting for a few years. After charging up the battery I hit the starter which spins over nicely. But, bike won't start. Is there a possibility that the kill switch might fail? I haven't checked for spark. Thanks.
I’ve had a 1100 and 1200 the same and I done away with the connector and wired straight and I’ve still had the wires get so hot they melt. And that’s with a new stator on my 1200 and good regular. My 1100 I have now does same but I don’t drive it on road I don’t have a title for it 😵💫😞
You said that a 30 amp in-line fuse was to be used on older GLs. What size in-line fuse should I install on my '95 GW 1500 GL SE? Thanks, GoldwingDocs!
I have a 2001 GL1800, I have replaced 3 alternators within 1.5 weeks. The only thing that isn’t working is the speakers don’t play sound. Could that have anything to do with the alternator blowing?
What size buzz fuse for the GL1800 thanks Doug
what is the size of a buss fuse for the main fuse is recommended for a GL1500SE.
Great video for the main fuse on a 1500 Goldwing what should the amps be for the fuse if 30 amp is insufficient should it be 40 to 50 amp fuse?
It depends. The master fuse (main fuse B, shown in the video) in the GL1500 from the factory is 55 amps. However, very many GL1500's have aftermarket alternators installed, and those alternators can put out far more than 55 amps. Pretty mcuh all aftermarket alternators put out more that 55 amps, and Honda OEM alternators are extremely expensive - so as the factory alternators die, most get replaced with aftermarket alternators. The Compufire alternator in my bike is capable of producing 90 amps! In this case, I'd suggest going with the fuse size specified by the alternator manufacturer - or, failing that, one rated for the maximum output of the alternator.
I should note: the blade fuse socket holder I show is only a 30 amp holder with 10 gauge wire, as that's what I had on hand to show. For this application you should use an 8 gauge fuse socket, as shown in the link in the description. That is capable of handling more than 70 amps.
@@GoldwingDocs 89 GL1500 everything Still stock, except added lights cornering lights and truck saddlebag trunk spoiler light were added.
My 05 GW is stuck in reverse! Went to use reverse to back out of a space and all I got was a blinking yellow "R" light. Relays are OK. Wont come out of reverse, wont start. What to do???
have a 1500 goldwing, it will crank, but will not turnover to start?
What amperage fuse would it take on the six-cylinder? You said a 30 amp on a four-cylinder what would the six cylinder be? Does anyone know?
Sounds like I need to order one from you
Great info; however, good luck trying to search for a Main Fuse B for 2015 GL1800 online. Spent over an hour looking before I gave up. Maybe I will ask Honda dealership if they have them for sale.
This is rare on the 1800.
I have a 1996 goldwing 1500 problem is the starter turns it over but it will not start everything works I've checked fuses I've checked relays cannot find the problem no fire going to the spark