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musicdoctordj · 08-30-2007, 02:14 PM

Got a 96 Honda Magna . . .

The headlight won't come on when key is turned on . . . and bike won't start.

We can push start it or jump it with a screwdriver across the starter circuit.

Bike will run that way, but still no headlight!

We think it is the start switch. but not sure . . .

Any ideas

mscuddy · 08-30-2007, 02:32 PM

Sounds to me like you've got an electrical problem! I could be wrong...

The_AirHawk · 08-30-2007, 03:17 PM

Thank You, Captain Arc Flash.............

Kenneth_Moore · 08-31-2007, 05:34 AM

It could be the switch. Also, there is usually a relay in the circuit that actually switches the power on to the light (rather than flowing all the lamp current through the small switch). If you don't want to take it to the shop or throw parts at it, go buy the manual and work with the wiring diagram. They're imposing at first, but if you study it and relate the drawings to the hard parts, it will make sense to you. Get a $10 multi-meter at Radio Schnack and start testing!

DaimonJack · 09-02-2007, 12:05 PM

try the fuse box first if they all ok inspect if you dont have spiced wires shorting the headlight with the starter ,need more info to make a good logical troubleshoot ,ex: the headlight works before you press the starter button ignition on ? hows the battery ,fully charged? etc.etc

08-30-2007, 02:14 PM	#1
musicdoctordj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	96 Honda Magna electrical question . . . Got a 96 Honda Magna . . . The headlight won't come on when key is turned on . . . and bike won't start. We can push start it or jump it with a screwdriver across the starter circuit. Bike will run that way, but still no headlight! We think it is the start switch. but not sure . . . Any ideas

08-30-2007, 02:32 PM	#2
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Sounds to me like you've got an electrical problem! I could be wrong... __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

08-30-2007, 03:17 PM	#3
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08-31-2007, 05:34 AM	#4
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	It could be the switch. Also, there is usually a relay in the circuit that actually switches the power on to the light (rather than flowing all the lamp current through the small switch). If you don't want to take it to the shop or throw parts at it, go buy the manual and work with the wiring diagram. They're imposing at first, but if you study it and relate the drawings to the hard parts, it will make sense to you. Get a $10 multi-meter at Radio Schnack and start testing! __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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09-02-2007, 12:05 PM	#5
DaimonJack Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	try the fuse box first if they all ok inspect if you dont have spiced wires shorting the headlight with the starter ,need more info to make a good logical troubleshoot ,ex: the headlight works before you press the starter button ignition on ? hows the battery ,fully charged? etc.etc