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DTLP · DTR Respected Member

Wiring Nightmare!!!

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

I should've said it has an 07 engine and loom too

eG x LoGiKzZ · Guru

are you still using the tdr indicator relay, reg/rectifier ect?

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

I'm using a new set of relays as they came with the loom but I'm using the TDR rectifier. I've actually ordered a new one and it should be here Tuesday.
It just seems a little odd that it worked for a little while then went back to this.

MDK · DTR Legend

new or old battery ?

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

NEV wrote:
I'd go with that, first port of call is the ignition switch I reckon

I've actually recently replaced it with a new one too. How do you suggest I troubleshoot it?

-- Edited by DTLP on Sunday 24th of February 2013 01:07:28 PM

NEV · Guru

Did you get the right ignition switch for your year bike? there are differences. Plus as you say you've recently changed yours, I'd re-check the connections again, for example a dirty Black/White wire can look like a Black earth wire in bad light.

-- Edited by NEV on Sunday 24th of February 2013 01:30:36 PM

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

Tried 2 new batteries too. My only theory is a live is getting an earth and an earth is getting a live. But finding it isn't easy!

NEV · Guru

I'd go with that, first port of call is the ignition switch I reckon

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

NEV wrote:
Did you get the right ignition switch for your year bike? there are differences. Plus as you say you've recently changed yours, I'd re-check the connections again, for example a dirty Black/White wire can look like a Black earth wire in bad light.

-- Edited by NEV on Sunday 24th of February 2013 01:30:36 PM

Yeah it's definately the correct switch. I guess I could take it off and hot wire it just to rule it out.

MDK · DTR Legend

yeah I always have a old spare wired up ignition switch for testing ..... -try wireing it and let us know how ya get on

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

Will do. Which wire do I need to link? It'll be wednesday I get to try it cos my bike is being stored at my Dad's until the rebuild is finished. Aching to get it done!

NEV · Guru

Might be an idea to do this by P.M or do I move it to " how to hotwire a DTR so I can pinch it" thread

Calum122 · Guru

More it to the hot wire thread I think nev.

I find the best way to hot wire the DT is to take a live and an earth and stick them both on your tongue. Gives you a right buzz!

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

NEV wrote:
Might be an idea to do this by P.M or do I move it to " how to hotwire a DTR so I can pinch it" thread

Point taken.

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

It takes no more than 15 mins to fit the loom from scratch, just take it off and start again and check everything when your plugging it all back in. It would make no difference what so ever if you were using a few TDR bits flasher unit etc. Ive made looms from scratch for DT,s Its sounds like the reg/rec is gone straight away if its smoking and getting hot it will make the battery bubble so watch it doesnt go bang on you and check all the earth's are good on the frame and engine.

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

scrimsmustang wrote:
It takes no more than 15 mins to fit the loom from scratch, just take it off and start again and check everything when your plugging it all back in. It would make no difference what so ever if you were using a few TDR bits flasher unit etc. Ive made looms from scratch for DT,s Its sounds like the reg/rec is gone straight away if its smoking and getting hot it will make the battery bubble so watch it doesnt go bang on you and check all the earth's are good on the frame and engine.

Cheers bud. I've checked and rechecked it about 5 times now. That's the main reason I bought a new reg/rec as it's pretty much the last thing to try.

One thing I haven't mentioned is I'm by-passing the electric start parts.

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Make sure u do it properly live to ignition feed via the reg rec from the battery, thats your problem defo do it wrong and u will fry every circuit on the bike

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

scrimsmustang wrote:
Make sure u do it properly live to ignition feed via the reg rec from the battery, thats your problem defo do it wrong and u will fry every circuit on the bike

Yeah it is that way. My new rec/reg arrived today so I'll put it on tomorrow and go from there.

Cheers for the help

DTLP · DTR Respected Member

Sorted! New rectifier has done the job. Thank god for that.

Just tried the KTM exhaust for the first time....proper weird. The band is far too high! I'll have a blown engine in no time if I leave it on.