750 Paso Wiring Upgrade to Improve Starting
- jcslocum
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The original wiring upgrade was to fix the starting problem that I had with my Paso. It just wouldn't crank properly. The fact that it also solves many other problems is just a bonus. Once I dug into it and found that all of the connecions and the fact that all of the electric runs thru the switch I then understood just how easliy this could be fixed.
These mods look very stock and don't take a lot of skill ( Skins did it!) and I like the keep it simple approach. I do love working on my bikes but riding them is even more fun.
Luca, get that bike on the road and ride it, there's always time to do incremental upgrades.
These mods look very stock and don't take a lot of skill ( Skins did it!) and I like the keep it simple approach. I do love working on my bikes but riding them is even more fun.
Luca, get that bike on the road and ride it, there's always time to do incremental upgrades.
Wiring Mod.
Just to answer the question about the installation of a diode across the relay coil - If you purchase Bosch automotive relays, they are made with a suppression diode connected inside the relay body. Connecting another diode externally to the relay would be unnecessary, but would do no harm. If an unknown type of relay is used, then connection of a suppression diode is a necessity. Just make sure that the diode is connected with the correct polarity, as descrived in the previous post, or the relay will never work (and the diode may burn up!).
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jcslocum,
yours is great wisdom! effectively with such beatufil sunny days here in Italy is a pity to keep the bike on the garage so... I think I'll apply the wiring redesign this winter! For now I'll just mount the main power realy.
Bye and thanks!!!
LC
PS: not every bosch (mini)relais has a diode insiede, but only these models:
0 332 019 109
0 332 019 155
0 332 209 109
0 332 209 152
0 332 209 158
datasheets available if necessary!
yours is great wisdom! effectively with such beatufil sunny days here in Italy is a pity to keep the bike on the garage so... I think I'll apply the wiring redesign this winter! For now I'll just mount the main power realy.
Bye and thanks!!!
LC
PS: not every bosch (mini)relais has a diode insiede, but only these models:
0 332 019 109
0 332 019 155
0 332 209 109
0 332 209 152
0 332 209 158
datasheets available if necessary!
Last edited by lceriani on Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:30 am, edited 1 time in total.
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- model: 750 Paso
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ehmmm.... just a little problem....
I mounted the main power relay upgrade and it seems to work: turn on the key = relay on, voltage on battery much more constant and always between 12 and 13,9 V, now lights and turning signals works even with engine off...
BUT
when I run I cotinuously blow the 7.5 A fuse connected to the green/black line!
Mmmm.........
LC
I mounted the main power relay upgrade and it seems to work: turn on the key = relay on, voltage on battery much more constant and always between 12 and 13,9 V, now lights and turning signals works even with engine off...
BUT
when I run I cotinuously blow the 7.5 A fuse connected to the green/black line!
Mmmm.........
LC
Ok I have already done the coil wiring mod and tonight did the main relay one not that I had a starting problem more of a dimming head light when using the indicators, not good at night!
Anyway why is there a 7.5amp fuse? Connected to an orange wire, which if you trace it back to the connecting block under the fuel tank is not connected to anything?
Anyway why is there a 7.5amp fuse? Connected to an orange wire, which if you trace it back to the connecting block under the fuel tank is not connected to anything?
- Paul
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Luca,
My fuse block can take six fuses. If you number them as number 1 being closest to the fuel tank and number 6 as being closest to the tail light, this is what I have in them :
1 - 7.5 A (spare)
2 - 7.5 A
3 - 25 A
4 - 25 A
5 - Empty
6 - 25 A (spare)
If the number 3 and 4 above should be 15A it looks like my 25A fuses are not really protecting anything. I will put some 15A in this weekend (and take the 25A with me just in case).
Paul
My fuse block can take six fuses. If you number them as number 1 being closest to the fuel tank and number 6 as being closest to the tail light, this is what I have in them :
1 - 7.5 A (spare)
2 - 7.5 A
3 - 25 A
4 - 25 A
5 - Empty
6 - 25 A (spare)
If the number 3 and 4 above should be 15A it looks like my 25A fuses are not really protecting anything. I will put some 15A in this weekend (and take the 25A with me just in case).
Paul