Someone pointed out that my tail light wasn't working. I did a little digging on Thumper Talk and found this thread.
Since my battery is dead, I took it out. Without a working battery (or without one at all, in my case), the tail light doesn't work on the 250X. Whew! Now I don't have to worry about tracking down an electrical problem.
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4 Responses to “CRF250X Tip: Tail Light Doesn't Work Without Battery”
Colin - Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 at 8:58 pm :
I know it's old, but thanks for this post. It may be why mine wasn't working. I am getting a new battery, and if that doesn't do the trick I also found a website on how to fix these tails. It seems like it is a common problem.
http://www.crfsonly.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34768&sid=1940189b6e0c5b9a7f41f1bca10c465e
Kenny - Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 at 9:18 pm :
Great link, Colin! Thanks for sharing!
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The trick I found was just learning to not care that my taillight doesn't work. After 4 or 5 years, you completely forget about it. ;o)
Colin - Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 10:07 am :
Wow, it's not just me, electrical problems on the X are pretty common. So, I replaced my battery and no e-start. Found out the main fuse was dead. I replaced it with no luck. Turns out the starter relay is blown, a $50 part. Shouldn't the fuse have protected the relay?
Others have said you can get the relay for $10 or so at an auto parts store, but I am having a hard time finding anything on the web. It appears the relay for $50 is a fuse holder and electrical connector glued on to the relay, but I don't know whether to pull it apart or not.
Any ideas or links you can send me to?
Kenny - Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 10:15 am :
You're beyond my level of electrical knowledge, Colin. I wish I could help. The reason mine sits un-fixed is because I know very little about electrical wiring. Sorry I can't help.
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