Blowing Fuse - Any Ideas

[Shadlar]

I have a 2006 Outlander 800 that is blowing the 7.5amp fuse labeled ( F4 - "Accessories" in the shop manual ) - (F4 - "Speedometer/Speed sensor/Tail lamp" in the owners manual) every time I try to start it. Has anyone seen this before, and what was the solution? I only have 2 weeks vacation this summer starting on Aug. 10th and would really like to have my quad running. As a side note the last time I rode the quad it worked fine, but the speedometer did not work. ( all lights and indicators worked, digital display worked. Everything but the speedo needle.

 

[Polarblu]

homotrons, they are the ones that blow fuses.

 

[imdoo'n]

i could be wrong but i bet you have a short. put in dark garage and try it again, see if you have any sprks showing up.

 

[DaveB]

http://www.can-amforum.com/forums/can-am-brp/7157-speed-sensor-question.html

Clean your speed sensor....

 

[Shadlar]

Thanks DaveB, I will check that out. It kind of makes sense, as I lost my speedo, then the fuse issue popped up.

 

[Shadlar]

Well we unplugged the vehicle speed sensor, put in a new fuse and it fired right up. has been working for 3 days now. Since I am out of town working my wife is taking it ti the dealer for permanent repair.

Thanks again DaveB for the advice.