2006 Honda Rancher 350 es Lights

[Ejwill]

Headlights and taillights will not work, the dash light will not come on. Already checked fuses they are all good. Help please. 2006 Honda rancher 350 es.

Edited May 4, 2023 by Ejwill
Left off model

[Gwbarm]

Just now seeing your post, did you get your lights figured out.

[Ejwill]

No I’ve been trying to deal with this gear shift problem, so far I’m spending and waiting on tools more  than parts. Getting a battery impact wrench and a 27 mm impact socket to remove the clutches . I found another video on the trx350te engine tear down and it said the lock nuts on both clutches were 27 mm. Hope they are right. Should be here soon. Figured if it didn’t run I didn’t need the lights. So I put them on hold for now. But hopefully I’ll need help on them before too long.

[Gwbarm]

I did notice on the 420 video the nuts were 27 wasn't really sure if yours were the same since you measured. Thought the video might help it was a descent video. I will take a look at wiring diagram and get back to you, does the starter work when you press the button.

[Ejwill]

Yes starter works. I had it running before the gear shift problem came up. Just couldn’t shift gears. Thanks for all your help it really means a lot, to have someone help like that.

[Mech]

I think the key switch is not working properly. It has two power feeds in, both connected together of course, and then two individual live wires coming out when the key is on. I think one of the two isn't getting switched on.

Most switches can be dismantled and cleaned. I'd check it with an ohm gauge before pulling it off though..  I may be wrong about the switch.. but it's what my wiring diagram suggests. If it's not the switch, then it's a broken wire from the key switch to the fuse box probably.

[Gwbarm]

I checked the schematic also and came up with the same conclusion as Mech , switch or fuse. You might double check just to make sure you are getting power to the switch

[Ejwill]

Thanks a lot I’ll check it ou tomorrow Thanks for the help. I’ll Let you know what I find.

[Mech]

This might help..

output.pdf

[Ejwill]

I don’t know. I had 12.2 V at the ignition switch and 12.2V at the starter switch and the light switch. I’m thinking it might be some of the connector they go through for the others wires. I checked continuity on the red wire to the first connector and it was good, not sure what the black wire from the ignition switch is but it may have a problem I’ll recheck it today. Electrical problems are a pain in the rear. I’m not sure how to check the wiring that runs from front all the way to the fuse box, but looks like to me if I’m getting the 12.2V to the switches they should have worked. Got to figure on how to check the tail lights.that socket for the clutches won’t be here until Monday they say. So I’ll keep fumbling trhojythis electrical stuff.makes it had on someone who’s color blind, that why I eent into mechanical maintenance instead of electrical.

[Gwbarm]

Didd you check to see if the switch was working with ohm meter.

[Ejwill]

I haven’t yet my meter crapped out on me and had to get a new one. I get most of my stuff from Lowes because I get a veterans discount. But they’ve got wher the don’t keep anything in stock you have to wait till they get it in. Anyway, I’ll check it after I try these nuts a little while longer. Thank for the help. I’m getting to the point I hate to walk out the door and see the thing. I’ll keep on keeping on for a while longer.

[Mech]

When you are tracing the power through the switch and to the fuses and then the light switch Ej, try the voltage with the light switch on. It may be that there is a tiny trickle of power getting through a bad connection, and it's enough to make the gauge show 12 volts when the lights are off and not drawing power, but once the load comes on and uses all the tiny trickle, then the voltage will drop off to .. sometimes almost zero, sometimes only five or so volts.. not enough to make lights glow.

[Ejwill]

There was no one answer. Two people mech and gw were both guiding me along. They are two great people that helped me on a very long journey. Finally go it going and the motor locked up on me. At that time I had enough didn’t want to put anymore money or time in it. So I called it quits. Something I don’t like to do. But it was time to let it go. Mech and gw can fix anything they are both very knowledgeable and great teachers I thank Quad crazy for giving me the opportunity to learn a lot and meet two friends. Thanks Wuad Crazy for a great forum.

[Gwbarm]

Good to hear from you EJ i have been wondering how things were going with you, thanks for the kind words, i know you have been at this one for a while and have put lots of time and money into it, sorry it didnt work out, but i completely understand, as you get older time is more valuable elsewhere. Hopefully you will find a good one to purchase so you can ride and enjoy. Still curious though as to why it locked up.

[Mech]

Thanks Ej. Hope things came right with the neck. Always happy to try and help anyone that's helping themselves.

Take care.