1999 yamaha kodiak 400 4x4 fuse issue

[disturbedmike244]

I have a 99 kodiak 400 4x4 that blows a fuse under the back left fender as soon as you attempt to put a new one in even with the key turned off. I'm having a hard time finding any wiring diagrams that show what this is for. And I'm trying not to have to tear into the wire harness. Any help would be appreciated.

[Gwbarm]

Which amp fuse is it blowing and what accessorories are on your machine.

[Mech]

It's more than likely that the short is not going to be inside the wiring loom, it's almost certainly a short where the insulation has chafed through until the wire is rubbing on the frame or engine.

The other likely possibility is that some electronic component is playing up, and the only electronic component that's connected to the battery all the time is the voltage regulator.

So.. disconnect the regulator and see if that cures the problem. Then, to save a lot of time, fuses and a possible meltdown in the wiring, get a headlight bulb, solder two wires to it, and push the wires into the fuse contacts. If the bulb glows you have a short. Then go through the wiring wriggling a little bit at a time, and gently lift it away from the frame a little bit at a time until the bulb goes out. Then check carefully around there for chafed insulation.. A good place to start wriggling wires is up around the steering head where wires move a lot when you turn the bars..

[Mech]

This may be your model. Check the cdi plug shapes and wire colours to be sure.

93-05Kodiak400.pdf