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Posted by Troll
 - September 21, 2014, 15:38:33 PM

No, that's not good. it should read only in one direction. Replacing the diode might be a bit of an issue...a look on eBay for a vn800 junction box might be in order...otherwise, a new one from the dealer or a parts distributor...here's a bunch of listings:    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xvn800+junction+box&_nkw=vn800+junction+box&_sacat=0
The part number tag on the box should lead you to the correct one. Check the wire connected to that circuit CAREFULLY to be sure it's not shorted somewhere...

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 21, 2014, 15:14:33 PM

It reads 001 in both directions is that good? Replace what exactly? The board or the whole junction box.

I also would like to thank everyone for all your help. Without all your help I would have lost my mind by now.

Posted by Troll
 - September 21, 2014, 14:45:02 PM

should work. the diodes only pass current in one direction. if they are either open (no current will pass) or shorted (pass current in either direction), they need to be replaced. Judging by what I see from the picture, the diode in question has turned itself into a piece of wire. If your meter has a diode check setting, then use that. That setting will take into account the current needed to forward bias the diode...

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 21, 2014, 11:25:59 AM

I have one of those cheap ones from harbor freight

Posted by Troll
 - September 21, 2014, 11:23:11 AM

those are all diodes. do you have a good multimeter that can check diodes?

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 21, 2014, 10:53:20 AM

Do you think this is repairable or do I have to replace it

Posted by Troll
 - September 21, 2014, 09:34:41 AM

overheated wire connection and a melted solder joint...what does the other side of the circuit board look like?

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 21, 2014, 07:05:50 AM

Yes sir that's the spot.and Here is the plug for that spot.notice the top of the top Brown wire. It was melted.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 21, 2014, 02:46:09 AM

this is the spot correct.

posting pictures is not that hard is it.....

is there some way Troll to test this or have it tested?

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 21, 2014, 01:33:31 AM

You should be able to see it bottom left side

Posted by Troll
 - September 20, 2014, 19:30:19 PM

Sounds like a good candidate for being responsible for your problems...

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 20, 2014, 19:12:48 PM

when you take a picture of the place resize it to a decent size like 900 x ? and at the bottom of the response box see the "Attachments and other options"
it will allow you to browse and put your picture there for us to see.

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 20, 2014, 17:16:35 PM

I took my junction box apart and discovered. A melted solder over some chipped area.
Is there a way to show pic of what I'm talking about?
I'm wondering if this is my issue.

Posted by Troll
 - September 20, 2014, 14:36:37 PM

Not necessarily a connection. bare wire somewhere.

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 20, 2014, 10:52:26 AM

Ok I completely disconnected the rear lights all together. Checked all the connections in the headlight and all seems ok. As soon as I turn the key the tail fuse still blows. Not sure what else to do

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