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Posted by dundo1028
 - September 26, 2014, 19:07:35 PM

Hello everyone. Ok I tested it again all my fuse areas reads 001 and the diode areas reads in the 600's only in one direction. So is this good or should I bite the bullet and buy a new one or is my problem elsewhere ?

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 24, 2014, 06:12:10 AM

Thanx John I'll test it again once I have time and repost the results

Posted by John Hopkins
 - September 23, 2014, 16:49:30 PM

Hold on a minute..

the black tube things are diodes, probably 1n4006 or BY126/7 but I think the other things are fuses..so..

if you are measuring a fuse with the meter set to ohms/resistance then 001 shows the fuse is good, however if you are measuring one of the black tube things with the white stripe at the end then 001 shows a short circuit which is bad..

I do notice some fine cracks around the solder joints which should be resoldered these are sometimes called dry joints, but if you were measuring a fuse then I don't think the junction box is your problem...The badly soldered joint that you are looking at is the result of someone else doing a botched repair and unless the track has lifted away from the board is not the cause of your problem..
Look at reply number 15 from ratman, it shows the circuit for your junction box, continue using the meter set to ohms to test all the fuses until you get to the one that doesn't read 001 and that will be where the fault is..fuse number 9 is the indicator lights and I think number 3 is the ignition fuse..remove the main fuse under the seat and check that with your meter, it should also read 001.

John.

Posted by dundo1028
 - September 21, 2014, 18:24:49 PM

I'll order a junction box and post back my results. Thanks again  All

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...

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