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Quick release fuel line connector

The Aux Inj relay is the fuel pump relay, has grey/blue, red/black, red/brown, orange/green wires . If pump doesn't prime check 20A fuse
I can hear it pumping up and the bike will start every now and then for some reason. In fact, i went to load test the battery today. I clipped the voltmeter onto the battery. 13.4v. I hit the ignition and then the start button. It started. The voltmeter indicated the min voltage was 10.2V while spinning the engine. The injector on the left side was just hanging there pointed at the port. Not bolted in. I pushed the injector in and the running smoothed out. turned it off and now it won't restart.
I did take the battery to load test. It FAILED. I have a new one in my truck now to try this evening. The fine folks at batteries plus warrantied the battery.
I will keep posting results. I'm not relenting.
 
The Aux Inj relay is the fuel pump relay, has grey/blue, red/black, red/brown, orange/green wires . If pump doesn't prime check 20A fuse
I checked all of the fuses and do frequently during this ordeal. I can hear the relays clicking. And the crazy thing started while checking the voltage drop at startup. Now won't restart.
 
The Aux Inj relay is the fuel pump relay, has grey/blue, red/black, red/brown, orange/green wires . If pump doesn't prime check 20A fuse
Thanks for identifying the relay. I'm going to label the female plug with the purpose for each.
 
...I did take the battery to load test. It FAILED. I have a new one in my truck now to try this evening. The fine folks at batteries plus warrantied the battery...

I’m fat, not dumb...

Watch the overwhelming number of your problems disappear. I strongly suggest you drain the capacitors like I previously posted by connecting the battery cables together, before you install the new battery.

Good Luck!

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Finally getting somewhere.

This is the kinda stuff makes ya want a drink.
Ha Ha yes it is... It did not start when i put the new battery in. I decided to take the relays all out again and just re-clean the contacts and shuffle them around a bit. Now it starts and everything works except the low beams.
I received notice that my new relays are being shipped so my troubles should be over. The great thing about all this is all of the contacts and connectors are clean and tight. I know where everything is, I now know a simple trick to get the fuel line off. I am good at getting the plastic now. It's got new CPS and oil pressure sensor.
I can ride somewhere and have a drink...
 
Fused relay(s) from low voltage “bouncing”. New relays and you should be good to go.
Scott, from what i've learned, and tell me if im off base. The low beams will not come on when the alternator is not charging. ??
The alternator is not charging and low beams are not on. Will the new relays (arriving tomorrow) possibly fix this problem?
I read that i can check the voltage on pin 87 and determine if the alternator is working but not reaching the battery. I will look for that narrative on that. That generator is not charging and it's a New one installed only last year. Probably didn't need it and nothing wrong with the other one. Now that i'm beginning to get an understanding of the bike's logic.
Looking forward to riding this beauty again.
 
Scott, from what i've learned, and tell me if im off base. The low beams will not come on when the alternator is not charging. ??
The alternator is not charging and low beams are not on. Will the new relays (arriving tomorrow) possibly fix this problem?
I read that i can check the voltage on pin 87 and determine if the alternator is working but not reaching the battery. I will look for that narrative on that. That generator is not charging and it's a New one installed only last year. Probably didn't need it and nothing wrong with the other one. Now that i'm beginning to get an understanding of the bike's logic.
Looking forward to riding this beauty again.

I am not aware of that circumstance.

I check the alternator either by going to the voltage display in the dashboard screen, or by connecting a voltmeter to the battery and raising the rpm of the bike to over 2000. The voltage will climb to somewhere between 13.6-14.2 which indicates the alternator is working fine.
 
If I remember correctly the Alt wires go directly to a 40A or 30A big fuse under your seat. It's a BIG double fuse rubber hung on a thong. By your relays.
It won't charge if blown, even some that look good!!
 
I am not aware of that circumstance.

I check the alternator either by going to the voltage display in the dashboard screen, or by connecting a voltmeter to the battery and raising the rpm of the bike to over 2000. The voltage will climb to somewhere between 13.6-14.2 which indicates the alternator is working fine.
Scott, the dashboard display indicates the same as the battery, 12.6v but it never changes with rpm and its the same either running or not. I don't have low beam headlights either. From my understanding, that indicates no alternator charging. could it be one of those relays not making contact? The alternator was brand new just a few miles ago. I am going to check the belt if i have time this evening. I don't think the belt is off though. I have a stethoscope and the alternator sound like its spinning. It doesn't sound like it's loaded though.


Onward through the fog!
 
If I remember correctly the Alt wires go directly to a 40A or 30A big fuse under your seat. It's a BIG double fuse rubber hung on a thong. By your relays.
It won't charge if blown, even some that look good!!
Steve, I see voltage on both sides of all of the fuses. This evening if i get time, i will dig into it again.

Is that a light i see way down at the end of the tunnel?
 
I've found the easiest way to disconnect that connector is to disconnect the electrical connector to the fuel pump then do a start cycle. That relieves the fuel pressure and the connector is then easy to remove. The design is similar to an air chuck, so pushing on the line while pulling the collar works.
This advice has saved many elbows from being broken, including my B-11. It has been posted by John several times over the years.
May I suggest it is made into a "sticky"?
 
I am a better person... thanks to all of you folks that have been so kind as to offer your comments and suggestions.
Drawn from deep experience im sure. My Norge is happy I again. Those relays finally arrived today and i carefully labeled each plug and replaced each relay, testing as it went along. I now have low beams, high beams, alternator charging, starts, idles perfectly and i know a lot more about my very fine Guzzi. I went for a ride and wow, sounds great and runs great. I want to say thank you to you all.
 
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