Only the clock works 07 f650gs.....

stvzan · 11-19-2012, 01:30 PM

Is there a main fuse on an 07 f650gs.
There are 8 fuses in the fuse box, are there any more fuses or a disable link hiding somewhere?
Parked her last night tried to start today no go.
Tried to jump it using the funny little jump start point under seat but nothing happened. Battery reading 12.87 then noticed the clock was working . No other light or illuminates. Nothing at all happens when I turn the key.
Any ideas, aside from this being a test of my patience,a test of my determination, or a matter of luck and timing.
thanks ......Steve

divimon2000 · 11-19-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvzan

Is there a main fuse on an 07 f650gs.
There are 8 fuses in the fuse box, are there any more fuses or a disable link hiding somewhere?
Parked her last night tried to start today no go.
Tried to jump it using the funny little jump start point under seat but nothing happened. Battery reading 12.87 then noticed the clock was working . No other light or illuminates. Nothing at all happens when I turn the key.
Any ideas, aside from this being a test of my patience,a test of my determination, or a matter of luck and timing.
thanks ......Steve

No there is no "main fuse" you are looking at them all. (There is always the potential someone modified something though.) Could be your ignition switch or wires going into it. I'd start there.

12 V showing on the meter doesnt mean the battery is good btw, but you should at least see the dash lights. Hence my guessing the ig sw.

That funny connector is the BMW or euro style for accessories.

ABHulgan · 11-19-2012, 06:18 PM

Sounds like faulty BMW engineering to me. They F650 electrics are designed to work flawlessly in your garage. By design, they only fail at a fuel stop, at night, in a driving rainstorm.

I assume you've checked the battery connections? They're clean and tight? Kill switch on? Try jiggling the switch and turning it back and forth a few times. Try wiggling the wires going into the back of the switch. My 01 had bad contacts in the switch after a buncha miles, and would only work if the switch were juuuuust so in the righ spot.

macd7919 · 11-19-2012, 06:37 PM

Assuming the clock on your bike is always on (not personally familiar with that model) use your multimeter and watch the voltage at the battery with the ignition off and then turn the switch on. Though the clock is on you may see that it drops considerably just by turning the key to "on". Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to load test the battery on the bench if you have something to test with as it may show borderline voltage but have low amperage. If a load tester isn't readily available swing by an independent dealer and they most likely will be happy to test it for you for free (I usually tip the tech $5 for his time).

greer · 11-20-2012, 03:27 AM

Do those still use the old style wet batteries? If so, have you checked to make sure you don't have a dry cell or two? Those bikes require a good battery with clean, tight connections. Upgrade to an AGM when you can.

Sarah

Urbandrag · 11-20-2012, 06:05 AM

I would double check battery connections and its age.
I had a similar problem in the first cold night this year. Replaced the 6 yo batt and problem solved.

Good luck and keep us posted!

stvzan · 01-02-2013, 06:41 PM

Thanks to all who offered help when "only the clock was working " It was the ignition switch. Cant afford a new one so will have to try an aftermarket... There are four wires to the switch. 2 bigger one...and two little wires. One of the little wires is for the tail lite, but what is the other? I cant find a schematic for the ignition anywhere,some very secret business I know, but Im not sure where to hook it up or what it is for.Thanks again, in advance, for anything, or, nothing at all. Happy new year !

Urbandrag · 01-06-2013, 03:12 PM

http://www.wiringdiagrams21.com/2008...ematic-diagram

Let me know if this works for you

acejones · 01-06-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvzan

Thanks to all who offered help when "only the clock was working " It was the ignition switch. Cant afford a new one so will have to try an aftermarket... There are four wires to the switch. 2 bigger one...and two little wires. One of the little wires is for the tail lite, but what is the other? I cant find a schematic for the ignition anywhere,some very secret business I know, but Im not sure where to hook it up or what it is for.Thanks again, in advance, for anything, or, nothing at all. Happy new year !

What color is the unknown little wire ?

divimon2000 · 01-06-2013, 05:54 PM

Hey good to know I was right for once. Thanks for updating.

stvzan · 01-07-2013, 07:08 AM

the mystery wire is yellow/gray.

11-19-2012, 01:30 PM	#1
stvzan ^OP STVZ Joined: Nov 2007 Location: New Orleans Oddometer: 30	Only the clock works 07 f650gs..... Is there a main fuse on an 07 f650gs. There are 8 fuses in the fuse box, are there any more fuses or a disable link hiding somewhere? Parked her last night tried to start today no go. Tried to jump it using the funny little jump start point under seat but nothing happened. Battery reading 12.87 then noticed the clock was working . No other light or illuminates. Nothing at all happens when I turn the key. Any ideas, aside from this being a test of my patience,a test of my determination, or a matter of luck and timing. thanks ......Steve

11-19-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
ABHulgan The Flying Mythos Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chattanooga Oddometer: 977	Sounds like faulty BMW engineering to me. They F650 electrics are designed to work flawlessly in your garage. By design, they only fail at a fuel stop, at night, in a driving rainstorm. I assume you've checked the battery connections? They're clean and tight? Kill switch on? Try jiggling the switch and turning it back and forth a few times. Try wiggling the wires going into the back of the switch. My 01 had bad contacts in the switch after a buncha miles, and would only work if the switch were juuuuust so in the righ spot. __________________ "I tried to move my mind there and nowhere else and imagine a single detail that, if I didn't see it that weekend, I never would... The world is easily lost." James Dickey

11-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#4
macd7919 Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Oddometer: 70	Assuming the clock on your bike is always on (not personally familiar with that model) use your multimeter and watch the voltage at the battery with the ignition off and then turn the switch on. Though the clock is on you may see that it drops considerably just by turning the key to "on". Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to load test the battery on the bench if you have something to test with as it may show borderline voltage but have low amperage. If a load tester isn't readily available swing by an independent dealer and they most likely will be happy to test it for you for free (I usually tip the tech $5 for his time). macd7919 screwed with this post 11-19-2012 at 06:46 PM

11-20-2012, 03:27 AM	#5
greer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Glasgow, Kentucky Oddometer: 3,497	Do those still use the old style wet batteries? If so, have you checked to make sure you don't have a dry cell or two? Those bikes require a good battery with clean, tight connections. Upgrade to an AGM when you can. Sarah __________________ '08 DR650

11-20-2012, 06:05 AM	#6
Urbandrag KLiM Beotch! Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Argentina Oddometer: 142	I would double check battery connections and its age. I had a similar problem in the first cold night this year. Replaced the 6 yo batt and problem solved. Good luck and keep us posted! __________________ Diego, a proud 650GS single rida... Klim Adventure Rally suit-Traverse suit-Element long gloves-Powerxross gloves-Revolt jersey and pullover-Badlands Pro pants-Baja pants and gloves-Dakar pants-Nac Pac-Covert balaclava-Mojave Jersey and the best is yet to come!... www.facebook.com/Urbandrag

01-02-2013, 06:41 PM	#7
stvzan ^OP STVZ Joined: Nov 2007 Location: New Orleans Oddometer: 30	bad switch... mysterious hot wire? Thanks to all who offered help when "only the clock was working " It was the ignition switch. Cant afford a new one so will have to try an aftermarket... There are four wires to the switch. 2 bigger one...and two little wires. One of the little wires is for the tail lite, but what is the other? I cant find a schematic for the ignition anywhere,some very secret business I know, but Im not sure where to hook it up or what it is for.Thanks again, in advance, for anything, or, nothing at all. Happy new year !

01-06-2013, 03:12 PM	#8
Urbandrag KLiM Beotch! Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Argentina Oddometer: 142	http://www.wiringdiagrams21.com/2008...ematic-diagram Let me know if this works for you __________________ Diego, a proud 650GS single rida... Klim Adventure Rally suit-Traverse suit-Element long gloves-Powerxross gloves-Revolt jersey and pullover-Badlands Pro pants-Baja pants and gloves-Dakar pants-Nac Pac-Covert balaclava-Mojave Jersey and the best is yet to come!... www.facebook.com/Urbandrag

01-06-2013, 05:54 PM	#10
divimon2000 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Lake Champlain, Vermont Oddometer: 416	Hey good to know I was right for once. Thanks for updating. __________________ F650 GS 2001 F650 GS DAKAR 2002 at least one should be running

01-07-2013, 07:08 AM	#11
stvzan ^OP STVZ Joined: Nov 2007 Location: New Orleans Oddometer: 30	ignition the mystery wire is yellow/gray.

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