Headlight not working :(

drdriftking007 · April 10th, 2012, 07:18 AM

I have a 2007 Ninja 250 and for some reason my headlight does not turn on...neither the high beam. I check the bulb and it is not burned out. Anyone know what might be the problem? Any tips is appreciated!

CC Cowboy · April 10th, 2012, 08:06 AM

Does your bike run Lucas Electrics?

choneofakind · April 10th, 2012, 08:56 AM

Really. Dumb. Question:

is the bike running when you expect the headlight to be on?

It won't turn on unless the bike senses movement of the flywheel. aka, you have to start the bike to get the headlight to turn on, unlike many bikes where the headlight turns on right when you turn the key.

drdriftking007 · April 10th, 2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Really. Dumb. Question:

is the bike running when you expect the headlight to be on?

It won't turn on unless the bike senses movement of the flywheel. aka, you have to start the bike to get the headlight to turn on, unlike many bikes where the headlight turns on right when you turn the key.

Yes the bike is running and it doesnt turn on still

choneofakind · April 10th, 2012, 09:08 AM

Then run through each part of the wiring and connectors with a multi-meter.

here's the wiring diagram for reference: http://faq.ninja250.org/images/a/a4/...matic_-_R4.pdf

drdriftking007 · April 10th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Thank you for the help, I am just new to this...I appreciate it.

Skippii · April 10th, 2012, 02:46 PM

Jinx250 · April 11th, 2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippii

This.

Or a burned out bulb.

drdriftking007 · April 11th, 2012, 11:19 AM

I checked the junction box and all the fuses and they are fine...bulb looks fine but ill buy a replacement for it and change it. Any other thing that could be wrong?

Solunatic · April 20th, 2012, 10:50 PM

I've been lurking for awhile, but this prompted me to finally sign up. I just had this problem about a month ago on my '91 and it was driving me crazy until I tore it all apart and checked every damn electrical connection there is on the bike. I believe around 94 they switched up some minor things in the electrical system, so hopefully this applies to your '07.

In the baby ninja, the headlight relay is inside the junction box, so if it's blown like mine was everything will work fine but your headlight. Use a multimeter to check the male connections for the 8 pin connector (the larger, copper colored ones on the upper right of the junction box). If i remember correctly, It is the topmost pair of connectors for the headlight, but could be the second from the top. Check the wiring diagram for the bike, and if you don't have one they have it on ninja250.org. If it's not that, it's possible you could have a bad diode in the rectifier, and there are guides available on how to check that as well.

If it is the relay, there's probably a reason it blew. in my case, I had a short from a burned wire coming out of my rectifier. Find your short or it'll just happen again

also, i believe there are at least one junction box and rectifier for sale in the classifieds of ninja250.org if you can't find any on here. DO NOT buy a vulcan 750 junction box. I did from a local guy because the internet 'confirmed' they were compatible, but they are not. I got about a mile down the road before my headlight went out again, and had to follow a truck back home in the dark while it turned on and off intermittently. Luckily he was nice and let me return it, but you might not be so lucky. FWIW, I paid something like 120 for a new one from my local dealer, so i'd go used if you feel comfortable with it.

I'm pretty busy, but i'll try to get back here and offer any more advice i can!

Good luck!

CalvinAmI · April 21st, 2012, 04:35 AM

^^^
Excellent info and writeup!
Welcome to the site Solunatic

Solunatic · April 24th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Also, I checked the member map and there are a few other riders on here in the houston area... you could throw your junction box in their bike and check if their headlight's out after the swap. Then it'd be confirmed!

April 10th, 2012, 07:18 AM	#1
drdriftking007 Drdriftking007 Name: Eddie Location: Houston Texas Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	Headlight not working :( I have a 2007 Ninja 250 and for some reason my headlight does not turn on...neither the high beam. I check the bulb and it is not burned out. Anyone know what might be the problem? Any tips is appreciated!

April 10th, 2012, 08:06 AM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Does your bike run Lucas Electrics? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 10th, 2012, 02:46 PM	#7
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ "What a sweetheart."- ninja_sleeper to me

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April 10th, 2012, 08:56 AM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Really. Dumb. Question: is the bike running when you expect the headlight to be on? It won't turn on unless the bike senses movement of the flywheel. aka, you have to start the bike to get the headlight to turn on, unlike many bikes where the headlight turns on right when you turn the key.

April 10th, 2012, 09:08 AM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Then run through each part of the wiring and connectors with a multi-meter. here's the wiring diagram for reference: http://faq.ninja250.org/images/a/a4/...matic_-_R4.pdf

April 10th, 2012, 09:15 AM	#6
drdriftking007 Drdriftking007 Name: Eddie Location: Houston Texas Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	Thank you for the help, I am just new to this...I appreciate it.

April 11th, 2012, 11:19 AM	#9
drdriftking007 Drdriftking007 Name: Eddie Location: Houston Texas Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	I checked the junction box and all the fuses and they are fine...bulb looks fine but ill buy a replacement for it and change it. Any other thing that could be wrong?

April 20th, 2012, 10:50 PM	#10
Solunatic ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1990 Ninja 250 "Jolene" Posts: 68	I've been lurking for awhile, but this prompted me to finally sign up. I just had this problem about a month ago on my '91 and it was driving me crazy until I tore it all apart and checked every damn electrical connection there is on the bike. I believe around 94 they switched up some minor things in the electrical system, so hopefully this applies to your '07. In the baby ninja, the headlight relay is inside the junction box, so if it's blown like mine was everything will work fine but your headlight. Use a multimeter to check the male connections for the 8 pin connector (the larger, copper colored ones on the upper right of the junction box). If i remember correctly, It is the topmost pair of connectors for the headlight, but could be the second from the top. Check the wiring diagram for the bike, and if you don't have one they have it on ninja250.org. If it's not that, it's possible you could have a bad diode in the rectifier, and there are guides available on how to check that as well. If it is the relay, there's probably a reason it blew. in my case, I had a short from a burned wire coming out of my rectifier. Find your short or it'll just happen again also, i believe there are at least one junction box and rectifier for sale in the classifieds of ninja250.org if you can't find any on here. DO NOT buy a vulcan 750 junction box. I did from a local guy because the internet 'confirmed' they were compatible, but they are not. I got about a mile down the road before my headlight went out again, and had to follow a truck back home in the dark while it turned on and off intermittently. Luckily he was nice and let me return it, but you might not be so lucky. FWIW, I paid something like 120 for a new one from my local dealer, so i'd go used if you feel comfortable with it. I'm pretty busy, but i'll try to get back here and offer any more advice i can! Good luck!

April 21st, 2012, 04:35 AM	#11
CalvinAmI ninjette.org member Name: CalvinAmI Location: La Vergne, TN. Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r [RED] & '06 Ninja 250 [WHITE] Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	^^^ Excellent info and writeup! Welcome to the site Solunatic

April 24th, 2012, 09:15 PM	#12
Solunatic ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1990 Ninja 250 "Jolene" Posts: 68	Also, I checked the member map and there are a few other riders on here in the houston area... you could throw your junction box in their bike and check if their headlight's out after the swap. Then it'd be confirmed!