The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: billygoat on July 01, 2009, 03:08:53 PM

Title: inside Harness diode
Post by: billygoat on July 01, 2009, 03:08:53 PM
 I need to replace the diode here, can get one for $.50 which is cheaper that the $17+ A&S wants


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Title: Re: inside Harness diode
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 01, 2009, 04:09:15 PM
The diode, is it for the hazard flasher system ?

Had mine go bad about a year ago, went to Radio Shack, and got a package of two for around $1, alot more cost efficient than BMW OEM parts !!
Title: Re: inside Harness diode
Post by: billygoat on July 02, 2009, 12:40:04 AM
 It's part number 3 in this pic. I hope it works. Part number-61311358268

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Title: Re: inside Harness diode
Post by: ambrose78 on July 02, 2009, 03:34:31 AM
I had that give out on me a few months ago.

I bought a pack of 5 diodes for A$1 for the electronics store.

Took about 10 minutes to measure cut, clean and solder the new one in - just note the direction "band".

If you are in the mood for soldering probably a good opportunity to use the left over diodes to replace the other small diodes (thankfully all the same rating) on the bike such as the neutral light diode in the starter relay as they all seem to wear out about the same time.

good luck with it.
Title: Re: inside Harness diode
Post by: beemer on July 02, 2009, 04:31:23 AM
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The diode, is it for the hazard flasher system ?

Had mine go bad about a year ago, went to Radio Shack, and got a package of two for around $1, alot more cost efficient than BMW OEM parts !!
Iv'e never found a hazard flasher system on my 83 R65LS,where is it?
Title: Re: inside Harness diode
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 02, 2009, 07:09:52 AM
It was an OEM factory kit , only ones I've seen were on eBay .

I got mine about 4 years ago, for $35US plus $15 shipping from Germany, the seller is S. Meyer .