My father has a 1993 Aspencade that needed a jump start a few months ago and after doing so his gas gage, engine temp gage, and overdrive light quit working. the car that he rec'd a jump from was not running. He said he checked all his fuses and they were fine. otherwise the bike runs just fine.

could the jump start cause a relay to burn up?? and if so which one??

thank you

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thanks Ron. I'll check everything again and smell the relays for a distinct burnt smell.

thanks again

just a quick confusing update: we checked the fuses and found a bad one. fuse #8 and the panel says "tail meter position" 15A fuse.
we replaced the fuse and it popped right away.

according to the manula this is for relay #8. unfortunately we only have a clymer manual. doe anyone have any ideas???:confused: