Diodes and Diode Relay
The F650GS and G650GS use switches in conjunction with diodes to provide separation of circuits in the wiring harness. These are either housed individually or in a relay housing named the DiodeI relay.
The electrical diagrams for both the single spark and dual spark models have errors and omissions which make fault finding of diode faults more difficult. The Fault symptoms page has some known faults listed.
The information below and in the starter circuit repair page combines information from online fiche and the single and dual spark wiring diagrams to make fault finding and understanding the diodes easier.
There are minor differences in wire colors and BMS connection so there are 3 diagrams.
See the Starter Circuit Repair page for information on load relief relay operation.
The Clutch, Neutral and Side Stand switches work in conjunction with the diodes.
The clutch and neutral switches are simple switches which cant be repaired. Check with a multimeter, replace if faulty.
The side stand switch can be problematic when the retaining circlip is dislodged or it is affected by heat from the exhaust.
See Side Stand and Gearbox Repairpages for more info.
The diode relay is in the electrical box and houses the following diodes
2 diodes for isolation of front and rear brake lamp circuits
2 of the 3 diodes for the starter circuit lockouts.
Diode Relay and Starter Circuit Diagram (2005 to 2012)
Diode Relay and Starter Circuit Diagram (2013 to 2014)
The relay base connector numbering for the diode relay is from the online parts fiche.
The electrical diagrams are inconsistent on diode numbering.
Brake lamp diodes are between pins 3, 4, 5
Starter circuit diodes are between pins 1-2 and 6-7
Some 00-01 and 05-07 wiring harnesses have a 4 pin diode relay.
The relay is no longer available, use the 7 pin relay.
See the pdf for details 00-07 Diode Relay
There are up to 4 diodes in individual plastic housings in the electrical box
3 diodes for the hazard warning lamp system (05-7 and G650GS)
1 diode for the starter circuit lockout. ( All year models )
The hazard lamp diodes are under the relays in the electrical box
A failure in these diodes can prevent turning off the ignition.
There is a good write up at F650.com on replacing the diodes.
Hazard Flasher Circuit Repair
Hazard Flasher Circuit Repair.pdf
An indicator cct diagram is available here Indicator Cct Diagram
See the LED Indicators page for Flasher Relay information.
