200es rectifier

[MSbigred]

i think my headlight isn't working because the rectifier isn't hooked up to anything. the end of the rectifier's wire has a 4 pronged terminal deal (if that makes sense), what does this hook up to?

go easy on me if i'm not making much sense, i'll try to explain a little better if needed

[JustEnough]

It hooks up to another four pronged terminal. Those wires lead to the Alternator, Ignition Switch and Ground.

There is a schematic on page 227 of the Shop Manual. To download the Shop Manual:

Right Click on this link and then choose Save Link As (http://72.52.143.80/~trikes/Manuals/ATC%20manuals/Honda%20200ES%20Big%20Red%201984%20CD.pdf)

[MSbigred]

thanks for the shop manual. the rectifier was hooked to some kind of four pronged 12v fuse? not sure what that was doing there but i hooked the rectifier up to the four pronged terminal that is spliced into the wiring harness. headlight still doesn't work, do rectifiers go bad often on these bikes?