Honda Goldwing GL1800 2019 Owner's Manual page 162

Maintenance Fundamentals
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Cleaning the Battery Terminals
1. Remove the battery.
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2. If the terminals are starting to corrode
and are coated with a white substance,
wash with warm water and wipe clean.
3. If the terminals are heavily corroded,
clean and polish the terminals with a
wire brush or sandpaper. Wear safety
glasses.
4. After cleaning, reinstall the battery.
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The battery has a limited life span. Consult
P. 165 your dealer about when you should replace
the battery. Always replace the battery with
another maintenance-free battery of the
same type.
NOTICE
Installing non-Honda electrical accessories can
overload the electrical system, discharging the battery
and possibly damaging the system.
Fuses
Fuses protect the electrical circuits on your
vehicle. If something electrical on your
vehicle stops working, check for and
replace any blown fuses. P. 221
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Inspecting and Replacing Fuses
Turn the ignition switch to (Off) to
remove and inspect fuses. If a fuse is
blown, replace with a fuse of the same
rating. For fuse ratings, see
"Specifications." P. 253, 255
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Blown fuse
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chance of damage to the electrical
system.
If a fuse fails repeatedly, you likely have an
electrical fault. Have your vehicle inspected
by your dealer.