How to change your turn signal bulbs and upgrade?
What you need to do then is to trick your vehicle’s ECU into thinking that your newer LED bulb has the same resistance and power consumption as the bulb you are replacing. When you upgrade to the LED bulbs, you just need to make sure you connect a load resistor across the wires feeding the turn signal light bulb.
Where is the turn signal light bulb located?
See the photo below, look upward behind the front bumper to the right where the headlight housing is and the photo shows where the turn signal light bulb is located.
Where can I replace light bulbs on a Harley Davidson touring?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (1991-2016). The basic turn signal light bulb replacement operation is fairly simple and most anyone can do this at home. Turn signal light bulbs are relatively cheap and easy to find at any local auto parts store. They are exactly the same as the bulbs used in a lot of cars today.
Can a turn signal Flasher be used with a LED bulb?
In those cases, it’s not because of any resistor built into the LED, it’s just the LED compatible flasher unit. If you don’t like the idea of crimping load resistors onto your car’s wiring, the alternative is to get a turn signal flasher unit that is compatible with both filament bulbs and LED bulbs.
How do you change a turn signal bulb?
Align the bumps on the bulb with the grooves in the socket, not that one bump is offset lower than the other. Gently press the bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it is snugly held in place by the grooves. This bulb will only go in one way. Be careful not to try to force it into the socket.
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (1991-2016). The basic turn signal light bulb replacement operation is fairly simple and most anyone can do this at home. Turn signal light bulbs are relatively cheap and easy to find at any local auto parts store. They are exactly the same as the bulbs used in a lot of cars today.
How do you change a turn signal on a Harley Davidson?
Apply cleaner to a rag or shop towel and remove all the debris before reinstalling back on the bike. Repeat this process for all other turn signals. Check all turn signals for proper operation. Turn the ignition key to the ON position, switch on the signals and check the left, right, front as well as back for proper operation.
What kind of light bulb do I need for my bike turn signal?
Before you begin, you should be familiar with the light bulbs for your bike. There are several turn signal bulb types that seem nearly interchangeable, but don’t work the same. If your bike is running dedicated turn signals, the bulb will have a single filament 1156 bulb.