How do you test a blinker switch on a motorcycle?

How do you test a blinker switch on a motorcycle?

You can use a multimeter on the two contacts of the switch and test for continuity. If your switch is dirty then no electricity will get to the relay and it will be silent.

Why are the turn signals on my Harley Davidson not working?

I’m not getting any power to the right side turn signals, the green arrow on the dash don’t light up on right, and turn signals are very dim and slow on left side. Wiring seems to check out, fuses ok.

Why is the blinker on my Harley Davidson not working?

If only one light (or one side) isn’t working, check the power to the bulb plug-in connections. With a voltmeter or test light, check the terminals for power. Check the battery for a full charge. Figure 1. Multimeter. Also consider what kind of work was recently done on the bike that might have affected the blinker system.

Why is my hazard light not working on my Harley?

Check the hazard light box and make sure all signal wires are attached. Check the flasher for functionality (turn signal relay). The wiring for the turn signal lights goes through the turn signal switch. This means that the turn signal switch may be bad. If only one light (or one side) isn’t working, check the power to the bulb plug-in connections.

Why does my bike turn signal not flash?

If the bike is not moving the right turn signal functions correctly. If bike is moving, if you press the right turn signal, it will light up, but not flash. Looked in the service manual and this problem is not listed for troubleshooting the turn signals. Any suggestions? Hi, Mike. Would try the signal function without the Badlands module.

Where was the turn signal indicator on my Harley Davidson?

My bike sat in the parking lot and on Wednesday morning i went out cleaned it up and went riding.

If only one light (or one side) isn’t working, check the power to the bulb plug-in connections. With a voltmeter or test light, check the terminals for power. Check the battery for a full charge. Figure 1. Multimeter. Also consider what kind of work was recently done on the bike that might have affected the blinker system.

Check the hazard light box and make sure all signal wires are attached. Check the flasher for functionality (turn signal relay). The wiring for the turn signal lights goes through the turn signal switch. This means that the turn signal switch may be bad. If only one light (or one side) isn’t working, check the power to the bulb plug-in connections.

If the bike is not moving the right turn signal functions correctly. If bike is moving, if you press the right turn signal, it will light up, but not flash. Looked in the service manual and this problem is not listed for troubleshooting the turn signals. Any suggestions? Hi, Mike. Would try the signal function without the Badlands module.

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