Why is my tail light not working on my Sportster?

Why is my tail light not working on my Sportster?

You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. try starting with the bulb. brake light bulbs are dual fillament, meaning you have 2 bulbs in one basicly. if your brake side has blown then the tail light could still work.

What are the symptoms of a Harley Davidson headlight problem?

Okay, here are the symptoms…the bright works fine, as does the headlight UNLESS I turn on the auxiliaries and that shuts down the headlight too, riding dark with only running lights, brakes/signals work fine as does the bright headlight setting.

Where is the brake light switch on a Sportster?

This is the rear brake light switch. The front brake light switch is located in the right side handlebar switch housing. If neither switch works the brake light, odds are you have a short circuit in the wiring from the rear brake light switch to the rear brake light itself.

How do I Turn Off the headlight on a Harley Davidson?

Turning the bike off and to Aux, then back to Ign…headlight works again but only if the auxiliaries are switched off. Repeated riding and shut down the headlight works fine, as does switching back and forth between bright and normal.

What’s the problem with my Harley Davidson headlight?

I have a 2011 Road King Classic. Recently I began to notice at night a Harley-Davidson headlight problem and passing lamps would blink off and back on occasionally. The Harley Davidson headlight problems worsened and looking at the service manual, I decided the headlight relay must be bad.

Where is the headlight plug on a Harley Davidson?

There is a shiny spot on the handlebars that indicates a clamp for an accessory mount, maybe a GPS, so I’m guessing someone powered the accessory off the headlight plug. The pin/socket that was damaged was for a yellow wire, same as the wire on the headlight plug. I bought this bike from the local Harley dealer, it was from the “executive fleet”.

What should I do if my Head Light is not working?

Inspect your head light, head light plug, and harness. Make sure your connections can be secure and are without corrosion. While your nacelle is open, try to get a look at your passing lamp switch and it’s harness. If you do not see anything obvious, plug your headlight in while it hangs loose.

Why are my brake lights not working on my Harley?

I noticed the brake light wasn’t working with either the foot pedal or the lever on the handlebar. The lights are on while running but do not get brighter when using the brakes. So far I: -jumped the 2 connectors that attach to the rear brake light switch. I used a test light to make sure one of the connectors was working and it was.

How to test a Harley Davidson brake light switch?

Ok , so working out issues on this 1989 FLHTCU I fixed the brake lights , the wires in the left side panel had to be cleaned a soldered then they stopped working again. I did a repeat on the test light still had power to the wires at the switch on the rear.

This is the rear brake light switch. The front brake light switch is located in the right side handlebar switch housing. If neither switch works the brake light, odds are you have a short circuit in the wiring from the rear brake light switch to the rear brake light itself.

You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. try starting with the bulb. brake light bulbs are dual fillament, meaning you have 2 bulbs in one basicly. if your brake side has blown then the tail light could still work.

I noticed the brake light wasn’t working with either the foot pedal or the lever on the handlebar. The lights are on while running but do not get brighter when using the brakes. So far I: -jumped the 2 connectors that attach to the rear brake light switch. I used a test light to make sure one of the connectors was working and it was.

Ok , so working out issues on this 1989 FLHTCU I fixed the brake lights , the wires in the left side panel had to be cleaned a soldered then they stopped working again. I did a repeat on the test light still had power to the wires at the switch on the rear.

Where are the brake and tail lights located?

These are separate lights and perform different functions. Knowing the differences between tail light vs brake light is important to understand their functions and roles in automobile safety. Both these lights are located on the rear side of a vehicle. To grasp their differences, it’s important to understand how they work.

Which is better tail light or brake light?

Their brightness is lesser than the brake lights because they are designed to be switched on in hazy, foggy, and dark conditions. The function of tail lights is to announce the presence of your vehicle to other drivers when visibility is impaired.

What kind of tail brake light cover does a Harley Davidson use?

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What are relays on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Figure 2. Testing a fuse with a multimeter. Relays are another type of circuit protection device. They use an internal magnetic switch to allow a smaller current to control a larger one. Looking at Figure 3, you can see connections 85 and 86 complete the circuit from the switch ground to the switch.