Well, how smart are you, really?
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Rewog....Bags are not detachable and the rear turn signals were not relocated.
However, this morning I started the bike to go to work and the taillight wouldn't come on and rear turn signals didn't work. I removed the taillight cover and the light flickered when I removed rt side screw...so I think I found a short in the wires leading to the taillight bulb. There was moisture inside the taillight cover. I washed the bike 10 days ago. Maybe that has caused some of the problem? Don't know.
I'm wondering if the bulb wire short could cause the rear turn signals to malfunction too?? And then, they reset when the bike is shut off?
I think I'm possbily getting somewhere close to the bottom of this...just need to isolate the rear turn signal problem. Thanks for the help ya'll!
However, this morning I started the bike to go to work and the taillight wouldn't come on and rear turn signals didn't work. I removed the taillight cover and the light flickered when I removed rt side screw...so I think I found a short in the wires leading to the taillight bulb. There was moisture inside the taillight cover. I washed the bike 10 days ago. Maybe that has caused some of the problem? Don't know.
I'm wondering if the bulb wire short could cause the rear turn signals to malfunction too?? And then, they reset when the bike is shut off?
I think I'm possbily getting somewhere close to the bottom of this...just need to isolate the rear turn signal problem. Thanks for the help ya'll!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,140
Likes: 17
From: Wisconsin
Rewog....Bags are not detachable and the rear turn signals were not relocated.
However, this morning I started the bike to go to work and the taillight wouldn't come on and rear turn signals didn't work. I removed the taillight cover and the light flickered when I removed rt side screw...so I think I found a short in the wires leading to the taillight bulb. There was moisture inside the taillight cover. I washed the bike 10 days ago. Maybe that has caused some of the problem? Don't know.
I'm wondering if the bulb wire short could cause the rear turn signals to malfunction too?? And then, they reset when the bike is shut off?
I think I'm possbily getting somewhere close to the bottom of this...just need to isolate the rear turn signal problem. Thanks for the help ya'll!
However, this morning I started the bike to go to work and the taillight wouldn't come on and rear turn signals didn't work. I removed the taillight cover and the light flickered when I removed rt side screw...so I think I found a short in the wires leading to the taillight bulb. There was moisture inside the taillight cover. I washed the bike 10 days ago. Maybe that has caused some of the problem? Don't know.
I'm wondering if the bulb wire short could cause the rear turn signals to malfunction too?? And then, they reset when the bike is shut off?
I think I'm possbily getting somewhere close to the bottom of this...just need to isolate the rear turn signal problem. Thanks for the help ya'll!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 21
At your rear tail-light, remove the lens assy, and check the circuit board that all the wires that go into it....
There is NO BREAKER for the TS, Run or Brake Lights... The ONLY commonality for ALL of those lights is that circuit board...
The harness goes from under the seat, and plugs into a seperate harness that lines under the rear fender, that harness goes into a circuit board to distribute the functions of each circuit out....
There is NO BREAKER for the TS, Run or Brake Lights... The ONLY commonality for ALL of those lights is that circuit board...
The harness goes from under the seat, and plugs into a seperate harness that lines under the rear fender, that harness goes into a circuit board to distribute the functions of each circuit out....
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,592
Likes: 6
From: Florida
Before it happens again, find the breaker that runs the lights. When it happens again, as soon as you notice it, check that breaker to see if it feels warmer than other breakers.....if it does you have a short and it's time to trace wires. If you have a jack, put it in the air and start doing a real good visual inspection on the wiring.
Good Luck, Dave
Good Luck, Dave
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
At your rear tail-light, remove the lens assy, and check the circuit board that all the wires that go into it....
There is NO BREAKER for the TS, Run or Brake Lights... The ONLY commonality for ALL of those lights is that circuit board...
The harness goes from under the seat, and plugs into a seperate harness that lines under the rear fender, that harness goes into a circuit board to distribute the functions of each circuit out....
There is NO BREAKER for the TS, Run or Brake Lights... The ONLY commonality for ALL of those lights is that circuit board...
The harness goes from under the seat, and plugs into a seperate harness that lines under the rear fender, that harness goes into a circuit board to distribute the functions of each circuit out....
So I took off the tail-light and removed and cleaned all the contacts and inspected the wires. There were a few pieces of road grit in the assy. I do have a short in the bulb wiring for sure as it flickers when I move the wires. I put it all back together with some fresh dielectric grease on the contacts. By messing with the shorting bulb, I wasn't able to get the turn signals to go off which I thought was odd. I'll wait and see if the turn signals go out again and will have the bulb wiring harness replaced under warranty at my next service.
Thanks everyone.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 21
So, when you moved the wires at the circuit board, they flickered......
Orange w/ White stripe (Switched Power), Black (Ground), Blue (Running Light - HDI), Brown (Rt T/S), Purple (Lf T/S), Rew w/ Yellow Stripe (Brake Light).....
Electrical Diagnostics Manual has all the required schematics and pin-outs that you would need...
Orange w/ White stripe (Switched Power), Black (Ground), Blue (Running Light - HDI), Brown (Rt T/S), Purple (Lf T/S), Rew w/ Yellow Stripe (Brake Light).....
Electrical Diagnostics Manual has all the required schematics and pin-outs that you would need...
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Let's chill men. Bob knows what he is talking about or he would not be the Tech Moderator here. Us shade tree mechanics can be wrong sometimes. Let's just let it go and if anyone has a problem let's take it to pm's.
Terry
Terry