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Old 01-31-2017 | 04:17 AM
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Default Blinkers and brake light not working

Hi. I recently put a new batter in my 1982 fxdwg but since i put the new battery in i have no blinkers or tail light. Any ideas on where i should start looking? I've been looking for a fuse panel but can't find one?
 
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Old 01-31-2017 | 06:12 AM
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If you own a Harley you should also own a Factory Service Manual..... (FSM) I suggest you get one......
 
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Old 01-31-2017 | 09:58 AM
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. Your bike doesn't come with a fuse panel, it has a number of circuit breakers. I don't think they cover rear lights only, so you have a different problem, assuming everything else on your bike works as it should.

I suspect there is no ground wire on your bike for your rear lights, so the problem may be as simple as rusty fixings and connectors not completing the circuit to your lights. Which is by way of pointing out that electrical problems like this are often mechanical. Check every connection for each light, pull each connector apart, clean, coat with dialectric grease and ensure it is tight. Follow your wiring back towards the battery. A multimeter will be useful, to check for continuity.
 
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