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Old 04-12-2008, 03:49 PM
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hi was hoping some1 my help.I just change rear fender and tank on 92 softail. now i have no tail light when the lights are on and no brake light.I dont have 12 volts at the tail light .There is a connection point were the battery is.disconnected tail light from there and still dont have 12 volts on the red and blue wire.the wires go underneath the tank somewhere not sure were they go.Was wondering is the a fuse somewere i dont know about or am i going to be taking the tank off?any help would be great!THANKS
 
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:21 PM
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You need a wiring diagram,but first check if your fender and tail light has good ground connection.
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Old 04-12-2008, 09:00 PM
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Default RE: no tail light

Stupid question, did you plug your wire harness into your fender harness.

I would go to that plug and see if I had power first.
 
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problem fixed thanks for the help it was a bad ground at the light
 
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Old 04-13-2008, 04:29 AM
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hope its a lesson learned always check the lights work before fitting the tank. But then I was an auto elctrician before leaving the motor trade.
 
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