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Old 08-03-2012, 08:30 PM
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I keep blowing headlight fuse
 
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keep blowing headlight fuse on 2002 ultra
 
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Old 08-03-2012, 08:53 PM
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What amp fuse are you using? Whatever you're using bump it up by 5. See if that helps
 
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Old 08-03-2012, 09:22 PM
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When fuses blow it means that it is shorting to ground. Fuses are the week link. That holds true to all electrical wiring. Very rare if not that
 
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Check your hi-low beam switch for a short.
 
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Check your hi-low beam switch for a short.
Also check the bulb socket...mine melted on my '00 Fatboy
 
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Old 08-04-2012, 06:11 AM
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Had the same thing happen on my 2008 ultra. Blew the headlight fuse everytime I rode. I changed the headlight itself, and problem has not returned in over 2 years.

If you don't find a definate short...change the bulb. They short out occasionally too.
 
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