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Old 01-20-2009, 09:07 PM
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my tail light is on when i have the key turned to accesories...when i turn it to ignition, the light goes off and when i push the break there is not light....i have a 1990 sportster, and can't find the button or push trigger for the break light...need help
 
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Old 01-20-2009, 10:33 PM
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Does your headlight still work? Anything else going out, or just your taillight?
 
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well took all the wiring off the terminals, but i took good pictures and have everything hooked back up right...i and trying to put led tail lights and having trouble with those as well..but yes the headlight works.
 
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sounds like the switch itself to me
 
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Yeah, I will agree with schu, I would pull that switch off and use your volt tester and see if your brake wire is getting power.
 
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