Brake light switch meltdown
#31
http://www.superxowners.com/tech/crosstire.htm
These switches are used on Many things with rear brakes and tires.
I bought the Borg-Warner one at Advanced Auto Parts for $10.00. Sorry can't find the box right now for exact #'s.
These switches are used on Many things with rear brakes and tires.
I bought the Borg-Warner one at Advanced Auto Parts for $10.00. Sorry can't find the box right now for exact #'s.
#35
My '09 FLHTCU has had this switch replaced four, count 'em... 4 times! The original was replaced under recall, the recalled switch leaked and failed to turn on the brake light (double danger!) but when I called the HD dealer I was told HD only replaces the swtich once under the recall. So then I got the non-MOCO switch at Autozone. It failed (no leak but no light) after just 1,000 miles/2 months! Now I'm on switch #4, at about 32,000, and it's the H-D official part.
If ever there was a need for lawyers and a class action suit, this is it. I'm all for being reasonable and such, but that's a two way street. HD is a very foolish company for letting a safet issue like this just keep festering. I just hope it doesn't kill me or one you reading this.
#36
http://www.aboutlawsuits.com/harley-...-recall-22131/
I determined I had this issue after I noticed smoke coming from around the transmission case/ exhaust area. Traced it to the brake switch. Started googling stuff.
I typed my VIN into the HD website and it came up saying that there were no open recalls on my bike.
I am going to call the dealership tomorrow.
I determined I had this issue after I noticed smoke coming from around the transmission case/ exhaust area. Traced it to the brake switch. Started googling stuff.
I typed my VIN into the HD website and it came up saying that there were no open recalls on my bike.
I am going to call the dealership tomorrow.
#37
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Just get the H-D switch, and if your brakes fail causing an accident or other loss, you'll be able to sue H-D and easily win. And the non-HD switch cost me about $9 and the HD was $12. Here's why I say what I do.
My '09 FLHTCU has had this switch replaced four, count 'em... 4 times! The original was replaced under recall, the recalled switch leaked and failed to turn on the brake light (double danger!) but when I called the HD dealer I was told HD only replaces the swtich once under the recall. So then I got the non-MOCO switch at Autozone. It failed (no leak but no light) after just 1,000 miles/2 months! Now I'm on switch #4, at about 32,000, and it's the H-D official part.
If ever there was a need for lawyers and a class action suit, this is it. I'm all for being reasonable and such, but that's a two way street. HD is a very foolish company for letting a safet issue like this just keep festering. I just hope it doesn't kill me or one you reading this.
My '09 FLHTCU has had this switch replaced four, count 'em... 4 times! The original was replaced under recall, the recalled switch leaked and failed to turn on the brake light (double danger!) but when I called the HD dealer I was told HD only replaces the swtich once under the recall. So then I got the non-MOCO switch at Autozone. It failed (no leak but no light) after just 1,000 miles/2 months! Now I'm on switch #4, at about 32,000, and it's the H-D official part.
If ever there was a need for lawyers and a class action suit, this is it. I'm all for being reasonable and such, but that's a two way street. HD is a very foolish company for letting a safet issue like this just keep festering. I just hope it doesn't kill me or one you reading this.
http://www.stcharlesharleydavidson.c...7eCONTROL%5cFC
#38
www.aboutlawsuits.com/harley-davidson-touring-recall-22131/
I determined I had this issue after I noticed smoke coming from around the transmission case/ exhaust area. Traced it to the brake switch. Started googling stuff.
I typed my VIN into the HD website and it came up saying that there were no open recalls on my bike.
I am going to call the dealership tomorrow.
I determined I had this issue after I noticed smoke coming from around the transmission case/ exhaust area. Traced it to the brake switch. Started googling stuff.
I typed my VIN into the HD website and it came up saying that there were no open recalls on my bike.
I am going to call the dealership tomorrow.
It should show a closed recall for the switch. On my 2009 FLHTCU the switch was replaced once before any recall. When the recall was issued I called HD Customer Service and I received a store credit for that switch. The switch was then replaced 2 more times, both times it was covered by the recall.
#39
#40
Seems like it could be a heat issue
If memory serves me right isnt the brake light switch/sending unit for rear brakes fairly close to front ex pipe ?
If thats the case some 1200 deg f adhesive backed reflective heat wrap should take care of that issue.
I'd rec using the black colored heat wrap so it will not be very noticeable.
Scott
Last edited by wscott; 08-02-2016 at 10:51 AM.