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Brake light is flashing , but is not working

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Old 12-02-2016, 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the help guys, I will keep an eye on it and swap those connectors out if it continues. I assume I can just use some shrink tubing to seal it up?
 
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Old 12-02-2016, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by punisher80
Yep, as soon as I turn the bike on it starts flashing, and applying the brakes does not change the flashing. When I bought it a few weeks ago, all 3 rear lights would indicate braking when the brakes were applied. Here is a picture of the rearend, not sure why they keep attaching upside down.
Since you say all three lights were indicating braking when you got it, it's likely got an adapter module under the seat. On my Heritage, it's on the right side and plugged into the harness. You should look for that and if you find it, check the connections. If that doesn't do it, remove the module and plug the harness back together and see what you get. I've replaced two failed modules. They cost about $40..
 
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Old 12-02-2016, 06:08 PM
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I'd also put any of those quick connects back together with dielectric grease if you continue to use them.
 
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Originally Posted by Pitbull_Dallas
Since you say all three lights were indicating braking when you got it, it's likely got an adapter module under the seat. On my Heritage, it's on the right side and plugged into the harness. You should look for that and if you find it, check the connections. If that doesn't do it, remove the module and plug the harness back together and see what you get. I've replaced two failed modules. They cost about $40..
What I'm thinking too. There's a run, brake, turn module in there somewhere.
 
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Old 12-02-2016, 09:37 PM
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I'm glad to hear, you got them working again. Under my seat looks like yours, fighting for room. Im switching out my battery for a smaller one.

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So my problem came back and I couldn't figure out why, broke down and took it to the dealer to have it looked at. Turns out that the brakes were constantly indicating they were in use and that's why the main one was flashing. It was a bad indicator switch in the front lever i guess, $20 to replace it and i will be getting her back tomorrow. Thanks for the info for those that assisted, i appreciate it.
 
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Glad you got it fixed and reported back.
But I have to ask: If that is a Cross Bones, where is the Springer front end?
 
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Glad you got it fixed and reported back.
But I have to ask: If that is a Cross Bones, where is the Springer front end?
Previous owner swapped it out, at this point I am thinking it is more appropriate to call it a custom softail. It looks nothing like any other Crossbones I have seen.
 
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Originally Posted by punisher80
So my problem came back and I couldn't figure out why, broke down and took it to the dealer to have it looked at. Turns out that the brakes were constantly indicating they were in use and that's why the main one was flashing. It was a bad indicator switch in the front lever i guess, $20 to replace it and i will be getting her back tomorrow. Thanks for the info for those that assisted, i appreciate it.
I would have never thought that. Glad you got it figured out and reported back.
 
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