Rear signals/running lights not working
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The plot thickens..... So I picked up new bulbs today and before I put them in I did some voltage readings from the actual taillight assemblies. No power on, 0 volts. Power on, 12 volts, power on and blinker on fluctuating voltage, 0-12v, everything seems like its working the way its supposed to.
Well then I noticed my headlight not working, and I begin to recall hearing a pop noise while I was doing my readings that I didnt pay attention to at first. So I check the fuses and sure enough, the light fuse popped. So I put in the new tail light bulbs and put in a spare fuse and everything is working the way its supposed to.
So did the light fuse pop because I did not have the light bulbs in the tail lights and it created some sort of unbalanced load? I will keep an eye on it and see if these bulbs hold out, maybe it was some sort of fluke, but I doubt I will get that lucky.....
Well then I noticed my headlight not working, and I begin to recall hearing a pop noise while I was doing my readings that I didnt pay attention to at first. So I check the fuses and sure enough, the light fuse popped. So I put in the new tail light bulbs and put in a spare fuse and everything is working the way its supposed to.
So did the light fuse pop because I did not have the light bulbs in the tail lights and it created some sort of unbalanced load? I will keep an eye on it and see if these bulbs hold out, maybe it was some sort of fluke, but I doubt I will get that lucky.....
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What this man said. I don't think there is anything on the turn signal/running light loop that would pop the headlight fuse...But I'd have to look at my diagram.
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Also, I meant to add this before, I replaced three bulbs on my WG in the back housings. The ones from HD seem to be rather fragile. I finally went with the Custom Dynamic LEDs...no problems since and they are bright as can be!
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Someone else mentioned that the HD bulbs are too sensitive and mentioned going to LED's, I will need to take a look at that option.
I need to look at the diagrams also but I think the headlight maybe on the same fuse with the tail lights only cause the running/turning/and brake lights are all integrated.
Thanks for chiming in guys, all advice is appreciated!
I need to look at the diagrams also but I think the headlight maybe on the same fuse with the tail lights only cause the running/turning/and brake lights are all integrated.
Thanks for chiming in guys, all advice is appreciated!
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Someone else mentioned that the HD bulbs are too sensitive and mentioned going to LED's, I will need to take a look at that option.
I need to look at the diagrams also but I think the headlight maybe on the same fuse with the tail lights only cause the running/turning/and brake lights are all integrated.
Thanks for chiming in guys, all advice is appreciated!
I need to look at the diagrams also but I think the headlight maybe on the same fuse with the tail lights only cause the running/turning/and brake lights are all integrated.
Thanks for chiming in guys, all advice is appreciated!
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Did you need to get a load equalizer when you switched to the LEDs? Did you replace all turn signals or just the back? Thanks!