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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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After re installing my hand controls i hit the brake lever to make sure the brake light was working properly only to find out it is stuck on, and when i hit the brake it turns off (same for foot brake). So basically its doing the opposite action it should. I just replaced the front brake switch and still the same problem. Any help?

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Try adjusting the front brake switch so that it activates when your control is pressed.
You may have to slide it foward a bit then press the locking tab.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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It is pressing the switch, but instead of activating the light it deactivates it. Everything seems to be installed correctly (switch and locking tab) but the light is activating in the opposite manner it should
 
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Sounds like it's wired backwards or there is a pinched wire causing a short.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Are you sure you didn't mess up the new brake switch?
 
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Sounds like it's wired backwards or there is a pinched wire causing a short.
The strange part is the old switch was doing the same thing. So it must be something do with the harness when i re connected everything. going to check in a few minutes
 
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Fuse was corroded. fixed.
 
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Sweet! Thanks for posting your fix.
 
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Great!
best to pull them all and coat with dielectric grease.
I stuffed the fuse box then plugged them in.
Do the relays too.
 
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