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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Hi Guys,
My headlight died on me the other day when I was about to ride home from work. good thing the sun was still out! Anyway I figured it was just the bulb, but when I replaced that it still didn't work. I checked the fuse that looks okay too. Any thoughts - I have a 2010 Wide Glide. Am I missing something easy here?
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Hi Guys,
My headlight died on me the other day when I was about to ride home from work. good thing the sun was still out! Anyway I figured it was just the bulb, but when I replaced that it still didn't work. I checked the fuse that looks okay too. Any thoughts - I have a 2010 Wide Glide. Am I missing something easy here?
Thanks!
If you lost high &l ow beam, a loose 4 points connector to the main harness could be the issue.
 
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Are all the wires still connected to the socket for the headlight bulb? Then work your way back from there. Also check the fuse.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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Just because a fuse looks good doesn't mean it is. Check it for continuity or pop in a new one. While you're at it make sure the contacts are clean in the box.
 
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Does it still have signals and brake light?
 
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