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Old 10-12-2018, 03:43 PM
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I have a 2010 wide glide. My left turn signal does not work at all. I switched bulbs. The bulb is good. Rear left turn signal works fine. Any thoughts?
 

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Using a multi-meter, verify if there is voltage at the socket. If not, move back to the next connection point; probably a harness and check there. If it's good there, then you have narrowed it down to section of wiring that is broken, damaged, etc... If no good there, move back to the next connection and so on working your way toward the battery. No easy answer; just gotta troubleshoot it out. A service manual would be a huge help for verify the wiring color codes and harness locations..
 
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I checked the voltage at the socket. No power. I really think its the socket. I'll let everyone know what it was. Don't have the time to check right now but i'll Thanks for the reply jp0469.
 
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Check the wiring to that light, especially if you have lowered rear suspension. If the wiring has been scuffed by the tyre or damaged in some other way that one light may well fail. Don't assume the bulb holder is faulty just yet!
 
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It was a cracked socket...

It was a cracked socket.... Thanks for all the help
 
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How is the socket replaced. ??? It looks like I'll need to replace the entire bullet housing,??
 
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Default Turn signals

Everyone need a little help here just bought me a 2000 Springer Softail and the turn signals come on but they do not blink I was told to put a resistor in line . All my fuses are good blinkers just don’t blink and the horn does not work. Any input would be helpful thanks
 
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