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Old Sep 3, 2020 | 06:25 PM
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Default 2007 Electra Glide neutral light issues

Starts out fine. After riding gets dimmer and dimmer until finally nothing.

next time start bike. Back to bright.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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Why is it on at all while driving??

Or is it AFTER you stop and put in N that it gets dimmer?
 
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Clean the contacts on the switch, and the terminals on the wires.

With transmission in neutral, remove the electrical connector from the switch, check the switch for continuity.
 

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Only when stopping and putting bike in N.
 
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How do I get to it? Does the three light cover come off or do I have to take batwing apart (front or back or both)?
 
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How do I get to it? Does the three light cover come off or do I have to take batwing apart (front or back or both)?
You need to use the quotes, so we know who you are talking to....

If you are asking about the neutral light switch, it is on top of the transmission, item 11 in the illustration:

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Just pull the electrical connector off the switch, and clean the contacts on the switch and the terminals on the wires. You may just have a poor connection.

After you clean the contacts and terminals, take the bike out and get it hot, see if the problem persists.

If the light doesn`t work, pull the connector off and read continuity of the switch with your ohmmeter (you need to do this while the light is not working properly).

Since it seems to be an issue when hot, it is probably right in the switch or its connections.
 

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
You need to use the quotes, so we know who you are talking to....

If you are asking about the neutral light switch, it is on top of the transmission, item 11 in the illustration:

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Just pull the electrical connector off the switch, and clean the contacts on the switch and the terminals on the wires. You may just have a poor connection.

After you clean the contacts and terminals, take the bike out and get it hot, see if the problem persists.

If the light doesn`t work, pull the connector off and read continuity of the switch with your ohmmeter (you need to do this while the light is not working properly).

Since it seems to be an issue when hot, it is probably right in the switch or its connections.

Thank you.
 
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Jim, keep us posted, good luck.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
You need to use the quotes, so we know who you are talking to....

If you are asking about the neutral light switch, it is on top of the transmission, item 11 in the illustration:

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Just pull the electrical connector off the switch, and clean the contacts on the switch and the terminals on the wires. You may just have a poor connection.

After you clean the contacts and terminals, take the bike out and get it hot, see if the problem persists.

If the light doesn`t work, pull the connector off and read continuity of the switch with your ohmmeter (you need to do this while the light is not working properly).

Since it seems to be an issue when hot, it is probably right in the switch or its connections.

Cleaned the terminals, put electrical grease on it and now neutral super bright. Can't ride test yet. Still have broken belt.

Thanks everyone
 
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Still have broken belt.
Hey, you never said anything about a broken belt..

Let`s replace it..
 
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