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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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I just installed new blinkers (OEM) on my 08 Fatboy. Now the wiring on these is not rocket surgery, so I felt pretty sure I could handle it. After replacing them I have one blinker (right) that blinks very fast and the other (left) one is fine. On the right one only one of the filaments is lighting up. I've tried 3 different bulbs all with the same results. Do I have a fubar'd new blinker? Maybe possible that I have one of the wires not making contact in the connector I used?
 
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this should help isolate your problem gregski

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ubleshoot.html
 
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change the bulb. Its likely the filament in the bulb that is fubar.
 
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change the bulb. Its likely the filament in the bulb that is fubar.
Tried 3 known good bulbs already. Thanks though.
 
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this should help isolate your problem gregski

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ubleshoot.html
Thanks UNutz. That is exactly what I needed. Will check it out today.
 
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