HELP-Headlight Wire to Cut During Starting '96 FLH
5th Gear
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From: Orlando,Fl.
I'm looking to disconnect the mystery wire that keeps the headlight powered while engaging the starter switch. I have the headlight assembly out. Can anyone give me direction where this jumper wire is that can be disconnected? There's 3 wires to the headlight connector, yellow, black and white. From there in goes into a larger loom. Hoping I can find this without pulling the fairing completely off. TIA.
5th Gear
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From: Orlando,Fl.
Hey what's up, not sure if this would work but could you change your ignition switch over to a early model Shovelhead ignition switch ? I also have a 77' FLH. First click power is on and second click lights come on. It might work. ask around
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Road Captain
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From: West Chester, PA.
Ok now I have something to work with. Thanks for all the replies and the extra effort to load the wiring diagram. I don't have a service manual for this bike yet. I had the batwing off over the weekend and couldn't figure it out. Easy off & back on so off again soon. Really appreciate the help!!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Fresno, Ca.
Here's what I did for my '03 springer. Headlight is out while cranking then comes on as soon as I release the start button. I put the relay under the gas tank on the frame. Might work for you. I got the relay at a stereo shop with the harness. $20
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Road Captain
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From: West Chester, PA.
Stumped...
Ok I have the batwing off and there isn't a jumper wire between the fuses that I can see. There isn't a solid green in the gang of 4 fuses. The wire color codes don't match but that would be just luck. Before pulling the faring I double check and started and the headlight is on during cranking.
Fuse block somewhere else???
Fuse block somewhere else???
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Road Captain
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From: West Chester, PA.
Bump: Bike is a 1996 FLHTCI. Fuse block is on top of the radio. Second fuse in from righthand side (standing facing front of headlight) is "lights". Has 2 solid blue wires. Looks like 18 gauge and 1 red/black stripe 14 gauge. No solid green wires to any fuse. No loop jumper that I can see. Headlight stays on while cranking as noted.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Northern Ontario
Ok I got a chance to look in the manual and your schematic is definately different than mine is. I now understand why the others made the suggestions they did.
Looking at the schematic though I think if I really wanted to try isolating ignition startup from lights I might try wiring an inline on/off switch. I had one on my bike before I rewired my lights.
Looking at the schematic though I think if I really wanted to try isolating ignition startup from lights I might try wiring an inline on/off switch. I had one on my bike before I rewired my lights.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: central Mississippi
On my '82 Sportster years ago, it was the green wire to the ignition. Harley mechanic said just snip it in half. Worked like a charm. Not sure on the mid 90's FLH's. Gonna go look at mine.
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Road Captain
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From: West Chester, PA.
RidemyEVO: Funny I was actually thinking about adding a on/off switch this afternoon to get it over with. I guess just a toggle switch on the low beam wire should do it? Agree?
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Northern Ontario
I believe that would do it.