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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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my brake light is stuck on,and cruise wont set on 09FLHTC Classic!has anyone experienced this?could the problem be in the throtle,cruise,radio,turn signal mechinism on handle bar?i'm sure it could,but i had to ask!!any help would be greatly appriciated!!
 
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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Brake switch maybe. That would affect both cruise and your brake light.
 
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Right you are, I think if unplug the wirre from the brake pressure switch and the light goes out you found the problem
 
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 05:24 AM
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Thats where i'll start,thanks
 
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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If that doesn't work, try changing the light bulb in the tail light. Sometimes the filament will break and cross with the other filament causing a short.
 
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Most likely cause is the plunger on the brake light switch in the brake lever housing. Disassemble and lube plunger.
 
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where is the brake switch located at?
 

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New grips? If yes you probably broke your switch on the front brake lever.

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HD break light switches are famous for going out-replace it with an aaftermarket one and it will probably last for ever.
 
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As rodnock said, check the bulb first. The filaments can short, it happened to me. I spent 3 hours trying to trace a short and it was the bulb. The front brake switch, is in the switch pod. This switch is easily damaged, when you remove the switch pod to change bars or grips. There is no after market replacement for this one.
 
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