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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Replaced the headlight switch on my 99 Harley and the low beam still doesn't work. Anyone have a suggestion on what it could be? Thanks
 
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 12:59 AM
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assuming you have not just assumed it is a good bulb, have you checked for power at the wire? at the switch?
 
Old Oct 8, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Does the hi beam come on and go off when you activate the switch? I'm pretty sure there is a relay that actually turns your hi/lo beams on/off. Check and make sure the Hi Lo elements in the bulbs are good with an ohm meter. If they're both good then I would suspect it's the relay. It could also be the switch itself but I'd be more inclined to think the relay is gone. Very easy to change the relay and your stealer should have one to suit.
 
Old Oct 26, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Get a hold of a cheap ohm meter and do what Nute says, not being flippant; just practical.
 
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