HD Rocker C LED Tail Light failure
HD Rocker C LED Tail Light failure
This LED tail light was designed for lifetime duration...but failed me on a weekend trip after just 18.000 km / 3 years. Only numberplate LEDS works regardless of input ( even by direct 12VDC input to the multipin connector ) There is no physical dammages anywhere, but the interior of the lamp appears humid ( it can NOT be disassembled ) Apparently HD has discontinued the Rocker model, so there is no interest in solving problems and no support by my local HD supplier either....only if a pay all expenses...and a new complete tail light unit identical to the current version, so I can expect same problem later on. Issue is that if you are out travelling and the tail light fails..( stop and tail ) your are on your own with no possibility of changing bulb or anything....and even the best stocked HD supplier will not have a new unit at hand ( here in Europe ) Since I have no support from HD...and no warranty ( dealer claim HD Factory will NEVER recognise this as a design failure as this concept do not exist in HD vocabulary ) I am about to break open the lamp and replace the innards with own LED design ( I am engineer and used to work cars & motorcycles ) however if anybody outtathere has any suggestions they will be most appreciated, thanks.
Ok guys, cracked this nut : I managed to remove the plastic lens, it is bonded with some silicone sealer, no screws or tabs. Confirmed that the interior was damp, and this had totally corroded the SMD circuitry as this is by no means protected in any way against humidity...so much for the long-duration LEDS if the power-supply issues are recklessly designed. And in any case, why so much complexity with loads of resistors, capacitors, IC's etc when a simple resistor will do the trick to reduce the voltage from 12VDC to the suitable for the corresponding LED type. Also, and that's silly, the most power-fulls LEDS are those iluminating the numberplate...whereas the position and brake LED's a 5 weak diminute things.
So now all this is in my dustbin and the lamp re-assembled with 24 LED`s for position, 2 high-power ( 3W each) for braking, and a separate 18 LED's for the numberplate......all proberly heat-grounded to an Aluminium plate support instead of the original print-board....and justa couple of resistors.
So now all this is in my dustbin and the lamp re-assembled with 24 LED`s for position, 2 high-power ( 3W each) for braking, and a separate 18 LED's for the numberplate......all proberly heat-grounded to an Aluminium plate support instead of the original print-board....and justa couple of resistors.
I live in Quebec & I had the same issue on my FXCW Rocker 2008 (US version)! My left tail & license plate "led light" suddenly stop working. I was told by a few HD dealer in Maine & New Hanpshire that the led stop/turn/tail led light is non-serviceable. The only solution is to order the complete led lighting kit for +-$475.00. I am driving to the HD dealer situated in Lewiston ME this Saturday to have them take a look at it (before I commit to buying the non-returnable kit), as I anticipate (or hope) that there might be a lose wire or a short!! I will let you know the conclusion.
I went to the Lewiston / Auburn (L-A) Harley dealer & here is the conclusion:
The only way to fix this problem is to replace & buy the part #60153-08A which is the kit t-signal/break Asy, Stn for $428.95. This part does not come with the liscence plate led light, its etra $. The labor time frame to replace the kit is +-3 hours!!!!
I decided to change both of my tires instead for a total of $514. I was told by one of the mechanics that it would be better if I get an after market part.
Next week I am going to the 2012 HOG National Riding Rally which will be held in Moncton New Brunswick. I hope I can find either the part at a low cost or another solution.
Ride safe!
The only way to fix this problem is to replace & buy the part #60153-08A which is the kit t-signal/break Asy, Stn for $428.95. This part does not come with the liscence plate led light, its etra $. The labor time frame to replace the kit is +-3 hours!!!!
I decided to change both of my tires instead for a total of $514. I was told by one of the mechanics that it would be better if I get an after market part.
Next week I am going to the 2012 HOG National Riding Rally which will be held in Moncton New Brunswick. I hope I can find either the part at a low cost or another solution.
Ride safe!
Ok guys, cracked this nut : I managed to remove the plastic lens, it is bonded with some silicone sealer, no screws or tabs. Confirmed that the interior was damp, and this had totally corroded the SMD circuitry as this is by no means protected in any way against humidity...so much for the long-duration LEDS if the power-supply issues are recklessly designed. And in any case, why so much complexity with loads of resistors, capacitors, IC's etc when a simple resistor will do the trick to reduce the voltage from 12VDC to the suitable for the corresponding LED type. Also, and that's silly, the most power-fulls LEDS are those iluminating the numberplate...whereas the position and brake LED's a 5 weak diminute things.
So now all this is in my dustbin and the lamp re-assembled with 24 LED`s for position, 2 high-power ( 3W each) for braking, and a separate 18 LED's for the numberplate......all proberly heat-grounded to an Aluminium plate support instead of the original print-board....and justa couple of resistors.
So now all this is in my dustbin and the lamp re-assembled with 24 LED`s for position, 2 high-power ( 3W each) for braking, and a separate 18 LED's for the numberplate......all proberly heat-grounded to an Aluminium plate support instead of the original print-board....and justa couple of resistors.
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Do you still have supplier and part number info for all replacement parts? Photo? My license plate LED stopped working recently on my 2009 FXCW. Local Harley dealer wanted $394 to replace it; $247 for the part plus labor. I found a new one (manufactured Dec 2015) on ebay $125 and installed it myself. Replacing the 2 pins in the molex connector was a real pain. I want to repair the old one as a backup if the new one fails.
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