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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I have a '92 FXSTC. It has had H-D dual element units front and rear for
the past 12 years. The rear lens are red and act as running lights and
signal lights. No problems until today. I noticed the left side, front and
rear, does not flash as bright. When I first activate the left signal, it
flashes once normal and then it dims considerably. It continues to flash,
but not nearly as bright as the right side. While the left side is flashing
weakly, the right side dims slightly on every flash. Also, what is the
correct bulb for this set-up? I've had people tell me 1157, 2057, and
also 198(or 1198).
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Are the lights still grounded well and the wiring still good? Have you tried swapping bulbs from one side to the other?
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Yeah, I've tried swapping bulbs side to side and back to front.
I'm not sure how important dielectric grease on the end of the
bulb is, but I probably need to try that.
 
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