Taillight woes!
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Updated... Taillight woes! Updated...
I will try to explain this as best as possible.
Last weekend I lowered the bike using Burly non adjustable bolts. I was out for a ride and a guy on a RK pulls up and says my taillight is out. The brake light and turn signals work just fine, it is just the tail light that is burnt out. Here is what I've done so far to trouble shoot:
-New Bulb, original looked fine, but replaced just to try
-Wiggled connectors and wires w/ignition on trying to find a broken wire/loose connection
-Taken seat off to make sure rear harness is fully plugged in
I have no luck...What should I do now?
The bike is an '09 Cross Bones.
-Barry-
Last weekend I lowered the bike using Burly non adjustable bolts. I was out for a ride and a guy on a RK pulls up and says my taillight is out. The brake light and turn signals work just fine, it is just the tail light that is burnt out. Here is what I've done so far to trouble shoot:
-New Bulb, original looked fine, but replaced just to try
-Wiggled connectors and wires w/ignition on trying to find a broken wire/loose connection
-Taken seat off to make sure rear harness is fully plugged in
I have no luck...What should I do now?
The bike is an '09 Cross Bones.
-Barry-
Last edited by Jacobi; Sep 26, 2009 at 11:01 PM. Reason: Updated...
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There are separate wires for brake and running. I would think you are looking for a broken wire.
Last edited by RCB; Sep 25, 2009 at 09:39 PM.
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Update:
I've traced it down some. It appears to have power to the connector under the seat but no power back to the taillight when the connector is reconnected. I looked at that harness under the fender and it doesn't appear to be cut/pinched but I can't hook up and do a continuity check because the connectors fit too tightly around the wire and I can't fit the tips from my multi-meter in there.
I've traced it down some. It appears to have power to the connector under the seat but no power back to the taillight when the connector is reconnected. I looked at that harness under the fender and it doesn't appear to be cut/pinched but I can't hook up and do a continuity check because the connectors fit too tightly around the wire and I can't fit the tips from my multi-meter in there.
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Update Part Duex:
Well, I used some locking wire to push down into the connectors to check for continuity and found it all the way back to the rear circuit card. I undid the screw on the card and pulled it off.......FRIED! I mean the plastic is melted! WTF? What could have caused this? Will it be covered under warranty because I was the one that took it apart?
-Barry-
Well, I used some locking wire to push down into the connectors to check for continuity and found it all the way back to the rear circuit card. I undid the screw on the card and pulled it off.......FRIED! I mean the plastic is melted! WTF? What could have caused this? Will it be covered under warranty because I was the one that took it apart?
-Barry-
