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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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I have a 2000 Sportster 1200.

Okay I'm having problem with my turn signals....My taillight works when you hit on back break but my turn signals wont work.. the front ones with stay lite if you turn them on but the back ones wont turn on at all?
 

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the rear turn signals aren't supposed to be lit, unlike the front. If your turn signals don't work, then you have a missed connection between the power and the light. Run your turn signal wires down and I believe you will find the broken connection. If all the wires are connected, then it may be the switch.
 
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Status update: Turn signals work when the key is on but once you start the bike the turn signals wont work??? Strange
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the rear turn signals aren't supposed to be lit, unlike the front. If your turn signals don't work, then you have a missed connection between the power and the light. Run your turn signal wires down and I believe you will find the broken connection. If all the wires are connected, then it may be the switch.
 
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Status update: Turn signals work when the key is on but once you start the bike the turn signals wont work??? Strange
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