Left front turn signal not working?
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Left front turn signal not working?
Hello, working on a 1994 Harley Davidson Softail FXSTS. It has regular bulb turn signals front and rear, I have a led tail light with integrated running, brake, turn indicators built in. Right front and rear work perfectly as well as left rear. The problem is only front left does not light or blink at all. Have been trying to track down short so far to no avail, my train of thought is I can rule out the switch at the controls as the left rears work? I have no load equalizer as the tail light draws barely anything. Bulbs and sockets are all 100%, any ideas or input would be very much appreciated, Thank you!
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When did it stop working?
Can you attribute it to some work you have done or changes you have made?
A short circuit usually to ground would result in a blown fuse.
A load equaliser is for the indicator relay or electronicss that require enough amps to get them to flash at the correct speed. It may also be necessary for systems that show bulb health. If only a small current flows it may think a bulb is blown.
Get a multi meter that has a continuity setting. Remove the battery. Trace the wires from the bulb holder to the connector and check them for continuity.
Can you attribute it to some work you have done or changes you have made?
Have been trying to track down short so far to no avail
I have no load equalizer as the tail light draws barely anything.
Get a multi meter that has a continuity setting. Remove the battery. Trace the wires from the bulb holder to the connector and check them for continuity.
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When did it stop working?
Can you attribute it to some work you have done or changes you have made?
A short circuit usually to ground would result in a blown fuse.
A load equaliser is for the indicator relay or electronicss that require enough amps to get them to flash at the correct speed. It may also be necessary for systems that show bulb health. If only a small current flows it may think a bulb is blown.
Get a multi meter that has a continuity setting. Remove the battery. Trace the wires from the bulb holder to the connector and check them for continuity.
Can you attribute it to some work you have done or changes you have made?
A short circuit usually to ground would result in a blown fuse.
A load equaliser is for the indicator relay or electronicss that require enough amps to get them to flash at the correct speed. It may also be necessary for systems that show bulb health. If only a small current flows it may think a bulb is blown.
Get a multi meter that has a continuity setting. Remove the battery. Trace the wires from the bulb holder to the connector and check them for continuity.
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Thank you AKL1, Andy, Billy, I am working on all your suggestions, it is very much appreciated!!! By the way AKL1, I am Danska as well!
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