Brake Light issue
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Stage III
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From: chesco, pa
Brake Light issue
hi.
i have a 2022 fat bob and the brake light isn't working. the two tail lights on the back light up when i use either the front or the back breaks - only the center light under the fender is not working. i checked that the front brake lever is OK - the white plastic "cup" is on the switch itself and that seems fine.
any suggestions?
thanks.
i have a 2022 fat bob and the brake light isn't working. the two tail lights on the back light up when i use either the front or the back breaks - only the center light under the fender is not working. i checked that the front brake lever is OK - the white plastic "cup" is on the switch itself and that seems fine.
any suggestions?
thanks.
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If it is a standard bulb, check to see that it is not burnt out.
If it is a LED unit, take it to your dealer to fix under warranty.
Check your owners manual for bulb listings and function of the rear lights.
If it is a LED unit, take it to your dealer to fix under warranty.
Check your owners manual for bulb listings and function of the rear lights.
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Unless you have a run/turn /brake module the directional turn signal lights shouldn't come on when applying the brakes.
Short of a possible wiring problem.maybe
Any work recently done?
This may require some testing and tracing wire's
A volt meter and being able to reading a schematic would be most helpful.
Are you up for that?
WP
Short of a possible wiring problem.maybe
Any work recently done?
This may require some testing and tracing wire's
A volt meter and being able to reading a schematic would be most helpful.
Are you up for that?
WP
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Stage III
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From: chesco, pa
i replaced the levers and put a cobra luggage rack on. i'm sure its only a coincidence!
i made sure to slide in the brake lever correctly so to not damage the switch and that white cup - i can actuate the switch and it seems to be OK. the luggage rack was straight forward - i had to remove the four (4) screws on the fender and replace them with new ones. unless there is wiring underneath of the plastic strips on the fender, i don't think that would have affected anything.
i was able to get a time tomorrow at my local dealership. hopefully it's not going to hurt too much - they will certainly see that I went from Chrome to black with the levers.
thank you for your time!
i made sure to slide in the brake lever correctly so to not damage the switch and that white cup - i can actuate the switch and it seems to be OK. the luggage rack was straight forward - i had to remove the four (4) screws on the fender and replace them with new ones. unless there is wiring underneath of the plastic strips on the fender, i don't think that would have affected anything.
i was able to get a time tomorrow at my local dealership. hopefully it's not going to hurt too much - they will certainly see that I went from Chrome to black with the levers.
thank you for your time!
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Most likely you broke your brake switch in your right pack when you changed the levers. Brake light is now constantly on giving you the illusion the brake light is not working.
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From: chesco, pa
thanks again.
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2023
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From: chesco, pa
hi.
i have a 2022 fat bob and the brake light isn't working. the two tail lights on the back light up when i use either the front or the back breaks - only the center light under the fender is not working. i checked that the front brake lever is OK - the white plastic "cup" is on the switch itself and that seems fine.
any suggestions?
thanks.
i have a 2022 fat bob and the brake light isn't working. the two tail lights on the back light up when i use either the front or the back breaks - only the center light under the fender is not working. i checked that the front brake lever is OK - the white plastic "cup" is on the switch itself and that seems fine.
any suggestions?
thanks.
while I take 99% of the stupidity credit, he should have told this dipshit that the fat Bob doesnt have a break light under the fender.
anyway, my upgraded levers work and no damage was done to the switch.
thanks again for your time!
