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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I installed an HD run/brake/turn module for my rear turn signals, but it doesn't seem to work right.

It lights up bright on both sides as if the brakes are applied when in the run mode.

When I apply the brakes the left rear turn signal dims and flashes real fast, and stays that way. I changed the bulb too, but it still does it.

When it does that, I turn on the turn signal and it flashes normally, when I turn the signal off, it goes back to dimmed and flashing fast.

I do have an LED tail light, don't know if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Might need a load equalizer on the brake light. Change the light our for a standard and see how they work then.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Had problems with mine too. buddy that works at HD shop told me they have lots of problems with them. took it out and got an amkt one and have never had a problem.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Using it on my bike, installed it a few weeks back and it has been working good for me but I have a standard tail light.&nbsp\\; It after trying a regular bul it is still not working the just bring it back.&nbsp\\; Should be under waranty.&nbsp\\; Sometimes you get a bad part..
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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the harley ones are garbage you have to get the kuryakyn ones they work great. I have them on 3 of my bikes, sportster and 2 softails&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Mine has worked fine for several months.&nbsp\\; Try airborne's suggestion.&nbsp\\; If that doesn't work, obviously you have a defective unit.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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I believe that "Badlands" makes the best unit.
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I installed an HD run/brake/turn module for my rear turn signals, but it doesn't seem to work right.

It lights up bright on both sides as if the brakes are applied when in the run mode.

When I apply the brakes the left rear turn signal dims and flashes real fast, and stays that way. I changed the bulb too, but it still does it.

When it does that, I turn on the turn signal and it flashes normally, when I turn the signal off, it goes back to dimmed and flashing fast.

I do have an LED tail light, don't know if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Beeen running the HD one with no problems for six months
 
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The problem is caused by the LED's. The run stop is made for reg bulbs. If you stay with LED's get a load equalizer all will be fine.
 
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