Softail Slim - need wiring help...
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Hmm, that diagram says you have to cut and rewire your brake lights to the modulator?
I'm no expert but on a Slim I'm betting that's going to play havoc with the can-bus system and your BCM.
I found and looked over a set of installation instructions from Custom Dynamics and it didn't say whether or not it was designed for use with that system.
I'm not sure I'd do it until that was verified...
I'm no expert but on a Slim I'm betting that's going to play havoc with the can-bus system and your BCM.
I found and looked over a set of installation instructions from Custom Dynamics and it didn't say whether or not it was designed for use with that system.
I'm not sure I'd do it until that was verified...
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Yes, I plan on calling them, in the morning. Just wanted to see what you thought. With the Slim having two separate break lights, I thought this modular would work. But, I am not good, when it comes to motorcycle wiring. Thanks, Jam.
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I considered one of those light controllers from C.D. when I added my center brake light.
C.D. calls it the "Knight Rider", like the car from the TV show, where you can have it pulse back and forth in running mode.
But.. it turns out I can't have any kind of extra flashing lights here in PA, so as not to be confused with any type of emergency vehicle they say.
So I just left it as run/brake only.
You may want to check your local ordinances as well...
C.D. calls it the "Knight Rider", like the car from the TV show, where you can have it pulse back and forth in running mode.
But.. it turns out I can't have any kind of extra flashing lights here in PA, so as not to be confused with any type of emergency vehicle they say.
So I just left it as run/brake only.
You may want to check your local ordinances as well...
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Okay, I called Signal Dynamics, who is the manufacturer of the Back Off Wig Wag Modular. They said, This will not work on a Run, Brake and Turn Signal application. Such as what the Softail Slim has. So, I am returning the modular and getting a light, similar to what Jam got and make a center brake light.
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I am trying to install the can bus adapter, but it is not working for me. I have four wires going into the female side. A black, a black/blue and two blues. I hooked the red side of the can bus adapter to the black/blue wire. This should be the brake wire, because it is in the same location as the black red stub on the male side. I hooked the black wire to the black wire on the female side also. As it shows in the wiring diagram above. My turn signals still work, as they are suppose to, but the signal indicators on the console, still flash fast. I cleared all the BCM codes, but still the same result. What am I doing wrong?
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I am trying to install the can bus adapter, but it is not working for me. I have four wires going into the female side. A black, a black/blue and two blues. I hooked the red side of the can bus adapter to the black/blue wire. This should be the brake wire, because it is in the same location as the black red stub on the male side. I hooked the black wire to the black wire on the female side also. As it shows in the wiring diagram above. My turn signals still work, as they are suppose to, but the signal indicators on the console, still flash fast. I cleared all the BCM codes, but still the same result. What am I doing wrong?
It sounds like you have it wired right.
Anyway, Custom Dynamics gave me at tip to clear the "fast-flashing" console indicators.
Turn on your ignition, then run your four-ways for 1 full minute.
This is supposed to somehow "re-sync" the lights.
I've had the "fast-flash" return on a couple of occasions, but this always seems to clear it right up.
And also, I had to run the four-ways for 2 minutes on one occasion.
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Thanks again, Jam. That little CD trick, worked. It was driving me crazy. Now I will attempt to install and hook up my LED run/brake light, like you installed. I will be hooking it up the same way you did. Thank again, Jam!
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