Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

rear brake light

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2017 | 08:00 AM
  #1  
autobite's Avatar
autobite
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 202
Likes: 8
From: new york
Default rear brake light

Hey fellas,

I recently washed my bike then road it home to realize that my brake light wasn't working. This may be a newb question but is there a fuse for the rear brake light on a 2014 harley 48? I looked through the service manual and couldn't find it. I thought maybe the connectors got wet so unplugged it dried it off and then replugged it but no go. Just some background on the brake light, its a west eagle side license plate LED brake light. It has rubber bungs to help with the vibration so I'm pretty sure the LED didn't go out. I thought maybe I blew the rear brake light fuse but then can't even locate it if there is one. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2017 | 08:32 AM
  #2  
Iron_Dokko's Avatar
Iron_Dokko
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
From: Northern Virginia
Default

Have you run a diagnostic to check for an error code? I had the opposite problem (Brake light stayed on at all times). Error Code told me rear brake light switch was "stuck". In reality, the switch was not being held down. Maybe yours is not popping back out?

About 4 min 20 secs into this vid explains the switch...
 
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2017 | 08:36 AM
  #3  
autobite's Avatar
autobite
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 202
Likes: 8
From: new york
Default

Originally Posted by Iron_Dokko
Have you run a diagnostic to check for an error code? I had the opposite problem (Brake light stayed on at all times). Error Code told me rear brake light switch was "stuck". In reality, the switch was not being held down. Maybe yours is not popping back out?

About 4 min 20 secs into this vid explains the switch...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2G_UOkAs2E
Thanks for the video. I tried the rear brake as well and it didn't light up the taillight. So not sure what it could be.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sniffles66
Electrical/Lighting/Alarm
11
May 13, 2019 12:43 PM
uride2
Electrical/Lighting/Alarm
5
Apr 4, 2017 05:47 PM
cc rider47
Softail Models
3
Sep 5, 2013 10:12 AM
Benway
Softail Models
4
Sep 15, 2012 05:50 PM
SIDEWAYZ50
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
2
May 23, 2006 08:32 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:45 PM.

story-0
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-6
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE