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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 03:03 AM
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Default 2005 Electrical Woes Help!

Changed tail lights on my 05 1200 custom, and I am getting alarm message and my right rear signal is getting a spark from the strut cover and the shock. I have heard that the rear signals have both positive wires. Is this true, or do I have my wires crossed? Thanks forum.
 
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Default RE: 2005 Electrical Woes Help!

Guess I don't understand...

Did you just change the tail light/brake light or did you change everything?

Didn't know you could cross wires as your turn signals plug into your tail light assembly...

But most factory wired lights have both positive and negitive wires...

If you're getting sparks, I'd say that you've got something pinched or grounding out...

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