So, I put on my 8" mini apes today and when I got done and was going to take it for a ride, none of my switches work. When I turn the key I don't get the engine light on my speedo. I tried hitting the start button and it doesn't turn over. The turn signals don't work but the running lights are on. The head light is not on. On the left side none of the switches work. I didn't do anything but pull out a little bit of the stock harness to make the bars fit. Didn't disconnect any of the harness. I did take out the 30 amp main fuse before messing with everything. I made sure I put that back in. Checked all the 15 amp fuses on the bike. Took the seat off and the harness under there looks fine. What the heck did I do. Could I have blown one of the relays? What would cause all of my switches to stop working? Is there a connector between the controls and the harness under the seat? Banging my head on this one. BTW, it's on an 09 Iron.

 

Sounds like you unplugged from your harness, or pulled some pins.

 

The harness goes under the seat and plugs in right? Nothing else between the controls and the plug under the seat I could have pulled? Can't really see much under the tank. The could connectors I did see all look to be connected.

 

check the plugs that are in the plastic wire loom where the coil is. You'll need to lift the tank to get at the torx bolt that holds the plastic together.

 

Got any tips on lifting the tank? I assume there are several bolts to the tank. I think I know of two in the front. Any lines I'm going to have to disconnect?

 

Just take out the long bolt in the front, lift up tank and place a towel underneath. No need to disconnect the fuel line.

 

Good luck. At least this way you get to learn a bit more about your bike. there is always a bright side.

 

Fuses!

 

Steve,
Checked the fuses but can't really check the relays without buying new ones. Guess first I'll lift the front of the tank. If those connections are fine I'll buy new relays. In the dog house for all the time this is taking me LOL.

 

Make sure those wires are not pinched under the hand controls clamps. They are very tight to put in.