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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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I have a 01 883, the leftside front turn light doesn't burn all the time(running light), but does lightup when you put the turn switch on. Does anyone have any suggestions where to start looking?

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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:10 AM
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I'd start by replacing the bulb and cleaning the contacts.
 
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I'd start by replacing the bulb and cleaning the contacts.
+1 on the bulb just being burnt out.
 
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Agreed, the front signals are dual filament bulbs, meaning that the signal wire, and the running light wire are different, Id say the running light is just burnt.
 
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thanks I appreciate it
 
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