Brake light problem
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Brake light problem
I'm new to the forum and would like some help with my brake light issue. I recently changed the handlebar to my iron 883 and also changed my rear light bulbs to red. It just occurred to me today that the brake lights would not activate when I am using my front or rear brakes. The turn signals and taillights still work but I can't seem to find the problem of my brake light issue.
Did you make sure the new bulb works? Just because it's new doesn't mean it works. Change your bulb back out to the original one and check to see if your B/L works. Or is it the right one?(single/double filliment). Does it stay on? if so, check your front brake lever. Some times it'll get caught behind your switch when replacing your handlebar accessories. Oh,and welcome to the forum....
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Brake switch
The HAND brake lever pushes in/depresses a little rubber covered pressure switch.When you pull the lever it activates the brake.This little switch is a temperamental little mother,so you have to be very carful when removing and replacing the unit.
If you open( loosen the screws)the brake throttle control housing.You'll see the lever separates from the unit you'll see the little rubber covered switch.turn the ignition on and test it pushed in lights off released lights on.You can try a little piece of double sided sponge tape ,just stick the sticky side to the cover the switch.Reassemble the unit with the ignition turned on ...so if you do it right the brake light will go off.
Note WHEN the headlight is on ... if you fiddle to long you might have to recharge your battery.Hope this helps.H.
If you open( loosen the screws)the brake throttle control housing.You'll see the lever separates from the unit you'll see the little rubber covered switch.turn the ignition on and test it pushed in lights off released lights on.You can try a little piece of double sided sponge tape ,just stick the sticky side to the cover the switch.Reassemble the unit with the ignition turned on ...so if you do it right the brake light will go off.
Note WHEN the headlight is on ... if you fiddle to long you might have to recharge your battery.Hope this helps.H.
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From: Brandon,Fl
The throttle control switch goes to the rear brake light switch.
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From: New Jersey
The HAND brake lever pushes in/depresses a little rubber covered pressure switch.When you pull the lever it activates the brake.This little switch is a temperamental little mother,so you have to be very carful when removing and replacing the unit.
If you open( loosen the screws)the brake throttle control housing.You'll see the lever separates from the unit you'll see the little rubber covered switch.turn the ignition on and test it pushed in lights off released lights on.You can try a little piece of double sided sponge tape ,just stick the sticky side to the cover the switch.Reassemble the unit with the ignition turned on ...so if you do it right the brake light will go off.
Note WHEN the headlight is on ... if you fiddle to long you might have to recharge your battery.Hope this helps.H.
If you open( loosen the screws)the brake throttle control housing.You'll see the lever separates from the unit you'll see the little rubber covered switch.turn the ignition on and test it pushed in lights off released lights on.You can try a little piece of double sided sponge tape ,just stick the sticky side to the cover the switch.Reassemble the unit with the ignition turned on ...so if you do it right the brake light will go off.
Note WHEN the headlight is on ... if you fiddle to long you might have to recharge your battery.Hope this helps.H.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Joliet, IL
Thanks again and I hope this is the fix. I will post after tomorrow when I can get at it.
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