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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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In the midst of fabbing up a new fender and struts by taking them on and off a dozen times, I messed something up with my taillights. Im running a 1929 setup from no school choppers and it used to run fine. But now, nothing. No running or brake light. Its not the fuse i checked them all. I followed the harness to some kind of modulator part no 68278-07. could this be my problem? And if it is the main harness that it connects to should'nt I be able to run my lights directly to that harness, or do I need that modulator? Please help with all this nice weather it sucks that Im in the garage thowing tools around instead of cruisin.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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That "modulator" is likely a relay. It could be an issue. If not, there's maybe a short, but that would probably have blown a fuse. Here's something stupid to try. I know it sounds dumb, but try taking the bulb out and re-inserting it. My Iron had a similar problem, and once I did that, it was like the circuit reset itself and it worked fine. Or maybe the bulb is shot to begin with.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Could a short pop the bulbs before it pops the fuse?

Good luck with it.
 
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