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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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XL Sportster 68540-96 turn signal module

When I got the bike it did not have turn signals, but did have the original turn signal module .

I installed aftermarket markers, they do not flash, just stay on and do not cancel.

The brake light work fine as it should.

Thinking the module was bad, I replaced with a so called good unit. Still no flashing of light.

Went thru the wiring schematic, all is good.


Is there a simple aftermarket unit, that flash the signals.
They would not have to auto cancel.

I could make my own harness, with a simple relay and and flasher. Would rather have a plug and play unit.

So called good used units, are $100+/-


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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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If you used LED signals, then you need a load equilizer.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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Nope.
No Leds
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Can you cancel them manually with the signal switch(es)?

If so, welcome to 1990 and earlier, it's not that bad. A lot of us have been there.

My '91 is the first year with those newfangled self cancelling whatchamacallit gizmo thingys. I still think its black magic.

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Originally Posted by John Harper
Can you cancel them manually with the signal switch(es)?

John
Went back and fixed the post.
It was to say, they come on, but do not flash or cancel.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 11:38 PM
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sounds like a bad or wrong bulb

check the sockets....if it has a single pin in the base of the socket you need a 1156 and if it has 2 pins in the socket you need 1157 bulb
 

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