My spare nacelle dummy switch???
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My spare nacelle dummy switch???
I have added a set of crash bar mounted driving lights to my 2013 Road King. I would like to power them using the left side (dummy) switch. The right switch of course being to turn the spots on and off. I just assumed it was a blank switch I could hook my needed wires too, but that's NOT the case. Its a fully hooked up and wired switch. I am going through my manual in vain!!! I can't find that switch in the manual anywhere, let alone what it would even be CALLED in the manual. Does anyone know what the left cowl switch is called? Does is magically allow power to one of the fuse blocks? How do I use the stupid thing to power up my auxiliary lights?
Any help is appreciated.
Any help is appreciated.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Apr 26, 2015 at 04:01 PM.
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Dawg, I looked everywhere. The plug in your picture just isn't there. I even pulled the computer and looked underneath it.
Thanks for the reply. I can wire it easy enough, I just wanted to use that spare cowl switch if at all possible. Its super convenient, and in the exact right place.
Thanks for the reply. I can wire it easy enough, I just wanted to use that spare cowl switch if at all possible. Its super convenient, and in the exact right place.
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Sometimes it's tucked in front of the battery and sometimes it is routed so it's under a side cover. Trust me, you have one. When you find it, you can wire your lights to a male switch plug that matches that plug.
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Hooray!, I found it. Without your picture, I never would have found that sucker. It was way up front, and buried under the loom. But its exactly as you pictured, powers up and down with the ignition switch, and produces the same voltage as the battery. And of course goes up to 14.00 volts once started and running. So this will be the perfect plug.........
Perfect, provided I can find the matching plug end. Is this a dealer only part, or is it some universal automotive plug I can get at any NAPA?
Please advise. Thanks!
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Its a Deutsch DT series connector.
You can get them online, or maybe find a store locally that carries them.
https://m.wirecare.com/categories/connectors-wirecare
You can get them online, or maybe find a store locally that carries them.
https://m.wirecare.com/categories/connectors-wirecare
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Depends on how much you want to spend. Could always buy the 12v accessory outlet from HD for $30 and cut the plug off and use it or buy the HD splitter cable and cut the end off as well. This is $23, use the plug end off it http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...qi-xoCLp3w_wcB
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Just get the plug parts that you need from the dealer. The cost is very small. I think I paid something like $8. All you need is the 2 part plug and 2 connectors. The plug needs a lock and plug so it's a 2 piece plug.
No need to get a complete plug. Not cost effective.
No need to get a complete plug. Not cost effective.