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Please help!
I have an 08 Electra Glide classic and for the past couple weeks I have been smelling a weird burning smell. Today , when i went to start the bike i noticed the hi-beam indicator was on. I then found out the headlights don't work on high or low beam. Could that be the burning smell? I have not checked anything yet. Thx for your help.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
probably burned the plug/wiring on teh back of the headlight.
usually easiest to remove the outer fairing, but that requires unplugging headlight- if your plug is melted on that'll make tough, so remove the headlight and bucket from teh front
replacement plug at any auto parts store- get a high temp replacement and crimp connect to bike wirings ( do not solder).
if you added a high wattage bulb, toss it and get a silverstar
Mike
usually easiest to remove the outer fairing, but that requires unplugging headlight- if your plug is melted on that'll make tough, so remove the headlight and bucket from teh front
replacement plug at any auto parts store- get a high temp replacement and crimp connect to bike wirings ( do not solder).
if you added a high wattage bulb, toss it and get a silverstar
Mike
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
it will get hot if there is corrosion in there.
so you have a new plug...
on your bulb- without touching the glass, clean the metal blade/tangs- use a rubber eraser or an light file or sandpaper/emery board like stolen from your wife.
put a little dieelectric grease on the tangs and plug it in.
at least you know how easy the fix is and if you smell smoke again...
Mike
so you have a new plug...
on your bulb- without touching the glass, clean the metal blade/tangs- use a rubber eraser or an light file or sandpaper/emery board like stolen from your wife.
put a little dieelectric grease on the tangs and plug it in.
at least you know how easy the fix is and if you smell smoke again...
Mike
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if you keep your halogen or upgrade to a higher wattage...
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...s/h4_kits.html
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...s/h4_kits.html
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