No high beam
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No high beam
I have no high beam on this 95 Electra I just bought seems like I'm not getting voltage at switch when I turn on high beam and on low am only getting 5.42v is this the switch or is it further down the wire as a short. Also if it is the switch where can I find decent parts online. Thanks
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Have you checked or changed the bulb? Or are you saying you've done that and found no power to high beam? An electrical problem could be in the lefthand switch-gear or wiring. It is an unfortunate fact that owners often trap a wire when refitting the controls, after a handlebar switch, for example. It takes a bit of care and effort to avoid trapping and damaging a wire!
For future reference we have a dedicated Evo section, where you can meet up with plenty of felloe owners.
For future reference we have a dedicated Evo section, where you can meet up with plenty of felloe owners.
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Yeah I changed the bulb but remembered that It was not working before guy I bought it off said he just changed the handle bars. When I removed the housing to check voltages I found that I wasn't getting any volts when I switched it to high beam from low.
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You should have 3 wires connected to the Hi/Lo switch.
BE (Blue) - 12 V Power
Y (Yellow) - Low Beam
W (White) - High Beam
You can also take a look at the 15 Amp "Lights" fuse. Make sure there's no corrosion.
Here's a link to a parts finder that's great for getting part numbers, then you can order from a dealer or google/ebay the number.
https://www.dodgecityharleydavidson....95)//HANDLEBAR_
You can also get wiring diagrams at Harley Davidson's Service Info Portal
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/index
Just do a search for "1995 wiring"
BE (Blue) - 12 V Power
Y (Yellow) - Low Beam
W (White) - High Beam
You can also take a look at the 15 Amp "Lights" fuse. Make sure there's no corrosion.
Here's a link to a parts finder that's great for getting part numbers, then you can order from a dealer or google/ebay the number.
https://www.dodgecityharleydavidson....95)//HANDLEBAR_
You can also get wiring diagrams at Harley Davidson's Service Info Portal
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/index
Just do a search for "1995 wiring"
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Unfortunately electrical problems after a handlebar change are common all around HDF. There are some ham-fisted people out there! Hopefully that is where you will find the source of your problem. Fingers crossed!
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