No running or rear brake light & no cruise

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Jan 15, 2011 | 03:02 PM

BerkRider

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No running or rear brake light & no cruise

I searched the forum but found nothing exactly like what's happening with my 06 Road Glide. (FLTRI)
I had not used my cruise control for quite a while so a few days ago I tried engaging it but no go. After several attempts I decided it must be a fuse or something. Today I went to check the fuse and noticed that both of the tail lights, running light & brake light, were out. I checked both fuses and they looked ok. I checked the tail light bulb & it also appeared ok.
I checked for codes and found a U1097 code, but it cleared fine and didn't come back up. (yet)
One note: I did take apart my throttle assembly to lube the throttle cables recently. I know the cruise worked before this and I see that this has been known to cause trouble, but not sure how it could affect the cruise control & both light problem. I think i adjusted the cables properly but I don't have a repair manual with the official procedure. Can someone post it?
Note #2: brake light doesn't work with hand lever or foot pedal.

I made an appointment with the dealer to check it out but any other ideas welcome.

Thanks in advance

Last edited by BerkRider; Jan 15, 2011 at 03:58 PM.

Jan 15, 2011 | 03:09 PM

Dionicio

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Check the stoplight switch activated by the brake lever. Probably broke when You removed/installed brake lever...............Don't ask Me how I know about these things.

Jan 15, 2011 | 03:11 PM

PappyUSMC

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It is the brake lever sensor. I had this exact problem. Took Harley 5 minutes to fix.

Jan 15, 2011 | 03:19 PM

BerkRider

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Where is the brake lever sensor? In the hand brake lever housing?

Jan 15, 2011 | 03:20 PM

DTTJGlide

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If it was the brake light switch he should still have running lights, it's easy to recheck the fuses. I'd try to swap it with one with the same rating, try the simple & cheap things first, sometimes a fuse will look OK but isn't.

Jan 15, 2011 | 03:20 PM

BerkRider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dionicio

Check the stoplight switch activated by the brake lever. Probably broke when You removed/installed brake lever...............Don't ask Me how I know about these things.

Is this an easy repair?