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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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I replaced my headlight connector today on my 06 FLHX. the replacement has a black, a yellow and 2 white leads. The original only had one white wire. What does the white wire go to? Hot? I forgot to check with my volt meter bfore I buttoned the bike back up. Any ideas? Thanks....
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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std H-D wiring is black ground
yellow low beam
white high beam

there is also usually attached to the headlight loom wiring for a euro position light

black is ground, orange/white stripe is hot
many of us use this for GPS, phone charger etc etc.

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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 05:08 PM
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Thanks Mike. Why did the replacement have 2 white leads?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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No Idea.

when I have replaced headlight plugs, i have used high temp from auto parts store.

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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
No Idea.

when I have replaced headlight plugs, i have used high temp from auto parts store.

Mike
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I should have gone to an auto parts store, not HD. Duh! Plug and 1 bulb (oem) cost around 29 dollars. Note to self: Don't work on scoot until I have "finished" my first cup of coffee in the morning. And skip HD unless absolutely necessary. All put back together and test rode before the rain set in. All good. Thanks for the input.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Is the orange and white wire a switched wire to the Aux switch?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Is the orange and white wire a switched wire to the Aux switch?
No!

The aux switch controls a 4 pin Deutsch connector that is under the gas tank in front of the battery on pre 14 touring bikes.

the plug components can bee seen here.

http://www.deutschconnector.com/prod...ay_connectors/
 
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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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Is the orange and white wire a switched wire to the Aux switch?
nope, comes on when the ign is on.

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