Headlamp going out intermittenly

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May 28, 2014 | 07:02 AM

Gordon65

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Headlamp going out intermittenly

My headlamp doesn't stay on...bulb is good, fuse is good, I guess its the switch.

If I turn the brights on, when the lamp goes out, the bright light indicator goes out too.

Is the switch easy to replace?

May 28, 2014 | 07:04 AM

nhrider1

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Check your ground first, then look for a bad connection on the 12V side.

May 28, 2014 | 07:29 AM

Gordon65

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Check your ground first, then look for a bad connection on the 12V side.

ok...where is the ground? its an 09 ultra....thanks!

May 28, 2014 | 07:59 AM

foxtrapper

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Could be the switch. But I'd be more inclined to suspect the wiring upstream of the switch.

May 28, 2014 | 08:47 AM

gambler

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Take the fairing off and look for rubbed or frayed wires, or loose wiring on the headlight connector.

May 28, 2014 | 10:20 AM

swervin irv

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I had this problem on a 2004,it was the head light 3 prong female connector.......

May 28, 2014 | 10:29 AM

peerm13

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Definitely check the connector on the back of the headlight first for a loose wire, then hit the connector with contact cleaner and coat with dielectric before reconnecting. A little corrosion on the contacts can cause a lot of problems. Then check your grounds for looseness or corrosion. There's usually a ground connection on the neck somewhere.