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Author Topic: Lights Out  (Read 1081 times)
Gideon
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« on: September 24, 2018, 11:25:24 AM »

Last September I replaced the 55 Watt H3 Halogen Bulbs in my two Spotlights with 50 Watt, High Performance, H3 LED 360 Bulbs. The bulbs were purchased from Pathfinder. They really looked good.  However, last Saturday another rider pointed out that both Spotlights were not on.
My question is why would they go out after only one year.
Thank you for your replies.
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knockdolian
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2018, 11:39:54 AM »

If they are both out it’s a fair bet you have lost power to them. Remove the bulb and check for voltage. How are they turned on. Check both sides of the switch with it on if you have one. Then check the relay, again if you have one and you really should if you haven’t. Is there a fuse check that. Hope that helps.
If you have power at the bulbs check the earth. Check continuity of the bulbs. That should be enough to go on. Let us know how you get on
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2018, 12:09:59 PM »

It’s likely the fuse. There is also a relay, but those are pretty robust. My fuse was wrapped up tightly with tape. It took me forever to find it.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2018, 12:27:14 PM »

What kind of light bar do you have on the bike?
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2018, 01:38:41 PM »

I thought he was referring to pod lights. But now I see it’s a pic of a Tourer.
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Gideon
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2018, 01:57:41 PM »

In 2006 I purchased a Sophie’s Motorcycle Works Light Bar with two Drag Specialty, 55 Watt Halogen Spotlights with Visors. I know that is a name that goes back a few years. However, I never had a problem until one bulb blew last year. That’s when I went with the LED Bulbs.
Thank you for the fast replies. Smiley
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Gideon
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2018, 12:44:29 PM »

It’s likely the fuse. There is also a relay, but those are pretty robust. My fuse was wrapped up tightly with tape. It took me forever to find it.

If they are both out it’s a fair bet you have lost power to them. Remove the bulb and check for voltage. How are they turned on. Check both sides of the switch with it on if you have one. Then check the relay, again if you have one and you really should if you haven’t. Is there a fuse check that. Hope that helps.
If you have power at the bulbs check the earth. Check continuity of the bulbs. That should be enough to go on. Let us know how you get on

Both of you are correct! It was the fuse. However, I can not find a reason for it to blow, everything seems to be correct. If it blows again I will take it to an electrical guru.

Thank you for your replies.
Ride safe
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