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Electrical gremlin that I can't shake

Started by whonneb, Tue 12, Jul 2016, 14:14:44

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whonneb

Tue 12, Jul 2016, 14:14:44
For some reason, I can't figure out what is wrong with the turn signal.  As soon as I turn on my bike - the left turn signal is on ( not blinking).  The right turn signal will blink and is in a normal state.  The affect my brake lights on the left side as well.  I have replaced the fuses in the trunk, I have replaced the blinker and still no dice.  Is there a replacement system that I can replace this system or does anyone have any idea of what I can do to fix this?

I have a 99 Valkyrie Interstate.

Valker

#1
Tue 12, Jul 2016, 14:16:24
Check the ground wires and connections.
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rhinor61

#2
Tue 12, Jul 2016, 16:08:24
We need more information.

Fuses in the trunk?
Do you have a hook up for a trailer?

Power is being back feed by something, so removing fuse(*s) with the key on could pin point which circuit is feeding power to your left turn single bulb..

John

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98valk

#3
Tue 12, Jul 2016, 16:47:52
sounds like shorted wire somewhere.
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556ALPHA

#4
Tue 12, Jul 2016, 19:42:10
I had a similar issue and located a loose connection as mentioned above.  Mine was in the headlight bucket.

John Schmidt

#5
Tue 12, Jul 2016, 22:13:15
Do you have LED turn signals and/or brake lights?

Patrick

#6
Wed 13, Jul 2016, 12:56:56
Had the rear lower fender electrical connector apart lately ?

Ramie

#7
Thu 14, Jul 2016, 08:47:06
Quote from: whonneb on Tue 12, Jul 2016, 14:14:44
For some reason, I can't figure out what is wrong with the turn signal.  As soon as I turn on my bike - the left turn signal is on ( not blinking).  The right turn signal will blink and is in a normal state.  The affect my brake lights on the left side as well.  I have replaced the fuses in the trunk, I have replaced the blinker and still no dice.  Is there a replacement system that I can replace this system or does anyone have any idea of what I can do to fix this?

I have a 99 Valkyrie Interstate.
If your talking about the front turn signal then they should both be on when you start the bike if the rear they should not.
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sandy

#8
Sat 16, Jul 2016, 08:49:43
The signal switch can cause strange anomalies. The grease gets old and makes the switch do funny things. Take the left bar housing apart and use a degreaser in the switch. Relube with a dielectric grease (Super Lube: Found at Ace Hardware).

N8171S

#9
Sat 16, Jul 2016, 09:15:25
Could be just a bad bulb.  Sometimes a filiment breaks and cross feeds to another.
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