Harley Davidson Headlight Problem

By Dennis Santopietro & filed under Harley Tips.

Question I have a 2011 Road King Classic. Recently I began to notice at night a Harley-Davidson headlight problem and passing lamps would blink off and back on occasionally. The Harley Davidson headlight problems worsened and looking at the service manual, I decided the headlight relay must be bad. When I pulled the headlight relay, I noticed some corrosion on the connectors on the relay itself. I ordered a new relay, cleaned the connectors in the fuse box and installed the new relay. That didn’t fix the problem. Now, the headlight does not always come on when I turn the ignition switch on. If I turn the handle bars side to side, the headlight and passing lamps will come on. I took the cover off the fuse box and put my finger on the headlight relay, when I turn the ignition switch on, I can feel the relay click. I’m now thinking that there must be a loose connector or ground wire inside the headlight nacelle, any guidance would be appreciated.

Answer Joe, throw a towel over your front fender and remove your head light bucket. Inspect your head light, head light plug, and harness. Make sure your connections can be secure and are without corrosion. While your nacelle is open, try to get a look at your passing lamp switch and it’s harness. If you do not see anything obvious, plug your headlight in while it hangs loose. Turn on your ignition switch and tug on the related wiring harness. If you can not get the light to go out, move up to your left side switch housing. Tug and poke around that harness while you trace it down into the nacelle. Play with your hi/low switch and your passing lamp switch. If you had a dead short you would be blowing a fuse. This sounds more like a bad connection or a bad switch. Thanks for the question. Let us know how you make out.


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I did as you suggested and found a pin/socket combination that had overheated. I also found a non-factory wire in the nacelle that was apparently connected to the back of the headlight plug at one time. There is a shiny spot on the handlebars that indicates a clamp for an accessory mount, maybe a GPS, so I’m guessing someone powered the accessory off the headlight plug. The pin/socket that was damaged was for a yellow wire, same as the wire on the headlight plug. I bought this bike from the local Harley dealer, it was from the “executive fleet”. The oil in the trans and crankcase was clean, the primary was nasty. You’d think those guys would take better care of their bikes! Anyway, I’ve replaced tires and battery and now $34 for a connector, I bought the bike for $4500 less than a new one, so I’m still way ahead.

Thanks for your reply!

Joe R

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145 Responses to “Harley Davidson Headlight Problem”
  2. Donald Troxel
    Donald Troxel

    I have a 2004 road king classic headlight goes off two three seconds after I turn key same thing when I start it checked all connections but could it be the relay I don’t know were it is please help . thank you

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  3. Rafael Rodriguez
    Rafael Rodriguez

    I have a Road King 2014 Police. On my hand control lights, inside the housing on both side the lights are blinking but on right side only the four intermiten signal and on left side only the light signal. How can I fixed ? Thanks

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  4. Donald
    Donald

    I have a spooky electrical problem that just popped up. I have HD Daymaker headlight and Kuryakan Auxillary LED lights on my 2012 Heritage Softail. These lights have worked well for years and many miles in the rain, some of it very heavy thunderstorms…so what, I ride 🙂 Last week in a light rain both headlight and auxiliaries failed completely. I got the error code for a Headlight lowbeam short, low and the BCM part number, mine is the supposed better BCM with the A on the end. Okay, here are the symptoms…the bright works fine, as does the headlight UNLESS I turn on the auxiliaries and that shuts down the headlight too, riding dark with only running lights, brakes/signals work fine as does the bright headlight setting. Turning the bike off and to Aux, then back to Ign…headlight works again but only if the auxiliaries are switched off. Repeated riding and shut down the headlight works fine, as does switching back and forth between bright and normal. It would seem there is a possible short in the auxiliary lighting or switch, I am hoping it is anything but over half a grand for a ‘must program at dealership’ BCM box!

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    • Donald
      Donald

      I also noted that the red led light on the speedo dial isn’t on unless I flip on the aux lights..and all goes dark.

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      • Donald
        Donald

        Well it’s fixed now and thankfully for nothing but my time. Using forums and the service manual I took the nacelle apart and loosened and shifted the gas tank back in order to remove the entire headlight/Aux lamp harness and switch. The LED lights still had dielectric grease and were clean from my own install but the rest of the connections, including under the gas tank, were lightly corroded so I used 400 grit sandpaper rolled into tiny rolls and contact cleaner to get everything shiny…and I mean each and every connection and the switch. Then globbed them all with dielectric grease and put it all back together and walaah! Problem solved, I even rode it in some of the heavy rain we’ve been having here in the Houston area and solid as a rock. Now I’ve further knowledge of my bike and how it’s built, how it works and it all feels great, thanks for your input. There are great resources like Dr. Google to find bike forums and Fixmyhog and what I found is that it’s common for this to happen, especially near the sea and riding in the rain. So I will be doing this to all the connectors I find to help prevent further mysteries…it’s like maintenance really. Considering the time it took and that some dealers want to sell expensive parts and new bikes I saved around $200 doing it myself. Thanks 🙂

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  5. Robyn
    Robyn

    I have a 97 sportster 1200, the headlight goes off and on every 30 seconds or so. What could be the problem? Think it’s to consistent to be a bad wire, it happens while driving and sitting idle.

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  6. Robert
    Robert

    I have a 2005 Electra Glide. My headlight recently went out, changed fuse, still out. Passing lamps work. My Hi Lamp indicator is on and won’t go out. What can be the problem?

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  7. David
    David

    After a medium ride my red security light came on my headlight low beam went off, and stop n go traffic the engine died several times and backfired.

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    • Customer Service
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      Hi, David. We would be happy to assist you; we just need some more information. What is the make/model/year of your motorcycle?

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  8. Tony
    Tony

    I have a problem with my headlight and passing lamps on my 2001 Roadking cutting off intermittently. I checked the fuses, connections and the plugs. Nothing seems to be wrong with that. Sometimes it works, but then suddenly it will just go out and visa versa. Is there a headlight relay that I might be overlooking? The rest of my lights, tail light, turn signals, running lights, brake lights and fender lights are all working

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  9. Carmen
    Carmen

    I have a 1998 1200 sportster and the headlight blew out so I bought a new one and am not able to get the light to work. Please help as I’m new to the bike world. Thanks

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  11. Bob Sidman
    Bob Sidman

    I recently bought an LED replacement H4 build for my headlight on my 2013 Softail. The bulb only flashes for a second whenswitched to high beam then reverts to low beam, as if it is nor receiving enough draw (as would happen if the high beam bulb was burnt out). The LED bulb supposingly has a resistor in it but I can not confirm that and if it does it is not adding enough resistance. Interested in how I might correct this problem.

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      • Dino
        Dino

        I would love to know what you found out, because I am having the same symptoms, have tried 2 different LEDs (Pathfinder H4SFX,and Headwinds 8-9032-H4) with the same results, Headwinds suggested their CANBUS filter (# 8-9030CB-H4) which made no difference. Pathfinder, I see, now offers similar filter, but they have never gotten back with me, yet…hmmm everybody seems to be second guessing from this point. This is on a 2012 Heritage Classic, Dino

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    • Dino
      Dino

      Hey Bob, would love to know what you found out, because I am having the same symptoms, have tried 2 different LEDs (Pathfinder H4SFX,and Headwinds 8-9032-H4) with the same results, Headwinds suggested their CANBUS filter (# 8-9030CB-H4) which made no difference. Pathfinder, I see, now offers similar filter, but they have never gotten back with me, yet…hmmm everybody seems to be second guessing from this point, Dino

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  14. Darrem
    Darrem

    I have a 2012 ultra limited and the other nite I was at a rally and noticed my lights not on I pulled over checked my fuses and all was good checked my relay switched out with one I
    Knew was working. All good got help to a shop and pulled my
    Faring off and test lighted the harness and no power to
    It with the ignition on even the spots wasn’t working. Tested my high low beams nothing. I found a continues power wire that came on when you turned you ignition switch on and spliced it into my
    Harness and now my
    High beams are on and you can’t change them. What is going on.

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  16. Rick
    Rick

    I have a 97 ultra classic. I have replaced the bulb but still don’t have a low beam. Passing lights work on low and I agave high beam, any idea? Thanks

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  17. Shane
    Shane

    I have a 94 Electra Glide the voltage needle ticks the lights don’t work if I turn the ignition off and back on the lights come on but as soon as I started the lights go out and the breaker relay clicks on and off on and off but the blinkers and the dash light work just fine

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    • Customer Service
      Customer Service

      Hi, Shane. Could be a multitude of issues on an electrical system that is almost 1/4 century old. Suggest removing your outer primary. Grab your test light and a multimeter and start inspecting/testing. https://www.fixmyhog.com/videos/electrical/Could be a number of issues on a wiring harness/switches/breakers/plugged connections that are almost 1/4 century old. Sounds like you might have a bad ignition switch but that may not be the reason that you have a breaker that is tripping. Suggest removing your outer fairing and grabbing your test light & multimeter.
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/videos/electrical/

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  18. Opie
    Opie

    I have an 01 softail duece. The headlight doesn’t always come on with the ignition switch. When it doesn’t the highbeam indicator light comes on. Sometimes it will just turn on and the highbeam indicator will turn off

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  19. Pastor
    Pastor

    Hello, this is probably an old question. We have a 05 Dyna and the Daymaker runs both LED’s on high beam. Just purchased a 7″ Daymaker for our 16 Heritage and this Daymaker switches off the low beam on high setting. We live in a heavily forested area and I would like both beams if possible. HD switches off my spots when I use high beam. I do not want to harm the Daymaker by using creative wiring, any ideas sir?

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  20. Tomas Merayo
    Tomas Merayo

    I have a 2006 road king. The tail light and the blinkers work ok, but the head lights and the brake lights don’t work, the head lamp the fuses and the relay are good.
    Thanks

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  22. Barnaclebill
    Barnaclebill

    I installed those very bright daymaker headlights and the two daymaker aux lights and now my volt gauge appears to be pushing 14+ volts most of the time. I never really noticed how high my gauge used to read as when I took a quick glance at it, it appeared to be on the plus, charging side but I never recalled how much it was charging, just thought it was working fine. Now I’m wondering if the lights are drawing too much voltage or is everything normal and ok. Thanks in advance for any help.

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  23. Scott jones
    Scott jones

    On 2011 heritage classic noticed at night headlight would get brighter like high and low beam were on at same time. This would only last a few seconds then return to normal. When it happens it kicked my speedometer light off then it would come back on after a few seconds. Change out lights with leds next night high beam went out on led. What is going on?

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  24. Jon stone
    Jon stone

    Have a problem low beam and passing lamps out changed out head light fuse is ok any thoughts what I can look for

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  25. Lyle
    Lyle

    Have a 03 Road Glide with a headlight problem. Have checked the headlight plugs and they are clean with no problems. I changed out the headlight fuse and thought this fixed the problem. Today I rode the bike for about an hour and once again both headlights went off. I removed the seat and left side cover and checked the headlight and it works again. Any ideas or would it be better to take the bike to the stealership because I know very little about electrical wiring? Don’t want to take it to a shade tree mechanic to start cutting and splicing wires.

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  26. Bob
    Bob

    2008 Harley Davidson sportster left directional works but the light does not come on . Found the bulb was blown replaced bulb with the same one and now only the directionals work not the running lights .

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  27. Dakota Sanderson
    Dakota Sanderson

    I have a 89 hd sportster that has been completely rebuilt I noticed my headlight and running light doesn’t work only my brake light. I got a new wiring harness installed new relay in the headlight harness but the headlight still won’t come on. What else could it be. The bulb is good.

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  28. Dan
    Dan

    I bought a 2011 road King classic everything ok but it seems when it gets hot and give it throttle it start pinging and I’m not sure if it’s just hot or something worse , maybe you might have a few ideas

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  29. Jason Parsons
    Jason Parsons

    I have a 2011 ultra limited the security light stays on while riding down the highway I have changed both of my key fob batteries and it still stays on didn’t have any problems starting on Friday or Saturday rode it about 20 miles total and parked it in the front yard tried to start it on Sunday afternoon and would not do anything I mess with it though out the day and finally got it to start to put it back in the garage the light is still staying on what could my problem B

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    • Customer Service
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      Hello Jason,

      Start by checking for possible Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/troubleshoot-with-harley-error-codes-008010/
      If you have an aftermarket seat with a steel pan, it may cause interference with your security antenna.
      Verify that your security antenna is in its correct position.
      Try disconnecting your battery ground for a minute, then reconnect. Sometimes this helps resolve electrical issues like this.

      Thanks
      Mark FMH Video Membership

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  30. Nikki
    Nikki

    I have a 97 FXDL and last season my headlight suddenly wasn’t lit up when I turned on my ignition. I took the light assembly apart and the plug assembly was melted. I replaced it and put everything back together and my headlight now works, but then we noticed my low beam was very low and my high beam display light is dimly lit when on low beam. We checked the light bulb and it’s fine. There is 12 volts going to the plug assembly for the headlight and the headlight works normal when we disconnected it from the bike and hooked a batter up to it. My batter is brand new which I replaced last fall. Everyone says it’s a ground issue and suggests I replace the ignition which is under my seat. Is that where I should start? I doesn’t make sense to me but I’m thinking it’s in the switches somewhere in my handlebars. I can’t ride at night so I really need to resolve this problem. Thank you in advance!

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  31. Big T
    Big T

    1999 electra gli headlight not comming on but hi beam indicator stuck on?? Where to begin?

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  32. Slippery
    Slippery

    I have a 2009 RG with day maker headlight, it shakes when riding how can I fix from shaking?

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  34. Gerri
    Gerri

    I have a 98 wide glide with a similar issue except one minute mine was fine, I get off the bike shut it off get back in it 20 minutes later I have no high beam or low beam. I bought my bike after it had already had some custom work done on it. The front has been stretched the head light is custom, it has no turn signals. Only a head light and a brake light. Brake light is operating fine. Dash light is operating fine when I turn the switch on. Head light i have nothing.

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  35. TADHG
    TADHG

    i have 2000 Road King Classic EFI when i turn on my high beam light the passing lights go off. i want these to stay on during both low and high beam..i have looked at the wiring but cant sort it out. how do i make it so the passing lights stay on all the time. thanks in advance

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    • Customer Service
      Customer Service

      Hello Tadhg,

      You will need to access the toggle switch.
      Remove the power supply wire from the toggle switch. Use a test light or multimeter to determine which wire to remove.
      Remove your headlight.
      You should have an open orange accessory wire near your head light plug.
      You can extend and use this wire to constantly power your toggle switch.
      You will then have passing lamps regardless of hi beam / low beam.
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/videos/electrical/

      Thanks,
      Mark FMH Video Membership

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  36. Chris
    Chris

    I keep blowing the 15 amp accessory fuse which is all turn signals and break light. Ive done some homework on what is on that circuit. Rear Lighting, rear stop light switch, right & left turn signal switch, head lamp (which works) speedo and horn. All on the 0range/white wire. I’ve spent several hours watching different video’s. My head is spinning from all the info. Please HELP!

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  37. RUSTY
    RUSTY

    Hi I have a 2007 Road King and just out of the blue the head light and two side lights that run on separate switch stop working but the running , signal and brake lights work. I checked the fuses put new ones nothing changed . I have power going to ignition also the high beam indicator light not coming on .The bike only has 23,000 miles always stored inside no corrosion at all . Any suggestion to this problem would be welcomed thank you.

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  38. Bruce
    Bruce

    I have an 08 FLSTN . It has sudden dimming of the lights on high beam, to about half brightness…it is not going to low beam. When this happens..I switch to low beam…after a min it too instantly goes to half brightness…when I switch to high beam it is bright again for a min or two…then instantly goes to half brightness..and so on.
    Each time I switch…it stays bright for maybe a min…on both beams .

    I’m leaning toward a relay?

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  39. Ben
    Ben

    Installed a daymaker led in my 16 XL1200C and my high beam indicator comes on after riding a while.

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  40. Vincent
    Vincent

    I have been having the same issue with my 2002 Electra glide standard. I was wondering if the connector was easy to locate or kind of hidden?

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  41. Chuck
    Chuck

    Hi I just changed my head light and highway lights on a 2008 ultra to led and I have a Harley garage door opener since changing to led the opener doesn’t work any ideas.

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  42. Darren
    Darren

    I have a 85 HD soft tail kicker I can kick start it in the on position but when I turn the switch to on with the lights it shuts off the bike immediately

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  43. Jim
    Jim

    I have an’04 Road King custom, how can I bypass the headlight coming on when I turn the ignition on. and run it to an acc. switch on the back of nacelle ???

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  44. Ajmal
    Ajmal

    I cant make my light (iron 883) bright.. But it glows when i press the pass button… But not glowing when it makes to bright!!

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  45. Richard
    Richard

    I have just converted my headlight and running day lights to after market LEDs . Now when I hit the high/ low beam switch I blow a fuse.If I don’t touch the switch everything is ok I have high beam on all the time.My bike is a 2007 CVO FLHTCUSE 2

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  46. Paul
    Paul

    Hi guys ive got a 85 evo and when riding during the day everything is good but as soon as i turn the headlight on it starts breaking down around 90kmh its got a daymaker led headlight got me buggerd any help would be exelent cheers in advance

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  47. Michael
    Michael

    I have 2005 dyna low rider,it keeps blowing the head light fuse,the head light plug looks good,any ideas??

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  48. Ron wegrzyn
    Ron wegrzyn

    I have a 1989 low rider on the head lamp there is a red wire that isn’t connected what would it connect to and would this couse my problem of my battery not charging

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  49. Robert
    Robert

    2000 heritage Softail left wire on ignition switch got hot now bike won’t turn over and headlights don’t turn on

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  50. Richard Elliott
    Richard Elliott

    Head light and spot lights wont come on, bought the bike from my dad and he said every once in while he would have to reach under tank push a wire. Checked fuses checked head light and try to check wires under tank they look like there connected good. Help please

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    • Customer Service
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      Hi Richard, what is the year and model of your bike, so we can better assist you with your issue?
      Thank you! Hallie Fix My Hog Video Membership

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  51. Clayton
    Clayton

    NB Ticket 17100 I just installed a Sunpie 7″ LED headlight and the 4.5″ LED on my 2007 Harley Davidson Elctra Glide CVO and the blinker is blinking fast and the red key is on my instruments. What do I need to do? It came with different wiring harnesses but no instruction on how to install. I just plugged the 3 prong and that was it. Please help!

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    • Customer Service
      Customer Service

      Dear Clayton,

      Thank you for your patience. In regards to your question-

      You will need to add a Badlands load equalizer for proper signal function.
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/simplifying-electricity-002170/

      I hope this helps!

      Sincerely,

      Mark
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  52. Jim Baroni
    Jim Baroni

    On my 1986 h.d. fxrs my headlight will go off and my hi beam light goes on. Once I realize it I can hit the headlight with my fist and it will go on and stay on or sometimes it just goes off again.
    Could it be the receptacle the headlight plugs into?

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  53. Jared
    Jared

    NB Ticket 17528 My housing for head light on my 2001 Dana wide glide was totally melted the wires were still connected. What would cause this to happen

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    • Customer Service
      Customer Service

      Dear Jared,

      Thank you for your patience. In regards to your question-

      That is not uncommon.
      Excessive heat from a halogen bulb is what causes that.
      Suggest repairing the headlight plug and installing an LED bulb.
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/simplifying-electricity-002170/

      I hope this helps!

      Sincerely,

      Mark
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  54. DeWayne Arnold
    DeWayne Arnold

    my spot lights and my radio on my 08 ultra classic both quit working. fuses ok. any ideas?

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  55. Bill
    Bill

    NB Ticket 18618 I have a 2006 Harley Davidson springer Softail classic the headlight won’t work found a few smashed wires and had them put back together with butt connectors but the light still won’t come on and I put a new headlight in any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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  56. Larry Strickland
    Larry Strickland

    Ticket 19077 I have a 01 flht blowing the breaklights,and headlights @ the same time on different circuits.Both are 15 amp fuses.No lights,brake lights just blinkers work.Might work for 100miles then blows.Sometimes 10 miles. What is common starting point.Have checked wiring in fairing,fuse area,wires in fender.High,low beam switch, bike will run fine.Lost???? Please help

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  57. Chris Wellington
    Chris Wellington

    2016 ultra limited daymaker headlight on bright is no good like adjusted to high but dims are perfect. So I don’t use brights at all .. frustrating

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  58. Stan Lee Cook
    Stan Lee Cook

    NB Ticket 22904 I have a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 xl I purchased a 80 watt daymaker headlight will this be okay for the Sportster

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  59. Steve
    Steve

    NB Ticket 22971 I have a2009 he ultra classic .the headlight won’t come on until I flip the switch a few times but the spot lights do how do I fix

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  60. Steve
    Steve

    I have a2009 he ultra classic the headlight won’t come on until I flip the ignition switch a few times but the spot lights do

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  61. Nick
    Nick

    I have a 2013 Road King. I recently installed the HD daymaker LED aux. lights and headlight. Since install I have noticed that the left and right turn arrows are constantly illuminated and the front or rear blinkers do not work.

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  62. Michael
    Michael

    I have a 1982 FLHS. My headlight is off until I ref it up. It is off when I turn on the ignition switch. hi/low switch doesn’t do anything? this just started. my turn sigs haven’t worked
    for awhile. tail light was always dim.

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  63. jarrett
    jarrett

    I have a 2012 harley cvo softail. The headlight is not getting power. i tested the light itself and it works the bike is practically new only 5000 miles i dont understand ive searched everywhere for a blown fuse or torn wire nothing. Any help would be great

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  64. James Fox
    James Fox

    I have a 2015 SG just bought the Eagle Lights 7″ Chrome LED Projection Headlight with LED Halo Ring… pretty easy install. Turned the bike on the Halo came on with the low beam …. tried the high beam and nothing it just stayed low beam with the halo …. bright light indicator just blinked a couple of times and went off …. rechecked to make sure that I had everything hooked properly and tried it again …. same problem…… now the headlight will not come on at all no halo no low beam no high beam …. any suggestions ???

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  65. David Ledford
    David Ledford

    Went out to ride my 2003 flht today and turned ign on and no low beam or either spot light would work , high beam works and all other lights work , any ideas what is wrong , all fuses good

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  66. David Sabina
    David Sabina

    Do you 1) know why all the aftermarket (on Amazon) LED headlights won’t work on my 2003 FXDWG? and 2) Does anyone know where I can get one that will work?

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  67. Jonathan Pite
    Jonathan Pite

    Similar issue, but not quite… Riding a 2012 FXDF and swopped out dual halogen headlights w/ 7″ bucket and Headwinds H4-LHW LED. Low beam works fine; high beam comes on then switches off after ten minutes (although I can flash). Headwinds suggested CanBus Filter 8-9030CV-H4 which improved high-beam ‘on’ to an hour, but still switches off and will not switch back on until bike is turned off then back on (again, will flash). Also diagnostic throwing BCM B2131 High beam output open error. Thnx for help.

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    • Jonathan Pite
      Jonathan Pite

      Similar issue, but not quite… Riding a 2012 FXDF and swopped out dual halogen headlights w/ 7″ bucket and Headwinds H4-LHW LED. Low beam works fine; high beam comes on then switches off after ten minutes (although I can flash). Headwinds suggested CanBus Filter 8-9030CV-H4 which improved high-beam ‘on’ to an hour, but still switches off and will not switch back on until bike is turned off then back on (again, will flash). Also diagnostic throwing BCM B2131 High beam output open error. Thnx for help.

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  68. Lyle Warszewik
    Lyle Warszewik

    – Here’s an odd one. 03 Road King. Lights do not turn off when I turn the ignition switch off. Replaced the switch and worked fine twice. Now it is back to the lights staying on when I turn the ignition switch off!! Sometimes it turns off when I put the kick stand down and get off the bike. Other times the lights will stay on for as long as 15m. Thanks for your assistance.

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  69. Stephen Molina
    Stephen Molina

    2018 street glide,upgraded aftermarket amp with better filtering but now LED ring on HD Daymaker headlight “blinks” when ignition is turned off

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  71. Robert Shearl
    Robert Shearl

    I’ve got a 2002 1200C. Ican get only the high beam to work. No voltage on low beam at the headlight. I’ve checked the switch and I have power on both high and low there with one wire having continuous voltage. Under the tank there is a harness connector to the headlight and there I’m only getting 1 continuous hot wire and my high beam wire is hot when switch to high. Where could I be losing my low beam power at? Is there a relay? I can’t find it!

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  72. rich stumpfoll
    rich stumpfoll

    are the fog lamps supposed to go off when you switch on the high beam on a 2014 flstn softail deluxe

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  73. brian butler
    brian butler

    have problem with headlight it jumps from low to high beam every time i switch it back any help most welcome

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      Hello Brian. We’d love to help!

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  74. seth furgason
    seth furgason

    I have a 2008 heritage softtail and ive replaced my headlight three times and the low beam will burn out within 20 min of riding and my high beam will last an hour or so. last headlight i bought actually was smoking inside the casing.

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  75. Moose
    Moose

    I lost headlight on 06 fatboy bulb fuses etc are ok thinking maybe the headlight relay? Also my brake light stopped working. My wife took a baseball bat to it a few years ago and smashed all the lights and rear blinkers off replaced everything except fog lights on front and rear blinkers but pretty much just cut wire’s and capped off and everything else worked until now any suggestions would be appreciated

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