Taillight help

newbie555 · 11-05-2008, 09:20 AM

Could anyone tell me where the tail light connects into the main wiring harness. I tried tracing it back, and it seems as though it is in the main bundle of wires inside the headlight. Is this correct?

markwr35 · 11-05-2008, 12:37 PM

you have to take off the top of the rear mudguard and the connector block is there

well that is on mine anyway

newbie555 · 11-05-2008, 01:13 PM

I already checked all the connections there, and they seem to be fine, the brake light works, just not the running tail light

markwr35 · 11-05-2008, 01:25 PM

you need a volt meter then to test the connector block to see if there is a live when you turn the lights on

if that does not work then you will have to bridge a wire from the headlight wire down to the rear of the bike

newbie555 · 11-05-2008, 02:20 PM

thanks, ill try that

warrior91 · 11-05-2008, 10:22 PM

Is the running light filament busted? :idea:

tigertamer · 11-06-2008, 07:10 AM

Did you check this connector under the seat?

The brown is the tail lamp lead, and the Yellow/Green is the brake lamp lead. The green is the chassis ground!

First do as mentioned by warrior91, and JUST REPLACE the dual filament bulb, because it is quick and easy, and broken firmaments can be elusive to find because they can contact intermittently.

Also check the connections in the lamp socket for corrosion, poor workmanship, poor fitment, etc.

Hope this helps.

Keep us posted,
Tigertamer

katoranger · 11-06-2008, 08:31 AM

Try the bulb first.

Allen

newbie555 · 11-06-2008, 10:23 AM

i tried a new bulb before, it works occasionally so i thought that it was a loose connection

katoranger · 11-06-2008, 11:43 AM

Okay. I would trace the wire and check all connections. The pin sometimes come loose in them.

Allen

11-05-2008, 09:20 AM	#1
newbie555 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 172	Taillight help Could anyone tell me where the tail light connects into the main wiring harness. I tried tracing it back, and it seems as though it is in the main bundle of wires inside the headlight. Is this correct?
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11-05-2008, 12:37 PM	#2
markwr35 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: leeds uk Posts: 39	you have to take off the top of the rear mudguard and the connector block is there well that is on mine anyway __________________ gy 125 gas gas 250 aprillia rs125 (my baby) Now sold to buy my sons xr 125 If it works leave it or better weld it
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11-05-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
markwr35 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: leeds uk Posts: 39	you need a volt meter then to test the connector block to see if there is a live when you turn the lights on if that does not work then you will have to bridge a wire from the headlight wire down to the rear of the bike __________________ gy 125 gas gas 250 aprillia rs125 (my baby) Now sold to buy my sons xr 125 If it works leave it or better weld it
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11-05-2008, 10:22 PM	#6
warrior91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 679	Is the running light filament busted? :idea: __________________ '91 Yamaha Warrior- stage 2 '83 Honda ATC 70 '08 Yongjiang 125cc mx (Loncin) '08 Yongjiang 150cc atv (Jinlong)
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11-06-2008, 07:10 AM	#7
tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	Did you check this connector under the seat? The brown is the tail lamp lead, and the Yellow/Green is the brake lamp lead. The green is the chassis ground! First do as mentioned by warrior91, and JUST REPLACE the dual filament bulb, because it is quick and easy, and broken firmaments can be elusive to find because they can contact intermittently. Also check the connections in the lamp socket for corrosion, poor workmanship, poor fitment, etc. Hope this helps. Keep us posted, Tigertamer __________________ 07 H-D XL883C 06 LF 200GY-5 Yin and Yang CAUTION Obey The Traffic Regulation. Always Wear a Helmet. Don't Ride After Drinking Wine. Before Operation, Read The Owners Manual Carefully.
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11-05-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
newbie555 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 172	I already checked all the connections there, and they seem to be fine, the brake light works, just not the running tail light
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11-05-2008, 02:20 PM	#5
newbie555 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 172	thanks, ill try that
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11-06-2008, 08:31 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Try the bulb first. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-06-2008, 10:23 AM	#9
newbie555 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 172	i tried a new bulb before, it works occasionally so i thought that it was a loose connection
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11-06-2008, 11:43 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay. I would trace the wire and check all connections. The pin sometimes come loose in them. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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