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Taillight Problem!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Alex mathieu, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. Alex mathieu

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    My taillight stays on constantly, which has happened before with the rear break switch getting stuck and staying on. Tonight's a different story. .. cannot get it to dim, staying on, disconnected rear break switch. Still on. Front break switch isn't stuck but wether or not you mash it or not makes no difference on the status of the light. Wiggled wires just messing with it. So I'm puzzled... anybody have insight on this one?
     
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    The tail light and the two front running lights should come on whenever the key is turned to on or park.

    The brake lights are powered by either the front or rear brake switch. The switches are wired in parallel so either will send 12V to the brake light. Since you already disconnected the rear, try disconnecting the front switch wire.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Agreed. A switch can be faulty internaly, and still move correctly.
     
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    K-moe please look at my most recent post in technical support!!! Problem is getting worse
     
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    Same bike, related problem, should stay in same thread.
    Having said that, you seem to have a fault in the harness. I suspec thte same brown wire that you have indicated in your other thread. Trace the hell out of it, beginning at the fuse block.
     
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