Brake Lights

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  1. Vocks7

    Vocks7 New Member

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    #1 Vocks7, Apr 5, 2019
    Afternoon,

    My brake lights have suddenly stopped working. I’ve checked the fuses (I think). I can’t seem to get into the lights to check the bulbs. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #1 crispey, Apr 5, 2019
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    street twin, I beleive


    If in doubt, I would replace the fuse rather than check it, check where the cables go into the light housing.
    I think you have to go in from the back so under the seat maybe
    have you done any work around there lately
     
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  3. Tricky-Dicky

    Tricky-Dicky Crème de la Crème

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    #2 Tricky-Dicky, Apr 5, 2019
    Check brake light switch continuity
     
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  4. Vocks7

    Vocks7 New Member

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    #3 Vocks7, Apr 5, 2019
    Street twin, I swapped fuses over and the back light one works.
     
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  5. Vocks7

    Vocks7 New Member

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    #4 Vocks7, Apr 5, 2019
    I have never touched the lights or back end of the bike. I checked the fuse in a different socket and it works so don’t think it’s that
     
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  6. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #5 crispey, Apr 5, 2019
    are they LED's not much you can do with those apart from check the wiring
     
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  7. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.

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    #6 sprintdave, Apr 5, 2019
    Have both front and rear stopped working, if not check switch on non working one.
     
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  8. Vocks7

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    #7 Vocks7, Apr 6, 2019
    Neither brake activates the lights. Which fuse is for the back lights?
     
  9. Sprinter

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    #8 Sprinter, Apr 6, 2019
  10. Vocks7

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    #9 Vocks7, Apr 6, 2019
  11. Sprinter

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    #10 Sprinter, Apr 6, 2019
    You have to check the bulbs.
     
  12. Gordon Sim

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    #11 Gordon Sim, Apr 8, 2019
    Mine stopped working. It was the switch on the front break lever had stuck. very quick and easy replacement. Switch was £2 delivered. Not sure how it had stopped the rear break working but after replacing it they both worked.:):)
     
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  13. Vocks7

    Vocks7 New Member

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    #12 Vocks7, Apr 8, 2019
    It sounds stupid but it still makes a small click when I press it did yours stop doing that?
    Do you have a link to where you got a replacement from?
    Thanks
     
  14. Gordon Sim

    Gordon Sim New Member

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    #13 Gordon Sim, Apr 8, 2019
    Mine was so corroded it didn't move at all.

    I got it from velofox it was £9 sorry I thought it was only £2
     
  15. Sprinter

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    #14 Sprinter, Apr 8, 2019
    Mine clicked, and didn't work.
     
  16. Capn Redbeard

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    #15 Capn Redbeard, Apr 8, 2019
    Do you have a multi meter or a test lamp / lead ?
     
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