brake light and signals not working :(

cuz · February 26th, 2012, 02:45 PM

I just check the bulb and its find does any one have an idea y this is happening I dont hear anything on the turn signals(RELAY) but the brake light still works idk if this helps but Friday night i wheelied her for the 1st time that BIG in a strip by accident

saxnbass · February 26th, 2012, 03:21 PM

So the brake light works, but the turn signals don't? Do they not flash at all? Both sides at once (like hazard lights)? Light up but don't flash?

cuz · February 26th, 2012, 07:00 PM

The signal dont work at ALL & the brake light turns on when u turn the bike on but when i press the brake it doesn't light up

cuz · February 26th, 2012, 08:32 PM

any ideas guys???

saxnbass · February 26th, 2012, 08:36 PM

I don't, sorry.

cuong-nutz · February 26th, 2012, 09:08 PM

You probably popped a fuse...

DaBlue1 · February 27th, 2012, 06:37 AM

Did you check the rear brake switch? If it is slightly askew or the spring is somehow off the lights would not work. Also if it is stuck the brake light may already be on and the tail light filament is burned out. You may have to inspect both both switches and all your connectors to isolate the problems.

cuz · March 1st, 2012, 08:41 AM

all fuses are good can it be a relay ??

jdoucet93 · March 1st, 2012, 08:48 AM

Its the tail light fuse under the front seat. When the tail light fuse blows, the signals also stop working. Even if the signal fuse is still good. There are extra fuses in the fuse box so just open it up, pull out the one marked "tail", and replace it. Should be good to go from there.

DaBlue1 · March 1st, 2012, 08:57 AM

Have you checked all the turn signal connectors, bulbs and relay?
What about the brake switches? If you say the bulbs and fuses are fine, these things are what's left to check. I'd double check the tail light bulb by replacing it with a new one, then make sure both filaments light up.

MikeBudd · March 1st, 2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Its the tail light fuse under the front seat. When the tail light fuse blows, the signals also stop working. Even if the signal fuse is still good. There are extra fuses in the fuse box so just open it up, pull out the one marked "tail", and replace it. Should be good to go from there.

Same thing happened to me when I put in my rear LED's (somehow messed up soldering some wires?) I did this ^^ then fixed the soldering and they worked perfectly.

goodluck

cuz · March 1st, 2012, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Its the tail light fuse under the front seat. When the tail light fuse blows, the signals also stop working. Even if the signal fuse is still good. There are extra fuses in the fuse box so just open it up, pull out the one marked "tail", and replace it. Should be good to go from there.

i could barely see the rip in it

now the signals work but dont flash/click so im sure its the relay
BUT still the brake light is not turning on

jdoucet93 · March 1st, 2012, 05:12 PM

Okay, have you checked the connector going to the tail light under the rear seat?
Does the light come on when you turn the bike on, but not get brighter when you apply the brakes? Or vice-versa? If so, as someone said earlier, church that BOTH filaments are in tact in the bulb in the tail light.

Sorry for any "swypos", I'm on my phone.
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cuz · March 1st, 2012, 06:06 PM

Okay, have you checked the connector going to the tail light under the rear seat?

unplug & pluged a few time now

Does the light come on when you turn the bike on, but not get brighter when you apply the brakes? Or vice-versa?

yes the light turn on just like normal but doesn't want to get brighter once i press the brake front&back

If so, as someone said earlier, church that BOTH filaments are in tact in the bulb in the tail light.

i dont see any type of rip or displacement in it

Sorry for any "swypos", I'm on my phone.

its cool dude thanks

jdoucet93 · March 1st, 2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuz

Okay, have you checked the connector going to the tail light under the rear seat?

unplug & pluged a few time now

Does the light come on when you turn the bike on, but not get brighter when you apply the brakes? Or vice-versa?

yes the light turn on just like normal but doesn't want to get brighter once i press the brake front&back

If so, as someone said earlier, church that BOTH filaments are in tact in the bulb in the tail light.

i dont see any type of rip or displacement in it

Sorry for any "swypos", I'm on my phone.

its cool dude thanks

alrighty then, next thing would be to replace the bulb. Sometimes it can be very difficult to see if the filament is broken.
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cuz · March 1st, 2012, 06:20 PM

yea i guess so to Auto Zone again replaced all the mini fuses

so for the not flashing signal lights(NON-LED) part is the relay?

jdizon · August 28th, 2012, 07:52 PM

If you checked the fuses and all are good. This may be helpful. I installed the Hotbodies undertail eliminator kit with the LEDs.

Once I hooked everthing up (black to black, green to red) the signal lights came on but did not flash. I checked fuses and relay. I bought two 8 ohm resistors from Radio Shack ($2.50 ea.) and hooked them up to each of the rear signals (black to black on one end and red to green on the other end).

This solved my issue. All signal lights function properly.

Good luck,

JDIZON

February 26th, 2012, 02:45 PM	#1
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	brake light and signals not working :( I just check the bulb and its find does any one have an idea y this is happening I dont hear anything on the turn signals(RELAY) but the brake light still works idk if this helps but Friday night i wheelied her for the 1st time that BIG in a strip by accident __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

February 26th, 2012, 07:00 PM	#3
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	The signal dont work at ALL & the brake light turns on when u turn the bike on but when i press the brake it doesn't light up __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

February 26th, 2012, 08:32 PM	#4
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	any ideas guys??? __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

February 26th, 2012, 09:08 PM	#6
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	You probably popped a fuse... __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

March 1st, 2012, 08:41 AM	#8
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	all fuses are good can it be a relay ?? __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

February 26th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#2
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	So the brake light works, but the turn signals don't? Do they not flash at all? Both sides at once (like hazard lights)? Light up but don't flash?

February 26th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#5
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I don't, sorry.

February 27th, 2012, 06:37 AM	#7
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Did you check the rear brake switch? If it is slightly askew or the spring is somehow off the lights would not work. Also if it is stuck the brake light may already be on and the tail light filament is burned out. You may have to inspect both both switches and all your connectors to isolate the problems.

March 1st, 2012, 08:48 AM	#9
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	Its the tail light fuse under the front seat. When the tail light fuse blows, the signals also stop working. Even if the signal fuse is still good. There are extra fuses in the fuse box so just open it up, pull out the one marked "tail", and replace it. Should be good to go from there. __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

March 1st, 2012, 08:57 AM	#10
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Have you checked all the turn signal connectors, bulbs and relay? What about the brake switches? If you say the bulbs and fuses are fine, these things are what's left to check. I'd double check the tail light bulb by replacing it with a new one, then make sure both filaments light up.

March 1st, 2012, 05:12 PM	#13
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	Okay, have you checked the connector going to the tail light under the rear seat? Does the light come on when you turn the bike on, but not get brighter when you apply the brakes? Or vice-versa? If so, as someone said earlier, church that BOTH filaments are in tact in the bulb in the tail light. Sorry for any "swypos", I'm on my phone. Posted via Mobile Device

March 1st, 2012, 06:06 PM	#14
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Okay, have you checked the connector going to the tail light under the rear seat? unplug & pluged a few time now Does the light come on when you turn the bike on, but not get brighter when you apply the brakes? Or vice-versa? yes the light turn on just like normal but doesn't want to get brighter once i press the brake front&back If so, as someone said earlier, church that BOTH filaments are in tact in the bulb in the tail light. i dont see any type of rip or displacement in it Sorry for any "swypos", I'm on my phone. its cool dude thanks __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

March 1st, 2012, 06:20 PM	#16
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	yea i guess so to Auto Zone again replaced all the mini fuses so for the not flashing signal lights(NON-LED) part is the relay? __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

August 28th, 2012, 07:52 PM	#17
jdizon ninjette.org newbie Name: Jerome Location: Houston Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Harley Fat Boy Lo; 2005 Harley Custom Deluxe; 2011 Ducati 848 Evo; 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 1	Tail Light Issues If you checked the fuses and all are good. This may be helpful. I installed the Hotbodies undertail eliminator kit with the LEDs. Once I hooked everthing up (black to black, green to red) the signal lights came on but did not flash. I checked fuses and relay. I bought two 8 ohm resistors from Radio Shack ($2.50 ea.) and hooked them up to each of the rear signals (black to black on one end and red to green on the other end). This solved my issue. All signal lights function properly. Good luck, JDIZON

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