Tail Light + Brake Light Not Working (Bulb Replaced)

JayZE302 · January 18th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Title just about sums it up. Have had the bike for about 2 months now and assumed the bulb burned out since the tail and brake light had been working at the purchase. After replacing the bulb I still get nothing. Tried searching but only found posts talking about brake lights not working while tail lights were OK.

I am not a mechanic by any means, and this is my first bike, so I am not sure what the problem might be. Any suggestions are appreciated!

DaBlue1 · January 18th, 2011, 08:41 PM

There is a 10amp taillight fuse in a little box under the seat. Check to see if it is blown. You will have to remove the side panels to get the seat off. Your owner's manual should be able to help you also. This thread has a good pic of were the fuse box is located. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15388

JayZE302 · January 19th, 2011, 06:10 PM

OK, replaced the fuse with 1 of the spares, turned the key and it blew again immediately. Changed it once more and same thing. Short? Where might it be?

scotty · January 19th, 2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JayZE302

OK, replaced the fuse with 1 of the spares, turned the key and it blew again immediately. Changed it once more and same thing. Short? Where might it be?

Sounds like a short. Did you replaced the fuse with thr right size amp? Check the wires. Make sure you check the wires in the tail also.

JayZE302 · January 19th, 2011, 06:20 PM

Replaced with a 10A, identical to the one I took out. Havent checked the wires yet, not sure what exactly to be looking for.

scotty · January 19th, 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JayZE302

Replaced with a 10A, identical to the one I took out. Havent checked the wires yet, not sure what exactly to be looking for.

Follow the wires by the fues and just make sure they are alright(no bare wires showing). You will see the wire to your tail light when you take off your back seat.

JayZE302 · January 19th, 2011, 06:38 PM

All wires seem ok, nothing disconnected or bare.

I have a vertical license plate that came with the bike. It has 2 LEDs that are not working either. However, both rear turn signals are.

Any suggestions? I can see on the wiring diagram that the running/brake and license plate lights are connected in some way. Does that locate the problem at all?

DaBlue1 · January 19th, 2011, 06:55 PM

You should also check to make sure that the brake light switches are not shorting out. Unplug the brake light switches, replace the bulb with a correct replacement, replace the fuse and see if the fuse still blows. Plug in the switches one at a time to see if the fuse blows. the shorting switch will blow the fuse. If that is the case replace the faulty switch. Check the battery and all other connections as well.

JayZE302 · January 19th, 2011, 07:34 PM

Here is the lighting diagram just for help.

Where exactly are the switches located?

Thanks!

kkim · January 19th, 2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JayZE302

Where exactly are the switches located?

at the front brake lever and rear brake lever.

samysterio · August 8th, 2012, 12:31 PM

I'm having the same EXACT problem, my fuse keeps blowing out. I have no idea about machanical stuff1
please help

CThunder-blue · August 8th, 2012, 05:03 PM

This isn't a mechanical issue, it's electrical. All you need to do is trace your lines. If a fuse keeps blowing, it's because it's grounding out somewhere. This means you have an exposed wire that's touching metal.

January 18th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#1
JayZE302 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jason Location: Ft. Lauderdale Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	Tail Light + Brake Light Not Working (Bulb Replaced) Title just about sums it up. Have had the bike for about 2 months now and assumed the bulb burned out since the tail and brake light had been working at the purchase. After replacing the bulb I still get nothing. Tried searching but only found posts talking about brake lights not working while tail lights were OK. I am not a mechanic by any means, and this is my first bike, so I am not sure what the problem might be. Any suggestions are appreciated!

August 8th, 2012, 05:03 PM	#12
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	This isn't a mechanical issue, it's electrical. All you need to do is trace your lines. If a fuse keeps blowing, it's because it's grounding out somewhere. This means you have an exposed wire that's touching metal. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

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January 18th, 2011, 08:41 PM	#2
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	There is a 10amp taillight fuse in a little box under the seat. Check to see if it is blown. You will have to remove the side panels to get the seat off. Your owner's manual should be able to help you also. This thread has a good pic of were the fuse box is located. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15388

January 19th, 2011, 06:10 PM	#3
JayZE302 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jason Location: Ft. Lauderdale Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	OK, replaced the fuse with 1 of the spares, turned the key and it blew again immediately. Changed it once more and same thing. Short? Where might it be?

January 19th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#5
JayZE302 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jason Location: Ft. Lauderdale Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	Replaced with a 10A, identical to the one I took out. Havent checked the wires yet, not sure what exactly to be looking for.

January 19th, 2011, 06:38 PM	#7
JayZE302 ninjette.org newbie Name: Jason Location: Ft. Lauderdale Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	All wires seem ok, nothing disconnected or bare. I have a vertical license plate that came with the bike. It has 2 LEDs that are not working either. However, both rear turn signals are. Any suggestions? I can see on the wiring diagram that the running/brake and license plate lights are connected in some way. Does that locate the problem at all?

January 19th, 2011, 06:55 PM	#8
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	You should also check to make sure that the brake light switches are not shorting out. Unplug the brake light switches, replace the bulb with a correct replacement, replace the fuse and see if the fuse still blows. Plug in the switches one at a time to see if the fuse blows. the shorting switch will blow the fuse. If that is the case replace the faulty switch. Check the battery and all other connections as well.

August 8th, 2012, 12:31 PM	#11
samysterio ninjette.org newbie Name: Sam Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 1	I'm having the same EXACT problem, my fuse keeps blowing out. I have no idea about machanical stuff1 please help