headlight stop operating need help PROBLEM SOLVED LOOSE CONNECTION

makntraxs

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problem on 2016 es.
I replaced the small aux lights in the headlight assembly with leds bulbs they operate but the neither hi or lo beam headlights operate
I removed them reinstall small stock bulbs headlights still not operating
20amp headlight fuse ok
h7 bulbs ok
unplugged headlight assembly check 12vdc power and had it at plug.
plugged headlight assembly back in no headlights.
how did installing small aux leds in place of incandescent bulbs cause the headlight to stop operating ?????
need some help
makntraxs@aol.com
thanks
 

fac191

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problem on 2016 es.
I replaced the small aux lights in the headlight assembly with leds bulbs they operate but the neither hi or lo beam headlights operate
I removed them reinstall small stock bulbs headlights still not operating
20amp headlight fuse ok
h7 bulbs ok
unplugged headlight assembly check 12vdc power and had it at plug.
plugged headlight assembly back in no headlights.
how did installing small aux leds in place of incandescent bulbs cause the headlight to stop operating ?????
need some help
makntraxs@aol.com
thanks
problem on 2016 es.
I replaced the small aux lights in the headlight assembly with leds bulbs they operate but the neither hi or lo beam headlights operate
I removed them reinstall small stock bulbs headlights still not operating
20amp headlight fuse ok
h7 bulbs ok
unplugged headlight assembly check 12vdc power and had it at plug.
plugged headlight assembly back in no headlights.
how did installing small aux leds in place of incandescent bulbs cause the headlight to stop operating ?????
need some help
makntraxs@aol.com
thanks
Can't help with a solution i did the same thing and all was well.
 

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Remember that the headlights don't come on until you start the bike. The marker lights come on with the key switch.

Why do you think the H7 bulbs are ok? Have you swapped in a new or known good bulb to double check?

Did you remove the entire headlight assembly to swap the marker lights?
 
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