How To Check Brake Light Switch | Harley Davidson

Today's video provides tips on how to check brake light switch if you're having an issue with them staying on or not coming on at all. I go over the rear and front switches and how to fix them if necessary.
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[@brentsteckel1948]

Thank you! I’ve been looking all day trying to find the issue! I attempted (dumbly) to replace my handgrips yesterday and couldn’t figure out why my brakes weren’t working! They work now! Much appreciated!!!

[@GlidingOnTwos]

@brentsteckel1948 Glad the video was able to help you. 🤙🏽👍🏽

[@jerrydelgadillo7863]

Why does my switch started leaking oil and my break pedal goes all the way down and if I press the pedal it leaks oil?

[@joeadase6086]

If your brake light stays on all you need to do is unplug both positive and negative connections and if the light stays on then you are good with the rear brake and you move up to the front brake sensor. All in all, it was a very informative video thank you for making it.

[@bkjenningssr]

THANK YOU! I followed exactly what you said and re-searching my problem with my brake lights and sure enough I have my brake handle installed incorrectly. Thanks for the tip. I got you saved in my library.

[@GlidingOnTwos]

I'm glad my video was able to help you. Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the support. 🤙🏽👊🏽

[@warpig6067]

Great step by step how-to video. Thanks

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Thanks for watching! Hope it helped. 🤙🏾👊🏾

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Nice job man, always good to share these type of informative videos… very helpful for the moto community! ✌️

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching!

[@larry68hd11]

Thanks Nore for the tip.

[@GlidingOnTwos]

🤘🏾👍🏾

[@PSPTommyG]

Even with the bad and cover off on the side..RUBY is ROCKIN!!💥💥💪💪💘💘

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Haha! Thanks Tommy G.

[@PSPTommyG]

@@GlidingOnTwos 👍👍

[@HDVIBE]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing. Ride safe 👍👊🇺🇸

[@GlidingOnTwos]

You bet, thanks for your support!!

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Another great tech tip to help folks work on their bikes. Great job Nore. Eric

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Thanks Eric. I figure this video would help someone down the road and keep costs low.

[@Jack-b5o6r]

On my old 2013 SG I had the same issue and it was the pressure switch

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Yup, normally that's the issue. That's what prompted me to make this video. Hopefully it can save someone big money.

[@Jack-b5o6r]

@@GlidingOnTwos exactly hopefully the video does well for you

[@602North]

Good stuff buddy. Sorry I’m late to watch. Really been tied up with work and things around here.

[@GlidingOnTwos]

No worries RJ. I've been busy and sick myself to the point where I forgot about the video. 😂

[@602North]

@@GlidingOnTwos hope your feeling better brother

[@thomasreniger7621]

Thank you, I found your video to be very helpful!

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Glad the video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching! I hope you'll stick around for more videos and subscribe. 👊🏾🤙🏾

[@royalcala7726]

I noticed on my 2008 Harley Davidson St. glide I had a rear bulb out so I bought a new bulb and the bulb still didn’t work but when I step on the break the brake light came on the turn signals came on on the right side and left side but the bulb would not turn on for the running lights. How do I fix that?

[@PSPTommyG]

Great tips Nore! 💪💪

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for your support!!

[@erikc4055]

Hey bro i changed the light bulb on my softail but my brake light dont flash sometimes it does with the rear but with lever it doesnt what could be the problem?

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Check the button switch behind the lever. When you press the front brake lever, it suppose to release the pressure on the switch which turns the brake light on. When you let the lever go, it puts pressure on the switch, shutting the light off. You may have a problem with that.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Good advice 👍

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Thanks for stopping by 🤙🏾

[@windwzrd4u]

I'm confused my rear brake light won't light up and the front is it a possible relay or a ground fault?

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Could be the relay for the rear wire. That's where I would start.

[@kencalip6129]

No rear brake lights or turn signal with new mogul ....Both of my wires at the rear switch both light up???? Help me bruh

[@GlidingOnTwos]

What year and model do you have? Start at the fuse.

[@kencalip6129]

@@GlidingOnTwos 2007

[@GlidingOnTwos]

@kencalip6129 If all your fuses are good, no codes, and the switches are good, you might have a short in the wires. I would check for continuity on wires. Check your plugs under the seat.

[@kencalip6129]

@@GlidingOnTwos front switch clicked a few more times and chick's stopped, crazy....I ordered it today and will check my wiring in the process of waiting

[@kencalip6129]

@@GlidingOnTwos also ordering a Manuel, to know what color are hot and not.... It's my first harley, I have 2 zx14s things are a little foreign at times

[@kencalip6129]

Front relay clicks no light changes

[@GlidingOnTwos]

@@kencalip6129 if you haven't messed around with the front brake lever at all, most likely the rear switch. Check to see if your bike has any diagnostic codes.

[@kencalip6129]

@@GlidingOnTwos no codes

[@nataliehughes9276]

Honda trike VTX1300S 2003 year model where is the fuses

[@GlidingOnTwos]

I'm not sure on that model bike! Sorry.

[@nataliehughes9276]

Honda trike VTX1300S 2003 year model

[@GlidingOnTwos]

I'm not sure on that model bike. Sorry!

[@Sonic_Boomer_]

or just unplug the rear brake switch leads and turn key on. if brake light goes out it would mean that rear switch is stuck closed. Thus faulty

[@GlidingOnTwos]

👍🏽

[@raysmotolife]

Ok thanks I’m going to just have to do it my self

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Sometimes you have to! 🤘🏾👍🏽

[@TheRockGotti1813]

What’s Up Bulldog! I see you finally converted to the dark side and started riding real bikes lol…. Hope your doing well

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Yessir! Got the first HD back in 2012. Been thru like 5 of them. Got 2 in the garage now.

[@rusted_dreams710]

Hellyea brother man u just saved.y ass thanks sooo fucking much for posting this video

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Thanks for watching and hope it helped!

[@rusted_dreams710]

@@GlidingOnTwos yes it did very much so my brake light was on all the time and I just unplugged the rear brake light switch and it fixed it now brake lights work for front brake

[@hongspa]

Things a guy can use thanks

[@GlidingOnTwos]

No problem, thanks for watching 👊🏽

[@six8415]

Too much unnecessary chatter,get to the point 👉

[@GlidingOnTwos]

@six8415 You always have the option of not watching at all. But apparently, you need something from this video!

[@royalcala7726]

I noticed on my 2008 Harley Davidson St. glide I had a rear bulb out so I bought a new bulb and the bulb still didn’t work but when I step on the break the brake light came on the turn signals came on on the right side and left side but the bulb would not turn on for the running lights. How do I fix that?

[@GlidingOnTwos]

You more than likely have a short in your running light wire. Try tracing that wire from the light to the plug under the seat.

[@royalcala7726]

I noticed on my 2008 Harley Davidson St. glide I had a rear bulb out so I bought a new bulb and the bulb still didn’t work but when I step on the break the brake light came on the turn signals came on on the right side and left side but the bulb would not turn on for the running lights. How do I fix that?

[@GlidingOnTwos]

First check your fuse for the rear lights. If that is not the problem, check your diagnostic code because you might have a break in the wire.