2014 RT Brake Light

[jthornton]

I ran into a couple from Branson and they were broke down. The brake light does not come on when you step on the pedal and then it goes into limp mode. Fixed a wiring mess on the right one and checked the fuse. Any Ideas?

JT

 

[jthornton]

We just verified the tail light itself works...

JT

 

[jtoro1]

We just verified the tail light itself works...

JT

The brake switch at the brake pedal will make it go into limp mode too

 

[jthornton]

The brake switch at the brake pedal will make it go into limp mode too

There are two groups of wires coming from the master cylinder, one with 2 wires and one with 3 wires. Neither one toggle when the brake is pressed.

JT

 

[PMK]

If you have compressed air, that bracket underneath that those two switches mount on, blow the crud off it and see if the brake lights begin to operate.

Also, what is this mess of wires you fixed all about, someone did a poor install of some mods? Did they cut and splice the wire harness?

 

[jthornton]

If you have compressed air, that bracket underneath that those two switches mount on, blow the crud off it and see if the brake lights begin to operate.

BINGO! We blew air from the bottom then from the top and a "click" was heard and someone shouted there's a brake light. They are on the road to Nashville to meet up with some MoGang riders to ride the Trace tomorrow.

Also, what is this mess of wires you fixed all about, someone did a poor install of some mods? Did they cut and splice the wire harness?

Yup, all fixed now.

Thanks
JT

 

[Bob Denman]

Those little buggers are prone to picking up crud from the road surfaces. Cleaning them out, can often work wonders!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

If anybody can post a photo of what you are talking about and where it is, it would be great for future reference.

Cruzr joe

 

[Bob Denman]

Joe,
It's not exactly in an easy place to access... :shocked:
You've got to stick your head up under the bike; just aft of the right side footpeg (or floorboard) mount. Follow the connecting rod from the brake pedal rearward, and you'll hit the brake switch. :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

John Toro deserves credit also, he mentioned the cause prior to me.

John Toro is a quality person and fun...

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Joe,
It's not exactly in an easy place to access... :shocked:
You've got to stick your head up under the bike; just aft of the right side footpeg (or floorboard) mount. Follow the connecting rod from the brake pedal rearward, and you'll hit the brake switch. :thumbup:

Thanks i will look for it

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

I had my brake light switch fail on my 2010; that's the only reason that I know where they hid them. nojoke

 

[jthornton]

If anybody can post a photo of what you are talking about and where it is, it would be great for future reference.

Cruzr joe

Step on the brake pedal and just opposite your heal is the switch but it is buried under some sheet metal cover. You have to take the panel off just above the right floorboard/foot peg.
JT

 

[Bob Denman]

You can get to it without removing that panel; but then you'd miss out on a World-Class version of "The Limbo", while getting underneath the bike.
(While you're there: please take a picture for the rest of us!)

 

[vided]

Do any of these help