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Where's my taillight?

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Eljeef
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Where's my taillight?

Post by Eljeef » Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:26 pm

Here's the situation: I have a six position combination switch and I only have my taillight lit on twilight.. My switch runs;
1-Starter only
2-Off
3-Ignition
4-Twilight
5-Headlight
6-Parking light
Brakelight works on 3,4, and 5.
I think the taillight should be working on 5 also. Should I be looking into my combo switch?
1964-C77 305 Dream
2002 BMW R1150GS

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Waveblaster
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Post by Waveblaster » Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:20 am

It sounds like the switch but worth pulling up a wiring diagram and testing with test light or multimeter before open ignition surgery. Many small components in there that drop out or go back together wrong. The brass contacts for example. Not insurmountable but care is needed. A photo when removing might help get things right. Dont loose any of the small springs or ball bearings!

Eljeef
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Location: Windsor, Ontario

Post by Eljeef » Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:37 pm

Thanks. I will pull it out and take a look.
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2002 BMW R1150GS

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