Brake Light Not Coming On

[k_garton_76]

Hi everyone. I've got a 78 GS400. I used the info on this site to turn the bike that wasn't running into a great running bike; also painted it. Thanks to everyone.

My brake light isn't coming on now when I hit the front or the rear brake. I can't find any wires that are lose. It was intermittent for a couple of days before it completely stopped working. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks.

Ken

[chef1366]

Did you change the bulb? Check the condition of the connections under the bulb. Work from there. Chances are both switches won't fail at the same time so I'd check the wiring in the rear fender.

[80GS1000]

Also, check your fuses. I had my headlight, taillight, and turn signals all go out at once last week on my bike. A blown fuse was responsible. Once I had replaced the blown fuse, everything lit right up.

[Eli69]

hi, is the taillight contact clean? did you check it for power with a tester? is the ground good? are all the connections clean (there should be a bunch of connections under the seat). good luck

[uudfourty]

if you do determine that it is the bulb connections, after cleaning them, slap a little dielectric grease on the connecting side of the bulb when you put it back together-- it'll help keep corrosion down.

[k_garton_76]

The tail light comes on. I'll check the wires under the seat again. Thanks.