I just noticed that the front brake light switch is not working on my 94A. When pressing the brake pedal the brake lights come on, so the bulbs and at least most of the circuitry is good. The odd thing is that when running with the cruise on and pulling the front brake lever, the brake lights fail to come on but it cancels the cruise... Any ideas?
Thanks. Ron in AZ
Front Brake Light Switch
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landisr
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Front Brake Light Switch
I'm not so sure about an inner child, but I have an inner idiot that surfaces every now and then.. 
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Re: Front Brake Light Switch
There are two switches. One for the Cruise and one for the Brake.
MikeB
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1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
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Retired in Tacoma, WA
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Re: Front Brake Light Switch
They fail over time. OEM replacements are inexpensive.
https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/front_ ... itch/60684
https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/front_ ... itch/60684
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landisr
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Re: Front Brake Light Switch
Thanks, Guys. Makes perfect sense.
Ron
Ron
I'm not so sure about an inner child, but I have an inner idiot that surfaces every now and then..
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landisr
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Re: Front Brake Light Switch
UPDATE: Problem solved, at least temporarily. It was dirty contacts. But thanks for the info. I may order a new switch for my parts bin.
Have a good week everybody.
Ron
Have a good week everybody.
Ron
I'm not so sure about an inner child, but I have an inner idiot that surfaces every now and then..