Dash Lights, Tail light, Lic. plate light all out? By jomama0867 (Read 512 times)

[jomama0867]

As I started my Taotao Evo 150 last night, I noticed my dash lights not working (usually not that big of a deal since they're almost useless anyway). Upon further inspection, I noticed that my tail light and license plate light were also out. Everything else works (brake light, signals, headlights, all guages, etc.)! I've checked all of the obvious wiring connections and bulbs and all seem to be O.K. Has anyone come across this kind of thing before? Also, I checked the wiring diagram(s) but can't seem to find anything these three components might have in common!?!

[tvnacman]

its an ac voltage problem .

[Bashan]

Your tail light and license plate light are off of the brown wire that comes on with the key to satisfy DOT requirements. It is a DC feed off of the ignition switch. On some bikes the dash lights run off of the brown also. You'll have to pull some plastic and trace the brown wire and use a multi.

[jomama0867]

Luckily, I started at the kill switch . . . loose-fitting connector! I shimmed it as a test and eureka! Thanks to all for the support; yet another problem solved by the combined collective (thank you Bashan)!

[tvnacman]

OK you found and fixed a loose connection .

John

[cyborg]

Niceness!!!!!