Headlight and Lightbar Won't Come On.

Skip · 05-01-2012, 10:15 AM

I recently purchased a dressed out 09 Nomad. Love it, except the darn light bar and headlight's not working.

Won't even come on. All other lights work perfectly. Possibilities? Thanks!

cactusjack · 05-01-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip

I recently purchased a dressed out 09 Nomad. Love it, except the darn light bar and headlight's not working.

Won't even come on. All other lights work perfectly. Possibilities? Thanks!

Blown fuse?

My guess is whoever installed the light bar wired it to the headlight circuit. A big "no no", because that draws more current than the circuit can handle.

Ideally, the lightbar should have its own dedicated circuit, and a relay should be used to control the power to the lightbar with the ignition switch.

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 11:23 AM

Thats the first thing I would check as well.

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 11:33 AM

The first thing I would check is the switch on the bar itself. If it is a Cobra lightbar there is an on/off switch. Good place to start.
Also the bike needs to be running or usually the start button needs to be pressed momentarily for the lights to come on.

Skip · 05-01-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Blown fuse?

My guess is whoever installed the light bar wired it to the headlight circuit. A big "no no", because that draws more current than the circuit can handle.

Ideally, the lightbar should have its own dedicated circuit, and a relay should be used to control the power to the lightbar with the ignition switch.

Thanks, I think thats it too. No relay. Guess I'll have it rewired via the relay switch.

cactusjack · 05-01-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

The first thing I would check is the switch on the bar itself. If it is a Cobra lightbar there is an on/off switch. Good place to start.
Also the bike needs to be running or usually the start button needs to be pressed momentarily for the lights to come on.

The first thing you would do is take it to your dealer and let them figure it out. C'mon TC - who are you trying to kid?

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The first thing you would do is take it to your dealer and let them figure it out. C'mon TC - who are you trying to kid?

Hey, I installed my own lightbar and also put one, actually two, on Cindy's bike. They even work like they are supposed to.

Loafer · 05-01-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Hey, I installed my own lightbar and also put one, actually two, on Cindy's bike. They even work like they are supposed to.

Without photos, it didn't happen.

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 09:10 PM

Its well documented Gerry. Where else was it talked about a week longer than it takes to do the install...

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Its well documented Gerry. Where else was it talked about a week longer than it takes to do the install...

Your such a funny guy.

Loafer · 05-02-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Its well documented Gerry. Where else was it talked about a week longer than it takes to do the install...

Oh I didn't remember a special discussion group had been formed, as to how
this was going to get done.
Was there any photos that came out of the session?

Skip · 05-09-2012, 12:27 PM

So, the issue was the lack of a relay for the light bar. Issue has been repaired, everything's working great. Thanks all for the advice, and entertaining comments!

mobandy78 · 05-09-2012, 01:04 PM

Glad you got it worked out Skip.

Sgt. Country · 05-09-2012, 01:12 PM

Hey Skip,
The same thing happened to, at a park and after dark.....it's the fuse, just hope you have a spare, if not take the one from the horn....Take care, ride safe and God bless

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The first thing I would check is the switch on the bar itself. If it is a Cobra lightbar there is an on/off switch. Good place to start. Also the bike needs to be running or usually the start button needs to be pressed momentarily for the lights to come on. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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Skip Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 19	So, the issue was the lack of a relay for the light bar. Issue has been repaired, everything's working great. Thanks all for the advice, and entertaining comments! __________________ Skip Mustang, Oklahoma 2009 1700 Nomad VBA #02048 "Life is what happens while your busy making plans."- John Lennon
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Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	Hey Skip, The same thing happened to, at a park and after dark.....it's the fuse, just hope you have a spare, if not take the one from the horn....Take care, ride safe and God bless __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933
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