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acatv · 04-30-2012, 11:19 PM

Hi; Been a member for a while, this is my first post. I've just completed a minor restoration on my 1997 XCR 600le, and am having a slight electrical problem. When I first start it up, the taillights and stoplights will sometimes work. Then they will go out, and the brake warning light on dash will light. I am sure it is a ground issue, but I can't find it. Any ideas? Thanks.

white lightning · 05-01-2012, 10:57 AM

Trace the wire from the tail / brake lights .. to where the connectors are, close to where the motor is. Check thoughly to make sure the wires isnt broken along the way - ANYONE? WL.

**RJ Gleason** · 05-01-2012, 11:16 AM

Check the wires under the seat. Most common area for breaks/rub throughs.

Renagade · 05-01-2012, 11:20 AM

had same prob with my formula, first brake
light didnt work, 10 miles down trail the
running light went out. turned out to be
the connector under tank came unplugged.
might be something to check out?

acatv · 05-02-2012, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the replys. I had the seat off to reupholster it, and the wiring harness looked like new. i have traced the wiring all the way to the engine with no luck. It is now stored for the summer, so I will have to attack it next fall.

Renagade · 05-02-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by acatv

Thanks for the replys. I had the seat off to reupholster it, and the wiring harness looked like new. i have traced the wiring all the way to the engine with no luck. It is now stored for the summer, so I will have to attack it next fall.

awwww........ dont stop now!!!
what bout under tank? find wires
at steering post & follow under tank.

id want it fixed now, cause im sure
you will find more stuff to do in fall!!!