Tatonka82 Posted August 22, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2015 Hi. All the lights work on my 86 VR EXCEPT the headlight. The display does not indicate a burnt out laMp, but chained it anyway. The fuse is ok as well. any ideas or advice? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 22, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 22, 2015 Check your starter switch. It could be sticking. It will keep the light from burning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 22, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 22, 2015 And while you are cleaning the starter switch, clean the HI / LO beam switch. My headlight stops working almost every year and I just have to clean the switch. Cleaning the switch is actually easier than changing the bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 23, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2015 or maybe ya toasted a relay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted August 23, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2015 My problem was also the switch was dirty. It will not come all the way out unless you pull it out. I just sprayed electrical cleaner in the switch and it has worked ever since. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie86 Posted August 23, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2015 My 86 did this last year and my problem was a loose wire in the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka82 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks for the input. I will have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhurd8245 Posted August 28, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 28, 2015 Just bought a 2000 Venture. The high beam switch is not working. Is this hard to replace? Any tips before I dig in to it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 28, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 28, 2015 Are you sure it is the switch and not the bulb?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhurd8245 Posted September 2, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2015 The switch is definitely bad. No friction when you move it. Very loose. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted September 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2015 Have you taken the switch apart to see what the issue is? It is easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhurd8245 Posted September 14, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 14, 2015 That's my next process. Any suggestions on best site to get parts? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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