No Signals, Horn or Brake Light

By Dennis Santopietro

Question I have a problem with my 1995 Sportster XL 1200. The lights go on but the signals, and horn do not work and when I step on the brake the brake light doesn’t light up. Also when key is turned on the lights are on but a clicking sound clicks every 4 seconds. We replaced the turn signal control module.


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Answer The clicking sound is coming from a breaker. You have a dead short to ground. You need to look for the breaker that is tripping. Then, find the corresponding wire that is grounding out.



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12 Responses to “No Signals, Horn or Brake Light”

  1. Everett Kilgo

    I have a 2009 HD Sportster XL1200C Custom. I have no brake lights when applying front brake nor rear brake. Checked the switches with a testor and have continuity. Fuses have been checked and are fine.front and rear signals fully operational. Headlight is operating. Just no "parking lights" nor brake lights. Bulb appears to be ok but I have not attempted to insert a replacement. What's left? Help

  2. Gene Brown

    Signal lights, horn and brake lights do not work on 2006 Harley Heritage any suggestions to fix all fuses are good

  3. Anthony

    My horn works intermittently sometimes it works other times it just has a very low volume almost a buzzing sound

  4. Sal

    i own an 08 cvo softail springer and it blows the 15 amp fuse for the brake light horn and and turn signals. wonder if you can lead me into a diagnostic direction. Thanks Sal

  5. anthony

    i have lost all my lights, signal, brake,running,and head light. i'm at a loss trying to find the problem. help,

  6. Brian

    I have 2011 sporster 1200c ,my rear tail light comes on when I brake, but does not stay on,any suggestions?

  7. Simon Gore

    Check your ignition switch.

  8. Robert lindenberg

    I got a 98fatboy while riding the speedo and the lights go out

  9. Steve Sheppard

    I have an 06 XLR 1200. When ever I hit the starter switch, I can hear the solenoid kicking in, and there is always a pause, as if battery went dead, then it would start. My previous Sporty was the same, and I have heard others that also do it. Is this normal for Sporties, or is there something going wrong?

  10. Jp

    Turn signals stay on, they don't blink how can I fix it?