Turn Signal Not Working

By Dennis Santopietro

Question for Fix My Hog

I have a 1999 Sportster 883 hugger. This am, my right turn signal did not function. It did not light up on the indicator panel either. When I started it, it blinked for a moment then stopped. The left turn signal works fine. When I put the hazards on, the right side blinked twice along with the left, then stopped. Is it the turn signal switch, the turn signal module, or other? I have the Sportster DVD and they’ve helped a lot. When I work on it, I usually take my travel DVD player and follow along in pauses until I’m done. Wish y’all would included a section on how to change the main drive belt, though. Anyhow, any answers would be helpful. Thanks.

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Hello Heidi, Replace all bulbs check all grounds (black wires), replace turn signal module under left side triangle shaped cover. I have seen many of these modules go bad, you can use your service manual wiring diagram and swap left to right turn signal trigger wires to double check, but I can almost bet it is the module.

  

Wrench Safe, FMH

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62 Responses to “Turn Signal Not Working”

  1. Bill

    I have a 2022 low rider s replaced head light and turn signals and now my right turn signal won't work ran dos says bcm any ideas thanks

  2. mark

    disconnected battery from my 2017 wid glide and when re connected left indicator not working, red light & yellow light on and abs light flashing, ive checked fault codes and 0nly one code - u0141 lost coms with lhcm, can you advice please

  3. Rob Leverson

    Both front and back turn signals, brake light, horn, Speedometer, and Tach stopped working. Running lights work....I have a 2009 Streetglide

  4. Virgil

    Have a 1200 sporty and the front right blinker lights up and the real dos not. Nore do eather one blink.. hell cant even find the fues box

  5. Robert W. Hare

    I have a 1999 Ultra Classic (FLHTCUI) and for the dear life of me, I can't find the turn signal module. Can you render any assistance?

  6. VERNON

    I have a 2007 road glide with LED lights installed and I have a right front and rear turn signal not working it will not even light up left works fine but right does not is this a module problem

  7. tom

    no tail light brake light or rear turn signals. Security light comes on and stays on for about 45 minutes of riding then goes out and everything works again. getting 3 codes indicating open circuit in each what is causing this. bad ass tail light stock turn signals tail light been on the bike a year no issues till now any help would be appreciated!!!

  8. Dennis Badertscher

    - Have 1976 1000 sportster. None of the turn signals will work. Have brake, tail and headlight. that work Any help as to what might be the problem? thanks for any help.

  9. Cindy

    - Hello, I have a 1992 hugger 883 my bike was customized years ago. converted to a fatbob tank and fender as of recently I never had any problem with my bike all of a sudden my turn signals work intermittently - right front and rear work, light up and flash - the left side however is not flashing but it lights up.. I have checked wiring, fixed a ground wire. A few years ago, checked the triangle module . I am just at a loss now.

  10. Jim Houser

    I have 98 xl1200s I have turn signal brake light but no running lights