Low beams not working on headlight
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04_RidgeBackBreaker
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My 04 Ridgeback started with that issue then vise versa with only hi beam. Now I have no headlight. I found out last week its my EHC. My signals, brake lights and speedo still work though. My mechanic is tryin to figure out a way to wire my headlight from my ignition or another source but also so both my hi and lo beam can still function. Look up some recent threads about headlight problems. Good luck! 
BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
Hmmm, ya think it could be a burnt out low beam filament in the bulb or a bad socket?
Maybe it's that crazy EHC module thing.
Pick one.
Maybe it's that crazy EHC module thing.
Pick one.
04_RidgeBackBreaker
Member
Very true. Try the bulb and your socket. The socket has the tendency to melt.
04_RidgeBackBreaker
Member
I've seen two different kinds of light assemblies for the big dogs. My ridge back has a headlight assembly with two allen head set screws on the bottom side and two drain holes. First take out the set screws then you have an outer chrome ring and then an inner ring. These can sometimes be difficult to remove. When putting the set screws back in DO NOT over tighten. It will cause your ring to get an oval shape and the next time it may not come off.
BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
There may be two setscrews in one hole, stacked.....check before you force the ring.
erldawg
Guru
Set screws are located on the bottom center of the headlight bucket the hole closest to the front of the bucket. I forget the size I thinks it's a 1/16 allen head. You may need to heat it up a bit to get it loose. use a hair dryer.
CCRainman
Well-Known Member
Take out the set screw on the bottom of bucket. Then remove the trim ring, if too tight try putting some rubber gloves on or putting tape on the trim ring to get a better grip. There is another ring under the trim ring and the bucket should come right out afterwards.
Sounds like a dead bulb, should not be the EHC for that year. The bulb is a H4.
make sure you don't touch the new bulb with your hands. us a cloth or cotton gloves when you handle the bulb if you use a halogen. the oil on your skin will create a hot spot causing the bulb to burn out quickly.
alxdamon
Member
Had the same problem on my 07' Mastiff, High beam worked fine, but kept blowing the low beam, I couldn't find the problem. Took in to the dealer (Full House Cycles) they traced it to a crimpped wire in the head light harness that was grounding out. It might be worth a look for you. Good luck.
Thanks everybody.Can I get the bulb at a harley shop?