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03 Aug 2023 12:38 #887904 by ckahleer
79 kz400h tail light not working was created by ckahleer
Brake light works fine. I can lift the seat and apply power to the to the tail light connector and the tail light will light.
I have a 74 - 77 service manual, but wiring may be different on a 79.
Can someone share a 79 wiring diagram? Thanks

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03 Aug 2023 15:10 #887913 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic 79 kz400h tail light not working
It´s the same wiring, red wire (tail light) get power by the ignition switch in park position (white wire battery) and blue wire in ignition on position (switch internal connected).

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04 Aug 2023 19:17 #887955 by ckahleer
Replied by ckahleer on topic 79 kz400h tail light not working
The problem turned out to be within the ignition switch. To fix, I jumpered the the brown wire (which is hot when ignition is on) to the red tail light wire. I never use the "park" position any way.

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05 Aug 2023 06:53 - 05 Aug 2023 06:54 #887968 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic 79 kz400h tail light not working
Did you investigate the soldered connections inside the ignition switch? You might be able to fix the problem.
Last edit: 05 Aug 2023 06:54 by martin_csr.
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