79 kz400h tail light not working

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79 kz400h tail light not working

03 Aug 2023 12:38
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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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Re: 79 kz400h tail light not working

03 Aug 2023 15:10
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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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Re: 79 kz400h tail light not working

04 Aug 2023 19:17
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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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Re: 79 kz400h tail light not working

05 Aug 2023 06:53 - 05 Aug 2023 06:54
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Did you investigate the soldered connections inside the ignition switch? You might be able to fix the problem.
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