2014 ES Shock Light on Headlights Out

[1derer]

I am hoping for some help on this one... I was away from home for about 2 weeks put the bike on the tender. When I came home best I got was a "click" and nothing... In a rush I jumped the bike with wife's car. Noticed the shock light was on, then a few days later leaving for work in the dark noticed the headlights were also out. I have checked the fuses. Battery is on the old side I don't know which relay is for the lights to test. Any advice before I start replacing parts or worse taking it to the dealer??? Thanks!

 

[1derer]

Found and cleared code 44 reset the shock still need to figure out headlight.

 

[1derer]

Does anyone know which or where the head light relay is located? I figure testing the relay, if its good jump it to on see if the lights come on if so I could remote wire it to "ignition On" ??? any ideas? Thanks!

 

[WJBertrand]

Have you inspected the bulbs themselves?

 

[1derer]

No thought it would be unlikely for both to fail at the same time. But worth a look!

 

[WJBertrand]

No thought it would be unlikely for both to fail at the same time. But worth a look!

Here's the scenario I've experienced, not only with bikes but other things that use two bulbs. The first bulb goes out unnoticed and you go happily along your way adapting to the slightly reduced light subconsciously until the second one goes. At that point the total loss of light becomes obvious. Upon investigation you discover that both bulbs are bad. It's natural to initially assume, perhaps in error, that they both went out at the same time.

 

[1derer]

Yeah complicated more by spots. Had a look one was obviously blown the other possible but was not obvious. I'll swap in New bulbs this evening but feel you've nailed it! Thanks!

 

[1derer]

Here's the scenario I've experienced, not only with bikes but other things that use two bulbs. The first bulb goes out unnoticed and you go happily along your way adapting to the slightly reduced light subconsciously until the second one goes. At that point the total loss of light becomes obvious. Upon investigation you discover that both bulbs are bad. It's natural to initially assume, perhaps in error, that they both went out at the same time.

Well you nailed it! Thanks for telling me to keep it simple!

 

[WJBertrand]

Glad you got it sorted, I am a strong adherent to principle of Occam's razor!