Trailfire headlight

[jdjock]

I’ve got a problem burning out lights on my 1980 trailfire. Started working on it yesterday and haven’t had good luck. Put a new regulator on it last April and just now tried it out. The low beam went out immediately so switched to high beam and that lasted about 5 minutes. Tried a used regulator that I thought was good and same ending. So tried another new regulator and a new bulb (3rd) one with the same result. 3 bulbs and 3 voltage regulators gone through. I’ve never had such problems with this. Anyone have ideas as to my problem? Where is the best place to get new regulators? Thanks. Tom

[Matt]

You probably have a short in your wiring somewhere.

[jdjock]

I found the problem. One of the wiring connectors was not plugged in all the way. I think it was the brake light connector. Everything works as it should now. I wonder what’s next on these old John Deere. Ha ha.