2008 Polaris 400 HO light switch?

[hapsson]

the tail light comes on with the key, brake light works with the lever and pedal, battery is new and won't hold a charge, 1st how do I get the hand grip off to remove the light switch assembly and is the light switch causing the battery drain

[GEARHEAD01]

plug the hole on one side of the bar/grip and blow compressed air into the other side and slide the boot off with a litle bit of work. if your headlight switch is causing the drain it would have to pull power through your headlight because light switches are classed as a ground side switch. therfore you should see some kind of light from pod. I would start by testing all of the aftermarket parts if you have any. I would suspect hand warmers our winch if it is hard wired. hope this would be of any help.

your friendly neighbourhood mechanic.

[hapsson]

I disconnected the wiring for the winch with no change, I'll use your suggestion to remove the hand grip so I can check the switch, Thanks A lot!

[DirtDemon]

Why exactly do you thing it is the headlight switch? Does the headlight not work? I take it your battery is losing a charge when the machine is off? Does it keep a charge when you run the machine?

[Ajmboy]

What year is this machine?

* Added manufacturer to your thread title.

[hapsson]

battery stays charged when running just drains off after a couple of days. I was figuring headlight switch assembly since when I disconnect the plug the tail light goes out.

[Ajmboy]

Have you tried using a multimeter and diconnecting the negative cable and connecting the meter between the cable and battery and see what the drain is? Then start pulling fuses to find the circuit.

[hapsson]

Hi, The Rear brake light comes on when I turn the key to the on position, any thoughts