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rogo66

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2017 Zero FXS LED brake light problem
« on: July 12, 2018, 08:45:56 PM »

I converted the brake light and rear blinkers to LED on my '17 FXS. Since doing this I've lost brake regen.  I'm guessing the voltage the LED brake light uses isn't enough to activate the brake regen.  The only option for a fix I can think of is adding a resistor.  I'm not sure which resistor I need or if there's another option besides going back to stock to fix the problem.

I was able to fix the hyperflash by switching out the flasher relay with a NOVITA EP34.

Has anyone done this and had the same issue?  What do I need to do to get brake regen back??

Thanks...

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Re: 2017 Zero FXS LED brake light problem
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2018, 10:29:23 PM »

It’s my understanding that regen is triggered by the switch on the front brake lever and/or by the pressure sensor in the rear brake hydraulics. It’s a signal sent to the MBB which then invokes the controller and should not interact with the lights on the 12V circuit directly.

I’m recalling from memory so check the manual and other forum threads.
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Re: 2017 Zero FXS LED brake light problem
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2018, 08:17:32 PM »

If you have a meter, measure the OEM bulb resistance, then find a 5 to 10 watt resistor with close to the same resistance and install it across the bulb socket wires (or wherever).

Be careful with that. Most incandescent bulbs have a much lower resistance when cold than when hot. If you have LED operation problems, you don't need as much of a load as the cold resistance of a conventional bulb filament. I'd just check the wattage rating of the bulb and calculate the resistance to give you that power draw. If you don't know the math involved, a 12W bulb will be about 15 ohms hot and a 7W bulb will be about 27 ohms. Make sure the power rating of the resistor is at least as high as the bulb power rating, and be careful how you mount it -- it's going to get hot.

I'm with Brian, though, I doubt it's because of reduced current draw due to the LED lights (the voltage will always be the same, somewhere around 13.5). I suppose it's possible there's a burned-out bulb detection circuit (like some cars have) which is triggered by the lower current draw and eliminates regeneration to get your attention? Double-check that regen is set on first, though. Seems more likely that your setting somehow got changed. Or maybe something didn't get re-connected properly.
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Re: 2017 Zero FXS LED brake light problem
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2019, 05:41:13 PM »

I converted the brake light and rear blinkers to LED on my '17 FXS. Since doing this I've lost brake regen.  I'm guessing the voltage the LED brake light uses isn't enough to activate the brake regen.

Hello,

Did you solve the issue with brake LED and missing brake regen?
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Re: 2017 Zero FXS LED brake light problem
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2019, 10:27:34 AM »

I converted the brake light and rear blinkers to LED on my '17 FXS. Since doing this I've lost brake regen.  I'm guessing the voltage the LED brake light uses isn't enough to activate the brake regen.  The only option for a fix I can think of is adding a resistor.  I'm not sure which resistor I need or if there's another option besides going back to stock to fix the problem.

I was able to fix the hyperflash by switching out the flasher relay with a NOVITA EP34.

Has anyone done this and had the same issue?  What do I need to do to get brake regen back??

Thanks...
Does your new brakelight  work when you ONLY brake using the right  foot  brake  pedal?  If not, check your rear brake switch. Sounds like it got messed up somehow.

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Re: 2017 Zero FXS LED brake light problem
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2021, 02:04:20 AM »

add a relay  to power the led...solved the issue f a 12volt flashing led that would trip out the regen   and ive blown out too many 5volt fuses to count
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