Trailmaster Mid XRX Headlights

[Rocky Rotella]

What would cause the stock LED headlights to fail on a Trailmaster Mid XRX?

I'm on my second set and these have now failed, too. I measure 12V at the connector, so I don't suspect an over-charging issue.

Are these simply that weak? Or are they prone to failure because of poor quality?

I'd consider moving to more-reliable aftermarket units. What would you suggest?

 

[Karttekk]

What would cause the stock LED headlights to fail on a Trailmaster Mid XRX?

I'm on my second set and these have now failed, too. I measure 12V at the connector, so I don't suspect an over-charging issue.

Are these simply that weak? Or are they prone to failure because of poor quality?

I'd consider moving to more-reliable aftermarket units. What would you suggest?

Check your ground wires. One could be loose or corroded causing a voltage spike or drop off. Wiggle the connectors while they're on & see if they flicker. I've purchased these at Go Power Sports. I sold the karts I installed them on so I can't tell you how robust they are.

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[Karttekk]

Could be a voltage regulator or rectifier going bad. Check with a multi-meter.

 

[Rocky Rotella]

Thanks for the reply, Kartteck.

I checked power at the pigtails and I'm seeing a pretty consistent 12V at the headlights.

I also checked the ground and it appears that TrailMaster runs the battery ground to the engine block. There's also a green wire from the accessory wiring harness that's connected to it. While I found the Electricity Principle Diagram in the TrailMaster manual, it doesn't show wiring for (or even makes reference to) the headlights...

 

[Karttekk]

Looks like that green wire from the accessory wiring is coming from the key switch. There should be a toggle switch at the dash for the headlights, make sure the wires connected to it are secure. Not much to the system, maybe a higher quality light would be better. Talk to these people:

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[Bastond]

Did you ever get this resolved? I am having the same issue.