Number Plate Light - On Off On Off

Joined Dec 2014
248 Posts | 38+
Sydney
Hi all
I've recently had to change my CW integrated rear unit as the brake light failed in it.
When I went to hook everything back up with the new unit I found that my number plate light (also LED aftermarket) now comes on and off.

Its not flashing fast to suggest its a voltage regulator issue, it just comes on for 2-3 seconds then off for like 10 then on for 2 and so on.

When I connect the number plate light wires to a 9V battery the LEDs work perfectly, no on and off, just stays on for as long as I hold the battery to the wires.

Not sure what to make of this - any ideas?

Thanks
 
Just for closure and for those that care.

The intermittent on off nature of the number plate light was caused by a low battery on the bike so essentially not enough voltage.
(bike hadnt been used or on trickle for a while)

Charged the battery to 100% - wired the number plate light in and hey presto, all as should be.

Thanks