New and needing advice

[rocketjohn]

Now that all our appetites are thoroughly whetted we would surely like to see the resolution to this. More than that though, it could happen to us!

 

[GarrisonMatt]

welcome im not much help for electrical, where in Nebraska are you located, I am from Cozad and visit that area often

 

[hoopla]

Welcome Griz from Maine, I'm not an electrical guy, would have done as you have, corroded components are always tough, good luck

Hoopla

 

[Steel]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I know it's confusing to think how I messed up such a simple thing, but when you work in a hurry in the dark things can go south fast. What happened was the little negative arm (prong, wire, thing-a-ma-bob) got pushed down into the positive connection when I SHOVED the bulb in. I hadn't swapped one out on this bike yet and didn't see that it needed to slide up the side of the bulb housing. Upon inspection of the left side I could see what I did. It's seems so simple when you don't manhandle the thing! Anyway, I'm going to open the switch up next and see if I cooked it somehow. Maybe I will get to it tomorrow, (I hope!)- the missus doesn't seem to think my project is the priority. . The good thing is that I can always use hand signals!!
I'm sure you are all on the edges of your seats over it, So I'll keep you posted.

if a woman thought fixing my bike wasn't a priority, I'd give her a hand signal.