Can a bad speed sensor be a problem?

Can a bad speed sensor be a problem?

If your problem is not a bad speed sensor, it may be a bad TSSM (turn signal security module ). If you can pull any codes from your speedo head, it will aid in helping you make a quicker, more accurate diagnosis. I have a problem with my 2006 Heritage Classic. While on a ride today when I was just cruising it would just quit running.

Why does my speedometer not work on my Fatboy?

I just bought a 04 Fatboy. The right turn signal don’t work, but the left works fine. The speedometer dose not work, when I turn the ignition on the needle wiggles a little, when I turn to Access the needle goes all the way around and points straight down.

Why is the speed sensor on my Harley not working?

Don’t believe both switches would go at same time, Short maybe or relay. Not sure and I would appreciate any ideas. Might be a failing Harley speed sensor. Remove the sensor and see if it needs to be cleaned. Sometimes, fine metal shavings or or a paste like film from normal transmission wear can cover the end of the sensor.

Why does my Speedo not work on my Harley?

Speedo works when it wants but only at highway speeds and again randomly. Now blinkers are starting too work intermittently. Any ideas? Don’t believe both switches would go at same time, Short maybe or relay. Not sure and I would appreciate any ideas. Might be a failing Harley speed sensor. Remove the sensor and see if it needs to be cleaned.

What are the symptoms of a faulty speed sensor?

Table of Contents. One of the most common speed sensor symptoms of your car is that the transmission will not smoothly change gears of your vehicle because of higher transmission revs. This means that the car engine runs at higher speeds than the car itself.

Can a bad speed sensor cause a bad throttle?

In fact, symptoms of a faulty speed sensor may also result symptoms of other common components such as a defective coil pack or bad throttle position sensor. However, here is a list of the most common symptoms associated with a bad engine speed sensor:

What happens if your speedometer is malfunctioning?

The malfunctioning speed sensor means that the speedometer will not have the ability to display the speed your vehicle is traveling at. Not knowing how fast you are going is obviously concerning especially when there is little other traffic on the road to help you at least estimate your speed.

What was the first wheel speed sensor fault?

The first was a Volkswagen Passat – The car came to us with a bit of history as another garage had looked at the car first and read a fault code which said “wheel speed sensor LHF incoherent”. They had tried fitting a wheel speed sensor but the fault was still present.