Is the voltmeter on a Harley Davidson too high?
As these gases are very flammable, maintain a safe distance if you have something flammable. If your Harley has a voltmeter on the dashboard, you will get unusual readings on it. Sometimes it shows too high, and sometimes it’s too low.
What are the symptoms of a bad voltage regulator?
One of the first symptoms of a failing or faulty voltage regulator are dim or flickering gauges. Since it’s the regulator that supplies power to the gauges, the gauges will start to dim and flicker if there’s an issue with the power supply.
When to notice voltage fluctuation on Harley Davidson?
Discussion in ‘ Electrical ‘ started by One For The Road, Apr 21, 2018 . When for a ride today and noticed my voltage gage would fluctuate. I have never noticed this before.
As these gases are very flammable, maintain a safe distance if you have something flammable. If your Harley has a voltmeter on the dashboard, you will get unusual readings on it. Sometimes it shows too high, and sometimes it’s too low.
When does the voltage go out on a Harley Davidson?
About 15 minutes later, the voltage popped back to 14 and the warning lights went out. This cycle occurred several more times before I reached home. Fortunately I was able to make it home. Research indicates that this is a voltage regulator failure that is a weakness on 2012 touring bikes assembled between 10/2011 and 2/2012.
Why is the voltage regulator on my Harley 06 not working?
The regulator on my ’06 just went last month, low battery voltage was the cause. The dealership has it now to repair. We’ll see what they come up with. It was the voltage regulator. They said there was a string of defective regulators that they were required to turn in.
What happens when the Idle is high on a Harley Davidson?
Strange that there are no historical codes since you did say you saw the check engine light come on. (Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle.
How can you tell if a Harley Davidson voltage regulator is faulty?
Another telltale sign that you’re dealing with a faulty Harley voltage regulator is that the instrument cluster fails to turn on. You should notice this after putting in the key and turning it to the on position. With a faulty regulator, none of the normal lights will illuminate.
Strange that there are no historical codes since you did say you saw the check engine light come on. (Could be you went through 50 key cycles with no engine issues) When you get off the interstate & the idle is high,,, if you were to power it off and restart the bike, does the idle calm down or does it resume the high idle.
Why does my ECM say idle all the time?
This allows the ECM to remember all the “idle”, throttle position and store the DTC status. There was also a download update if memory serves for some of the 2007 or 2008 models regarding an idle issue, so check with your H-D dealer for Service Bulletin regarding this.
Is there a problem with my speedometer on my Harley?
& filed under Harley Tips. First let me say, thank God for you guys. It’s great to have an alternative to being bent over by the “Stealership” wrench jockeys that are more into selling parts than anything else.