How to fix speedometer on Harley Davidson Sportster?
Press the button a number of times until the second S is flashing and you are in the speedometer module. Press as well as hold the button for five seconds and an error code will be displayed or it will show NONE. Use the displayed fault codes and your factory service manual to find what needs to be fixed. Figure 4.
Why is my odometer not working on my Harley Davidson?
Odometer & Speedometer were both working fine till a jacket I was carrying came loose and got tangeled in the rear wheel and disc brake of my 2003 883 Hugger. After pulling & cutting it out, the Odometer & Speedometer only work when at idle or moving below 10 mph while applying the brakes or turning signal, otherwise neither one works.
What happens if my speedometer isn’t working?
If your speedometer isn’t functioning correctly, don’t procrastinate fixing this annoying problem. This article applies to Harley Davidson Sportster models (1973-2015). Having a faulty or inoperative speedometer leaves you susceptible to speeding tickets. While not always required, not having one isn’t a very good idea.
Where is the speed sensor on a Harley Davidson?
The speed sensor is located on the back of the transmission, and monitors a cog in the transmission to determine speed and distance. Unfortunately, this sensor tends to act like a magnet and can pick up debris that hampers its ability to function.
Press the button a number of times until the second S is flashing and you are in the speedometer module. Press as well as hold the button for five seconds and an error code will be displayed or it will show NONE. Use the displayed fault codes and your factory service manual to find what needs to be fixed. Figure 4.
Odometer & Speedometer were both working fine till a jacket I was carrying came loose and got tangeled in the rear wheel and disc brake of my 2003 883 Hugger. After pulling & cutting it out, the Odometer & Speedometer only work when at idle or moving below 10 mph while applying the brakes or turning signal, otherwise neither one works.
Why does the speedo on a Harley Davidson stop working?
The magnetic speed sensor pick up gets fouled from the metal shavings in the transmission which causes the speedo to stop working and the directionals to stop self canceling because of no input to the ECM from the sensor. The ECM thinks that the bike is standing still because of no input.
What happens when the speedometer does not work?
The speedometer backlights. The odometer mileage is displayed but does not change. The trip meter stays the same and does not change. The directionals don’t self cancel any more.