What does the Check Engine light on a Softail mean?
After reading the code, which will tell you exactly what you need to fix or replace, you will be left with an activated check engine light, which can get annoying to look at. This guide will show you how you can check the code and turn off the engine check light on your Harley Davidson Softail.
How to turn off engine check light on Harley Davidson Softail?
This guide will show you how you can check the code and turn off the engine check light on your Harley Davidson Softail. Figure 1. Check engine light.
How to check DTC’s on a Harley Davidson Softail?
Press and hold the mute/power button, and then turn the ignition switch to accessories. Keep the mute button held as the system starts up and for three seconds after the warning screen appears. Press the accept option on the touchscreen, then select “DTC’s.” Any active codes will be displayed at this time.
What should my Electrical reading be on my Softail?
A normal reading is around 100 amps. If your reading is higher, you may have mechanical engine damage, a faulty starter, or high resistance in the wiring routed between your starter and battery. The wiring can be checked fairly quickly. Place your multimeter’s negative lead on the starter ground wire and the positive lead on battery negative.
After reading the code, which will tell you exactly what you need to fix or replace, you will be left with an activated check engine light, which can get annoying to look at. This guide will show you how you can check the code and turn off the engine check light on your Harley Davidson Softail.
This guide will show you how you can check the code and turn off the engine check light on your Harley Davidson Softail. Figure 1. Check engine light.
How to read diagnostic trouble codes on Harley Davidson Softail?
For 2014 and later models, hold the odometer button down on the lift grip. Move the ignition switch to the ignition position. You’ll see the “DIAG” message displaying. Release the odometer button and press it again to read the different codes at each module.
A normal reading is around 100 amps. If your reading is higher, you may have mechanical engine damage, a faulty starter, or high resistance in the wiring routed between your starter and battery. The wiring can be checked fairly quickly. Place your multimeter’s negative lead on the starter ground wire and the positive lead on battery negative.
When did the Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe come out?
The current Softail Deluxe can trace its lineage back to 1949 when Harley-Davidson first mounted hydraulic front forks to replace the springer front ends on their rigid FL frames to beget the Hydra-Glide.
Is the new Softail better than the old Softail?
The new Mil-8 engines are awesome and the changes to the chassis fix the problems that plagued the old line: handling is better, performance is better, and much less vibration than was typical in the past. Honestly, if you rode a Softail before and didn’t like it, try it again.
How to reset check engine light on Harley Davidson Softail?
Turn the ignition switch, which is located in the center of your gas tank, to the OFF position and then turn the Run/Stop switch, which is located on the right side of your handlebar, to the RUN position. Figure 2. Ignition on the tank and Run/Stop on right grip. Press the odometer’s reset button and keep it pressed.
When do you get a check engine light on a Harley Davidson?
If you own and ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, you may get a check engine light from time to time. It is inevitable. A check engine light can appear for a variety of issues, and rarely is it serious.