Why does my speedo on my Harley Davidson not work?

Also heavy oil buildup on your crank sensor will cause speedo problems. I have a 2001 Road King FLHR that I bought used. It died on the way home and then two more times. When I started searching the bike for the reason I found the battery connections loose, tightened them up and problem has gone away.

What to do if your speedometer doesn’t work?

Replacing the bad speed sensor will solve this issue. Also, if speedometer in your Chevy stops working or reads erratically, test the cruise control out. The cruise control uses the same sensors as your speedometer. If the cruise is working and the check engine light is on, the problem is likely with the speedometer itself.

Why is my speedometer not working on my Chevy Trailblazer?

Your Chevrolet’s speedometer gives important readings about your current speed. If you are experiencing problems with yours, don’t fret — these issues are common and easily fixed (usually). In fact, TrailBlazer speedometer problems are one of the most common topics discussed on popular Chevy online forums.

Why is my speedometer tripping on my Harley?

It sounds like a circuit breaker is tripping either because of a bad speedo head unit or because of age. Start by replacing the breaker with a new h/d one.

What can I do if my speedometer is not working?

Depending on the type, there is only one repair solution for a bad speedometer – replacing either the speed sensor or the wiring. With proper knowledge about the mechanism of a motor vehicle, you can carry out the repair job at your garage.

Why does the speedometer needle bounce when stopped?

Sometimes the speedometer needle will “bounce” when the vehicle is stopped, indicating an issue with the ABS system rather than the speedometer itself. Your ABS controller or module may be the culprit. The controller is the easiest to test first. Sometimes water or condensation gets inside the controller and stops it from working.

What happens when a speed sensor stops working?

A speed sensor does not only indicate the vehicle speed but also help with cruise control operation and regulation of the fuel’s flowing and ignition timing. A speedometer may stop working due to a bad sensor.

What causes a bike speedometer to go bad?

Where can I buy a GM speedometer?

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS MANS FAMILY BY ORDERING THESE PARTS from this link here drspeedometer.com Example speedometer is from a my 04 Impala. Yours may vary in appearance, and have more motors, but the procedure is basically the same for all 03-06 GM instrument clusters.

What to do if your speedometer is white?

Hi Tony. Try securing a jumper lead from your battery positive terminal and run it to the coil post that has white wire (or white with a black tracer). Remove the white wire when doing this. This isolates your ignition from your wiring harness.

Is it bad to not have a speedometer on a Harley Davidson?

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. Although a faulty speedometer can be a bummer, diagnosis and repair of a non-operational speedometer is among the easiest problems to fix on your hog.

How can I get my speedometer to work?

Connect the end of the speedo cable usually attached to the wheel to a drill; the cable can be spun fast enough to register speed on the speedometer gauge (see video). Assuming the cable is good, the speedometer needle should move freely.

When did the speedometer go out on my 2007 heritage special?

Michael’s Reply: Purchased 2007 Heritage Special, August 2012 with 10,477 miles on it. The problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed.

What causes a motorcycle speedometer to stop working?

I had a similar problem with my 1997 sporster and I replaced the ignition switch and fixed the problem. Also heavy oil buildup on your crank sensor will cause speedo problems. I have a 2001 Road King FLHR that I bought used. It died on the way home and then two more times.

Why does my odometer go out on my Harley Davidson?

The problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed. Not aware of lights on or off haven’t rode at night when it happens.

Why is it when driving the RPM gauge drops or jumps up?

Somewhere the fuel drop then suddenly rpm decrease better check the complete fuel system from tank to injectors also check the rpm sensor . Was this answer helpful? This could possibly be your output speed sensor, related to the transmission.

What happens if your speedometer and odometer are not working?

If your speedometer (and odometer) is not working, your turn signals are not going to autocancel. No indication to the module that you have gone anywhere. Find and fix the speedo problem (cable or drive unit) and your turns will work fine. Same thing happened to my 93 Heritage.

Why was the Harley Davidson Dyna model discontinued?

The new Softail frame is reputed to be lighter, stiffer, and dramatically better performing. But by killing off the Dyna – the single most popular Harley among younger riders – many believe the Motor Company has cut itself off at the knees in the highly competitive battle within the motorcycle industry for the loyalty of younger riders.

How to fix a speedometer on a Harley Davidson?

FMH Reply: Michael, check out your ECM plug. Disconnect it from the ECM and blow it out with compressed air. Reassemble with electric grease. You should also do the same with your TSSM (turn signal security module) and its plug. You did not mention any modifications to this m/c. That info is usually helpful. Reply: Thanks you.

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.

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.

When did the speedometer and odometer stop working?

Discussion in ‘ Softail Models ‘ started by MarconBiker, Feb 5, 2009 . I need some help with this, I have a Heritage Classic 92 and yesterday night from nothing the speedometer and odometer just stopped, it was working properly….

What to do if your motorcycle speedometer is not working?

Check your fuses and check for trouble codes. Also, check your connections beneath your dash and @ your speedo. Similar problem on my 06 Road King Standard. Lot of performance mods, the motor was rebuilt bottom up about 5,000 miles ago.

Why is the red light on my speedometer not working?

My 2012 Heritage red lamp intermittently lights up when I first noticed that the speedometer indicator lamp was intermittently out, and the turn signals did not operate at that same instant, either. It is an intermittent problem, what is the fix please?

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.

Is the speedometer on my 97 Sportster working?

So I just bought a 97 sportster 1200C the other day. The speedometer does not work. All of the instrument lights work just the speedometer and mileage don’t work.

What should I do if my speedometer is not working?

This procedure assumes that the wiring harness is securely plugged into the back of the gauge. Turn the ignition key switch to ON. An odometer reading should be displayed. If there is no odometer reading, you may have a bad electrical connection to the speedo, or a bad speedo. With the ignition on, depress the trip button on the back.

What to do if the backlight on your Speedo stops working?

Discussion in ‘ Sportster Models ‘ started by NCBILL, Apr 15, 2017 . My 06 Sportster Service and Repair manual from HD states that if the backlight on my speedo quits working, there is no bulb replacement, and the owner will need to replace the unit itself.

What happens when the 6th gear indicator goes out on a Harley?

Problem randomly while riding the 6th gear indicator will go out, the speedometer drops to “0”, odometer stays on but stops recording mileage, no codes are displayed. Not aware of lights on or off haven’t rode at night when it happens. I’ll come to a stop cycle the ignition, re-start and everything will return to normal.

Are there any issues with my Harley Davidson?

A quick visual showed nothing. After about 30-40 seconds turned it on, fired it up and no more issues before getting home. It was 30-35 miles of mostly freeway and it was hot (Houston summertime hot). I’m checking my electronics connectors, harness connectors, relays, etc.

What to do if your speedometer is not working?

Speedometer not working… Speedometer lights up and does everything else but move the needle off of zero. I checked the connection under the instrument console, ran a diagnostic to find out that all codes are clear.

When did my bike die at a red light?

Now today (Friday), start it up about 2-3 miles into my 10 mile trip to work, I’m in bumper to bumper traffic, in neutral at a red light just waiting and the bike completely dies similar to what happened Wednesday just this time I wasn’t even touching anything or even in motion.

How does a bike die while going 40 mph?

But other than that it just doesn’t make sense how the bike just shuts off completely speedo / electric and engine dies while going 40 mph. After I safely made a complete stop I was able to fire her back up no problem. Finishing running an errand and while accelerating up to ~35 it dies for about 2 secs and regains power.

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