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 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 my tach not work when I Turn Off the engine?
It’s a specialized sensor that reads a special tone ring that rotates with the fly wheel and determines engine revolutions therefore giving you a tachometer reading. Engine will still run, just won’t perform as it should.
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 to do if your speedometer stops working?
My speedometer hasn’t worked for probably 2 years. The dealer wanted over $500 to fix. I found the stepper motors on e-bay and purchased replacement lights as well. It takes a good soldering iron and a solder sucker tool you can buy at Radio Shack.
What to do if your tachometer stops working?
Coil pack changed and next day the engine just stopped and tachometer quit working once I restarted engine. I contacted Hyundai and am waiting on the national techs to advise local Hyundai. I am having the same issue, I just disconnect the battery for about 20 to 30mins and once reconnected, I am good to go, until it happens again.
It’s a specialized sensor that reads a special tone ring that rotates with the fly wheel and determines engine revolutions therefore giving you a tachometer reading. Engine will still run, just won’t perform as it should.
What to do if your tach goes to 0?
Click to expand… Yes….you most likely need to change your crankshaft sensor. It’s a specialized sensor that reads a special tone ring that rotates with the fly wheel and determines engine revolutions therefore giving you a tachometer reading. Engine will still run, just won’t perform as it should.
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.
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.
Do you need a speedometer on a Harley Davidson?
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.
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.
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.
Why is my Speedo and odometer not working?
Mine is not working and neither is the odometer. Does one failed component (speedo backlight) affect the other (odometer readout)? NCBILL likes this. Click to expand… Will do, brother. Check all fuses first. Any codes? Take a look here.
Why does my 2 stroke engine not run?
The reason the machine will sit idling with no problem is because it is getting enough fuel for the level of engine speed required, however as soon as we try to increase that speed where we need more fuel there won’t be enough available. Here are 10 reasons and fixes to help prevent lack of fuel to a 2-stroke engine. 1. Mixture Screws
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 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.
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.
Is the speedometer on the seadoo supposed to work?
It’s a used gauge but it’s supposed to work, but I dont know how to test it. On the rear of the seadoo is the spedo gear. It has 2 or 3 wires coming off it inside the hull of the doo. Using a multi meter between 2 of the 3 wires you should get resistance as the small wheel spins, indicating the sensor is good .
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.
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.
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 causes a car speedometer to stop working?
Cars produced after 1990 are usually equipped with speed sensors, which may crash and cease to transmit speed readings to the speedometer. A more serious problem could be a faulty speedometer head, which needs expert diagnosis.
Is the speedometer on my Harley Davidson working?
The I have a 2004 Harley Davidson Road King custom EFI. The speedometer does not work properly but the odometer and self canceling turn signals … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Vocational, Technical or Tra…
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.
Why is my blinker not working on my Turn signal?
A direction signal system is designed to operate with a flasher or blinker unit which interrupts the signal which created the blinking action. Learn more – Locate turn signal flasher in Google Images. Step 4 – When a turn signal switch fails the system will short or go “open” causing the blinker not to operate.
What should I do if my speedometer is not working?
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.
How to repair a speedometer on a Harley Davidson?
Harley Davidson Speedometer Speed Sensor repair. Tools needed 3/16 Allen head and Pliers. You can try cleaning it first… Or Replace and you are done…This will work on all Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Sportsters, Road King Softail, and all Glides. Loading…
How to remove speed sensor from Harley Softail?
The speed sensor is still hidden behind another plastic piece with several electrical components mounted to it. Use your 3/16 Allen wrench and remove the two upper and one lower bolt holding it in place. There should be enough slack to move this out of the way. Figure 6.
Harley Davidson Speedometer Speed Sensor repair. Tools needed 3/16 Allen head and Pliers. You can try cleaning it first… Or Replace and you are done…This will work on all Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Sportsters, Road King Softail, and all Glides. Loading…
The speed sensor is still hidden behind another plastic piece with several electrical components mounted to it. Use your 3/16 Allen wrench and remove the two upper and one lower bolt holding it in place. There should be enough slack to move this out of the way. Figure 6.
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.
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.
Why does my odometer stop working on my Harley Davidson?
It’s located on the transmission just behind the rear pipe. A good quality gear lube will just about eliminate this problem. 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.
Why is the speedometer on my Harley not working?
The harley service manual says there is something up with the red wire from the speedo to the speedc sensor. That it must be split, frayed, compensated in some way. Going to have to trace that back and see what I come up with. Probably going to have to remove the gas tank (again.) Fun, fun. Turns out the speedometer is junk.
Is the speedometer capable of displaying a DTC?
The IM (instrument module) is capable of displaying DTC’s (diagnostic trouble codes). Speedometer Self Diagnostics: The speedometer is capable of displaying and clearing speedometer, tachometer, TSM/TSSM and ICM/ECM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
What are the diagnostic codes for a speedometer?
Speedometer Self Diagnostics: The speedometer is capable of displaying and clearing speedometer, tachometer, TSM/TSSM and ICM/ECM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). Turn Ignition switch to OFF & Run/Stop switch is to Run. Push odometer reset button in & hold. Turn ignition switch to Ignition and release odometer reset button.
Why does my Harley Davidson bike not start?
Whenever you are trying to diagnose why your bike won’t start, it is always a good idea to remember the elements that allow for combustion to occur: fuel, spark, and battery power. Especially with fuel injected models, if any one of these three elements is removed from the equation, you end up with an engine that will not run.
Where is the crank position sensor located on a 2008 Road King?
Anything above that, the stator needs to be replaced. Where is the Crank Position Sensor located on a 2008 Road King and how do you remove it? Hi, Kalani. It’s located near the end of your oil filter. Use a 3/16″ allen bit to remove retaining screw, then carefully pull up & out.
Mine is not working and neither is the odometer. Does one failed component (speedo backlight) affect the other (odometer readout)? NCBILL likes this. Click to expand… Will do, brother. Check all fuses first. Any codes? Take a look here.
How to fix a speed sensor on a Harley Davidson?
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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.
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.