What causes a motorcycle speedometer to stop working?

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.

How do you remove lock ring from speedometer?

Place the instrument console gently on top of the clean towel, upside-down. Remove the speedometer connector at the back of the speedometer. Carefully lift the three latches on the interior of the lock ring upward. This will release the lock ring from the back of the speedometer. Invert the console and dislodge the speedometer from the top.

Why is the odometer on my Harley Davidson not working?

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. All codes clear. I recently installed an amp with speakers that runs off of an ipod.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

What would cause my speedometer to just stop working?

What Causes The Speedometer To Stop Working? Malfunctioning Speed Sensor. 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. Issues with the ECU. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is literally the hub of engine activities – acting as the car’s computer brain. Defective Wiring and/or Fuse.

Why does the speedometer stop working sometimes?

Defective Wiring and/or Fuse. Another reason for the car speedometer not working is a bad wire . The wires can short out for many reasons, causing the fuse to blow out and stopping the operation of the speedometer. It mainly happens in older cars.

What caused my car engine to stop while driving?

Top 6 Causes When a Car Turns Off While Driving Engine Overheating. The most common reason for an engine to stop is that it is overheated. Low Engine Oil. Since oil is what keeps all moving metal components in an engine lubricated to keep them running with the least amount of resistance, a lack of Low Transmission Fluid. Failed Motor Mount. Electrical Problems. Bad Catalytic Converter.

How does my speedometer work?

Electronic speedometers work in a completely different way. Small magnets attached to the car’s rotating drive shaft sweep past tiny magnetic sensors (either reed switches or Hall-effect sensors) positioned nearby. Each time the magnets pass the sensors, they generate a brief pulse of electric current.

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.

Can a PTO cable be replaced on a speedometer?

Replace the speedo cable as well just to be safe. The speedometer is driven by a key from the end of the driveline to the driveline adapter. When the PTO bearing fails, the driveline drops, shearing the key. That is why people tell you to check the bearing.

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.

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