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Removing Front Turn Signals 13 Wideglide

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Old 03-10-2013, 07:39 PM
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Default Removing Front Turn Signals 13 Wideglide

What do I need to do to remove my front signals? If I do, will it cause my bike to throw a code? I am not familiar with the newer style connectors or electrical system on the new Dynas. Molex connectors are much simpler...I have a manual but can't find it...
 
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I think the simple thing to do would be just unplug the turn sigs at the harness end and see if codes are thrown, and if everything else works ok.
 
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I think the simple thing to do would be just unplug the turn sigs at the harness end and see if codes are thrown, and if everything else works ok.
The thing is, on the new Dynas, I can't find where to unplug them...There are only five wires on the right side and four on the left. I think this is a CAN bus system?
 
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The wires go directly into the switches so you would have to cut them off. I wouldn't see it throwing a code
 
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The wires go directly into the switches so you would have to cut them off. I wouldn't see it throwing a code
That's what I am thinking but I am leery of doing this if this is indeed a CAN bus system...I used to install car stereos when the newer electrical systems came out. You would see some funny stuff when you removed pieces of they system...
 
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Bump...Anyone dealt with this yet?
 
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I just took mine off Saturday. No codes. I clipped the wires at the switch housing, put some heat shrink on the ends, and shoved them in the housing.
 
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You only have to worry about affecting the CanBuss system when tampering with input signals like switches and push buttons. The CanBuss only monitors outputs for fault conditions. Such as a "short circuit" or "bulb out" condition. So you may see an indicator lamp on the dash after you disconnect the lamps.
 
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Originally Posted by FXDWG12
You only have to worry about affecting the CanBuss system when tampering with input signals like switches and push buttons. The CanBuss only monitors outputs for fault conditions. Such as a "short circuit" or "bulb out" condition. So you may see an indicator lamp on the dash after you disconnect the lamps.
This is why I am worried about it. An open circuit should trigger a fault. I might have to soldier a resistor inline so the system doesn't know the signal is missing?
 
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I cut mine, the only thing it does is cause the green marker lights to blink fast. The rear lights still blink at normal speeds though.
 


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