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2013 1200C Speedometer oscillating dealer can't figure out

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Old 04-26-2015, 06:39 PM
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Default 2013 1200C Speedometer oscillating dealer can't figure out

Have had the bike into the dealer 4 times now.

Replaced
VSS 2times
new speedo
new ECU
new connector pins on wiring harness connector to speedo, and traced wiring.

Still have oscillating speedo needle

Any other suggestions???
 
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The only time I had any issues with my speedo it was "pulsing" when I had a loose ground to the battery. Just in case you haven't checked your battery connections yet.
 
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Originally Posted by Johhny51273
The only time I had any issues with my speedo it was "pulsing" when I had a loose ground to the battery. Just in case you haven't checked your battery connections yet.
Saw the same Speedo prob on a softail that had a bad battery in it.
 
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Check the headlight and see if it pulses about the same interval as the speedo would at the same rpms.
Just hold the rpm and look at a bright wall , you may have a regulator that's switching instead of being smooth.
Definitely check the grounds and if the battery is more than 3 years old , suspect it.
Check the running voltage with an analog voltmeter (not digital) and watch the needle for the pulse.
Just a couple thoughts.
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