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Old 08-06-2008, 10:25 PM
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Have a 2007 Ultra Classic, and recently when I power on the radio, all the info on the faceplate is fine, but after a short time, it goes blank. The radio will change channels and the CD player work, but nothing shows up on the faceplate. If I power it off and re-start it, the info will appear for a shortr time, and then goes blank. Has anyone else had this problem?
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:21 PM
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Just a thought try adjusting the display contrast. You may have it too low.
 
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:47 AM
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The HK radios have been plagued with all sorts of display problems. (On mine, the red backlight went out for no reason) Your dealer will replace it as a warranty item.
 
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as long as you have a warrenty mine 2nd radio went out 2 months after warrenty expiered. tough ^%$#@ was my general answer at 3 different dealers
 
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I'm actually going through that right now. The radio in my 06 Ultra, no display. I had a few problems while it was still under warranty but it would come and go so the dealer never would replace it. So now it went out and its not covered. I called Harley home office and told them my tale, and explained that there are known defects in the radio. I explained that I thought Harley should make it good. They called my local dealer and I take the bike in Monday to have the radio replaced. So they sure were stand up on my problem and all I can say is I'm very happy with the results. Score one for Harley reps.
 
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My 06 ultra had the same problem, then the display just stopped working altogether. Dealer replaced it with a refurbished, but so far no problem with it and its been about a year
 
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I took it to my dealer today and they said they had a download for it and it was installed. If that does not work, then they will have to replace the radio. I am still under warranty for a few more months anyway.
 
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