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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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I got my bars back together and everything wrapped up.
Left control works as it should
Right Control is completely dead
will not turnover - no spark no nothing
sounds as if the fuel pump is pressuring up

Is there something I am overlooking - almost as if a interlock or safety is not being met for lack of a better term

I off to recheck my wires - the TBW were soldered by a shop and I find it hard to believe that all of them are bad.

verified my wiring diagram against online it appears to be good. Used Harley's extensions for the hand controls

any help or ideas would be appreciated

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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Verify that the right switch wiring is securely connected at all connectors. Also verify that you have not pinched any wires.

Those little connectors are a bit of a pain.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Ok I will recheck those too.
I get solid clicks at the fairing connection but no audible click at the controller.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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OK
checked the connectors in the hand control. the single wire is snug.
the 4 wire plug will not clip in and I can pull it out with a small tug. appears the clips are broken.
I imagine this is a new control as I am not sure how the wire connector is mounted on the control.
The fuel pump is pressuring up as soon as I turn the power on. This is unlike my 2010 FXDC which will not power up the fuel pump until the hand control is in the start/on position.
Getting to my stress limit here lol

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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by squarej
I got my bars back together and everything wrapped up.
Left control works as it should
Right Control is completely dead
will not turnover - no spark no nothing
sounds as if the fuel pump is pressuring up

Is there something I am overlooking - almost as if a interlock or safety is not being met for lack of a better term

I off to recheck my wires - the TBW were soldered by a shop and I find it hard to believe that all of them are bad.

verified my wiring diagram against online it appears to be good. Used Harley's extensions for the hand controls

any help or ideas would be appreciated

Thanks
jamie
Go to the diagnostic menu on the Infotainment screen - and check to see if the switches work properly first. This will tell you if they are wired correctly or if they have a short.

 
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 09:57 PM
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Is your bike in gear? I know obvious, but gets missed. Did you plug EVERYTHING up behind the dash console. Ignition installed correctly?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 01:11 AM
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The same thing happened to me.

This may or my not help, but: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...ese-wires.html

Hope it helps.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 08:23 AM
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I'll check the fuse tonight after work along with running diagnostics on control
Jamie
 
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somehow all the wires are smashed/pinched just past the plastic covering. will need to cut and solder them. I guess I caught them when I was tightening the controls down the first time...
 
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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At least it was caught before, not on a road trip.
 
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