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Old Mar 4, 2020 | 09:11 AM
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After charging my dead battery on my 19 limited. When the bike started the check engine light came on. Any ideas why
 
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Pull codes and see? we won't have to guess.
 
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Try the steps here to pull the codes:
https://www.fuelmotousa.com/p-29661-...ble-codes.html
 
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So the code is P503 VSS failed high. Can someone tell me what that is. Drove the bike a few miles seems to run fine.
 
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https://www.troublecodes.net/pcodes/p0503/

Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -intermittent/erratic/high input - Wiring, poor connection, other connected system, instrument panel, VSS
 
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Clear it and see if it comes back, If so it should be under warranty. I wouldn't troubleshoot any further if it is under warranty.
 
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