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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Xkikbxr
Anyway to diagnose a radio on a 2000 FLHTC? I had the radio and amp and volume control on the hadle bars replaced in 08 because of a short in the system. It was replaced unde extended warranty thru the dealer. It was a direct OEM replacement supposedly but I think it was actually a refurbished radio and amp. Anyway the new symptoms are that the front and back left sid espeaker is cutting off and on I get a lot of satic when hitting bumps in road. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Call Radio Sound: (502) 267-6768. RS was HD's vendor of the radio in your bike. Ask for customer service; they're very helpful.

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Harleypingman
Call Radio Sound: (502) 267-6768. RS was HD's vendor of the radio in your bike. Ask for customer service; they're very helpful.

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Thanks Carl, I'll give them a shot.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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I think I have a stuck or open radio switch. It does not say it on the dig. screen, but I have poor or no radio signal. Can I fix this or does it have to go to HD. 2008 EG out of warranty .
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 18BKLR
Find it a lot easier to pull the HK out and sell it on Ebay. 800-1000 bucks. Spend that money at biketronics and your problems are gone, and you get a way better stereo in the end. Just my opinion
I guess if you have a police bike and aren't used to the intercom, CB, and water resistance of the stock radio that might be a good suggestion. If you like the features of the HK just send it to Iron Crosse and get it fixed, much cheaper solution.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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I have nothing. Nothing on the display, and even the backlight at night doesn't work. Any suggestions?

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Send it in for repair. Happened to my 06 3 times. The first time under warranty. The last time I lived with it for a year before I sent it in. I then had to take it to the dealer to have it calibrated. They set up for the country you live in.
 
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Sometimes when I start the bike up the radio comes on. It does not do this all the time just sometimes. Anybody else have this problem and know why.
 
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I forgot to mention my bike is a 2010 Electra Glide Classic on my last post. Thanks...
 
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Had one that the plug on the back was loose from the factory . Seated it and everything was good .
 
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Great info and timely for me. Yesterday, my radio just started changing channels randomly. Sat overnight and today it was good. Will have to check. It might be a pinched wire as they just replaced the cruise control switch.
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