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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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New to the forum life so I apologize if I seem like a newbie.
I have an 02 fxdx. Recently it's acting like there is a short and won't turn over. When I turn key to ignition, the speedo lights blink like crazy and the odometer does the same thing and won't read. I just replaced the crank censor, don't see any exposed wires. I had an aftermarket HID headlight that started going out while I was riding, replaced light with OEM parts. Now it won't start or turn over at all, even with a fully charged battery. Has anyone experienced this? I'm thinking either a short somewhere or a bad speedo. Any help would be great.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Have you load tested the battery?

Have you checked both ends of the ground?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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Did you check the three pin connection under the seat to make sure it's connected properly and no corrosion or broken wires?
 
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I have checked the connector, and battery grounds looks good. Battery is new as well. I'll double check the ground cable from the battery but I'm pretty sure it's alright.
 
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Had a Sportster do this and the cable to the starter had corroded under the swaged connecter, replaced that cable and it ran good. Good luck.
 
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