Hello guys, HELP NEEDED
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6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: North East (UK)
Hello guys, HELP NEEDED
Got my 2012 FXDF some months ago but not been able to use because of working on my house extension and the fact it has a problem I need help or some advice on,
heads up its a silly one to explain but here goes,
Will not start at all and doesnt even try, switch on full ignition lights, fuel pump noise but nothing when start button pressed, clutch pulled in, side stand up, and in neutral still nothing,
one thing to mention is when it refuses to start I also lose right indicator and also hazard lights, Because I lose Rt indicator I cannot use the code to start the bike,
Further to this next time all will be ok then it does it again thus meaning after having to be recovered a few times I cannot trust it,
checked everything I can check, local Harley repair garage checked it for me after being recovered there but was one of the few times it decided to run and the guy couldnt get it to miss a beat,
One day she works without fault each time I enter the garage, next day without anything changing or even the bike having moved it wont !!
I will listen to all advice on this and try almost anything you can suggest wits end !!!
Thanks TEZ
heads up its a silly one to explain but here goes,
Will not start at all and doesnt even try, switch on full ignition lights, fuel pump noise but nothing when start button pressed, clutch pulled in, side stand up, and in neutral still nothing,
one thing to mention is when it refuses to start I also lose right indicator and also hazard lights, Because I lose Rt indicator I cannot use the code to start the bike,
Further to this next time all will be ok then it does it again thus meaning after having to be recovered a few times I cannot trust it,
checked everything I can check, local Harley repair garage checked it for me after being recovered there but was one of the few times it decided to run and the guy couldnt get it to miss a beat,
One day she works without fault each time I enter the garage, next day without anything changing or even the bike having moved it wont !!
I will listen to all advice on this and try almost anything you can suggest wits end !!!
Thanks TEZ
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i had issues with my bike starting up, then found out had a broken wire on the main harness, fixed it and now it's ready to go. other possible causes can be blown fuse, rust on ignition button or the switch, I had to check all this before finding out what was wrong, took me a month. GL on checking whats wrong on yours
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As soon as you're able to check for codes you need to do that before you ride it. You should look into any areas of the bike where there's been changes, repairs or modifications. You might want to check in the switch housings for loose or bare wiring. Check you fuses with a DVM, not just visually. Clean all fuse and relay contacts.
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If you have a systems relay and starter relay , swap those. The FOB battery is by far the easiest.
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Battery cables. I say this knowing you have already said you checked them. These are a known issue..I would look at known issues before searching other areas.
Take your cables off. Clean and inspect. Lots of times they can break under the covering. Then reinstall making sure they are tight. But they won’t help if it’s the battery.
1st step is the battery, have it load tested, if it’s good and fully charged, then do the cables and it should start. If not check the kill switch for any sort of corrosion..same with ignition...
Take your cables off. Clean and inspect. Lots of times they can break under the covering. Then reinstall making sure they are tight. But they won’t help if it’s the battery.
1st step is the battery, have it load tested, if it’s good and fully charged, then do the cables and it should start. If not check the kill switch for any sort of corrosion..same with ignition...
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6th Gear
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Thanks guys battery tested, fuses replaced, battery fobs both changed, tried most or all easy things, I reckon broken wire making connection now and then or bad connection somewhere,
Annoying thing is went into garage today first time everytime she started, tomorrow may be different result and nothing, When she doesnt start i get full ignition lights etc all good until you press start button and nothing !! at the same time I lose right indicator and hazard lights (all on same right hand control ) when having tried continuous and you give up turn off ignition seconds later security system sets and both front indicators flash (both work )
Annoying thing is went into garage today first time everytime she started, tomorrow may be different result and nothing, When she doesnt start i get full ignition lights etc all good until you press start button and nothing !! at the same time I lose right indicator and hazard lights (all on same right hand control ) when having tried continuous and you give up turn off ignition seconds later security system sets and both front indicators flash (both work )
