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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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I have a 2003 Dyna the tachometer will not work any suggestions
 
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 12:14 PM
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Check your fuses and wiring.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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I checked that stuff all looks good all fuses are good no cheese in/on connectors I haven’t found nothing out of place so far I’m a little stumped
 
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Check the speed sensor. My 2002 did it once, I unscrewed the speed sensor and wiped some gunk off of it the tach worked fine after.
 
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Speed sensor has been cleaned and I checked the wire coming out of it going up under the seat all looks good
 
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Does the light in the tach work ? ( the power wire)
Needle doesn`t move ? ( the signal wire)
 
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Are you sure all connections are seated properly?
Check out the wiring diagrams at Harley SIP......
 
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^ FXD , I salute your service to your nation
 
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Does the light in the tach work ? ( the power wire)
Needle doesn`t move ? ( the signal wire)
yes it lights up only
 
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