2003 FXDL Add Security System Module
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The problem with a used one, is you never know what shape it's in....
if you get a good one, it does require you to go through a procedure to marry the TSSM to the ECM (EFI) or ICM (carb)....
If that procedure is done by the end user, it takes time, and has to be done properly, or it won't take. The tedious procedure is by design, so it's not easy to steal a bike and put a new TSSM on it...
The dealer can marry the two with their special Digital Tech II computer tool. There are some aftermarket tools that can do the same. The same tools can easily add/subtract security FOBs to the TSSM when the time comes...
if you get a good one, it does require you to go through a procedure to marry the TSSM to the ECM (EFI) or ICM (carb)....
If that procedure is done by the end user, it takes time, and has to be done properly, or it won't take. The tedious procedure is by design, so it's not easy to steal a bike and put a new TSSM on it...
The dealer can marry the two with their special Digital Tech II computer tool. There are some aftermarket tools that can do the same. The same tools can easily add/subtract security FOBs to the TSSM when the time comes...
Yeah unfortunately risking it seems to be the only option.
Can anyone provide me with (or point me in the direction) of the procedure to marry up the TSSM (Any reset required if it has been programmed before)?
Also the info of how to add of a key fob might come in handy!
I have seen a few things online but obviously don't want to buy it and then spend all day messing up the process.
Unfortunately all dealers are quite a way from me here so it looks like I'd have to go it alone.
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Yeah unfortunately risking it seems to be the only option.
Can anyone provide me with (or point me in the direction) of the procedure to marry up the TSSM (Any reset required if it has been programmed before)?
Also the info of how to add of a key fob might come in handy!
I have seen a few things online but obviously don't want to buy it and then spend all day messing up the process.
Unfortunately all dealers are quite a way from me here so it looks like I'd have to go it alone.
Can anyone provide me with (or point me in the direction) of the procedure to marry up the TSSM (Any reset required if it has been programmed before)?
Also the info of how to add of a key fob might come in handy!
I have seen a few things online but obviously don't want to buy it and then spend all day messing up the process.
Unfortunately all dealers are quite a way from me here so it looks like I'd have to go it alone.
I'll see if I can find both, I may have them in one of my manuals or saved in my "notes" somewhere..
I believe you have a 2003 Dyna Low rider... is it a carb or EFI model....?
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That would be great thanks! Yes I have a carbed model.
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I'll look through my stuff today and see what I can find...
I don't have an '03 Dyna Service manual, but I do have a 2003 Softail service and electrical diagnostic manual... A twin cam is a twin cam... I'll see what they say...
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OK, here's what I think I learned.... I'll post copies of all the pertinent stuff in the 2003 Harley Softail Service Manual (#99482-03)...
First off, it looks like changing the TSSM, or adding a TSSM, on a carbed bike with an ICM versus an EFI bike with an ECM, is much easier..
Per the service manual, there is no "password learning" procedure necessary for the ICM bikes.... only the ECM bikes.
Looks like on a carbed bike, you just add the TSSM, then need to do the Key FOB and then the Personal Entry Code assignment, and you'll be up and running..
CAUTION: if you buy a used TSSM, make sure they know, and can provide, the personal code in the TSSM. There is a procedure for adding a personal code to a TSSM that has never had one assigned, but you will need to know the the personal code in the TSSM to change it, or use it in an emergency...
Here is the table showing no "password learning" is necessary:
Here is the information on the Key Fob assignment, and Personal Entry Code new and existing assignment information:
Here is the 8 step, Key Fob assignment procedure, table 8-11:
Here is the 22 step, Personal Password Entry Code (with no code previously installed) procedure, table 8-12:
I hope this helps...
First off, it looks like changing the TSSM, or adding a TSSM, on a carbed bike with an ICM versus an EFI bike with an ECM, is much easier..
Per the service manual, there is no "password learning" procedure necessary for the ICM bikes.... only the ECM bikes.
Looks like on a carbed bike, you just add the TSSM, then need to do the Key FOB and then the Personal Entry Code assignment, and you'll be up and running..
CAUTION: if you buy a used TSSM, make sure they know, and can provide, the personal code in the TSSM. There is a procedure for adding a personal code to a TSSM that has never had one assigned, but you will need to know the the personal code in the TSSM to change it, or use it in an emergency...
Here is the table showing no "password learning" is necessary:
Here is the information on the Key Fob assignment, and Personal Entry Code new and existing assignment information:
Here is the 8 step, Key Fob assignment procedure, table 8-11:
Here is the 22 step, Personal Password Entry Code (with no code previously installed) procedure, table 8-12:
I hope this helps...
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OK, here's what I think I learned.... I'll post copies of all the pertinent stuff in the 2003 Harley Softail Service Manual (#99482-03)...
First off, it looks like changing the TSSM, or adding a TSSM, on a carbed bike with an ICM versus an EFI bike with an ECM, is much easier..
Per the service manual, there is no "password learning" procedure necessary for the ICM bikes.... only the ECM bikes.
Looks like on a carbed bike, you just add the TSSM, then need to do the Key FOB and then the Personal Entry Code assignment, and you'll be up and running..
CAUTION: if you buy a used TSSM, make sure they know, and can provide, the personal code in the TSSM. There is a procedure for adding a personal code to a TSSM that has never had one assigned, but you will need to know the the personal code in the TSSM to change it, or use it in an emergency...
Here is the table showing no "password learning" is necessary:
Here is the information on the Key Fob assignment, and Personal Entry Code new and existing assignment information:
Here is the 8 step, Key Fob assignment procedure, table 8-11:
Here is the 22 step, Personal Password Entry Code (with no code previously installed) procedure, table 8-12:
I hope this helps...
First off, it looks like changing the TSSM, or adding a TSSM, on a carbed bike with an ICM versus an EFI bike with an ECM, is much easier..
Per the service manual, there is no "password learning" procedure necessary for the ICM bikes.... only the ECM bikes.
Looks like on a carbed bike, you just add the TSSM, then need to do the Key FOB and then the Personal Entry Code assignment, and you'll be up and running..
CAUTION: if you buy a used TSSM, make sure they know, and can provide, the personal code in the TSSM. There is a procedure for adding a personal code to a TSSM that has never had one assigned, but you will need to know the the personal code in the TSSM to change it, or use it in an emergency...
Here is the table showing no "password learning" is necessary:
Here is the information on the Key Fob assignment, and Personal Entry Code new and existing assignment information:
Here is the 8 step, Key Fob assignment procedure, table 8-11:
Here is the 22 step, Personal Password Entry Code (with no code previously installed) procedure, table 8-12:
I hope this helps...
According to the purchase I have made, it is a brand new unused module so that's that problem ticked off.
Very glad you have shown me that the whole marrying ritual might not actually be required for my bike as I'd have been doing it wondering what was wrong!
Hopefully will be here in the next week or so and I can try it out.
Thanks again!
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Today the TSSM arrived and.... IT WORKS!!! All that was required was to assign the key fob and set the pass code.
One oddity that was noticed (potentially an error code?) is that when I do the initial on-off-on sequence after hitting the left turn signal twice the lights then flash 4 times and not the 3 times that all the documents say they should for the international models. Unsure why this is as can't see any mention of 4 flashes.
Either way the alarm is now fully functioning and codes set.
Thank you for your help!
One oddity that was noticed (potentially an error code?) is that when I do the initial on-off-on sequence after hitting the left turn signal twice the lights then flash 4 times and not the 3 times that all the documents say they should for the international models. Unsure why this is as can't see any mention of 4 flashes.
Either way the alarm is now fully functioning and codes set.
Thank you for your help!
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OK, here's what I think I learned.... I'll post copies of all the pertinent stuff in the 2003 Harley Softail Service Manual (#99482-03)...
First off, it looks like changing the TSSM, or adding a TSSM, on a carbed bike with an ICM versus an EFI bike with an ECM, is much easier..
Per the service manual, there is no "password learning" procedure necessary for the ICM bikes.... only the ECM bikes.
Looks like on a carbed bike, you just add the TSSM, then need to do the Key FOB and then the Personal Entry Code assignment, and you'll be up and running..
CAUTION: if you buy a used TSSM, make sure they know, and can provide, the personal code in the TSSM. There is a procedure for adding a personal code to a TSSM that has never had one assigned, but you will need to know the the personal code in the TSSM to change it, or use it in an emergency...
Here is the table showing no "password learning" is necessary:
Here is the information on the Key Fob assignment, and Personal Entry Code new and existing assignment information:
Here is the 8 step, Key Fob assignment procedure, table 8-11:
Here is the 22 step, Personal Password Entry Code (with no code previously installed) procedure, table 8-12:
I hope this helps...
First off, it looks like changing the TSSM, or adding a TSSM, on a carbed bike with an ICM versus an EFI bike with an ECM, is much easier..
Per the service manual, there is no "password learning" procedure necessary for the ICM bikes.... only the ECM bikes.
Looks like on a carbed bike, you just add the TSSM, then need to do the Key FOB and then the Personal Entry Code assignment, and you'll be up and running..
CAUTION: if you buy a used TSSM, make sure they know, and can provide, the personal code in the TSSM. There is a procedure for adding a personal code to a TSSM that has never had one assigned, but you will need to know the the personal code in the TSSM to change it, or use it in an emergency...
Here is the table showing no "password learning" is necessary:
Here is the information on the Key Fob assignment, and Personal Entry Code new and existing assignment information:
Here is the 8 step, Key Fob assignment procedure, table 8-11:
Here is the 22 step, Personal Password Entry Code (with no code previously installed) procedure, table 8-12:
I hope this helps...
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