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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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ok, this has just started happing the past couple of weeks. When the bike is cold and I hit the start button, nothing happens. It's like the starter button is not making contact. All the lights are bright and I hear the slight buzzing sound of the fuel pump. Then after a few minutes, it starts. I've checked the wiring and all looks fine. No obvious sign of damage. Is there something aside from a broken wire or defective starter switch that can cause this? I have the Harley keyless start system.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Seems quite prevalent here, did you check the battery connections? Where the cables bolt into the battery? Alot of the new bikes seem to have this problem.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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It just dosen't act like a bad connection. This morning I went out and did nothing but push the start button and nothing happened. I waited a few minutes and tried again and it started. I didn't move anything. After work I went out and put both switches to the on posistion and tried the start button, nothing, but I noticed that the turn signals were flashing so I waited until they stopped and bingo, it started. I'm now thinking I might have a weak battery in the key fob. It's been a year since I replaced it. I'll get a new battery and let you know.
 
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fob battery is bad....
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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That was it, weak FOB battery. Thanks all.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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I've had that and it puzzled me for a while. I wish all the faults were that easy to fix.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I encountered a similar problem and the cause was the ECM not the battery, bike was still under warranty, replaced same no issues since..O7 FXD
 
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I hate key fobs.......
 
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Happened to me too. Battery was OK in the fod but the connectors were dirty. Cleaned them up and no probs since.
 
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