V INERR code and engine shutdown 2012 FLD
V INERR code and engine shutdown 2012 FLD
Had a strange occurrence while riding today: I had ridden about a mile or so and stopped for a red light. Started off and got into 3rd. About 45 mph and my engine shut down with no wearing lights. Couldn't check for any codes, as I was trying to get off the hwy. when I got stopped, I saw the message V INERR. Tried to restart engine with no luck. Thumbed thru the screens on the odometer using the trip meter/horn button. Engine cranked and ran long enough to get saddled back up, then quit again. Wouldn't crank again. Tried cycling the trip meter again, after seeing the same V INERR Msg. Cranked up again, but this time, continued to run till I got home, about 15 miles. Re-cranked several times with no repeats of the problem. Bike has 4K trouble-free miles on it.
I've read all the other threads in the forum regarding this error msg., but no one seems to have had an engine stall. Any ideas out there. my local dealer is closed till after the new year, so I can't call them till then. Very perplexing!
Thanks!
I've read all the other threads in the forum regarding this error msg., but no one seems to have had an engine stall. Any ideas out there. my local dealer is closed till after the new year, so I can't call them till then. Very perplexing!
Thanks!
Stage II
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2
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From: Alabama
My 12 fxdc had same problem as yours, v inerr, engine dying, all kinds of electrical wonk. dealer spent 2-3weeks trying to figure out what was wrong, ended up replacing the entire wiring harness, and its run perfect ever since. HD is apparently seeing this problem more&more with the new bikes. good luck to ya
Stage II
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2
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From: Brampton
Sorry to resurect this thread but this exact issue is now happening to my 2012 FLD. engine cuts out , cannot restart easily. Sometimes it will start, most times it will not. waiting or boosting is only marginally successful.
Same error code on display V-INERR while cranking.
Bike has been at the shop for week, they ae stumped as well.
Did you require entire harness as Will51 did?
Thank you
Same error code on display V-INERR while cranking.
Bike has been at the shop for week, they ae stumped as well.
Did you require entire harness as Will51 did?
Thank you
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 658
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been discussed on this forum tons of times, seems to happen on all 2012 dynas. my fxdb started doing it on hart starts V INNER. most dealers have no idea what it is, some claim it is from a BCM (body control module)
here is the crazy part, mine did it up until the 20,000 mile mark then i had a stage 4 kit installed, and it didnt do it ever again i rode it for another 13,000 miles and it never happened....then the bike got totaled at 33,000 miles . i have no idea why it quit displaying VINNER after the stage 4 kit.
here is the crazy part, mine did it up until the 20,000 mile mark then i had a stage 4 kit installed, and it didnt do it ever again i rode it for another 13,000 miles and it never happened....then the bike got totaled at 33,000 miles . i have no idea why it quit displaying VINNER after the stage 4 kit.
V INERR problem
Sorry to resurect this thread but this exact issue is now happening to my 2012 FLD. engine cuts out , cannot restart easily. Sometimes it will start, most times it will not. waiting or boosting is only marginally successful.
Same error code on display V-INERR while cranking.
Bike has been at the shop for week, they ae stumped as well.
Did you require entire harness as Will51 did?
Thank you
Same error code on display V-INERR while cranking.
Bike has been at the shop for week, they ae stumped as well.
Did you require entire harness as Will51 did?
Thank you
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 190
Likes: 2
From: Magnolia, DE
This has happened on my 09 FXD with the 4" speedo/tach. It is a low voltage thing the causes the ECM to not recognize the speedo. Read it was happening on touring bikes and bikes with the new CAN BUS systems. In the touring section one member said to disconnect and reconnect the battery, this clears and sets the system. It worked on my FXD, have not had a problem for quite awhile now.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,956
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From: CA
You are not alone. I have a 2012 Superglide Custom with 5,000 miles on it with similar symptoms.
I have V INERR, hard starts with a hot engine, and recently it will randomly stall when approaching a stop.
The scoot has also thrown the following codes: P0507 (ECM mileage) & P1632 (high idle)
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I have V INERR, hard starts with a hot engine, and recently it will randomly stall when approaching a stop.
The scoot has also thrown the following codes: P0507 (ECM mileage) & P1632 (high idle)
Other 2012 Dyna threads with the same/similar issue and searching...
V INERR Error Code on Start-up
V INERR code and engine shutdown 2012 FLD
2012 FLD Switchback V INNER code.
2012 Street bob speedometer message
I never thought I’d start to regret buying this bike.
Code. V INERR (one of us mentioned the hard start)
V INERR Error Code on Start-up(w/Video!)
message in display
Starting issue
Last edited by _Gir_; Sep 30, 2013 at 10:57 PM.
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V inerr
I've encountered this problem and dealt with it for a long time on my '13 Super Glide Custom. I have around 18.5k miles and just recently I've also had problems with high idling on hot start ups. Last weekend I was on a ride and my engine died on the highway. After removing the battery cover I found the negative battery terminal was melted. My girlfriend and I were wearing heated gear and I thought maybe we were overloading the battery. Then someone at Harley told me a loose battery connection can cause excessive heat and that can happen. I was also told that would explain my engine issues that day.
I put the bike on a tender and found it was running perfectly for the next three days. No engine malfunction, and no V INERR on start up. On day three it was left off a tender and all the symptoms returned, minus the engine failure. I concluded it was a battery issue and bought a new battery. I also read several threads about the V INERR code and saw that many people think it is associated with a bad battery cell, or poor connection somewhere. It's been a few days and so far there has been normal engine performance and no V INERR error. I'm not sure if the new battery took care of everything or not, but so far so good.
I put the bike on a tender and found it was running perfectly for the next three days. No engine malfunction, and no V INERR on start up. On day three it was left off a tender and all the symptoms returned, minus the engine failure. I concluded it was a battery issue and bought a new battery. I also read several threads about the V INERR code and saw that many people think it is associated with a bad battery cell, or poor connection somewhere. It's been a few days and so far there has been normal engine performance and no V INERR error. I'm not sure if the new battery took care of everything or not, but so far so good.
Last edited by sdeck86; Feb 22, 2015 at 04:36 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 489
Likes: 1
From: Upstate NY
I took my battery in to Advanced Auto to have it tested, not exactly sure what I was going to find or even looking for.
Voltage - 12.09
346 CCA
Rated for 300 CCA
Does this sound right? I had/have the VINNER issue and trying to take care of it this winter. I already inspected and tightened down the negative connections on the frame.
Voltage - 12.09
346 CCA
Rated for 300 CCA
Does this sound right? I had/have the VINNER issue and trying to take care of it this winter. I already inspected and tightened down the negative connections on the frame.