V INERR Error Code on Start-up
Road Warrior
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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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Code. V INERR (one of us mentioned the hard start)
V INERR Error Code on Start-up(w/Video!)
message in display
Starting issue
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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From: The Whale's Vagina
I've had the same error twice in the past week. Never had it before and I have 11K miles on the bike now.
Both times it happened were after I took apart the trottle grip control module and adjusted the throttle cables, related to my bar change and mirror relocation. I don't think it has anything to do with the battery. Mine is good and I ride almost daily, so I don't think it's due to low voltage.
I saw _Gir_ reposted several threads about the same error and it seems that each is related to something different...like the one about the VIN mismatch in the ECM (weird).
Mouth, don't you have electronic throttle control on that new RKC?
Both times it happened were after I took apart the trottle grip control module and adjusted the throttle cables, related to my bar change and mirror relocation. I don't think it has anything to do with the battery. Mine is good and I ride almost daily, so I don't think it's due to low voltage.
I saw _Gir_ reposted several threads about the same error and it seems that each is related to something different...like the one about the VIN mismatch in the ECM (weird).
Mouth, don't you have electronic throttle control on that new RKC?
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: SLC, UT
This is one of those actual gremlin codes... seems all kinds of things can trigger it, and usually cant be replicated. Very unusual.
On my bike, if I cycle the fuel pump (killswitch) twice before starting it, it will trigger the code...
On my bike, if I cycle the fuel pump (killswitch) twice before starting it, it will trigger the code...
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From: The Whale's Vagina
I got it again this morning...bike still started right up though.
I adjusted my throttle cables the night before after installing riser extensions.
That's 3 times, each after opening up the right grip control module to adjust cable tension...and yes, I know I don't have to open it to adjust them, but I like being able to see the cables in the grip as I do it.
If it is a gremlin, it seems to be living between my throttle body and right grip.
I adjusted my throttle cables the night before after installing riser extensions.
That's 3 times, each after opening up the right grip control module to adjust cable tension...and yes, I know I don't have to open it to adjust them, but I like being able to see the cables in the grip as I do it.
If it is a gremlin, it seems to be living between my throttle body and right grip.
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 04:41 AM.
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From: The Whale's Vagina
I've given up trying to solve it. HD either has no idea what it is, or is deliberately hiding what they know to prevent a recall or warranty repairs.
Just before my warranty ended, I took it to HD and had them give it one last try. The tech tried to tell me it was a VIN mismatch error at first, but after I showed him all the hdforum posts on my phone about it, he agreed to dig a little deeper.
My battery passed a load test, and there was nothing wrong with the starter. His theory is that it as to do with "too many" accessories putting too much load on the electrical system.
I doubt that's the cause since I switched all my lights out to LED which draw less than stock, and only added a mini-beast horn and a 12V accessory port, neither of which draw a load unless I press the "horn" switch or plug something into the 12V port.
Anyway, I've accepted it as the price of doing Harley business and just make sure to plug in the battery tender if I don't plan on riding for a couple days to keep it away.
Just before my warranty ended, I took it to HD and had them give it one last try. The tech tried to tell me it was a VIN mismatch error at first, but after I showed him all the hdforum posts on my phone about it, he agreed to dig a little deeper.
My battery passed a load test, and there was nothing wrong with the starter. His theory is that it as to do with "too many" accessories putting too much load on the electrical system.
I doubt that's the cause since I switched all my lights out to LED which draw less than stock, and only added a mini-beast horn and a 12V accessory port, neither of which draw a load unless I press the "horn" switch or plug something into the 12V port.
Anyway, I've accepted it as the price of doing Harley business and just make sure to plug in the battery tender if I don't plan on riding for a couple days to keep it away.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: North Carolina
My battery passed the initial load test (2014 FXBD) but then I told the dealer that when the error occured, a slow down was happening in the startup sequence... and I showed them hdforum posts also, they tried other tests and during that battery died... replaced battery and all is well now
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From: Oceanside, CA
my vinerr code almost exclusively happens when i fire the bike up after filling up gas. sometimes it will happen if i ride, park it and come back and fire it up while it's still hot (like for instance, if i went into a store real quick). but in that scenario it's not all the time, the gas station happens every single time.