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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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Running down the road, notice volt gauge drops to 12v and check engine and battery light comes on. Condition will last various time intervals. So far, volt gauge will eventually return to 14v and check engine and battery light will extinguish. The events seem random and show up under all types of riding conditions. Battery was replaced in August due to same condition and symptoms just returned again yesterday. Ideas?
 
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Running down the road, notice volt gauge drops to 12v and check engine and battery light comes on. Condition will last various time intervals. So far, volt gauge will eventually return to 14v and check engine and battery light will extinguish. The events seem random and show up under all types of riding conditions. Battery was replaced in August due to same condition and symptoms just returned again yesterday. Ideas?
Most likely a bad voltage regulator.

Don't know what bike you have, but it was very common on 2012's. There was a recall that recently expired.
 
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Thanks for reply- bike is 2012 FLHTC!
 
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Thanks for reply- bike is 2012 FLHTC!
Replace the Voltage Regulator.
 
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