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Possible Security issue preventing bike from starting?
Hey guys, brand new here so hello and nice to join! I have a 2009 nightster that has been flawless since I bought it up until now. Randomly this winter when I put the key in the ignition and turned it to the on position the security light comes on as usual but then it will flash along with my left and right turn signals. Now with the turn signals they do not flash at the same time like they would if the system was activating and shut off. They will alternate and flash one after another, front and rear, left side then right. When this goes on it completely shuts out my starter and doesnt even try to turn over. If I wait about a minute it all stops but still keeps me from starting the bike. Curious if the cold weather has caused it since it started when it got colder out maybe? I was able to ride it one time after it happened a month ago or so. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
I appreciate all the help. When I saw FOB a light bulb in my head went off and I went and found my spare key and FOB. Turned it on and everything worked as it should and started right up. Does this mean (as it was said before) that it's more than likely just the batteries in the FOB I was using?
I appreciate all the help. When I saw FOB a light bulb in my head went off and I went and found my spare key and FOB. Turned it on and everything worked as it should and started right up. Does this mean (as it was said before) that it's more than likely just the batteries in the FOB I was using?
Probably, but you should take this as motivation to learn how to start your scooter if the FOB is lost, stops working, or the FOB battery dies when you are out somewhere and you NEED to get it started and your spare FOB isn't handy.
Probably, but you should take this as motivation to learn how to start your scooter if the FOB is lost, stops working, or the FOB battery dies when you are out somewhere and you NEED to get it started and your spare FOB isn't handy.
Yes, I will definitely take the time as I have been researching and reading other threads on how to override the system and sure enough one day I will be 40 minutes from home and it will happen again. Thanks again for the help everyone!
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