NO BRAKE LIGHTS. Error code b2161
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NO BRAKE LIGHTS. Error code b2161
I have a 2016 iron 883 the dealer installed an alarm system and the red light stays on the speedo when I'm riding. I asked them about it they said that's normal. I noticed the other day I have no brake lights. The running lights are on, but the brake lights do not activate. I'm getting a error code b2161 and the pn is 69994-128. Any advice?
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The red key light is used to indicate two different situations:
1. Security System Status
2. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Status
Your 2016 bike has a CAN-Bus electrical system. In short a CAN-Bus system can communicate with electrical components. A common mistake is installing electrical accessories that are not CAN-Bus compatible. For example: at an auto parts store you will see LED stop/turn/run (1157) bulbs sold in two different flavors, CAN-Bus compatible and not compatible.
If you have not made any changes to the stock electrical system, since you have a bike that should still be under warrenty, I would bring it to a dealer.
Good Luck!
1. Security System Status
2. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Status
Your 2016 bike has a CAN-Bus electrical system. In short a CAN-Bus system can communicate with electrical components. A common mistake is installing electrical accessories that are not CAN-Bus compatible. For example: at an auto parts store you will see LED stop/turn/run (1157) bulbs sold in two different flavors, CAN-Bus compatible and not compatible.
If you have not made any changes to the stock electrical system, since you have a bike that should still be under warrenty, I would bring it to a dealer.
Good Luck!
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Joined: Feb 2016
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From: ohio
same problem
I have a 2016 iron 883 the dealer installed an alarm system and the red light stays on the speedo when I'm riding. I asked them about it they said that's normal. I noticed the other day I have no brake lights. The running lights are on, but the brake lights do not activate. I'm getting a error code b2161 and the pn is 69994-128. Any advice?
Stage IV
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: ohio
No brake lights with front lever or rear pedal. The HD shop says the systemw as set up wrong. The system is not recognizingt he brake lights. I am taking it back to dealer this week.
Stage IV
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From: ohio
Thanks for posting that. That is basically whatt he service technician had said.
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Problem solved.
Thanks for the advice. I took the bike back to the dealer and they reprogramed it. No problems since.
The red
key light is used to indicate two different situations:
1. Security System Status
2. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Status
Your 2016 bike has a CAN-Bus electrical system. In short a CAN-Bus system can communicate with electrical components. A common mistake is installing electrical accessories that are not CAN-Bus compatible. For example: at an auto parts store you will see LED stop/turn/run (1157) bulbs sold in two different flavors, CAN-Bus compatible and not compatible.
If you have not made any changes to the stock electrical system, since you have a bike that should still be under warrenty, I would bring it to a dealer.
Good Luck!
key light is used to indicate two different situations:
1. Security System Status
2. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Status
Your 2016 bike has a CAN-Bus electrical system. In short a CAN-Bus system can communicate with electrical components. A common mistake is installing electrical accessories that are not CAN-Bus compatible. For example: at an auto parts store you will see LED stop/turn/run (1157) bulbs sold in two different flavors, CAN-Bus compatible and not compatible.
If you have not made any changes to the stock electrical system, since you have a bike that should still be under warrenty, I would bring it to a dealer.
Good Luck!
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Stage IV
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From: California
Problem solved.
I took the bike back to the dealer and they reprogramed it. No problems since.