Red key light on, no start

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Feb 22, 2020 | 12:15 AM

Jenna6112

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Red key light on, no start

05 HD ROAD GLIDE......Purchased bike 2 weeks ago. Red key light has been on since day 1 but wasn't affecting anything. Go out today to go for a ride, went to start bike as usual and it won't even crank....DEAD. Key light blinks and blinkers flash then key light is steady on. I replaced battery in key fob.....still nothing....DEAD. Now what??? My other bike is down as well. 2 bikes and can't ride neither of them. HELP

Feb 22, 2020 | 06:59 AM

smitty901

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If you are getting the red light and flashers coming on it is likely a security issue. Not sure how you do it on the 05 but you can by pass the fob with entering a code . I hope someone gave it to you. You could try this Pull the maim fuse. take battery out of fob. Put main fuse back in put New battery in fob. Try again. The red light should flash from time to to when shut off but not stay on all of the time. If it is one all of the time there is a code some where. Of course make sure your battery is fully charged .

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Feb 22, 2020 | 07:00 AM

Kawickrice

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Could be a weak battery in the bike also.

Feb 22, 2020 | 07:20 AM

CoolBreeze3646

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As this is your first post, welcome to the forum. Do a search as this topic has been covered a few times in the last year. Good Luck!

Feb 22, 2020 | 11:44 AM

nevil

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The last time that happened to me it was the battery fob. When a new one didn't help, I reinstalled the battery the correct way. Can't hurt to check it.

Feb 22, 2020 | 11:49 AM

barneyboy

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Originally Posted by Jenna6112

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Feb 26, 2020 | 08:04 PM

Ed Ramberger

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Originally Posted by Jenna6112

Little known trick that comes into play after dead batteries sometimes. Turn ignition on to power up bike and turn it off - don't need to try and start it. If you are certain the NEW FULLY CHARGED fob battery is installled correctly, hold the button down on the fob near the left handlebar switches for up to a minute or more. You are going to hold it until it arms (2 flashes of signals). Then disarm and arm it a few times to verify function. It should then start.

It is not uncommon for the fobs to need a little help talking to the TSSM after a battery situation like yours.