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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 10:50 AM
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I have a 2011 Dyna Wide Glide, I bought it at the beginning of October 2021 and I have had a lot of electrical issues. I think I have traced down and found the root cause and I am fixing it today, the rear tail lights wiring was worn bare, however I have had to replace fuses, battery, voltage regulator, each would work for about a week or two before the next thing failed, this was before I found the very frayed wires on the tail lights.
Now I am pretty sure the factory alarm has shorted out. Has anybody heard of this ? and if I buy a new alarm system does anybody have the directions on installing it myself? I have been searching for videos and haven't found anything much more than changing the pin (which I could never do for some reason
 
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What makes you think the alarm is shorted out? You didn't describe what it does or doesn't do. Have you tried a new TSSM? It seems you like to buy parts before diagnosing, but start with the easy stuff.
 
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Originally Posted by Soberwolfie
Now I am pretty sure the factory alarm has shorted out.
Alarm, or security system?

And what makes you think the system "shorted out"?

A short is when a circuit returns to ground before reaching the component, which usually results in a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
 
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