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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 05:08 PM
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I just updated the front and rear turn signals to LED and the key light on the speedometer stays on. I am waiting for the equalizer for the LEDs so I'm hoping that the only reason the light is on because I don't have that installed yet but wanted to check on that before I do much more riding.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 06:40 PM
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i think the "key" light is for your key fob. Replace the battery in the FOB
 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Leimy
i think the "key" light is for your key fob. Replace the battery in the FOB
i’m not sure it can be that because I don’t even use the fob. It’s in the house and I haven’t been using it.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2026 | 08:25 PM
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i’m not sure it can be that because I don’t even use the fob. It’s in the house and I haven’t been using it.
How are you starting the bike without the fob on you ?My bike won't even power up without the fob nearby.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 05:08 AM
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How are you starting the bike without the fob on you ?My bike won't even power up without the fob nearby.
it’s a 2001 and the fob is for security when locking it. It doesn’t need the FOB for starting. The previous owner never used it either.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by prockey
I just updated the front and rear turn signals to LED and the key light on the speedometer stays on. I am waiting for the equalizer for the LEDs so I'm hoping that the only reason the light is on because I don't have that installed yet but wanted to check on that before I do much more riding.
prockey, you didn't advise what lights were used in your upgrades. If it was Custom Dynamic like me they have great customer support for issues right over the phone that helped me. If it was another manufacturer hopefully they can help with your issue.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2026 | 07:15 AM
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prockey, you didn't advise what lights were used in your upgrades. If it was Custom Dynamic like me they have great customer support for issues right over the phone that helped me. If it was another manufacturer hopefully they can help with your issue.
I got the LED lights off Amazon but getting the R/T/B module and the equalizer from Eagle Lights.
I did find some info that indicates that the missing equalizer can cause the key light to come on. Hopefully the equalizer unit will arrive today and it will correct the problem.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2026 | 03:15 PM
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I discovered that it was the lack of the load equalizer. Light went out when i installed it.
The rear LEDs are buzzing but not the fronts. Wondering if that is a defect in the LEDs?
 
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Originally Posted by prockey
i’m not sure it can be that because I don’t even use the fob. It’s in the house and I haven’t been using it.
The answer is that it needed the load equalizer. As soon as I installed that the light went back to normal.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2026 | 08:00 AM
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Can I ask why this post was even started? It's like saying I'm changing the spark plugs on my M8 and it's running rough because I only got 3 plugs in but wanted to see if it worked. Like, what's the point. I mean no offence but I don't understand not finishing a job FULLY then if there's a problem come here for help.
 
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