New Speedo/Tacho installation problem???
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From: gf
Weird thing, I have an 05 road king, and speedo shorted out after washing it. I bought this same tach, but the model # ends with B instead of A. Same thing except for there is no KPH on MPH. I followed the install and data link to a T, and when I would ignition I'd get a NO CAL in the LCD, and then that would go away, and it was replaced with NO SPD. It would not transfer the odometer to the new odometer. I'm thinking that if your speedo stopped working, replacing it with this type of Speedo will not work due to the inability to transfer odometer reading of a broken speedo to the new speedometer. I can't find anyone with an answer to this.
I thought this might be an issue, as the old speedo was as if it wasn't there because IT WAS BROKEN (insert Sam Kinison Tirade). Our shop service guy in Folsom checked with the mechanic, and "it's okay, just follow the directions." Engine switch on, Data Link plugged in, no go! I had the old speedo out, and was tapping it and banging it slightly, and I saw LED partially show numbers, they would immediately dim if I stopped squeezing the old gauge. Thinking the ecm possibly sensed the old speedo after doing the Fonz bang and tap on the old speedo, which seemed to allow some juice into it, so I did the transfer procedure again, and something did change this time as it just went to NO CAL, without going to NO SPD.
I'm assuming NO SPD means it isn't sensing a speedo. Well It stopped that, and the NO CAL shows. There is a red light blinking, but then after a bit the red light goes solid and stays on. But still it did not do the conversion. The trouble shooting guide for this particular NO CAL says, normal function, but ads as long as "percentage and ok" show, which they don't. I went ahead and plugged the new speedo into the consul to see if something happened, and the new speedo lit up beautifully, but with NO CAL or something I forget. But no odometer transfer. I'm wondering if I should ride it and go through that 31 mph countdown the document spells out.
I'm going back down to get a speed sensor. Apparently, it could be that issue if the signal lights don't cancel, for one sign. With the bike just leaning on the stand, it doesn't cancel. Somebody said I had to at least lean it or move the steering for it to cancel, which I haven't done. So, I'll check for cancellation leaning and turning the bike. With all the forums out there only about 4 of these issues are on the net, and none of those who had the problem explained how they solved it. These speedo combo's don't work if your replacing a broken one. They should explain this, as there is no refund for them. They seem to only work if you are upgrading. I need to get the odometer reading back, as I'm selling. Any ideas?
I thought this might be an issue, as the old speedo was as if it wasn't there because IT WAS BROKEN (insert Sam Kinison Tirade). Our shop service guy in Folsom checked with the mechanic, and "it's okay, just follow the directions." Engine switch on, Data Link plugged in, no go! I had the old speedo out, and was tapping it and banging it slightly, and I saw LED partially show numbers, they would immediately dim if I stopped squeezing the old gauge. Thinking the ecm possibly sensed the old speedo after doing the Fonz bang and tap on the old speedo, which seemed to allow some juice into it, so I did the transfer procedure again, and something did change this time as it just went to NO CAL, without going to NO SPD.
I'm assuming NO SPD means it isn't sensing a speedo. Well It stopped that, and the NO CAL shows. There is a red light blinking, but then after a bit the red light goes solid and stays on. But still it did not do the conversion. The trouble shooting guide for this particular NO CAL says, normal function, but ads as long as "percentage and ok" show, which they don't. I went ahead and plugged the new speedo into the consul to see if something happened, and the new speedo lit up beautifully, but with NO CAL or something I forget. But no odometer transfer. I'm wondering if I should ride it and go through that 31 mph countdown the document spells out.
I'm going back down to get a speed sensor. Apparently, it could be that issue if the signal lights don't cancel, for one sign. With the bike just leaning on the stand, it doesn't cancel. Somebody said I had to at least lean it or move the steering for it to cancel, which I haven't done. So, I'll check for cancellation leaning and turning the bike. With all the forums out there only about 4 of these issues are on the net, and none of those who had the problem explained how they solved it. These speedo combo's don't work if your replacing a broken one. They should explain this, as there is no refund for them. They seem to only work if you are upgrading. I need to get the odometer reading back, as I'm selling. Any ideas?
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From: gf
Your suggestion
Okay, I'm having the same issue, My OEM speedo is toast, my neighbor has the same speedo on his 01, mines a 05, So, are you saying I can borrow his, plug it in, and my original miles will transfer to the datalink with my new 70900070B combo tach/speed? Will that solve the issue? This is such a pain.
If you can buy a used original equipment gauge you are all set for the switch to the new accessory speedo/tach. Or, if you know someone with a 5" speedo in their bike, you could ask to borrow their speedo?? (I don't know people so that wasn't an option for me) It's a good thing the MTO doesn't yet track mileage in Ontario!! What year is your bike? Mine is an '08 Dyna Custom so for me an '06 to 2010 was what I was looking for. Something about after 2011 they changed the way the speedo interacts with the computer so one of them would not work.
I'm OK that I have a working speedo now and quite like the options of the new "plug and play" unit. Although it cost me $300 to do the pugging and playing. That part kinda pisses me off. But the dealer did what they could and I recognize that.
I have written to Deeley so express my displeasure and suggest that they speak to Harley about the continuity of this upgrade option. I'll see if they have anything to say.
Good luck.
I'm OK that I have a working speedo now and quite like the options of the new "plug and play" unit. Although it cost me $300 to do the pugging and playing. That part kinda pisses me off. But the dealer did what they could and I recognize that.
I have written to Deeley so express my displeasure and suggest that they speak to Harley about the continuity of this upgrade option. I'll see if they have anything to say.
Good luck.
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From: Bondi
If you have a FOB key you need to hold the change mode key with the key in off , just the FOB with you, once the speed 0
pops up you have to hold both blinkers for 5 seconds and you will go into setup mode
like this
https://youtube.com/shorts/RBwZ4M0g8Y4?feature=share
pops up you have to hold both blinkers for 5 seconds and you will go into setup mode
like this
https://youtube.com/shorts/RBwZ4M0g8Y4?feature=share
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