Alarm failure
Alarm failure
Ok, I have problem that is driving me crazy. I ride a '05 Ultra Classic with the factory alarm (push button fob). About 3 days ago, the fob would not deactivate the alarm and I had to enter the bypass code to get her running. I changed the battery in the fob, and still no luck.
I think I may be partially to blame. When I first got her in 2013, everything was fine. Then a couple of months ago, the siren wouldn't fully 'chirp' when arming/disarming (sounded muted). Then I started having problems disarming it when accidentally (i.e. forgetting) setting it off. I would have to let it run through the cycle, then disarm once it quit. Again, the siren would sound muted.
So, is the TSSM fried or (I hope) the battery in the module needing replacement? I really don't want to pay $300 for a new TSSM. I like the alarm but may just go TSM and do without as funds are low this month.
Thanks in advance.
I think I may be partially to blame. When I first got her in 2013, everything was fine. Then a couple of months ago, the siren wouldn't fully 'chirp' when arming/disarming (sounded muted). Then I started having problems disarming it when accidentally (i.e. forgetting) setting it off. I would have to let it run through the cycle, then disarm once it quit. Again, the siren would sound muted.
So, is the TSSM fried or (I hope) the battery in the module needing replacement? I really don't want to pay $300 for a new TSSM. I like the alarm but may just go TSM and do without as funds are low this month.
Thanks in advance.
Update
Well, I think I am truly screwed now. I rode 250 miles to visit my mom and had no problems (still entering the code in by turn signal). But while there, and after running around town, she wouldn't even go into bypass mode. So, there I am, stranded... Had to call the wife and have her come get me with the trailer.
Still need ideas/suggestions. Going to take her to the dealership Tuesday.
Still need ideas/suggestions. Going to take her to the dealership Tuesday.
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Do you have another key fob that you can test?
It would seem that you have possibility of a combination of troubles.
I would check the second fob first.
The siren might just be dying.
No idea of storage conditions but could the electrical system contacts have some corrosion?
How is the motorcycle battery?
The muting of the siren as described could have caused increased resistance in the alarm unit and caused it to die.
It would seem that you have possibility of a combination of troubles.
I would check the second fob first.
The siren might just be dying.
No idea of storage conditions but could the electrical system contacts have some corrosion?
How is the motorcycle battery?
The muting of the siren as described could have caused increased resistance in the alarm unit and caused it to die.
Only have the 1 fob. I think the siren is just worn out. I can tap on it and it gets louder, then back to muffled. Battery on the bike is less than a week old. When running, she puts out 14.4 (per the dash gauge). Battery connections clean and covered with anti-corrosion spray protection. I think the TSSM is toast. Taking her into the dealer tomorrow and selling my first born to have her fixed!
Back on the road!
Well, the dealership had her almost a week. If I hadn't been offshore, I would have had a serious case of the DTs!!!
Got the call Saturday just before they closed telling me she was ready. They got the key fob working as well. They said all they did was unplug and plug connections and clean them with spray contact cleaner. Once all back together, she was working?!?!?!
Good news is they only charged me 1/2 hour of labor AND she got washed!
I HATE electrical gremlins!!!
Got the call Saturday just before they closed telling me she was ready. They got the key fob working as well. They said all they did was unplug and plug connections and clean them with spray contact cleaner. Once all back together, she was working?!?!?!
Good news is they only charged me 1/2 hour of labor AND she got washed!
I HATE electrical gremlins!!!
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2005 Ultra Classic
Siren quit working,, trying to locate it with no luck,,,
I have 2 keys fobs that work and will set the system but no chirping,,, & I have a remote, lights flash to indicate it is set,,
Just got a new battery and it will not start bike after it sits for 3 days,,
I have search this bike all over for the siren,, all i can find is a device under the set call Delphi (hd p/n 68922-ooc),, this looks nothing like the siren in manuel.
Thanks for any help,
bb
I have 2 keys fobs that work and will set the system but no chirping,,, & I have a remote, lights flash to indicate it is set,,
Just got a new battery and it will not start bike after it sits for 3 days,,
I have search this bike all over for the siren,, all i can find is a device under the set call Delphi (hd p/n 68922-ooc),, this looks nothing like the siren in manuel.
Thanks for any help,
bb
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Arm and disarm 3 times and the chirp should return. There is a silent mode in the later model sirens that is not well documented. I have a later model in my 05 softail deluxe and I had the same thing happen.
Not sure on an ultra classic but on the softail it is located under the seat in front of the mud guard for the rear wheel.
Not sure on an ultra classic but on the softail it is located under the seat in front of the mud guard for the rear wheel.
Last edited by Zanthamos; Aug 21, 2016 at 12:20 AM.