Dim Odometer Help
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Dim Odometer Help
The odometer /tripmeter display on my 1997 flstc is very dim or non-existant . It does work, when you can see it . The speedo works fine , just a pain not having a fuel gauge or tripmeter for mileage . What year speedos will fit if I change it out or can it be repaired . Thanks for any help.
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From: Haslet Texas
I have the same problem with mine and I suspect it is a bad ground.
The manual says it is non repairable but some one here says they are.
I haven't messed with mine yet but I would suggest before you spend any money check your ground coming off the speedo and use dielectric grease.
If it works you have just saved yourself some money.
The manual says it is non repairable but some one here says they are.
I haven't messed with mine yet but I would suggest before you spend any money check your ground coming off the speedo and use dielectric grease.
If it works you have just saved yourself some money.
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
Back when I was converting my Ultra to the electronic speedometer....I got to become pretty familiar with the speedometers.
On your 1997....you can install a 1995-2003 speedometer. If you want to install a 2000-2003, you will need a retrofit kit. However, I helped a friend wire in a 2002 speedometer into a 1998 Fatboy....only with a little soldering plus the connector and a wiring diagram of both models.
The 1995-1999 electronic speedometers were pretty weak. They also liked to bleed and were dim. They were greatly improved in 2000.
On your 1997....you can install a 1995-2003 speedometer. If you want to install a 2000-2003, you will need a retrofit kit. However, I helped a friend wire in a 2002 speedometer into a 1998 Fatboy....only with a little soldering plus the connector and a wiring diagram of both models.
The 1995-1999 electronic speedometers were pretty weak. They also liked to bleed and were dim. They were greatly improved in 2000.
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