Electrical problem
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Stage IV
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Electrical problem
I am having a sudden issue trying to start my 1996 FLHTC.I get no power when i turn the ignition switch on.I hear a clicking coming from the relay mounted to the left side speaker inside the front fairing.Does anyone know what is causing no power?I have a brand new battery installed and i keep it on a tender but still no power.I have checked the battery connections and they are tight.I was just riding last week parked it now no power.
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Brand new battery means nothing. Most are only 70% unless charged 24 hours or so on a less the 1 amp maintenance charger.
That click means voltage is going to starter. Probably just not enough amps to pull in selenoid magnet on starter to engage starter.
That click means voltage is going to starter. Probably just not enough amps to pull in selenoid magnet on starter to engage starter.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jan 5, 2019 at 02:14 PM.
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Stage IV
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Yes i do have a meter.Im looking through my service manual and original parts numbers book to see if i can trace what i should be testing.I havent done any electrical work in at least a couple years so im probably a little rusty.I graduated from a motorcycle institute so should be able to refresh my experience with it.Any advice or suggestions from anyone would still ve helpful and definately appreciated.Thanks
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Loss of all electrical power
I know what the clicking means my issue is im getting no lights no green neutral indicator light no gauges no gauge lights no radio nothing.Cant understand why?It started right up last week went for a ride came home parked it put back on battery tender.Went to start it a few days ago now no power
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Is there a possibility that circuit breaker is tripping since you describe NO lights, no green neutral indicator light, no gauges, no gauge lights, no radio, nothing.
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First check the voltage at the battery. Make sure the fuse in the tender connector is good.
if the voltage on the battery shows 12 v try jumping the starter solenoid and watch the battery voltage, shouldn’t drop below 9.6 v.
Good luck
if the voltage on the battery shows 12 v try jumping the starter solenoid and watch the battery voltage, shouldn’t drop below 9.6 v.
Good luck
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It's been a bit for me to remember but I'm thinking that bike would have circuit breaker that have been known to go bad.
Try a post here https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
Bet someone will know for sure.
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Try a post here https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
Bet someone will know for sure.
WP