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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 02:17 AM
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Unhappy Vance & Hines FP3 'VIN Number is Required'

I'm having trouble with V&H FP3 'VIN is required' error.
I've used quite a lot of FP3 because I'm running a motorcycle shop, but never seen this error before.
I sent 2 emails to V&H support team to ask for help but no reply. How long does it usually take to get a reply from them?


(+) Since I am in Korea, it is difficult to get support through a phone call.
Sadly, when I reveal that I am in Korea, most american vendors never reply me ................... T . T
 

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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 03:58 AM
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I have had replies within hours, never more than a day wait for a reply using the customer service option from the FP3.

This link is the only thing I can find that might hold the key to your problem - other bluetooth devices in the vicinity.

https://www.hdstreetforums.com/threa...ognized.16385/
 
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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It was a holiday weekend here in the good ol US of A. Give it a business day here and if still nothing email again...good luck. I think v&h has a vendor page here too, you could leaveva message there.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 06:38 AM
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Is your Bluetooth turned on and is it paired correctly with the FP3?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2020 | 02:02 PM
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Not to bust your chops but are you using the "bluetooth" and not "WIFI". I saw your experience on multiple bikes but just asking.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 12:25 AM
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thank you all. You guys are so sweet. I feel like I've found and read every post on this problem! finally I got a reply and it was FP3s Problem so need to be replaced.
 

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So they do go faulty from time to time. Are you having to pay for the new one?
 
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