Key FOB question
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From: anacoco, la
get familiar with the process so that if/when you need it, you'll be able to just do the process and be on your way.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Florida
your question has a certain air of 'uncertainty' about it. since your question has been answered several times already, i would just add that if you haven't changed the code from what the dealer set, i would do that now. if you aren't familiar with the override procedure, i would also do that now.
get familiar with the process so that if/when you need it, you'll be able to just do the process and be on your way.
get familiar with the process so that if/when you need it, you'll be able to just do the process and be on your way.
Beat me by 10 minutes. Learn to change the code and how to start the bike without the FOB. Someday you will be glad you did.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Florida
I believe this is correct.....
Button less fobs (Smart FOB)
1. Select 5 digit code ( each digit being a 1 thru 9) and record it on the wallet card in the owners manual.
2. With an assigned FOB present, turn IGN key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON
3. Press Left turn signal switch 3 times.
4. Press Right turn signal switch one time and release.
*Turn signals will flash 3 times. Current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.
5. Enter first digit (a) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (a) times.
6. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit (a) will replace the current in the odometer window.
7. Enter second digit (b) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (b) times.
8. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit will replace the current in odometer window.
9. Enter the third digit (c) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (c) times.
10. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
*The new digit (c) will replace the current in the odometer window.
11. Enter forth digit (d) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (d) times.
12. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
13. Enter the fifth digit (e) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (e) times.
*The new digit (e) will replace the current in the odometer window.
14. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
15. Before the module rearms, turn ignition key to OFF.
* The odometer will return to mileage display.
**Turning the ignition to OFF stores the new pin in the module.
Button less fobs (Smart FOB)
1. Select 5 digit code ( each digit being a 1 thru 9) and record it on the wallet card in the owners manual.
2. With an assigned FOB present, turn IGN key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON
3. Press Left turn signal switch 3 times.
4. Press Right turn signal switch one time and release.
*Turn signals will flash 3 times. Current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.
5. Enter first digit (a) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (a) times.
6. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit (a) will replace the current in the odometer window.
7. Enter second digit (b) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (b) times.
8. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit will replace the current in odometer window.
9. Enter the third digit (c) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (c) times.
10. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
*The new digit (c) will replace the current in the odometer window.
11. Enter forth digit (d) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (d) times.
12. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
13. Enter the fifth digit (e) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (e) times.
*The new digit (e) will replace the current in the odometer window.
14. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
15. Before the module rearms, turn ignition key to OFF.
* The odometer will return to mileage display.
**Turning the ignition to OFF stores the new pin in the module.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: S.E. Michigan
This is great info. I had this problem this past weekend. I just recently bought a 2012 Ultra Limited and it is the first bike I have owned with a security system. I was on a ride about 200 miles from home and stopped at a rest area. When I was ready to depart I could not get my bike to start. I was lucky that I had a spare battery to install, once I did that everything was fine. The odd thing is that I just replaced the battery about two months ago when I bought the bike. Once I get home tonight I am going to get that override code and put it in my wallet. Now that I think about it, this seems like something the dealer should have covered with me on the day I took delivery. Live and learn...
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 279
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From: Florida
On my 2012 Fatboy if the FOB is not present or the battery is dead it automatically asks for the code when I turn on the ignition.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 279
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From: Florida
No you do not need to know the existing code. As long as your FOB is present and working when you go into the setup you will see the existing code. At that point you can keep it or change it.