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Old Apr 11, 2020 | 05:17 PM
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Default Horn sounds with ignition

Just got a 2017 Road King Police model and changed the handlebars. When I turned on the ignition to check the controls the horn immediately sounds on and off like a security system. I did not get a fob when I bought the bike from a used dealer. I did not think a police model would have an alarm. Do any bikes have an alarm but not use a fob??
 
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Old May 4, 2020 | 04:59 PM
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Sounds like you pinched the horn wire while installing the bars.
 
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Old May 4, 2020 | 06:10 PM
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Take the controls housings apart and look everything over, check the connector.

Check the connector at the other end inside the nacelle also.

 
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Old May 10, 2020 | 12:25 PM
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Hmm ... what's the problem





 
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