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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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My security key light has started coming on for about 8 seconds after starting my bike then going out on my 05 Road King?

I did the TSM/TSSM trouble codes and got a code 44.

Now do you think I can find out what code 44 means?

I searched can't seem to find it.

Any one know?

Bike is basicly stock.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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Are you running a PCIII ? If so check here:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_720779/tm.htm

 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Not running a PCIII, just stock.
I cleared the code and it hasn't come back and bike seems to run fine?

Would still like to know what the 44 code means thou?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Sorry that didnt help........you might try to PM ShovelHead Bob and see if he can help ya with that one.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Thanks any way,
I'm sure ShovelHead Bob gets hundreds of PMs. I won't bother him just yet, but if it comes up again.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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I did a diagnostic and got a code 44 also. Was wondering what it meant.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Never came up again, so I cleared it and I didn't look into it any further. Bike off the road for winter now. If you find out any thing let meknow, Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Never came up again, so I cleared it and I didn't look into it any further. Bike off the road for winter now. If you find out any thing let meknow, Thanks.
There has to be more than "code 44" what part of the diagnostic was that code under. on an '05 when you run the diagnostic on the speedo you should see p,s,sp,t was the code under S or are you getting the code off your blinkers some how.
Try turning your kill switch to the on position. with ignition in the OFF position press and hold the speedo reset button. Then while holding the reset button turn the ignition the the on position. That should get you in to DTS mode
 
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I got the code off my blinkers...........
 
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I don't know about diagnosing with the blinkers on the newer bikes,but I have used this method and it works. maybe print this out and put it in your book somewhere incase you have another issue.

These will also work on the 07 & 08 bikes.
The IM (instrument module) is capable of displaying DTC's (diagnostic trouble codes).
Speedometer Self Diagnostics: The speedometer is capable of displaying and clearing speedometer, tachometer, TSM/TSSM and ICM/ECM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).

1- Turn Ignition switch to OFF & Run/Stop switch is to Run.

2- Push odometer reset button in & hold.

3- Turn ignition switch to Ignition and release odometer reset button. Background lighting sould illuminate, speedometer needle should sweep its full range and indicator lamps (battery, security, low fuel, check engine and cruise) should illuminate. The word “diag” should then appear.

4 - Push the odometer reset button once and you will see the selection menu "PSSPt" with the first P flashing.

5 - Each letter represents an area of the diagnostics module. The module that is flashing is the one you are going to check. To move from one letter (module) to the next, you push the odometer reset button one time. (from P to S to SP to t and back to P, etc.)
P = ECM/ICM (Electronic Control Module [EFI] / Ignition Control Module [Carbureted])
S = TSM/TSSM (Turn Signal/ Turn Signal Security Module)
SP = speedometer
T = tachometer

6 - To get the DTC within an area of diagnostics, push and hold the odometer reset button in for 5 seconds and release. If there are any DTC’s the code will be displayed or the word “none” will appear if there are no DTC’s. Push the odometer reset button again to view additional codes if they exist.

7 - Record the codes.

8 - If DTC’s are not to be cleared, Press and release the odometer reset button. Part number of module will be displayed.
NOTE: To determine if a code is current or historic, clear the displayed code by pushing in and holding the odometer reset button ( longer than 5 seconds) until 'clear' comes up. Release the odometer reset button. Turn OFF the ignition switch. Run your bike and shut it down then recheck the DTC’s again by repeating steps 1 to 9. If the code is current it will reappear.

9 – Press and release the odometer reset button to continue to the next module.

10 – Turn Ignition switch to OFF.

On models not equipped with a tachometer "No Rsp" will appear when the tachometer identifer is selected.

"No Rsp" will also appear if the run/off switch is in the off position when doing this proceedure.

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DTC FAULT CONDITION MODULE

"BUS Er" Serial data bus shorted/low/open/high
B0563 Battery Voltage High TSM/TSSM
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B1005 Fuel Level Sending Unit High/Open Instruments
B1006 Accessory Line Overvoltage Instruments
B1007 Ignition Line Overvoltage Instruments
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B1122 Right turn output fault
B1131 Alarm Output Low TSM/TSSM
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B1134 Starter Output High TSM/TSSM
B1135 Accelerometer Fault TSM/TSSM
B1141 Ignition switch open/low
B1151 Sidecar BAS Low TSM/TSSM
B1152 Sidecar BAS High TSM/TSSM
B1153 Sidecar BAS Out of Range TSM/TSSM
P0106 MAP Sensor Rate of Range Error Carb
P0107 Map Sensor Failed Open/Low Carb
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P0108 Map Sensor Failed High Carb
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P0112 IAT Sensor Voltage Low EFI
P0113 IAT Sensor Voltage Open/High EFI
P0117 ET Sensor Voltage Low EFI
P0118 ET Sensor Voltage Open/High EFI
P0122 TP Sensor Open/Low EFI
P0123 TP Sensor High EFI
P0131 Front 02 sensor low (lean)
P0132 Engine running rich
P0134 Front 02 sensor open/not responding
P0151 Re
 
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