Fixed the clutch switch issue.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Illinois
I tried using WD-40 on my clutch switch, but no change. Still have the issue.
Was told by a friend who has an HD exclusive shop to simply short the switch, bypassing it altogether, but I'm afraid the computer might notice that and throw up an error code. Can anyone confirm this would work without giving an error?
Was told by a friend who has an HD exclusive shop to simply short the switch, bypassing it altogether, but I'm afraid the computer might notice that and throw up an error code. Can anyone confirm this would work without giving an error?
Good question on the switch bypass. I think its fed to the ECM, so I have no idea. Want to be the first?
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: dunedin, fl
3rd switch
on my 17 RGU, it's in shop for 3rd clutch switch in 6 months. shop called Harley, story is they are replacing clutch lever also this time. and yes, that switch is somehow connected to canbus and will drive u nuts at lights and is borderline dangerous. I wouldn't short it.....this ain't your father's Harley.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Not really. That's why I was asking, in case someone else had already tried it, and it threw up errors or caused the bike to not start because of it. I'd like to avoid having that kind of trouble, as this bike is my daily rider to and from work, and without it, I can't work, so it's pretty much a necessity to have it running perfectly right now. This is also part of the reason I haven't taken on some bigger mods, like changing the handlebars to drag bars instead of the mini-apes that are on it now, or installing the stereo I bought. I just can't take the chance that I won't be able to get it all back together and working perfectly before I have to go to work.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Clearwater, Fl
Originally Posted by VDeuce
That switch is not individually replaceable - it is part of the whole switch unit which is over $200. So once out of warranty this is going to get ugly.
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I've seen that single switch for sale on eBay, quite often, for anywhere from $8-15, for various years and models. It LOOKS like it's a singularly replaceable part, though it may be mounted in the switch housing WITH the other switches, to make it seem as though you have to replace the whole thing, so the MoCo can get more for replacing it all ($285 at my local "stealer", including the half hour labor to install it). Seems to me, that if it's so easy the techs can do it all in less than half an hour, it probably shouldn't be that difficult to replace just that switch.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: dunedin, fl
mo betta
just got home, Tampa Harley replaced the complete left side unit. apparently Harley has a tech bulletin and upgraded parts. all good.........we'll see. btw, how do I subscribe to Harley tech bulletins?