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Dec 19, 2015 | 08:35 PM

checkers

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Speedo Console Heritage

Just completed several searches on this issue, no luck. 2011 Heritage, 21K. Riding and speedo/console backlight will go out and stay out. I tap on the speedo bezel area a couple times it will come back on for a few miles and go out again. The digital display, engine warning lights and speedo all read fine. Any tips on console removal to access connections or lamp or grounds. Any advice on what to look for and what's involved in taking console loose to look at things?

Dec 20, 2015 | 07:44 PM

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Anybody?

Dec 20, 2015 | 07:52 PM

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There should be an acorn nut in between the key and the speedo. Remove that nut and the console lifts off.

Just check for loose connections and corrosion in there.

Dec 20, 2015 | 07:57 PM

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It would seem that that year does not have a serviceable bulb within the speedometer housing.
I used this link to review:
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.....asp?make=hdmc
This is a link on how to open a speedometer.

I wonder if the newer bikes have some kind of light sensor.
This link shows LED replacement.

Dec 20, 2015 | 08:14 PM

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This was only one of the electrical issues I had with my 12 Heritage. HD replaced the speedo under warranty.

Dec 21, 2015 | 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by uklauren

This was only one of the electrical issues I had with my 12 Heritage. HD replaced the speedo under warranty.

Thanks for the responses, I will look in to these suggestions: Merry Christmas

Last edited by checkers; Dec 21, 2015 at 08:11 PM.

Dec 21, 2015 | 08:45 AM

donutsrd

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i have a 2011 heritage and on my bike the speedometer light inly illuminates at night or low light conditions.must have a sensor or something because when i ride it into my garage during the day it comes on when in the garage.hope this helps.when i first got it in 2011 i thought it was malfunctioning and showed the dealer who had no clue turns out it does have a sensor and only illuminates in low light conditions