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I'm inclined to agree with the above post and a dirty ignition switch. I'd start there with an VOM.
Chasing elect probs is a pia and time consuming, replacing items with new can get expensive trying to rule the prob out.
This is one of those things not having hands on is a guessing game. Not much help, I know, g' luk.
Could someone please verify the procedure to "marry" the replacement of the TSM and ECM ?
I have replaced both of these. The TSM is an exact replacement, the ECM is a SE unit correct for year/model range.
Bought the Harley Davidson "Electrical Diagnosis Manual - trouble shooting has led to a break in the he power wire to the TSSM. now tracing that wire.....
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