Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

2012 softail deluxe

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2023 | 09:45 PM
  #1  
idomoms32's Avatar
idomoms32
Thread Starter
|
Stage III
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: bremerton,wa
Default 2012 softail deluxe

Bike will turn on, start up and shut right off, i did removed the bcm but installed it again, it has been sitting in my garage for a month. Any ideas?? Also its giving codes P1009 and U0121
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2023 | 04:10 PM
  #2  
hattitude's Avatar
hattitude
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,113
Likes: 11,160
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Originally Posted by idomoms32

Bike will turn on, start up and shut right off, i did removed the bcm but installed it again, it has been sitting in my garage for a month. Any ideas?? Also its giving codes P1009 and U0121

P1009 - VTD Disabled fuel due to Incorrect Password

U0121 - Lost comm with ABS

Based on those codes, the second one won't cause the bike to stop running, but the first one will.

The P1009 code is usually when the ECM & BCM have not been "married", and thus cannot talk to each other. I wouldn't think just removing and reinstalling the SAME BCM would cause this...

But your DTC code says "Incorrect Password", so I gotta ask....

Did you reinstall the same BCM that you took out...??

If you did, I would disconnect the battery, let it sit for an hour or two (doesn't actually take that long, but I always err on the side of caution). During that time you should check the connections for proper contact, good pins, no corrosion, etc., etc.. Then reconnect the battery and see of the BCM & ECM will start talking again...

If they don't start talking after that reset, or you may have to go through the process of "marrying" the two modules again...

Obvioulsy, if you installed a different BCM, it won't run until you "marry" that BCM to your ECM..

I hope that helps..


NOTE:
I just read this thread on search, it may help... https://www.hdforums.com/forum/harle...ery-p1009.html

Seems in this thread the guy reset the security by pulling the security fuse while the ignition was on. Worth a try if the basic battery disconnect reset doesn't work...
 

Last edited by hattitude; Aug 10, 2023 at 04:12 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ptrus
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
3
Mar 17, 2023 02:55 PM
tattooedpapa
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
13
Feb 27, 2023 08:03 AM
matte
Softail Models
28
Sep 13, 2021 05:39 PM
Chinwig
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
3
Sep 24, 2016 05:31 PM
Aquam
Electrical/Lighting/Alarm
3
Jun 15, 2016 04:38 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:05 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE