Replacing Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 31
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From: cincinnati,ohio
thank you as well- ref my 2002 roadking-i was informed that it was my voltage regulator $200 plus and it did the same thing-(speedometer went south/turn signal would not cancel itself and extremly low idle/dying out) guess speed sensor is next
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,007
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From: Manassas, VA
Swapped my VSS this morning.
See this thread, post #19:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post15270918
See this thread, post #19:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post15270918
Stage IV
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
From: Jensen Beach, FL
02 Nightrain speed sensor
Changed out the speed sensor back in March and it has already stopped working
Speedometer quit, odometer does not work, and turn signals do not auto reset. Harley sold me a new one and will refund cost when I take the old one back. 1yr warranty. Can change out by removing the splash guard to get to the connector but it is a pain. Drove from MO to FL with no speedometer but no idle problems or stalling.
Stage IV
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 4
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From: MD
I have a 2013 Heritage Softail Classic 103 with 13K miles. The speedometer and odometer won't work, gear indicator won't show up, turn signals won't cancel out and the engine stalls when coming to a stop.
I think the sensor has to be removed from behind the splash guard, but when I try to slide the splash guard up over the tire, there are "tabs extending out from both sides of the guard at the top that come in contact with the fender.
How do I remove the sensor?
BTW, when I checked for a code, it displays no code for the speedo.
I think the sensor has to be removed from behind the splash guard, but when I try to slide the splash guard up over the tire, there are "tabs extending out from both sides of the guard at the top that come in contact with the fender.
How do I remove the sensor?
BTW, when I checked for a code, it displays no code for the speedo.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 866
Likes: 248
From: N.Y.C
I have a 2013 Heritage Softail Classic 103 with 13K miles. The speedometer and odometer won't work, gear indicator won't show up, turn signals won't cancel out and the engine stalls when coming to a stop.
I think the sensor has to be removed from behind the splash guard, but when I try to slide the splash guard up over the tire, there are "tabs extending out from both sides of the guard at the top that come in contact with the fender.
How do I remove the sensor?
BTW, when I checked for a code, it displays no code for the speedo.
I think the sensor has to be removed from behind the splash guard, but when I try to slide the splash guard up over the tire, there are "tabs extending out from both sides of the guard at the top that come in contact with the fender.
How do I remove the sensor?
BTW, when I checked for a code, it displays no code for the speedo.
Stage III
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: San Pedro, CA/
Hello All, It seems that a lot of Bikers are havin problems with the speed sensor. I have a 2013 Breakout and after readin the similar problems I would think there might be a recall on these sensors, does anyone know if theres a recall on the Speed Sensors?
Appreciate all the info on these issues and like another one said if it wasn't for these forums to help out then I couldn't afford own the awsome bike that I have cuz I can't afford the rates the HD shop charges.
Appreciate all the info on these issues and like another one said if it wasn't for these forums to help out then I couldn't afford own the awsome bike that I have cuz I can't afford the rates the HD shop charges.
Stage IV
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: MD
Hello All, It seems that a lot of Bikers are havin problems with the speed sensor. I have a 2013 Breakout and after readin the similar problems I would think there might be a recall on these sensors, does anyone know if theres a recall on the Speed Sensors?
Appreciate all the info on these issues and like another one said if it wasn't for these forums to help out then I couldn't afford own the awsome bike that I have cuz I can't afford the rates the HD shop charges.
Appreciate all the info on these issues and like another one said if it wasn't for these forums to help out then I couldn't afford own the awsome bike that I have cuz I can't afford the rates the HD shop charges.
My bike had less than 10,000 miles on it when the speed sensor went out. I pulled it out and there was absolutely no metal shavings on it. It was just a defective part.
Try going into the Harley dealer and attempt to talk directly to one of the techs and the person at the service counter will tell you that you need to buy the service manual...more money. All I needed to know was about the speed sensor, not the whole damn motorcycle. But it's a Harley $$$$$
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