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Old Aug 29, 2024 | 01:17 PM
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I have a 2017 harley davidson 883 low rider. The wires going to the kill switch, right turn signal and the starter button caught on fire. I found the short in the wiring and got it fixed to where I can turn the power on to everything but it doesn't have the starter button hooked up. How can I engage the starter with no starter button.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 02:44 PM
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You could install a starter solenoid button, they are available in chrome or black for 1991 to 2022 Sportster models. They are available on Amazon and eBay for around $20.



 
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If it's more than temporary, the link Rob Roy's Revenge works. If just tempory to get it started a fre times and check things out, jump the green wire on the solenoid to battery positive and the starter should engage.

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Your bike is CAN bus so behind the switches is an electronic module. If the board is okay and the indicator switch and 4 way hazard works then you might be in luck to get the starter button working.

The engine stop switch is a direct wire to the BCM and not on the CAN bus.
 
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