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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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2006 XL1200C... getting engine light and turn signal canx won't work (automatically). Speedo is dead and odo is off. Changed speed sensor and tested voltage regulator, new battery - no go, stumped.

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Check fuses?
 
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I take it that with the speedo dead you can get an error code? I think dealer can retreve codes without a speedo but I'm not sure on that.
Have you checked all fuses and relays for corrosion? Done anything lately that might have pinched a wire? corrosion in a wiring harness connector?
 
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