Speedometer just died

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May 6, 2012 | 10:15 PM

kevhed2006

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From: Mount Vernon Ohio

Speedometer just died

I was riding my 2002 XL1200c Custom Sportster when I got a block from my house and the speedometer just quit working. Its not a cable speedo its a electronic and I checked the fuses and they were good but there is a big square one with 5 plug ins on it and I dont know if that could be the problem but what was weird the odometer still showed the miles on it but the speedo didnt work and the turn signal would not turn off even when you turned the bike. Could it be a sensor or is it a grounding problem. If anyone could help me I would appreciate it

May 7, 2012 | 04:24 AM

IamDiabolical

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most probably the VSS (Vehicle speed sensor) its a common fault. Its located down by the shifter its bolted in the front of the gearbox with 1 allen bolt.

May 7, 2012 | 08:12 AM

Gpsjr10

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Originally Posted by IamDiabolical

most probably the VSS (Vehicle speed sensor) its a common fault. Its located down by the shifter its bolted in the front of the gearbox with 1 allen bolt.

If the VSS was bad, it wouldn't add mileage. My wife's 02 quit last summer, just got another speedo the other day, gonna try it this week sometime when I get a break between jobs.

I had noticed alot of condensation inside the speedo the last couple years and I think that is the culprit.

Last edited by Gpsjr10; May 7, 2012 at 08:15 AM.