'07 883 Fires, Doesn't Start
Still no progress, though I've learned a friend from high school now works in the HD R&D department, so I'm sending him a link to this thread. His best idea at this point is that, even if the bike never had security, the failure of the TSSM module may explain my plight. I hope so!
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Do you have the HD security system with the proximity key fob?
If you do you may want to check the battery in the key fob. The "smart fob" was introduced in 2007 and I notice your bike is a custom so I'm willing to bet your bike is equipped with it.
The Alarm would allow your fuel pump to prime up and the starter will fire but the bike will NOT start.
Try a new battery in your key fob before you spend money on a mechanic or at your local dealer.
If you do you may want to check the battery in the key fob. The "smart fob" was introduced in 2007 and I notice your bike is a custom so I'm willing to bet your bike is equipped with it.
The Alarm would allow your fuel pump to prime up and the starter will fire but the bike will NOT start.
Try a new battery in your key fob before you spend money on a mechanic or at your local dealer.
I knew it!!!
The TSSM (Turn Signal Security Module) is the anti theft security system.
All Customs come with this feature. The previous owner must have turned it off, and somehow you managed to turn it back on.
Luckily you CAN reset it or bypass it altogether.
I will pm you a couple of links to instructions for resetting the TSSM.
Odds are it isn't bad. You just don't have the necessary key fobs or code to start up your sled
It's time you got back on the road (if you still remember how to ride)
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For the TSSM issue, even though it's gone for you, I'm going to drop a possible solution for anyone else who's having the issue:
http://www.harley-performance.com/password-learn.html
Apparently the ECU and certain peripheral units all have to be talking to each other and use the same "password" to communicate. If one of them is removed from the chain or replaced with a new unit, the system has to re-learn the password that allows them all to talk with each other.
For the OP's specific issues, I would start looking at the wiring harness at this point. It sounds like the ECU may not be getting good signals. Maybe try pulling the ECU and cleaning the contacts for the main connector into the ECU itself?
http://www.harley-performance.com/password-learn.html
Apparently the ECU and certain peripheral units all have to be talking to each other and use the same "password" to communicate. If one of them is removed from the chain or replaced with a new unit, the system has to re-learn the password that allows them all to talk with each other.
For the OP's specific issues, I would start looking at the wiring harness at this point. It sounds like the ECU may not be getting good signals. Maybe try pulling the ECU and cleaning the contacts for the main connector into the ECU itself?
Many thanks to Mozvader, though I'm still without a running bike. I tried both the ten-minute fix with hazard-left-right and then the thirty-minute job with ten minute waits between steps. The only note I can offer is that the security light never stayed on for more than a few seconds; certainly not for ten minutes plus.
To Zenmervolt: I've cleaned all the wiring harness connections.
To all: as soon as I can stash some cash, off to the dealer I go. I just sold my truck so I could afford to do so, so I'd better get it fixed. Walking is already getting old.
To Zenmervolt: I've cleaned all the wiring harness connections.
To all: as soon as I can stash some cash, off to the dealer I go. I just sold my truck so I could afford to do so, so I'd better get it fixed. Walking is already getting old.
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Good idea.....the dealer techs need to hook up their computer to it and trace down the issue.
Sure hope it's not becasue you are out of gas, or the fuel filter is clogged!
~Joe
Sure hope it's not becasue you are out of gas, or the fuel filter is clogged!
~Joe
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The unfortunate truth of the matter is that a flux capacitor is probably cheaper than whatever whizbang thing the dealership will offer, at least prior to installation fees. But that's my last, best, hope. I'm getting tired of paying for a bike I can't drive. Like I said: I sold my truck to fix the bike.
And my shoe leather is getting thin.
And my shoe leather is getting thin.
After many, many months, I broke down and took the damned thing to the dealership, expecting some sort of expensive electrical gremlin. I had been to their parts desk back in July, asking about a fuel pressure riser but didn't have a part number, and the monkey at the desk told me no such thing existed. (Looking back through this thread, looks like I asked about the part in late July: see the bottom of page 3.)
Once they had their paws on it, it took them 50 minutes to diagnose and install the correcting part, "XL Regulator Spacer Kit," HD #61005-07. Everything said and done, I was without a bike for four, nearly five months and it just needed a $150 repair!
I wish I had taken it in earlier, without bothering to sock away a pile of cash for a repair, but I'm even happier to have the damned thing back, finally. Just in time for some cold weather riding here in Wyoming!
Once they had their paws on it, it took them 50 minutes to diagnose and install the correcting part, "XL Regulator Spacer Kit," HD #61005-07. Everything said and done, I was without a bike for four, nearly five months and it just needed a $150 repair!
I wish I had taken it in earlier, without bothering to sock away a pile of cash for a repair, but I'm even happier to have the damned thing back, finally. Just in time for some cold weather riding here in Wyoming!