Check engine and battery light on
Check engine and battery light on
I am going to be bringing my bike into my mechanic in a day or two for this issue. i am pretty sure its either a voltage regulator or a stator or both. my question is.... do you thing the addition of a new radio and amp may have caused the issue or is it just because it "happens"
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Midland NC
My check engine light came on going down the interstate and about a half second later the battery light came on and my voltage was at 10 volts. I drove to the dealer ( 5 miles) and had the regulator replaced in warranty.
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From: Carlsbad, CA
Based upon failure rates and the symptoms, there is a 90% chance it is the regulator.
IMHO..the other 90% is:
- wiring
-battery
- stator
IMHO..the other 90% is:
- wiring
-battery
- stator
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Same thing happened to mine. Ended up being the voltage regulator as well, on a 2012 FLHX with about 11k miles. Found this out not only after replacing the battery, but after the bike dying about 2 miles from my house. Luckily the tow was free, but damn that was frustrating.
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From: Flint Texas
I second checking the ground cable. The last bike I checked out for a friend had a check engine light and a code for low battery voltage. Turned out to be a corroded ground connection at the frame. Replaced it and added a second ground wire for an bit of extra measure. No problems since.