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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by camsmith
....The culprit on my 08 was the rear brake light switch.
Same thing with my old '05 Ultra.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Therr333
What is the FSM?
Factory Service Manual, basically the bible for your bike.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Therr333
What is the FSM?
My guess, Factory Service Manual
 
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HD Mojo
Same thing with my old '05 Ultra.

I've had the front brake switch and the roll off switch keep the cruise from engaging. But the amber indicator has always been on.
The OP doesn't have the amber light yet, so he's apparently not getting power to the cc module.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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Just a thought, is the dash light bulb good? Has the system been road tested or just in the shop?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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On the '07 I added cruise and it worked right away but was told on '08 and up dealer had to turn it on in the ECM. I did have a problem with the rear brake switch but still showed amber on the dash.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 04:08 PM
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had the same thing w mines, check eng light came on..no cruise.. less than 1000 miles on my 16" SG, ended up being a bad throttle body..
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 05:36 PM
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I have the same issue with my 2007 Ultra. Had my handlebars bushings replaced to the poly bushings and aftermarket clamps. Then I notice the cruise control was not working after I got it back. Took it back to HD dealer Mech. had it for 3 days. They finally determined it was the Idle cable, which had to ordered from Milwaukee.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Therr333
Yes I have pressed it forward and nothing works.
Forward for resume or excel - back for set..Light on gauge won't come on until set.
 

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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 02:03 AM
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Happened something similar. It appeared that the front brake switch was defective and it was turning the brake light on. If this is happening the Cruise control disengage. So check the brake switches. Good luck!
 
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