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Old Nov 25, 2018 | 05:03 PM
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Ok so my neutral light came on today while I was riding. Would stay on or flicker. any ideas? bike is a 2016 CVO Roadglide Ultra.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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Suggests a faulty neutral indicator switch in the transmission, or possibly a defective connection/wire. If you still have a warranty contact your local friendly dealer!
 
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Old Nov 25, 2018 | 05:10 PM
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Check connects on the plug clean .Take the switch out. It is easy. Clean the ball well lube make sure it is free. If that fails replace switch.
 
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Check connects on the plug clean .Take the switch out. It is easy. Clean the ball well lube make sure it is free. If that fails replace switch.
does it matter which plug I plug the wires to?
 
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does it matter which plug I plug the wires to?
If it has two wires it will only matter if your neutral indicator light is an LED, as they are dependent on the correct polarity, unlike a normal bulb. If it doesn't work when connected, simply swap the wires around and if it still does not work then we have some diagnosis to do! If the connectors are dirty clean them and apply a little dialectric grease, also ensure they are reasonably tight when refitting them.
 
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If all HDs are the same there is a single wire to the switch. Inside the gear box is a pin that will connect that wire to ground. I would have to guess that the wire has a break in the insulation and contacting the bike some how.

Again if all HDs with CAN bus are the same the neutral led is lit after the signal has been decoded in the speedometer.

I am working from a 2017 XL1200T which went CAN around 2014 so assuming all 2016 bikes are CAN.
 
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If all HDs are the same there is a single wire to the switch. Inside the gear box is a pin that will connect that wire to ground. I would have to guess that the wire has a break in the insulation and contacting the bike some how.

Again if all HDs with CAN bus are the same the neutral led is lit after the signal has been decoded in the speedometer.

I am working from a 2017 XL1200T which went CAN around 2014 so assuming all 2016 bikes are CAN.
it looks like 2 wires to me assuming I'm looking at the right place looks like a nut on top on the tranny?
 
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it looks like 2 wires to me assuming I'm looking at the right place looks like a nut on top on the tranny?
You can check where it's located using a parts website, although it isn't clear how many wires go to it.
 
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Okay, form Ronnie's lists it shows 2 connectors on the switch so my theory is partially dead.

Time for the manual on how the switch is activated.
 
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