Starting Issues 2020 FLHTK
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Starting Issues 2020 FLHTK
I am have inconsistent problems with starting my Ultra LtD.
It has 500 miles on it. and I have had trouble starting the bike the first time.
I installed LEDs and the bike would not start, after taking with dealerships, was not able to help. I checked all electrical connections and the battery everything good. I finally pulled the 50A main fuse and after reinserting it, the bike started.
Today after riding the bike, I washed it like I have washed all my bikes in the past which includes my last FLHTK 2013 which I owned prior to the 2020.
washed with hose, toweled off the bike and then tried to start it to air dry it. Bike would not start. No diags, just will not start, battery fully charged.
Called the dealer, and he told me wash the bike from the tank down. You may get water in the controls. Never had a problem washing any of my other bikes. Ask the dealer what happens when my bike gets rained on when its outside. Answer....you are riding it and the rain won't get it......LOL. Great customer service, and empathy.
Does anyone have any suggestions have you experienced this.........
It has 500 miles on it. and I have had trouble starting the bike the first time.
I installed LEDs and the bike would not start, after taking with dealerships, was not able to help. I checked all electrical connections and the battery everything good. I finally pulled the 50A main fuse and after reinserting it, the bike started.
Today after riding the bike, I washed it like I have washed all my bikes in the past which includes my last FLHTK 2013 which I owned prior to the 2020.
washed with hose, toweled off the bike and then tried to start it to air dry it. Bike would not start. No diags, just will not start, battery fully charged.
Called the dealer, and he told me wash the bike from the tank down. You may get water in the controls. Never had a problem washing any of my other bikes. Ask the dealer what happens when my bike gets rained on when its outside. Answer....you are riding it and the rain won't get it......LOL. Great customer service, and empathy.
Does anyone have any suggestions have you experienced this.........
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Somethings going on with your electrical connections. What other work did you do on your bike besides installing leds.?
I am have inconsistent problems with starting my Ultra LtD.
It has 500 miles on it. and I have had trouble starting the bike the first time.
I installed LEDs and the bike would not start, after taking with dealerships, was not able to help. I checked all electrical connections and the battery everything good. I finally pulled the 50A main fuse and after reinserting it, the bike started.
Today after riding the bike, I washed it like I have washed all my bikes in the past which includes my last FLHTK 2013 which I owned prior to the 2020.
washed with hose, toweled off the bike and then tried to start it to air dry it. Bike would not start. No diags, just will not start, battery fully charged.
Called the dealer, and he told me wash the bike from the tank down. You may get water in the controls. Never had a problem washing any of my other bikes. Ask the dealer what happens when my bike gets rained on when its outside. Answer....you are riding it and the rain won't get it......LOL. Great customer service, and empathy.
Does anyone have any suggestions have you experienced this.........
It has 500 miles on it. and I have had trouble starting the bike the first time.
I installed LEDs and the bike would not start, after taking with dealerships, was not able to help. I checked all electrical connections and the battery everything good. I finally pulled the 50A main fuse and after reinserting it, the bike started.
Today after riding the bike, I washed it like I have washed all my bikes in the past which includes my last FLHTK 2013 which I owned prior to the 2020.
washed with hose, toweled off the bike and then tried to start it to air dry it. Bike would not start. No diags, just will not start, battery fully charged.
Called the dealer, and he told me wash the bike from the tank down. You may get water in the controls. Never had a problem washing any of my other bikes. Ask the dealer what happens when my bike gets rained on when its outside. Answer....you are riding it and the rain won't get it......LOL. Great customer service, and empathy.
Does anyone have any suggestions have you experienced this.........
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thank you
set run switch on, lights, prime,in nuetril, fob has new battery, battery terminals tight, remember i just rode the bike and washed it.
I have owned bikes since 1974, last bike was 2013 harley FLHTK, washed it all the time.
set run switch on, lights, prime,in nuetril, fob has new battery, battery terminals tight, remember i just rode the bike and washed it.
I have owned bikes since 1974, last bike was 2013 harley FLHTK, washed it all the time.
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This is critical info and should have been in the original entry. You have a CANBUS bike so I can't help. "Won't start" can have so many causes that every detail is important. check new FOB battery for being upside down, you wouldn't be the first to be marooned by that error.