Road King Wont Start
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Joined: Dec 2020
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From: Denmark
yes i have looked no key fob ..
but there is no red key light when i start it but i can try to take a video clip of it tommorow because its night now in denmark 
but if thats the issue is it posibel to buy a empty key fob and then code it have seen some forums where they talks about making a sequens to code a key fob or is it only empty talk??
but there is no red key light when i start it but i can try to take a video clip of it tommorow because its night now in denmark but if thats the issue is it posibel to buy a empty key fob and then code it have seen some forums where they talks about making a sequens to code a key fob or is it only empty talk??
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From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
My 03 Road King didn't come with a key fob.
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From: NorCal
From another forum thread:
How to tell if you have a security system.
[size=16px] With the ignition switch in the OFF position, turn the ignition switch ON-off-ON-off-ON[/size]
[size=16px]2. Press the LEFT turn switch 2 TIMES and release[/size]
[size=16px]3. Turn the ignition switch back off[/size]
[size=16px]If you have a security system, you should see the turn signals and indicators flash 2 times.[/size]
[size=16px]The other thing might be to pull off the right side electrical cover (the painted plastic cover right under the seat -- it just pulls off) and look to see if there is a connector for the siren. The connector end is cylindrical about 1/2" in diameter, and would have a dust cap over the end to protect the connections. I don't know for sure if the wiring harness for bikes without the alarm system have the connector anyway, so the presence of the connector may not mean anything. However if it's NOT there, that's a strong indicator that you don't have the alarm system.[/size]
How to tell if you have a security system.
[size=16px] With the ignition switch in the OFF position, turn the ignition switch ON-off-ON-off-ON[/size]
[size=16px]2. Press the LEFT turn switch 2 TIMES and release[/size]
[size=16px]3. Turn the ignition switch back off[/size]
[size=16px]If you have a security system, you should see the turn signals and indicators flash 2 times.[/size]
[size=16px]The other thing might be to pull off the right side electrical cover (the painted plastic cover right under the seat -- it just pulls off) and look to see if there is a connector for the siren. The connector end is cylindrical about 1/2" in diameter, and would have a dust cap over the end to protect the connections. I don't know for sure if the wiring harness for bikes without the alarm system have the connector anyway, so the presence of the connector may not mean anything. However if it's NOT there, that's a strong indicator that you don't have the alarm system.[/size]
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From: Toledo ohio
I worked on a couple of 2000/2001 tourings with this issue. Harley used grease for the ignition contacts that got hard and would cause no contact problems. Take the dash off, turn upside down, and remove the ignition switch. Take apart carefully, there are tiny springs in there. Clean the metal contacts and reapply die-electric grease.
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From: Formerly Tampa Bay, FL, Currently Western PA
This bike would have had security as an option, so its very possible it didn't have a FOB ever. Since it is cranking, that rules out security and battery issues. Is it carb'ed or fuel injected?
