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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 07:15 AM
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Alright, I’m getting a C1042 and C1043 on my 2008 Electra glide ultra classic. I found something and was wondering if it would be the source.


Really not sure how this would’ve happened.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 09:02 AM
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Fix or replace and see it that's it. Should be fixed even if it doesn't cure the code.
 
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What is the code, and what harness connector is that you have pictured?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 09:39 AM
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^^ as above what harness connector is that pic, where is that on the bike? have other pics? its not on the wheel (ABS sensor) from what one can see (I could be wrong)
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 09:58 AM
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^^ as above what harness connector is that pic, where is that on the bike? have other pics? its not on the wheel (ABS sensor) from what one can see (I could be wrong)
That is where the sensor from the front wheel plugs into the main harness under the bars.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM
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What is the code, and what harness connector is that you have pictured?
C1042 and C1043. This is where the front wheel sensor plugs into the main harness.
 
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Fix or replace and see it that's it. Should be fixed even if it doesn't cure the code.
Yeah, I’m gonna head down and see if Oreillys has a connector and redo it. Just didn’t know if that exposed wire could cause my issues.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 10:19 AM
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Definitely got caught on something that's a clean cut.
looks repairable, I would be surprised if auto parts store is going to have that.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Hayburner
That is where the sensor from the front wheel plugs into the main harness under the bars.
I see. The sensor and wire is about $100 if I recall, used on Ebay maybe cheaper. There was a recall on that some time ago, not sure it ties in.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...0-touring.html

Please post updates as you proceed with a fix if you would. Thanks.

PS - other thread(s) to watch https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...abs-issue.html
 
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Unless it got into the conductor itself and compromised it, I'd be inclined to just use some heatshrink, if possible, and call it a day.
 
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