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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 11:14 AM
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Default Start button bypass ??

2001 Road King

I get nothing when I press the start button.

I recently replaced the throttle & Idle cables.
I’ve ridden the bike several times since replacing the cables, so it may or may not be a wire connection issue I caused in the switch housing.

I know there’s a way to bypass the controls and activate the starter.

1-unseat the connector at the starter with the green wire.
2- connect a jumper from __________ to where the green wire came off.

? Am I going from the + positive battery post or the - negative post ?


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Positive,
I believe there's a push button cover that replaces the triangle cover in the picture.
With a tester remove the green wire from the starter and test it for power when you press the start button.
It might just be the little cube relay, Mine's under the seat and has failed twice in 2 years.
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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 11:58 AM
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I put one of these on my 1995 Road King. It is cheap insurance. I need to put one on my 2007 Ultra.
https://www.denniskirk.com/v-twin-ma...rd/2013681.sku
 
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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by OLD 96
I put one of these on my 1995 Road King. It is cheap insurance. I need to put one on my 2007 Ultra.
https://www.denniskirk.com/v-twin-ma...rd/2013681.sku
Item DOES NOT fit your 2007 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) - FLHTCU
 
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Those starter buttons are band aids.

The circuit is very simple.

Why not simply troubleshoot and fix the issue?
 

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Those starter buttons are band aids.

The circuit is very simple.

Why not simply troubleshoot and fix the issue?
True, but in the mean time while looking he can ride.
Winter's not here yet.
 
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
Item DOES NOT fit your 2007 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) - FLHTCU
Thanks. I see that now. This is what I trying to load for GOGOBECK.
https://www.denniskirk.com/v-twin-ma...rd/2013681.sku
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Those starter buttons are band aids.

The circuit is very simple.

Why not simply troubleshoot and fix the issue?
True. Fix it right. But. It's nice to have a backup. That "band aid" will still work when your in BFE and the Harley Click of Dread happens.
 
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Thanks everyone, I rigged up a jumper cable and got her started.
Auto parts store has a relay, I’ll pick it up tomorrow and go from there.
 
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