Speedometer Problem! PLEASE READ IF YOU EVER HAD A SPEEDO PROBLEM
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 528
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From: Alberta Canada
Here are some of the symptoms of VSS malfunction.
No speedometer
No odometer
No miles remaining
No self canceling signals
Cruise control wont work
AVC for radio not working
Stalling engine at idle speeds
Engine light comes on
I might have missed something but hope it helps someone with this issue.
Novice
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18
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i do not have turn signals or the speedometer working, the odometer's are cable driven so they work, and i have looked everywhere for the turn signal module and cant find it or the wiring harness plug for it. i have looked under the seat, bolted to the back fender, behind the fairing, behind each side cover and under the gas tank. it is a 97 electra glide, the clymer manual says under the seat as did a harley dealer service tech but its not there and i cant find a plug from the harness. anyone ever ran into a similar problem?
thanks todd
thanks todd
Stage III
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3
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From: canada
speedo problems
hi all i have speedo problems. i changed the sensor but still doing the same thing. the needle stays at 200 km/h and when driving it moves further up so if anyone has any suggestions. should i drive it for it to work after changing the sensor or should it have went to 0 when strting it. let know. thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,716
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
My buddies 03 softtail had the same problem.
After a day of troublshooting it was the Main on off acc ****.
no speedo,horn,turn signals..basically only had brake and headlight
underneath the 3 sets of contacts were not making.
just hardened grease,dirt type od crap on contacts
cleaned it up, problem gone.
I have heard this is a commom problem
After a day of troublshooting it was the Main on off acc ****.
no speedo,horn,turn signals..basically only had brake and headlight
underneath the 3 sets of contacts were not making.
just hardened grease,dirt type od crap on contacts
cleaned it up, problem gone.
I have heard this is a commom problem
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 104
From: Mississippi
Had one in the shop the other day doing the same thing...Used the self diagnostic on the bike ...It had a code stored in it...Over voltage...Checked charging system...Just over idle the bike was putting out 18 volts...Replaced voltage regulator...All is well...Might be your problem...Do your lights look brighter than usual?
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 143
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From: El Reno,OK
Running down the road one day, reached down for the cig lighter and blew the fuse, same time speedo quit and could not get the Cruze control off until turned it off on the switch, Check all your Fuses, this was on a 05 Ultra
Stage I
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1
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From: canada
I had the problem of the speedo(02 electra glide classic) being erratic,run for 2 kms, then zero for 200kms then next day perfect all day,hit a bump... zero. I've been reading all the posts with interest,talked to a few Techs in my work, they said the sensor will not go good/bad,I even removed sensor and cleaned it of the iron filings
If it fails its failed,new one required, was told probable cause was bad connection,so I went rooting around,removed battery , unplugged three pin triangler connector under seat,moved wires around found it was a tight fit under the starter, even switched the two relays over beside the battery box as they were of the same size,put everthing back togeather and it started working perfect, **** luck as I did not see any signs of shorting or corrosion, hope this of help to someone.
If it fails its failed,new one required, was told probable cause was bad connection,so I went rooting around,removed battery , unplugged three pin triangler connector under seat,moved wires around found it was a tight fit under the starter, even switched the two relays over beside the battery box as they were of the same size,put everthing back togeather and it started working perfect, **** luck as I did not see any signs of shorting or corrosion, hope this of help to someone.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 6
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From: Electric City, WA
Gotta love this forum,
No speedometer
No odometer
No miles remaining
No self canceling signals
Cruise control wont work
Stalling engine at idle speeds
Engine light comes on
Read this thread after I had all the above problems with my 03 FLHRCI on a ride about 60 miles from home and no cell service. Had my wife pick up a speed sensor the next day. Installed it in about 15 min cured all my issues. Also had been having an issue with my cruise kicking out for no reason. Curious if it solves that as well. Not sure what this would have cost to have the dealer diagnose and repair. Cost me less than sixty bucks.
No speedometer
No odometer
No miles remaining
No self canceling signals
Cruise control wont work
Stalling engine at idle speeds
Engine light comes on
Read this thread after I had all the above problems with my 03 FLHRCI on a ride about 60 miles from home and no cell service. Had my wife pick up a speed sensor the next day. Installed it in about 15 min cured all my issues. Also had been having an issue with my cruise kicking out for no reason. Curious if it solves that as well. Not sure what this would have cost to have the dealer diagnose and repair. Cost me less than sixty bucks.
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Advanced
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 55
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From: San Diego, Ca.
My 01 EGC did the same, replaced speedometer sensor, die-electic grease on connections, then noticed the left fairing brace was broke at the top, replaced and has been working fine since then. Easy to check so you might try.