Harmon Kardon Radio Problems
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Amelia, Virginia
My radio ignores the volume down button on the handlebar and on the tourpac sometimes. When it acts up, I can turn the volume up, but not down. I don't believe it's the switch because I can't turn the volume down with either switch control. Of course, when I take it in, it works fine. Also, how many of you have a hard time seeing the display at night? Mine seems to be kind of faint, even with the contrast/display all the way up.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Hutchinson, KS
I have an '08 FLHX and haven't loss the sound - but seem to have lost all the icons on my display. The display lights up (red/orange) - but doesn't display anything.
Thanks!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Northeast Ohio
Have had three distinct problems. First was that I put a CD in and it wouldn't give it back, stuck. Sooo, rode like that for a while and just used the MP3 player plugged into the aux jack only to have the whole unit decide to quit working. Had it replaced under warranty and all was good until the left front speaker quit. Pulled the fairing and the magnet had fallen off the speaker. Replaced that too and all is good for now, but the bike is now out of warranty so any additional problems will result in me buing a marine grade head unit and replacing the entire HK unit.
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that would be great! I will try to guess it out tonight - but if you could let me know I would appreciate it.
Alex
Alex
Amarzano
Sounds like you may just have a contrast issue with your stereo display. I messed up mine unknowingly. Contrast can be adjusted by pushing in the volume control on handle bar switch until you get to "Display". But if you can't read your display you will have no indication when your in the "display contrast adjustment" mode. I think you need to press the volume control 4 or 5 times? 1 - bass, 2 - treble, 3 -volume, "4 - display". I think that's the order. I'll check mine and get back to you.
Ride Safe!
Sounds like you may just have a contrast issue with your stereo display. I messed up mine unknowingly. Contrast can be adjusted by pushing in the volume control on handle bar switch until you get to "Display". But if you can't read your display you will have no indication when your in the "display contrast adjustment" mode. I think you need to press the volume control 4 or 5 times? 1 - bass, 2 - treble, 3 -volume, "4 - display". I think that's the order. I'll check mine and get back to you.
Ride Safe!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 863
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From: Dover, DE
Same F#^*ING problem
I have an 07 Street Glide having the same problem. I didn't see what you are riding, you say they covered it twice under warranty? I'm just wondering if I can get them to do the same for me.
I thought it may have been a bare wire or something just got the fairing off and everything is good. I turned on the head unit and let it play, about ten minutes later it started the cutting in and out. Riding yesterday it drove me crazy. Let me know how you made out since the last replacment.
I thought it may have been a bare wire or something just got the fairing off and everything is good. I turned on the head unit and let it play, about ten minutes later it started the cutting in and out. Riding yesterday it drove me crazy. Let me know how you made out since the last replacment.
Is anyone having problems with the Harmon Kardon Radio Losing Output of Sound? I am on my second radio with the same problem. All is well riding down the highway and the sound just goes away! Flick the speaker switch on the dash and the sound comes back. It might operate properly for another 20 miles or it might go off after just a mile. I am running the Hawg wired amps to power all speakers and do not believe this is the problem. It appears to be an output problem on the HK Radio. Just looking for Help!!
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2007
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I just bought an '06 SG and the sound just shut off on me last evening, and I haven't been able to get any sound out of it at all. Everything seems to be working other than the sound. I started the stereo in diagnostic mode and it shows an Open Speaker Error. I just don't have any idea what that is.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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Ok, I had a similar problem when I tried to hook up an amp with new speakers. I used butt connectors for all my audio connections. The right side would not work! Put it back to stock, and it still did not work. I used butt connectors to re-attatch radio speaker leads to the speaker wire, so I could re-use factory speaker connection. When I took it to the dealer to see if I hurt the radio, they said it's fine, you have to get rid of the butt connectors, they cause to much resistance. Use solder and shirnk rap for all electrical work! Well guess what? The radio works fine! All redone with solder and shrink rap.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Southern California
HK on my 2006 SG crapped out 2 months after the waranty expired. All lights and buttons worked but no sound output.
Chucked it all in the trash and got a setup from Biketronics. Under $500 for the head unit, relays so my handlebar controls still work and Hog Tunes speakers.
HD wanted $999 for a replacement HK radio. Sorry, gave up crack smoking a long time ago.
Primo
Chucked it all in the trash and got a setup from Biketronics. Under $500 for the head unit, relays so my handlebar controls still work and Hog Tunes speakers.
HD wanted $999 for a replacement HK radio. Sorry, gave up crack smoking a long time ago.
Primo
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Here and There
I've not heard of this happening often with a built in radio/amp, but if you crank it up enough to the point of distortion, it may be over heating.
Just a thought.
Good luck finding the problem.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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Ok, I had a similar problem when I tried to hook up an amp with new speakers. I used butt connectors for all my audio connections. The right side would not work! Put it back to stock, and it still did not work. I used butt connectors to re-attatch radio speaker leads to the speaker wire, so I could re-use factory speaker connection. When I took it to the dealer to see if I hurt the radio, they said it's fine, you have to get rid of the butt connectors, they cause to much resistance. Use solder and shirnk rap for all electrical work! Well guess what? The radio works fine! All redone with solder and shrink rap.