Electrical Issue
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 238
Likes: 1
From: Cedar Park, TX
Electrical Issue
I need some help troubleshooting an intermittent electrical issue on a 2003 Ultra. After the engine gets warm while riding the speedo drops to zero and the volume of the stereo goes down. All of the lights seem to remain normal. It does it more when I lean to the left in a turn and never when I lean right. As soon as I straighten up it returns to normal. Also the engine while at idle sounds like it is only running on one jug, this is very intermittent, when power is applied it returns to normal. I cannot recreate the issue of the engine running rough while in neutral on a stand.
I have gone through and checked all of the grounds and the negative terminal of the battery. It is not throwing any codes. I will be tearing it down in the AM tomorrow trying to find a loose or frayed wire. Is there anything internal to the engine that could cause these symptoms? I thought maybe the lean angle sensor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I really need to buy the manuals as soon as I can get the extra money. Uncle Sam sucked me dry this year.
I have gone through and checked all of the grounds and the negative terminal of the battery. It is not throwing any codes. I will be tearing it down in the AM tomorrow trying to find a loose or frayed wire. Is there anything internal to the engine that could cause these symptoms? I thought maybe the lean angle sensor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I really need to buy the manuals as soon as I can get the extra money. Uncle Sam sucked me dry this year.
Last edited by tbrown2; May 7, 2009 at 09:20 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 2
From: St. Augustine Florida
Look at the wiring harnesses that make contact with frame, bracket or any metal that are located to the right and within proximity of any of the above mentioned. Look for wear or abrasion marks.
Keep us posted
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 238
Likes: 1
From: Cedar Park, TX
Update 1
I took it down to parade rest. Touched every wire in the fairing and the chasis back to the battery, fuses, and modules under the seat. I found a couple of suspect areas. Used heat shrink and tie wraps to tighen up all of the cable ways and tied things back where the wrenches over the years got lazy. Unfortunately, I was called back to the office and will have to test it in the AM. I really need to real manual for the bike. I have the Klymer manual but it is not very detailed or informative for issues. Thanks
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 897
Likes: 10
From: Oregon
try resetting your TSSM. it can be a real source of electrical gremlins when you have been changing anything lighting/security related.
step # 1. move handle bar kill switch to off position
step # 2. turn your ignition key: on-off, on-off then on
step # 3. hit the left turn signal twice.
your turn signals and indicator light will flash 1 - 3 flashes
step # 4. hit the right turn signal once.
turn signals and indicator light will flash once.
step # 5. hit the right turn signal once.
turn and indicator signals will flash twice.
step # 6. hit right turn signal once.
turn and indicator signals will flash three times.
step # 7. hit left turn signal once.
turn and indicator signals flash to indicate error code
(see error code thread)
step # 8. to now clear codes, hit left turn signal and hold down for 6 seconds until confirmation.
turn and indicator signals flash twice.
step # 9. turn the ign switch to off
Thats it, TSSM is now reset and ready to roll
step # 1. move handle bar kill switch to off position
step # 2. turn your ignition key: on-off, on-off then on
step # 3. hit the left turn signal twice.
your turn signals and indicator light will flash 1 - 3 flashes
step # 4. hit the right turn signal once.
turn signals and indicator light will flash once.
step # 5. hit the right turn signal once.
turn and indicator signals will flash twice.
step # 6. hit right turn signal once.
turn and indicator signals will flash three times.
step # 7. hit left turn signal once.
turn and indicator signals flash to indicate error code
(see error code thread)
step # 8. to now clear codes, hit left turn signal and hold down for 6 seconds until confirmation.
turn and indicator signals flash twice.
step # 9. turn the ign switch to off
Thats it, TSSM is now reset and ready to roll
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 238
Likes: 1
From: Cedar Park, TX
I actually found a broken wire in the bundle from under the tank that goes up into the fairing. I fixed that then while on the test ride the speedo went out again and the check engine light came on. I am going to reset the module as sugestted below. I am making progress but so far I am really frustrated but thankful that I am not paying the dealer to troubleshoot this $$$$$.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
edal
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
5
Dec 10, 2011 05:33 PM