Info on RKC Cruise Control
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Info on RKC Cruise Control
Learned something interesting at my 2.5K service, thought I'd share. My cruise control kept turning off or failing to set for no apparent reason. I noticed that the front brake handle was a little loose, so I figured that was probably the problem. I'd just have the tech at the dealership tighten it up during the service.
However, when they ran diagnostics, a number of codes popped up. Turns out I had a short in a wiring harness somewhere between the cruise control and the brake lights. This had caused me to have intermittent brake lights, too. Basically, during the times I couldn't get my cruise to set, I also didn't have brake lights!
I may have noticed this sooner if I were better about doing pre-ride light checks. (I'm better about doing that, now.) Thought this might be good info for any RKC owners.
BTW--they replaced the faulty wiring harness, all parts/labor covered by warranty.
Ride safe!
However, when they ran diagnostics, a number of codes popped up. Turns out I had a short in a wiring harness somewhere between the cruise control and the brake lights. This had caused me to have intermittent brake lights, too. Basically, during the times I couldn't get my cruise to set, I also didn't have brake lights!
I may have noticed this sooner if I were better about doing pre-ride light checks. (I'm better about doing that, now.) Thought this might be good info for any RKC owners.
BTW--they replaced the faulty wiring harness, all parts/labor covered by warranty.
Ride safe!
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RE: Info on RKC Cruise Control
Thanks for the tip. I have not had any problem with mine on my Ultra and if I ever do, I will remember your post. I don't use the cruise control as often as I could....guess it comes from years of softail riding...
Good luck with your bike...it looks great.
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Good luck with your bike...it looks great.
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RE: Info on RKC Cruise Control
I had a problem with my brand new 2000 Ultra. The cruise just quit working coming across Pa. in the rain. Turned out my rear brake switch went bad (not uncommon) and I didn't know I didn't have brake lights. OOPS!!!!
Quick fix when I got home but I didn't know the break light switch had anything to do with the cruise control.
Terry
Quick fix when I got home but I didn't know the break light switch had anything to do with the cruise control.
Terry
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RE: Info on RKC Cruise Control
Good to know, and glad you got it squared away.
I have run across something similiar with my cruise ('02 Road King Classic) control. Sometimes when I go to engage it, it will not activate. What you need to do is the Cruise Cable Lash Initialization,
Here is how to do it:
Cruise Control Cable Lash Initialization For Harley Touring Models
1.) With the Ignition off, push the right cruise switch to RESUME and hold it there.
2.) Push the left cruise on/off button to ON.
3.) Turn on the ignition switch and crank the engine. The GREEN ENGAGED light will illuminate for three seconds and go out. When it goes out, release the RESUME switch.
4.) With the bike still running, push the right cruise switch to RESUME again and hold it while the unit pulls in the slack in the cable. When the engine revs up a bit and the green light goes out again, release the RESUME button and turn the ignition switch off.
MN Jeff
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I have run across something similiar with my cruise ('02 Road King Classic) control. Sometimes when I go to engage it, it will not activate. What you need to do is the Cruise Cable Lash Initialization,
Here is how to do it:
Cruise Control Cable Lash Initialization For Harley Touring Models
1.) With the Ignition off, push the right cruise switch to RESUME and hold it there.
2.) Push the left cruise on/off button to ON.
3.) Turn on the ignition switch and crank the engine. The GREEN ENGAGED light will illuminate for three seconds and go out. When it goes out, release the RESUME switch.
4.) With the bike still running, push the right cruise switch to RESUME again and hold it while the unit pulls in the slack in the cable. When the engine revs up a bit and the green light goes out again, release the RESUME button and turn the ignition switch off.
MN Jeff
http://www.minnesotajeff.com
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