Alarm wont shut off !!! HELP!!!
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From: VA
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Same exact thing happened to me:
Followed the instructions to re-set the pin code, then the blinkers wouldn't stop flashing no matter what I did. Then I pulled the fuse mentioned above, put it back, and it's good.
And yes, the new PIN works! ...although when testing it, naturally, you can't have the key FOB anywhere near the bike.
Gotta love this sh*t: need the key fob to CHANGE the PIN, can't have it near the bike to test.
Gotta love Harley.
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From: VA
Thanks!
Really, truly - thanks for pointing that out, so very much. Not only did you re-state the obvious, you were very nice about it.
And Harley sold quite a few V Rods in 2009, so I wonder if anyone else has had that problem?
Either way, I really appreciate your letting me know he fixed it 11 years ago. Thank you!
And Harley sold quite a few V Rods in 2009, so I wonder if anyone else has had that problem?
Either way, I really appreciate your letting me know he fixed it 11 years ago. Thank you!
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And how would you use the pin to override security if you have the fob with you that automatically shuts off security?
since H-D has gone with the proximity fob in 2007, 99% of the problems that Ive seen with the system have been owner induced. Most from the owner not even bothering to set/change their pin (even on a used bike purchase). It is a simple system, and imo, works great.
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Woops!
Sorry; I sometimes forget Harley-Davidson is a religion for a lot of folks. And I love my V-Rod, I do.
I didn't say the system didn't work well - but the rest of the story is:
First the antenna on the security system went bad, and almost at the same time the key fob battery died.
One would THINK bypassing the security system with the PIN would then allow one to change the access code, but no.
So after a new antenna and a new key fob battery, I CHANGED the access code at which point the flashers didn't stop blinking until I unplugged the main fuse, despite my following the instructions in the owner's manual to the letter.
You are correct: as long as the system works, it works very well. Harleys are, however, notorious for breaking. I know that last statement probably goes against your religion, but it's accurate.
I didn't say the system didn't work well - but the rest of the story is:
First the antenna on the security system went bad, and almost at the same time the key fob battery died.
One would THINK bypassing the security system with the PIN would then allow one to change the access code, but no.
So after a new antenna and a new key fob battery, I CHANGED the access code at which point the flashers didn't stop blinking until I unplugged the main fuse, despite my following the instructions in the owner's manual to the letter.
You are correct: as long as the system works, it works very well. Harleys are, however, notorious for breaking. I know that last statement probably goes against your religion, but it's accurate.
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HAHAHA! Good one, VERY witty and clever.
Know what though? I just looked and it says nowhere in my owner's manual that I have to worship the Harley Davidson God or get Scramin beagle's permission to own a Harley. I think what I'll do instead is ride what I wish, and provide my opinion also - where I wish!
Ride safe, Screamin beagle.
Know what though? I just looked and it says nowhere in my owner's manual that I have to worship the Harley Davidson God or get Scramin beagle's permission to own a Harley. I think what I'll do instead is ride what I wish, and provide my opinion also - where I wish!
Ride safe, Screamin beagle.