Key fob battery
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Chattanooga, TN
I just went through the same thing on my 08 Ultra SE3. Bike alarm would chirp when I moved the bike with the fob on me. Turns out was a low battery. Replaced the battery in the both fobs and no more alarm when I move the bike around my garage.
I would say replace every 2 years to prevent these issues.
I would say replace every 2 years to prevent these issues.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
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Changing the batteries every year is a good plan. No longer than every 2 years.
Also, learn how to enter the security override code. Had my security system antennae crap out on my once, and I was damn near stranded in the middle of nowhere. Got lucky and it decided to work after 2 hours of fiddling, but learned my lesson. Override code and sequence memorized the next day.
Also, learn how to enter the security override code. Had my security system antennae crap out on my once, and I was damn near stranded in the middle of nowhere. Got lucky and it decided to work after 2 hours of fiddling, but learned my lesson. Override code and sequence memorized the next day.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
The owners manual says to change them every 12 months. Unlike some car fobs with buttons, the HD fob is sending a signal 24/7. My 07 FXSTC which I bought in July 06 batteries died at just 4 years. Both at the same time.
They are the 2032's and are cheaper to buy anywhere but HD.
The pin # will work perfect IF you input each # within 2 seconds.
Fob dead any you are in the middle of now where. Here's how to input pin #.
First do not move the bike. You can not input the pin # while the thing is flashing away. When it is calmed down turn the switch to on and immediately push both turn signals and hold until the screen comes on. Push the left turn signal as many times needed to get the first # then accept with the right turn signal which will also move the cursor to the next number. Repeat until done.
Remember don't move the bike in any way and be fast. If you change your pin # to 11111 it is real easy to input.
I went to a Rally two weeks ago (Sturgis on the River) and that's when the battery in the fob took a dump. I had to input the pin # several times as I had stops to make. I got real good at it. You must memorize the number as there is not time to keep looking at your card. Combine that with not disturbing the bike makes it a challenge but it does work.
They are the 2032's and are cheaper to buy anywhere but HD.
The pin # will work perfect IF you input each # within 2 seconds.
Fob dead any you are in the middle of now where. Here's how to input pin #.
First do not move the bike. You can not input the pin # while the thing is flashing away. When it is calmed down turn the switch to on and immediately push both turn signals and hold until the screen comes on. Push the left turn signal as many times needed to get the first # then accept with the right turn signal which will also move the cursor to the next number. Repeat until done.
Remember don't move the bike in any way and be fast. If you change your pin # to 11111 it is real easy to input.
I went to a Rally two weeks ago (Sturgis on the River) and that's when the battery in the fob took a dump. I had to input the pin # several times as I had stops to make. I got real good at it. You must memorize the number as there is not time to keep looking at your card. Combine that with not disturbing the bike makes it a challenge but it does work.
Last edited by lh4x4; Jul 4, 2010 at 12:23 AM.
Stage I
Joined: Jul 2010
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Last fall both of my FOBs batteries died at the same time. Then just last week one of the new batteries was week and the bike would start intermittantly. The problem I found with the weak battery is there was enough of a signal to not allow me to put the code in but would trigger the alarm. When I moved the weak FOB away from the biek the code could be put in and the bike started.......
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 636
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From: Monterey, CA
The code has worked for me. I left my keys in my office, I used the code to start up and ride up my office building. Worked out nice. Yes, I don't lock the bike at work, I know I probably should.
Cale
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 186
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From: NJ
OK no wally world for me, I went to Radio Shack and got a 3 pack of batteries for 12 bucks, replaced the two in the fobs and threw the third in the saddlebag as a spare.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
when you're at walmart get a pair so you can replace the battery in the fob you use and the other one you keep around. they're likely both in need of replacement. snap off the back of your fob and you can see the number printed on the battery. i was concerned that i was going to have to marry the fob to the bike again after replacement. i'm sure glad i didn't have to go through that. with my corvette i have to marry the fob to the car after replacing the battery, and that's a pain.