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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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bad sensor? check code(s)?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by robvg
First ride of the season ('09 RK) and the transmission warning light comes on. Pulled over and checked level which looks to be OK. Light stays on. Any clues as to what to check? I'm at work right now and don't have my manual with me. Thanks for any help!
Engine oil warning light?????In the 50 plus years I have owned harleys I've never seen it or heard of a transmission oil light but I have been wrong before and I'm not too old to learn something new!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Engine oil warning light?????In the 50 plus years I have owned harleys I've never seen it or heard of a transmission oil light but I have been wrong before and I'm not too old to learn something new!!!!!!!!!!!!
was wondering that too!!!!
 
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trouble shooting?
Did you check both dipsticks on the side? both full up? oil pressure good? plugged up oil filter? pull codes? check sensor?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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I'm not familiar with the transmission warning light either, where's it at and what's it look like?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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As oldguy1946 suggests...unless this was an option in Canada - you're mis-labeling the light & hope it's not the engine one...
 
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If you are going to ask for help with a problem on the forum it is just plain rude to xxx out your post without at least saying thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Maybe someone took his engine or transmission.
 
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Maybe someone took his engine or transmission.
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