Question about neutral indicator light?
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Question about neutral indicator light?
Today it was about 64 degrees so I went for a ride in my 2012 FLHX that has 1400 miles. I noticed that the green neutral indicator light on the dash would illuminate when I was in gear at times while the bike was in gear & moving down the road. It did this several times today, sometimes it would just stay on at times. Confused?.....
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I was also thinking warranty. I know mine a couple of years ago started doing that and after replacing it, (the neutral sensor switch) it has been fine. One of the biggest bummers about it is that you can't use cruise control when the bike thinks you are in neutral. Let us know what ya learn please
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I was also thinking warranty. I know mine a couple of years ago started doing that and after replacing it, (the neutral sensor switch) it has been fine. One of the biggest bummers about it is that you can't use cruise control when the bike thinks you are in neutral. Let us know what ya learn please
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The neutral switch is a very short throw detent plunger switch that mounts in the trans housing but activates off the trans shift shaft, if the end cover bolts are loose, the gearset can float within the housing enough to tweak the switch contact with the shaft. The exhaust hanger bolts commonly come loose, and that can be enough to let the gearset shift a little. I found this problem after I bought a new switch, so now I own two good switches, can't return electrical stuff. This may or may not be the OPs issue, but it's easy to check the bolts for tightness and eliminate it as a possibility.
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Todays update. Took the bike into the dealer 1st thing this morning! They replaced the neutral gear switch, roadtested bike & all is well again! They even washed her, all covered under warranty! The boys at Minuteman Harley Davidson in Dartmouth Ma. Rock!!!
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