no gauges, bike runs HELP

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Jun 26, 2012 | 08:24 AM

czxm94

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From: macomb Mi

no gauges, bike runs HELP

i tore my 2003 FLH down, painted, got it back together..

when i turn on the switch the red sec key in the speedo lights up, the little indicator strip lights up (where the neutral light is) but none of the 6 gauges light up.. the bike starts... no tach, no gas gauge, no oil pressure gauge, no odometer reading...

looked at with a meter.. the circuit is closed.
fuses appear to be fine..

the odometer button broke and needs to be replaced, but not thinking that is the issue..

i did remove all the turn signals/passing lamps when i tore it down. they are not on the bike any longer.. not sure that would cause the issue...

suggestions?

Jun 26, 2012 | 01:06 PM

Mark98012

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From: Bothell, WA

Check all fuses (ACC runs speddo and tach) first. All the gauges run off the same power and ground (usually chassis ground). Check your wiring schematic for the source and T/shoot from there. Doesn't sound like a big problem to me but I've worked in electronics for 40 years. I think it's something minor. Check your grounds.

Jun 26, 2012 | 06:57 PM

mfortkamp

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From: Buckeye State

make sure all of the connectors are plugged in all of the way and that you didnt miss one. I did my inner fairing and was having the same problem and was missing a connection

Jun 26, 2012 | 08:11 PM

bnfzep

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From: Alexandria, VA

I had a similar issue when I tore mine down once. It turned out to be a loose connection to the ignition switch under the console on the tank. There was enough contact to get it running, but the horn, speedo & turn signals wouldn't work. Kinda freaked me out.