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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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While riding last night, the tachometer, turnsignals, cruise control and brake lights stopped working. The front turnsignals are on, but don't flash.
I have headlight, the front turnsignal clearance lights, stereo, all gauges except the tach work.
I've replaced the fuse, no luck.
I thought it might be a bad wire in the fender or rear light assembly. I had the stock rear fender assembly. Plugged it in. No luck.
Not sure where to look next. Could it be the brake light relay, in the fuse pannel?
Any wiring gurus out there?
 
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VSS possibly?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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What is VSS buddy?
 
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What is VSS buddy?
Vehicle speed sensor. They get dirty with metal shavings and need cleaning and/or replacing. The vehicle speed sensor affects your signals from cancelling, speedometer, cruise, etc. Also check your battery connections for tightness as that can cause some wacky things sometimes.
 
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Mine started doing something very similar. Did you get any help or figure it out? If so post it as I am very frustrated with mine! I am on a FLHTC 1986.
 
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Haven't had any luck. Probably won't get to it tomorrow.
Where would a person find this VSS?
Thanks for the help folks.
 
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The VSS is located under the starter atop the transmission. There is one plug that is the neutral indicator and the other is the VSS.
 
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