Programming Spare Fob
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From: lancaster, pa
I wanted to through both my fobs out and put a switch under the seat at one point but technology isnt all that bad right?
Ive never needed the other fob and i never needed 2 fobs for my Mercedes-B(350 for a spare)talk about rip off.
maybe someone on here can also tell us how to just ditch tha fob all together?
Ive never needed the other fob and i never needed 2 fobs for my Mercedes-B(350 for a spare)talk about rip off.
maybe someone on here can also tell us how to just ditch tha fob all together?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Indiana
I wanted to through both my fobs out and put a switch under the seat at one point but technology isnt all that bad right?
Ive never needed the other fob and i never needed 2 fobs for my Mercedes-B(350 for a spare)talk about rip off.
maybe someone on here can also tell us how to just ditch tha fob all together?
Ive never needed the other fob and i never needed 2 fobs for my Mercedes-B(350 for a spare)talk about rip off.
maybe someone on here can also tell us how to just ditch tha fob all together?
Dealer intervention may still be required ;-/
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Oswego, IL
After reading this I decided to finally go out to the garage and read my service manual. Now keep in mind this is for a 2011 not a 2008. They are both hands free, proximity units so here it goes.
The fobs have to be programmed into the HFSM (hands free security module) using the digital tech. The module only has room in it for 2 fobs to be stored. You also set the initial bypass pin at this time (usually 11111).
If you add security or have to change the HFSM there is a learn procedure for the ECM serial number to the HFSM without the digital tech but the fobs still need to be programmed.
Each fob has its own unique serial number. Your new fob should have it on a sticker, affixed to the back of the fob. The serial number of the new unit that should be removed and kept by you. As for your current fob, the service manual does not say where to find the serial number. It sounds like it is not on the fob. Only on the sticker when it is new. The dealer will have more knowledge about this part.
The pin to bypass the security can be changed at anytime using the procedure in your owners manual.
If there is a way to program a fob in another way that does not require a $100 trip to the dealer please tell us....... Please, spread the knowledge.
The fobs have to be programmed into the HFSM (hands free security module) using the digital tech. The module only has room in it for 2 fobs to be stored. You also set the initial bypass pin at this time (usually 11111).
If you add security or have to change the HFSM there is a learn procedure for the ECM serial number to the HFSM without the digital tech but the fobs still need to be programmed.
Each fob has its own unique serial number. Your new fob should have it on a sticker, affixed to the back of the fob. The serial number of the new unit that should be removed and kept by you. As for your current fob, the service manual does not say where to find the serial number. It sounds like it is not on the fob. Only on the sticker when it is new. The dealer will have more knowledge about this part.
The pin to bypass the security can be changed at anytime using the procedure in your owners manual.
If there is a way to program a fob in another way that does not require a $100 trip to the dealer please tell us....... Please, spread the knowledge.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Oswego, IL
Any HD techs are invited to step in and correct anything put here.... Please.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Metro Atlanta area
At this point, I'm resigning myself to the fact that the only way to get this done is to pay the dealer, so I'm just going to do without a spare. If I lose my only fob, I'll bit the bullet and get a new one then.
JL
Road Master
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From: Oswego, IL
This is in a 2011 service manual........
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Road Master
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From: Indiana
Each fob has its own unique serial number. Your new fob should have it on a sticker, affixed to the back of the fob. The serial number of the new unit that should be removed and kept by you. As for your current fob, the service manual does not say where to find the serial number. It sounds like it is not on the fob. Only on the sticker when it is new. The dealer will have more knowledge about this part.
The reusable label found on the fob packaging lists the serial number of the fob. For reference, fix the label to a blank "NOTES" page in the Owner's Manual.
The serial number of the fob is also found on the inside of the fob. See Fob Battery.
The module will arm only if the fob has been assigned by a Harley-Davidson dealer and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) has been entered in the system. The PIN should be recorded on the Personal Information page in the front of this Owner's Manual and on the removable wallet card.
My dealer pointed this out at delivery and had made copies of the fob serial numbers to put in with the delivery paper work.
Last edited by vzts4q; Oct 14, 2012 at 11:36 PM.
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From: ONT
Directions for FOB assignment right out of the Electrical Diagnostics Manual.
Unless you have a Digital Technician II you are SOL in regards to self programming a FOB. I would suggest this is a MOCO security issue and protects all of us from would be thieves reprogramming.
FOB ASSIGNMENT
PART NUMBER TOOL NAME
HD-48650 DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II
Use DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (Part No. HD-48650) to assign
both fobs to the H-DSSS. Follow the menu prompts in the
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (Part No. HD-48650) display and
scan the fob serial number with the bar code reader, or key-in
the number from the keyboard. See a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Use DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (Part No. HD-48650) to assign
both fobs to the H-DSSS. Follow the menu prompts in the
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (Part No. HD-48650) display and
scan the fob serial number with the bar code reader, or key-in
the number from the keyboard. See a Harley-Davidson dealer.
NOTE
Each fob has a unique serial number. The label should be
removed from the fob and attached to a blank NOTES page
in the Owner's Manual for reference.Each fob has a unique serial number. The label should be
removed from the fob and attached to a blank NOTES page
Unless you have a Digital Technician II you are SOL in regards to self programming a FOB. I would suggest this is a MOCO security issue and protects all of us from would be thieves reprogramming.