Battery or Fuse

Question for Fix My Hog 2013 Sportster Seventy-Two recently I replaced the battery due to the previous one being dead and not holding a charge. However now after the new battery is installed when I hit the ignition nothing happens. The lights are on and there is no do dimming or any of the other signs of a dead battery still happening. Any suggestions on where to start next or the cause?

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Fix My Hog Answers We would suggest testing your fuses 1st. You can also check for diagnostic trouble codes.

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15 Responses to “Battery or Fuse”

  1. Charlie Kelly

    My 98 super Glide sport turn started then died oops turn fuel on then went to start no power check battery i went to take it off noticed something funny about the ground it was melted in the battery terminal and u could see some in the battery box where it had melted I’m getting ready to check the battery

  2. Tony

    2010 heritage classic will not crank over just clicks. Battery tested at 12volts and 10 volts under a load.

  3. Robert Oswalt

    I left the ignition on and drained the battery on my 06 fatboy...tried to charge it and it still wouldn't start...jumped it off and it would run for a few seconds and die...replaced the battery and it did nothing...took the battery back and had them test the old one and its good... any help?

  4. masterblasterhawk

    where are the two red wires from the maxi fuse suppossed to go?

  5. C Dennis

    Can't check codes spedo not wired up.ran the wiring checked fuses still the same thing

  6. thomas

    yes I'm having problem with starting my bike put a new battery on it turns over slow and termanals get very hot

  7. Joseph Kleshick

    The kill switch on the handlebar gets a lot of folks, be sure it's on. Next would be fuses... The CR2032 battery in the keyfob is sometimes another issue. If the signals are flashing when you push the start button, this is likely the cause. It's also possible that the kill switch or starter button is defective. As others have mentioned, the main connections on the battery and starter could also cause the problem. Always check the easy stuff first, it could save you a lot of money at the dealership. If you're still under warranty, pick up the phone, let them worry about it.

  8. peter bentley

    I had a similar problem on my Superglide. It turned out to be the positive lead at the starter, which had broken internally. Looked fine externally. Try running a new lead from the battery to the starter, or try with HT jump leads. from the battery to the starter terminal.

  9. Mike

    If it's fairly early 2000 or later with the key fob alarm system make sure the key fob battery works

  10. Bob

    I have a 2000 FXDX with aftermarket handlebars. After riding for about 5 minutes, the electronics go out. Not just the ignition, but everything. I've been able to reset using the key switch, but a few minutes later it dies again, and I'll nurse it like that back home. I thought I might have stretched the wiring harness, but find no evidence of that. Where else should I look?