Harley Davidson Not Starting

Question I have a 2010 ultra classic with ABS. It is not starting. The battery voltage is 12.75 off the battery. turn the main switch on and I get a drop to 12.5 and when the kill switch is turned on it get a drop to 12.38, the self test goes out and Hit the start switch with nothing. no volt drop no starter engage or nothing. DEAD. check the voltage at the kill switch and get 12.3 from the black and white wire that goes to the kill switch and the start button. but i only get 9.2 volts from the black and red wire from the start switch to the start relay. all the fuses are good and there is 12 volts to the starter and the solenoid. Have tried new system relay and start relay.

Answer Hi Michael, Thanks for the email. Have you watched our electrical Class videos and the jumping the starter video?

Note from the guys:

Michael, you are definitely approaching this the right way. That black wire with the red tracer should be sending 12v to the starter relay. Be sure that this wire is not damaged or pinched anywhere in its travel. This will be more common when wires have been routed through the bars, or switch housings/switches have been changed. Don’t forget to use your multimeter inside the switch housings too. You can check the start switch directly. Try jumping 12 volts directly from the battery to where this blk/red wire enters the relay plug. See what the outcome is. You may also want to try this with the blk/red wire removed from the relay plug. If you can start the bike this way; the start switch is probably bad, or a wire may be damaged. Some other ideas: problem with security module or key FOB. — Problem with clutch safety switch, or its wiring (if bike has it). — Bad relay (like you said). Let us know what you find. Sounds like you know what you are doing.


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Hogger Michael Follow Up:

You are not going to believe this – but – it was the battery in the key fob. The bike has to have a signal from the key fob before it will allow the bike to start.

This is all part of what they call: TSM/TSSM/HFSM
The TSM is the – turn signal module
The TSSM is the – turn signal security module ( Japan & Korean markets only)
The HFSM is the – hands free security module. (this is what I have)

I asked the dealer is they could test the ECM & they said yes if it on the bike. I told them that the bike would not start that was why I wanted to bring in the ECM to be tested before I spend $400.00 or more on a new one.

The mechanic on the phone said to look at the TSM/TSSM – that it sounded like the problem area instead of the ECM. Looking in the repair manual on the TSM/TSSM/HFSM it made a reference to another paragraph on maintenance – the first statement said the key fob battery needs to be chg every 2 years.

My key fob battery is three years old – changed them and the bike now starts. The key fob battery is only a 3V system.

I checked the battery voltage on the old battery just to see what it was – 2.5 Volts. And that was not enough to send a signal.

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172 Responses to “Harley Davidson Not Starting”
  1. KEN

    my sportster gets fire to the front cylinder but not the back and does not change fire from front to rear when turning the engine over. it would kick nlast week but now does nothing please help. it is a 93 5 speed

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    • Customer Service Techs

      Hi, Ken. CHECK: proper voltage to the coil. Spark plug condition/gap. Condition of plug wires. Condition of battery. Test for spark on front & rear cylinders. If you only have spark on the front cylinder, swap plug wires (front to rear, rear to front ). Now see if you (only) have spark on the rear cylinder. If you do not have power to the coil; Use a small jumper wire and power your coil directly from the battery. This will will bypass your harness and switches. If this gives you proper voltage/spark, you need to repair a dead short or break somewhere in your wiring harness.
      If you have a Tachometer, disconnect it. A bad tach can interrupt proper coil function.

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      • Kiwa Daz

        i have problem error code U1301 in Harley Davidson Road King 2009 and test everything not starts .

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    • Adrian Cadena

      I have a 92 FXRSP, I recently replaced my switches and I had a new battery. When I cranked over the bike it cranked over twice and I heard a clicking sound then I had now power what so ever. Checked the battery and it showed a zero volt. this will be the second battery that I gone through that the cell broke any suggestions will really help. Thanks

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  2. Kevin

    I had a similar issue with my 08 ultra. Key fob battery was dead. Discovered that with a good battery in the fob when I turn ignition to on I can hear the fuel pump charging the system. When the fob is out of range everything works except the fuel pump. Hence the no start issue.

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  3. Bob

    Thank you a thousand times over. I spent Over two hours checking every electrical item I could.
    Read your post changed battery in my POD and my Harley started right up.

    Thanks again

    Bob

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    • Customer Service Techs

      Hi, Lee. Our videos cover years 1984 through present. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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    • ernie

      check your petcock, make sure that and your fuel line/filter etc isn’t plugged with crap from the tank. if you wait awhile and then she’ll run again, your float bowl may be emptying out due to lack of gas

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    • Kim S.

      Depending on what carburetor your running, my ’75 FLH has a Bendix, the bowl float may be set to low, or you might have a fuel restriction in the tank, pet cock, or the inline filter. I have also had the wiring to the coil vibrate lose before.

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    • Kuzztom

      They have a problem with the wires coming off the key switch mounted behind the oil bag shorting out on the frame. Pull the key switch tab off and wrap the wires with electrical tape or Teflon coated tape.

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  5. NOEL acevedo

    I haveA 1999 road king have not rode it in about three years ,gas tank had treatment ,has been started and ran fine however tried to start, will start with choke on. Sprayed carburetor with carb cleaner still starts only on choke ,goes off when choke is taken off.

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  8. Nick

    2001 road glide SE cvo shut it off went to restart turns over but zip, sounded like no spark and not, checked every thing, so I guess off to the dealer, no eng lite, no codes, I would guess if while tryin to start , the coil or another sensor went bad it would show a code, all clear, alarm system working fine fuses, no shorts, I guess I need to test coil or load it up to the daeler

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  9. Brin

    I’ll try to make this short and to the point so you will understand the non starting issues on my 1991 FLHCU. Bike was running before I parked it. Now the starter will not engage In turning the engine over, all I get is a very loud click at the starter with the engine kill/start in the kill position/key on and seems to back feed through the system. With the same switch now in the run position there is no loud click atop the starter. I replaced the starter relay and still the same problem. I can get the engine to turn over by jumping it directly at the battery/ and the small wire that goes to the are. I also replaced the run/kill/start rocker switch’s and still the same issues. Please help me, I went as far as removing the outer fairing trying to locate the grey/white/black wires from the run/kill/start rocker switch’s thinking a wire was off or destroyed and I can’t find them, I also tried to locate the wires from the starter relay into the fairing and I can’t find them either. But I really think that’s its starring me in the face and I don’t see it. Besides parking my Harley, all I did was remove entire the exhaust system I know the battery is good, starter is good and I believe the starter relay is good
    Bran
    Bloomington, IL
    Help me as I just can’t find the problem.(S)

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    • Customer Service Techs

      Hi Brin. You seem to have a good understanding of your electrical system.
      You need to eliminate areas until you can zone in on the problem.
      You already began doing that by powering the starter directly. Doing so, you eliminated the entire harness.
      You should not have anything happening with your run/off switch in the off position. Check the fitment of your switch inside the switch housing. Also, inspect the right side switch harness.
      Unplug your right side switches from the main harness. With a jumper lead, put 12 volts to the black (or black w/red tracer) wire and see what your results are.
      Also, find your starter relay. Make sure that the red wire (#30 in the relay plug) is correctly powered when ignition switch is on. Make sure that the black wire #85 has a good ground.
      http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/circuits-002183/

      http://www.fixmyhog.com/videos/electrical/

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  10. brian fannin

    I have a 2003 ultra classic I started it up to let it run a little while like I do every day or two. at least every two days. today I started it up it ran for ten to fifteen mins and it quit. ok tried to start it back and it just cranks.now I didn’t try to start it up after a few mins because I was pissed. what would u try to do to fix this issue

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    • Customer Service Techs

      Hi, Brian. Starting so often without riding is more harmful than good. The charging system on your motorcycle is not like your car’s. You need to ride in order for your charging system to charge to its fullest capacity. Also, you can create condensation in your fuel tank by continuously warming your motor beneath the tank, which holds the same batch of fuel. We would suggest looking to see if you have any trouble codes.
      You may have a bad crank position sensor.

      http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/troubleshoot-with-harley-error-codes-008010/

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    • Customer Service Techs

      Hi, Javi. Our videos/articles cover years 1984-present, and we do not currently have any information on shovelheads. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  12. Chuk

    My 2008 daynasuper glide isn’t getting power to the starter switch when you turn the key on you caint here the electric fuel pump come Ina’s you used to it doesn’t make any noise

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  13. joe

    I have a 2002 fxsti softail it sat for a year with out starting on empty tank. Four years ago i replaced the pump and regulator and hose.. i had the same problem then. Is there a way to test those parts with out taking them out.

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  14. Gene lewis

    Bike running good no problems ran lowon fuel did not run out but low road next day 10 mins later road to fuel up 100 percent gas road around about 20 miles in town next day did not ride today tried to start ran about 3-4 seconds died tried about 8 times went and bought new plugs gaped them still the same tryies to start help

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    • Customer Service Techs

      Hi, Gene! Can you please tell us the year and model of your bike? (ZD: 3314)

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  15. Pam

    I have a 2009 HD trike.I have changed the battery out and sometimes it won’t start. it acts like it’s not even connecting.other times it will click once. What can I look for?

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  16. Christopher Booker

    Hi I have a 93 sportster the starter solenoid will click but the starter does nothing new relay new starter.if you rock the bike I gear the starter works ?? Checked the grounds battery fully charged please help thanks chris

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  17. Donn cyr

    Have a 2013 ultra classic 103 cu in motor. I put a set of slip ins on bike today and had to knock them on with 2×4 and a hammer didn’t slip on to easy. Well now bike won’t start just pops at the starter any clue on how to fix this problem it’s my only transportation thank you in advance

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  18. John

    I have a 2011 electro classic 103″. Battery seems to be charged, won’t start, just clatter?

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  19. Christopher Sampson

    Accessory /lights come on
    Turn to ignition switch/nothing comes on
    Won’t start

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    • Christopher Sampson

      Accessory /lights come on
      Turn to ignition switch/nothing comes on
      Won’t start/charge didn’t take /fuses are good

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      • Customer Service Techs

        Hi, Christopher! Can you please let us know the make/year of your bike?

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        • cychowillie

          yea same thing like what Christopher say as HE should know better posting model/year of his motosickle as mine is 1988 Harley Davidson FLSTC!!

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  20. Lee

    Is there anything special I should do before attempting to start my 93 Fat Boy after it’s been sitting for 2 years?

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  21. trace

    I have a 1998 sportster and I’m not getting any spark. So far I’ve replaced the battery new plugs and wires and the coil. Also checked the fuses all good. Only thing i can find is I’m only getting voltage to one side of coil, any ideas?

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  22. Harland R.

    2016 Freestyle, intermittent won’t start since new, but can’t duplicate for diagnostics. This has happened five times. Commonalities when this happens:

    – Parking brake won’t set – I push the pedal down but it doesn’t latch.

    – Neutral light will not illuminate – No amount of fu’ss’ing with the shifter will illuminate the green N, even though the shifter seems to be in the neutral detent. Cycle will not roll until clutch lever is pulled, so it isn’t getting into neutral. Other cycle owners can’t find neutral for me, either.

    – Seems to be only when engine is warmed up. Have not had this problem when engine is cold.

    – After 30 seconds to an hour, problem suddenly goes away, everything works as it should, and engine starts normally.

    First time this happened was in a parking lot after shopping. Attracted plenty of attention from other cycle-owners parked nearby. Nobody else could get it started, which vindicated this 80-year-old. I tend to assume it’s operator error when I see a white-haired old fat-guy that can’t walk having problems; Especially when the white-haired old fat-guy is me. After almost an hour, I moved the key fob from the ‘trunk’ to my pocket and everything worked. Since then, though, where the fob is doesn’t seem to matter.

    Does anyone have experience with this issue?

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  23. Marcus Palmer

    95 fat boy softail. Problems starting. ..intermittent. Replaced voltage regulator, solenoid, relays and starter kit. Installed battery tender for quick top up charge. Here’s the problem. ..can charge overnight, then ride 100 150 kms stop for gas and just clicks. ..sometimes I roll it back a few feet and it starts. ..other times I need to plug in battery charger for half hour or more. Driving me insane. ..any insights or help very much appreciated. Thanks!

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  24. Lauren

    Having similar problem with 08 sg with abs (no key fob). Put new bars on the bike and also put chrome switch covers on. Bike will not start. I can hear fuel pump kick on but when I hit ignition switch nothing happens.(did put new tank on so switched the fuel pump from original tank to this one)
    Tried checking the wire like was suggested by running the 12v from the battery and that does nothing. I have checked all connections in the fairing and they are good I am getting power all the way up the wires up to switches…
    Unplugged the battery to clear any codes, like I said checked the wires, tried bypassing the switch. Scratching my head here could really use some help

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  25. tater

    will a bad MAP Senor keep my 2010 SG from starting ? I was out riding, everything was great stopped to take a break and now it will not start , its hits like it going to but will not

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  26. Dennis Melton

    I have a 2002 Electra Glide Classic. It will not start. I did a load test on the battery and it is fully charged and in good condition. When I turn the ignition switch to the on position the relay under the seat buzzes and the battery voltage drops to zero. The first thing I did was to swap the relay with the starter relay to see if the problem was in the relay. The buzzzing did not follow the relay but remained in the relay placed in the original position ruling out the relay.I then disconnected the voltage regulator to rule it out. Not the problem. I then checked the wiring going to the relay. It appears that the red wire with the black tracer is grounded. I traced it to the front of the bike inside the fairing and disconnect the coupler to rule out the instruments and handlebar wiring. It appears the wire is grounded between the relay and the front connector. Is this supposed to be grounded? Possibly shorted under the fuel tank? Am I going in the wrong direction all together? Any Idea would be helpful.

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  28. NIGEL

    hi i have a 2011 sportster 883 low which is not firing the rear cylinder fuel injector so rear cylinder not fueling check all wiring replaced injector and control relays still no go is it the ecm do you think ?

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  29. Jimmy

    I gotta 2011 street bob with 1000 miles on it….nothing wrong…no fob….just sitting with almost full tank of gas….whats procedure to get my bike running again….Thanks…..Jimmy

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  30. Todd Theobald

    My 2005 Harley Night Train was warming up then all of the sudden it started missing on one plug then it died entirely and now it will not start. Any ideas? I have check the plugs and the spark plug wires and I have a good spark. I have also checked the carburetor and I am getting fuel. It turns over just fine and has good spark but still will not start

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  31. Stephen

    Hello. I have 1999 sportster 883 with 1200 kit. I was riding on the interstate and my bike made some kind of weird jolt and as i was coming to a stop it died completely. I tried to restart it and it turned over just fine. Seemed like it wasnt getting gas i pulled the filter off and i saw it just fine. I adjusted the clutch cable a couple times after realizing that when i am in first gear and hold the clutch in it still doesnt move at all like its in gear. When i hold the clutch in and try to start it the bikes moves and tries to take off. Please someone help me

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  32. Cindy Kennedy

    Bike won’t start code p0374 comes up,will fire but not stay running on either but won’t start with fresh gas bike Sat on trickle charge all winter, how do I fix this?

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    • Customer Service

      Hi, Cindy. We would be happy to assist you; we just need some more information. What is the make/model/year of your motorcycle?

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  33. Randy

    I have a 2016 Ultra Classic did some moving the bike around in the garage without the key fob now it won’t start…not even turn over. The battery seams good (Bright lights when turned to ignition). Do I need to reset the security code or something? No the kill switch is not on

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  34. Joshua Gresham

    2012 Road Glide Ultra. The turn signals come on but wont blink, the odometer isnt coming on and the start button isnt working. Any ideas what this might be?

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  35. Keith bond

    My 93 fat boy starts sometimes but other times it just click it startx when i jump start it

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  36. Walker

    When I turn on my bike it makes a weird grinding type noise while I am waiting for the electrical system to be ready. (waiting for light on speedo to go out which means it is ready to crank). The Bike starts fine and it does not make this sound every time. I have a 2013 Sportster 48..

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  37. Shane

    I have an 2009 street bob, I just went to start it but I have no headlight, turn signals and the light is not coming on in my speedometer but the light for the fuel gauge does work, I have no horn as well and it also will not start but I can hear the fuel pump priming when I hit the switch just nothing else, when I pull the key out my small security light does not come on anymore and blink either

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  38. GMAN

    I have a 2001 FLSTF wasn’t starting replaced starter and the starter breaker when I turn on the switch everything powers up when I go to start it and press the start button I get nothing not even a click I am getting power all the way to my starter.
    CAN ANYBODY HELP ME OUT PLEASE? this is driving me nuts.

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  39. Thomas

    My 03 Roadking Classic won’t start. No indicator lights, ignition on, buzzing in the starter relay under the seat, battery fully charged, connections tight.

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  40. cychowillie

    I meself ride/own 1988 FLSTC…yup motor evo of course…if not feeling/hearing nothing….I would TRY starting FIRST is ignition switch wire could be loose/shot meaning wire worn out…..why why why did cychowillie say the part about feeling!!?? Lol, I meself am DEAF!! Serious I ain’t joking as that’s the BAD parts about deaf bikers can’t HEAR what’s the problem is whenever something ARISE around Harley Davidson mc……thank you all for reading this as that’s all I have to ASL about this!! Lol

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  41. Bob

    2000 fatboy will not start. checked spark, checked fuel filter and on off at tank.. while turning over getting fuel pumping out of tank.. i don’t smell gas at the crab though and not getting the flooded smell.. Thinking something with the carb?

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Bob. You refer to, both, fuel pumping (fuel pump?) & carburetor.
      Is this bike carbureted or injected?

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  42. gary moore

    i have a 02 softail fxsti and bike was running for days then wont start. it cranks but no spark. sometimes i get spark with a spark tester at one plug but not the front plug. does anyone have any idea what it is.

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  43. Jason

    Recently purchased a used 2011 Sportster 48. It ran like a top when I purchased but it was not comfortable for me because of the handlebars. I removed 14 in apehangers and installed a closer to stock handlebar. I have installed brand new switches on the right handlebar (starter switches and blinker) and reinstalled the left handlebar switches that came with the bike. The left switches are working fine (horn/High beam) but neither blinker (left or right) work and the bike will not start. Nothing happens when I place the switch to “run”. I have replaced both relays in the fuse box and installed a new battery. I also removed after market pipes (unsure of brand) and installed V&H short shots. Any suggestions on what to do next?

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  44. George

    I have an 2007 Road King. Starter turns slow but always starts. I thought it was the old battery and I put in a new one with o change in the starter speed. When I start in gear and clutch disengaged the bike will try to jump forward, especially when cold. I mention this as I am not sure if this might have something to do with the starter turn the engine slow. The bike always starts but this is annoying.

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  46. ary

    Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction, I recently bought a 2015 sportster 1200c got it home ok but then started showing a map low/open code. took it back to dealer they replaced map sensor, rode for about 100 miles code showed up again. do I replace sensor myself or let dealer mess with it again. only upgrades I have done are V&H stacked short pipes, SE breather with V&H fuelpak tuner that is pretty much plug and play. Bike starts but once warmed up it backfires, loses power throughout throttle positions and has stalled at stop sign a few time. Definitely running rougher then before all the add ons. Thanks for all the help I can get.

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  47. Paul

    My 2009 flstc just died out going 35mph, and will turn over but wont start. I have 50k miles on it, any help will be appreciated. thanks

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  48. Lorenzo Lopez

    I have a 2002 sportster 1200 that died on me while I was on the road. It turns over but there’s no spark to the front cylinder. We’ve looked into the pluggs wires and coils but still no luck.

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  50. larry

    My question is on my ’09 XL1200 C , My neutral light would not come on,therefor would not start.A mechanic at a Harley dealership said that some pins on a sensor was not making a good connection, and he said he temporarily fixed it.And I also bought a new battery. Now, every once in a while it will do the csame thing.I would tape up this certyain sensor to make a tight connection , and the neutral light will come on . So ,what is this sensor called so I can replace it and fix it permanately? The bike has 17,000 miles on it, and this does not happen often, but it needs to be replaced.So can you possibly tell me me what sensor could do this? Larry G.

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  51. Rob

    I have checked the batteries in the Key Fobs, their good, I can’t get the security alarm off with either Fob, but the PIN works fine, the Harley starts and works normal, it’s a 2007 Electra Glide Classic, it looks to me the problem is either the Security Module or the Antenna, where are they on the motorcycle?

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    • Customer Service

      Hi, Rob. We would be happy to assist you; we just need some more information. What is the make/model/year of your motorcycle?

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  52. Sam

    I have a 2006 Harley Davidson fat boy. A few weeks ago I attempted to start the bike but the battery was to low. I charged the battery and the bike turned over but I did not start the bike because it was late and I did not want to wake my children. The next day I tried to start the bike but the red key light in the spedometer came on and the motor would not turn over. I used the key fob and the light went out and bike turned over. I did not start the bike. The next day I again attempted to start the bike and the key light was on and motor would not turn over. I tried the key fob and it did not do anything I tried the second key fob and it did not do anything. I changed the batteries in the fob with new batteries and it still did not do anything. I tested all the batteries and they all tested out fine. I took the battery to a battery store and had it tested and it was fine. I left the battery out of the bike for about a week or so. I put the battery back in the bike and at first the key light was on and the bike did not turn over. I left the key in the run position while I put the seat back on. Just for fun I tried to start the bike and to my surprise the motor started. I thought wow it is fixed. Today I came home from work and thought I would see if the motor would start. I turned the key on and the key light was on again. I hit the start button and nothing happened. I have checked connections and the voltage in all the batteries. I have also kept the battery on a tender since I had it checked. Any ideas on what to do next?

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  53. Ronnie Spaulding

    I have a 2006 heritage soft tail. Is the battery bad if it will not start when it is cold, but warm out starts fine? Will the key battery for extra lights cause problems? The battery seems to die quickly when will not start.

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  55. Nancy

    My husband has a 2007 Dyna, it will not start. Just rode it 2 weeks ago. Went to ride this past weekend and nothing,dead, lights work,horn,everything but will not start. Any suggestions? Thanks

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  56. David

    Have a 1991 FLHTC has sit for 10 years before I purchased it for 250 Bucks I know good buy so replaced carb got started run great not on road but just at ideal and moving in out of shed then was at idle the other day and died will not start getting fuel last time I checked coil with volt meter was good is there a chance coil is heating up and failing

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  57. Aaron

    I have a 94 Electra Glide. I believe I had a wire grounding out in my fairing and then one day a little puff of smoke and then it wouldn’t start again. I was able to get it started with a jump but quickly died again. now nothing happens when attempting to start. If I cant find any obvious melted wires will I have to go through each and every wire with a multimeter? I have the big Chiltons manual. THanks

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  58. Jeremy

    I have a 2008 street bob been sitting about 3 weeks. Turn the key on all the lights come on flip the start switch and hear the fuel pump prime. Hit the run switch and it trues to turn over but wont crank. Checked the battery is good. New plugs. No key fob on the bike. Any ideas

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  59. DENNIS HESTER

    I have a serious power drain on my battery when I start my 92 Harley heritage the battery just drains, I have a brand new battery in it, what can I do to figure out the problem

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  60. Jack

    2013 Roadglide Ultra: won’t start, radio and lights work. Flashers flash as if the security system is on?? I have changed the battery in the key fob. Any idea

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  61. Amran Zaid

    I hava harley davidson Fat Boy model 2011
    The problem of my bike a I cannot start my harley by normal strted from the switch starter look like the batteri no power but I ask my mechanic to jumper from the starter connect to battery direct My harley can crank and ok.
    Can you advise me what the problem with my harley

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  62. HerbC

    Replace the regulator on 2012 Harley now the red light comes on and the Harley Davidson won’t start

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  63. Jim

    My 1995 HD Ultra Classic sometimes won’t start. I turn on the ignition, but I can’t hear the fuel pump prime. Without the fuel pump engaged, the bike will not start. It doesn’t do this all the time – but when it does, I am usually far away from home and stranded which makes afternoon trips unreliable. I have taken to the Harley shop and of course it cranks every time. Got any ideas?

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  64. Storm

    I have a question I have a 2009 dyna street bob can I bypass the tssm/ and I want to bypass my start switch on my handle bars and put a push button on the frame can i

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  65. Brian

    My 2005 Harley Fatboy won’t start it turns over but won’t crank. Checked diagnostic and it shows no rsp on ignition module

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  66. Chumly

    07 nighttrain been ridin hard all day no problems, went to start, started to start then nothing power lights etc, turn ignition off only r/h indicators flash for alarm, fuses all good, nothing obvious, anyone got an idea I’m in the middle of bumfuknowhere

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  67. Ed Annett

    I have a2012 TriGlide. I start it up once a month during winter. Has always started. I tried to start it a week ago and it would try to crank and then just click. So I am thinking the battery is going on 5years old so I replaced it and it does the same thing. If I remove the spark plugs it will crank over just fine. I am think something related to the compression release. No security on it. Any ideas???

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  68. Kerry Comeaux

    I have a 2013 HD Trike. When I was riding the cruise just stopped working. Light went from green to red. Would not reset. Funny thing was when I stopped the engine, it wouldn’t start. Battery good, Let set for a minuet. It started got back on the road and it happen again. four more times before I got home. But the last time I didn’t use the cruise control and after stopping the engine it started right up. Why are these two problems connected?

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  69. George

    My 2007 deluxe turns over but won’t start. I changed the spark plugs and fuel. I don’t hear the fuel pump turning on

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  70. Adam

    2007 Super Glide, cranks no start.

    No spark…
    Battery is good
    CPS resistance is 945 ohms
    Turn ignition on, system relay latches for 2-3 seconds then releases
    Tested relay out of the bike, OK
    Primary and secondary resistance on coil OK
    12V on Yel/grn wire at ignition coil only while system relay is latched
    Fuel pump fuse is good, 12 volts at fuse only when relay is latched
    12v on Blue/gray from ECM to system relay OK
    12v switched power on wht/blk at system relay coil OK, but only for 2-3 seconds after ign is switched on
    Ground on green/orange from ECM to system relay OK
    ** NO ERROR CODES **

    So, help me out here, The +12v signal from the ECM is going away after 2-3 seconds, causing the system relay to switch off. What are the possible causes?

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  72. Tammy Newton

    I have a 2013 Streetbob little over 1000 miles. It turns over but not hearing the fuel pump engage and won’t start. We have checked battery , wires, etc no luck. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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  73. Cory

    2012 limited turn signal goes on but no blink, odometer dead, speed and rpm frozen, starter button no start, battery charged, 15 amp fuse for batt blows. where can I start to find problem ?

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  74. Vern

    Driving my 2005 ultra classic no signs of any problems lost 100 percent of all power the tach and speedo stuck in the position.Towed home checked battery and charged not a thing.Suspect a main fuse have removed side covers.Anyone experienced this?

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    • Charles Wickersham

      I have an 05 Ultra and mine would lose power to the tach, bar switches, etc. when the fork was turned to the left as to park. Wire in loom broke after 12 years of turning to the left and parking. Had to splice wire in loom – royal pain to find.

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  75. Scot

    Starter engages by itself when Energized from kill switch – shut it down right away as it like engaged after started. I have come to conclude that after 63000 miles – she may need to be replaced.

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  76. Bob

    Have a 2005 softail springer with NO power to coil! Checked all wiring, Sensor? Maybe?

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  77. Mitch

    2005 flstsc fires up then will die able to restart then ride then die replace throttle position sensor recent new plug wires and plugs have the commander 5 hooked up for injection control, might be the problem
    should I replace all sensors, gas tank unit. Harley dealer and others not a clue maybe you can point me in the right direction Thanks Mitch

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  78. Everett

    I have a 2005 Road Glide, periodically the starter will not engage/work. The starter relay clicks however no engagement. If I rock the bike while in gear it then will work and starts the bike. What could be not functioning?

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  79. Misty Allison

    I have a 2001 Ultra Classic, sometimes it cranks and runs great, sometimes you can try for hours and it wont crank, could be 10 min between times could be days.

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  80. Kenny

    have a 1992 custom soft tail was running great. Then I wash it now it will not start. Any thoughts

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  81. rick

    i have a harley davidson fat flstf 1996 took a ride for a mile or so cut of got it home no spark, so i put a new module on it under the seat,started up ran fine for 2miles cut off got it back home again it cooled off and started back up i let it run for 10 min at idle speed, its just shut off and would not start back up, i have put a new ignition switch, new carb, new coil, plugs and wires do you have any idea what coulkd be the problem, thanks rick

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  82. susan seitz

    I had a loose connection in my rear left turn signal.I turned just the ignition on and was messing with the connector then all my rear lights went out. Replaced fuse now i have a tail light and right turn signal
    Now my bike wont start. I turn the ignition and run switch onfuel pump and lights come on but the start button nada, I dont have a speedometer , neither turn signal. I do have brake lights, the neutral and oil light turn on. I have a 2011 dyna street bob. I would appreciate any input
    the left tun signal wont come on and

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Susan,

      Make sure you have a good battery in your key FOB. Test the battery with a multimeter. Do not bother using it if it has less than 3 volts DC.
      Make sure your battery cables are clean and secure.
      You may have another blown fuse. Test your entire fuse block with a test light or multimeter.
      If still nothing, try disconnecting your battery ground. Wait a minute, and reconnect.
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/videos-harley/
      https://www.fixmyhog.com/videos/electrical/

      Thanks,
      Mark FMH Video Membership

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  83. Misty

    How do i disable a key fob on 09 883? Or. What is code to reset an already stored code

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  84. Chris

    2015 Low Rider. 10,400 miles. Performance pipe and air cleaner. Stage 3 pistons and cams. First sign of trouble. It started stumbling when leaving from a stop. Now it has started doing it after shifting in to 2nd and continuing to pull away. When running a constant speed (20 to 50 mph) under light load it sounds as though it is only running on one cylinder. This is usually at around 2,200 to 2,800 rpm. Occasionally it starts to die out as if it has run out of fuel and then will catch itself and take off again. When it sounds like it is running on one cylinder if I aggressively open the throttle it will run hard as though there was nothing wrong with it. It does not want to run on two cylinders under light load under 3,000 rpm. It seems to run well above 70mph with a load on it but when going down a slight grade it singles out again. I can’t afford to throw parts at this thing until it starts running right again. Does anybody out there have an idea what is going on with this thing?

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  85. Damon

    I was riding my 01 883 sportster The other day-and it just died And when I hit the starter button nothing happens What could it be

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  87. John

    Bike stalled three times will riding today but it came right back on line, and a got i had humming noise going before that, now every once in a while you hear like a ping, could that be my can chain tensioner going bad and came I check without taking the top manifold off

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  88. Debbie May

    My 97 Dyna won’t start sometimes. When you turn the key on and push the button all it does is makes a click sound each time you push the button. Then sometimes it starts right up. I can ride it for awhile and then when I turn it off and go to start it all it does is click and sometimes it starts right ip. Could that be my ignition module?

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  89. seth Savader

    i have a 2012 flhx. just recently it has developed a hard start issue. it cranks but does not fire. after turning off the bike and back on a few times it fires and runs just fine. started just every once in a while a week ago. now its every start

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  90. Thomas Lampitt

    just replaced the bcm in a 2012 heritage softtail, bike starts perfect but wont stay running any thoughts or suggestions?

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  91. Michael Whaley

    2014 “48” Sportster will only run if I spray carb cleaner or starting fluid in the throttle body. I hear the fuel pump prime itself when I turn the ignition switch on, but is obviously not continuing to run.

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  92. Bl

    2016 Street glide installed new bars and damaged wire on start stop side. Replaced wire, switches now work and bike starts. Install front fairing all switches still work but now bike only cranks and will not start. Battery is only at 50% but seems to turn over ok. ????

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  93. Carrie Evens

    My harley has a new battery, fully charged, my lights wont come on, my radio doesnt work, bike wont start, bike shows no voltage on the voltage meter on dash. What the heck am I missing?

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  94. Michael

    Hi. I intend replacing the standard fuel tanks on my 1998 Heritage with 5 gal tanks from a 1994 Custom. As the fuel outlet from the Custom tank is at the front (the Heritage outlet is at the back) I cannot use the petcock from the Heritage (the outlet is facing the front). I cannot source a petcock with a vacuum and the outlet facing to the back. Can I use a petcock without a vacuum? Can I just block the vacuum line? Will this affect the operation of the carby?

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