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Harley Key FOB

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If your Harley is equipped with a TSSM (Security), you will be able to enable and disable security alarm and immobilization functions with a remote, personally carried transmitter. This transmitter is referred to as a key FOB.

If your Harley key FOB is ever lost, damaged, or stolen, you can easily assign a new key FOB to your Harley. It is also possible to have two FOBs assigned at once. Bob demonstrates the assignment sequence in this video. The process is beyond simple. It is an excellent idea to have an extra FOB assigned for back up, but it is not completely necessary.

It is necessary, however, to assign your own personal pin number to your motorcycle. If a code is not assigned or recorded and the Harley key FOB is lost or damaged while the vehicle is armed, the TSSM must be replaced.

The TSSM code consists of five digits. Each digit can be any number from 1 to 9. The personal code must be used to disarm the security system in case the Harley key FOB becomes unavailable. Harley uses the same five digit pin for all TSSM equipped motorcycles. This pin must be changed upon ownership to a personal code. Harley’s initial pin code number is, 3-1-3-1-3.

How to enter an initial Pin

1- select a 5 digit number and record it. (Owner’s manual is a good place)
2- with an assigned FOB present, set engine stop switch to off.
3- cycle ignition, on-off-on-off-on
4- press left turn signal 2X
5- press right turn signal button 1X
6- enter first digit of pin # by pressing left turn signal button __X
7- press right turn signal button 1X
8- enter 2nd digit w/ left turn signal button.
9- press right turn signal 1X
10- enter 3rd digit (left switch)
11- press right
12- enter 4th (left switch)
13- press right
14- enter 5th digit (left switch)
15- press right
16- turn ignition off.

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12 Responses to “Harley Key FOB”

  1. Ziad Moraly

    When I bought my 2017 harley Softtail breakout, I got 1 Fob and the dealer kept the other one. I lost mine and bought another one and programed it at the dealer. now I got my other FOB that was with the dealer and it's not working on my bike, I changed the battery, in both sides and still not working. My FOB doesn't have a button, so can I program it at home or I need to take it to the dealer?

  2. Peter Benadick

    How do you use the key fob on a 2003 fatboy? Do you hold the button down for a few seconds to set the alarm,? Then to inactivate it just hit the button once more?

  3. Douglas Haslett

    I replaced the ECM in my 2009 roadking how do I relearn my security settings

  4. Oscar

    Can you please tell me how you can configure an additional Key Fob to a Sportster since the Key Fob has no button to press?

  5. Missy

    What do you do if you lost the key and fob...on the same bike in your video? And you don’t know the pin.

  6. Lionel

    Hello, how do you program a 2008 HD with a fob that has no button Thanks, Lionel.

  7. Mike Moss

    What if there is no button on the FOB

  8. Gary Johnson

    I have two FOB's. What to do with the spare? If needed, having the second FB at home isn't a help. I carry the second FOB hidden n the bike but with the battery reversed. If needed, I can just flip the battery around. Then I have a working FOB.

  9. Matthew

    Hi first time question, if the FOB becomes un-synced, how can you resync the FOB with the Harley if the battery and device itself are good? How do they differ from a rubber button FOB to a no button FOB?

  10. robert powell

    the Fob for my 2010 flhtk does not hav a button. Have one from the internet. haw do I program it to my bike?

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