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I've charged my battery, but my bike still won't start. Also, the security light is on, but I have my key fob in my pocket.

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The usual reasons the fob doesn't disarm the security system is:
1) a damaged fob
2) discharged fob battery (Panasonic 2032 or equivalent)
3)electromagnetic interference
a. verify the fob in not in a metal enclosure or within 3" of any other electronic device.
b. place the fob on the seat, start motor and return fob to pocket.
c. move the bike at least 15' from the spot of interference.
With the Fob near the bike, try disabling the security system.

You'll need the PIN number.
If you don't know it, you'll have to change it to a 5 digit PIN number you select.

With the fob present, turn IGN switch:
IGNITION-OFF-IGNITION-OFF-IGNITION
Press LEFT turn signal switch 3 TIMES
Press RIGHT turn signal switch 1 TIME and release
Turn signals will flash 3 times. Current PIN will appear in odometer. The first digit will be flashing.

If changing PIN, enter first digit (a) of new PIN by pressing LEFT signal switch (a) time(s) i.e., for the number 1, press one time. for the number 5, press 5 times.

Press RIGHT signal switch 1 TIME and release.
the new digit (a) will replace the current in odometer window.

Enter second digit (b) with LEFT signal switch.

Repeat until PIN is set.

Once PIN is set (either new or old PIN), to disarm security system, DO NOT sit on seat, lift bike off kick stand, or anything else that will activate the security mode!

Turn IGN to IGNITION.

Quickly (within 2 seconds) hold BOTH turn signal switches until confirmation signal (KEY icon flashes at fast rate, in odometer window, a flashing "-" will be followed by 4 more dashes = "----")

Enter 1st digit (a) in PIN by pressing LEFT turn signal switch (a) times (i.e., 5 times for the number 5)
The 1st "-" will become the 1st digit (i.e., "5")

Press RIGHT switch signal 1 TIME.
The 1st digit is stored and the dash will flash.

Enter 2nd digit (b), and repeat sequence until done.

After the 5th digit is entered, the KEY icon stops blinking, and the system is disarmed.

The system will stay off until the IGN switch is turned off.

If at any time during disarming sequence an error is made, wait 2 minutes before trying again.

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Check the battery, try jump starting it with another battery. If the battery voltage drops too low, i believe the alarm default is to disble the bike. (Greasy little criminals will cut battery cables to disarm the alarm) so although you may have enough power to operate the lights and alarm, it may be droppoing too low to start.

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I long press sets the alarm and 2 short disarms it. It's possible the fob has fallen out of sync with the alarm. Hold the button down until the lights flash and that MAY reset it. Then disarm normally. You REALLY need an owner's manual to cover the alarm, The HD alarm is a good alarm, but notoriously hard to set up. It...now get this...takes 10 to 15 pages in the manual to cover operation and set up. Go buy a manual!!!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 24, 2010

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First, charge your battery to full charge. then, using a digital volt ohm meter connect the red meter lead to the positive post and the black meter lead to the negative post, put the meter in the DC voltage, 20 volt or greater range. Start the engine and bring it to a high idle. You should read 14.5- 14.8 volts. If not, your charging system is not working.

Next we check you alternator. At the front of the engine case, find the connector where the voltage regulator connects to the alternator and unplug the connector. Look down into the connector on the case and you should see to metal connectors. When we get ready, we're going to insert one meter lead into each metal connector. It makes no difference which lead goes to which connector. Put your meter in AC voltage, 50 volts or greater range. Very important, make sure the meter is in AC voltage range. Now, start the bike and bring it to high idle. Insert the meter leads, one into each connector. Make sure you do not touch the engine cases. You should read 30 volts or greater. If so, you alternator stator is fine but your regulator is probably bad. If not, your alternator stator is probably bad. Once you determine where your problem is, repost and we'll tell you how to repair it you wish to do the job yourself.

Good Luck
Steve

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2011

SOURCE: 2002 FLSTFI won''t start. I turn the key and the

Hopefully you just have a blown fuse under the seat area.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 13, 2011

SOURCE: i have a 2007 street

I can't figure out whether your problem is with the bike or the security system. I have no experience with security systems and don't have a clue. I'd take the battery out of the bike and take it somewhere to have it "load tested". Just because a battery shows 12 volts with a meter doesn't mean it's any good. Put a load on it (like the starter does) and you may find that it's a piece of junk. If it won't start then, I'd suspect the security system has it locked out. Sorry I can't help with that but I'm an old school biker and I don't mess with security systems.

Good Luck
Steve

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