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Old 12-29-2017, 10:22 AM
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My 09 Softail won’t start. when I turn to run fuel pump does not start, and blinker lights alternate flashing. Key fob battery is new. Any help is appreciated
 
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Old 12-29-2017, 11:36 AM
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I would start checking fuses.
 
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Old 12-29-2017, 12:45 PM
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Check the fob battery .... it's easy to install upside down ... a somewhat common mistake. If that doesn't work, try using your PIN to disarm the security system.
 
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Old 12-29-2017, 01:49 PM
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Fuses are good . I have nothing on my brake side controls. My blinker won’t even work. I wonder if I knocked something loose when I tried to hook up speakers.
 
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Old 12-29-2017, 03:47 PM
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its probably the wiring that plugs into the main wiring harness under the tank on the right hand side. If that comes loose or if you messed with it while doing the speakers thats the reason
 
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is your Run Stop switch in the Run position?
 
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If you have recently un-plugged the 3-pin connector underneath the console, then re-connected it, you probably have bent pins in the connector now. They bend very easily. Ask me how I know.
 
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Are you in gear with the stand down?
 
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Come on guys its mechanics 101....fuel and spark...go from there, regardless of who is asking....also aftermarket batteries should have those little adapters...use them otherwise the battery cable ends won't sit flush with the posts and cause all kinds of chaos....
 
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Even with a bad fob or no fob the fuel pump will run (at least on my 07). It just won't crank and the flashers will blink. I'm betting something got knocked loose, but Harley connectors are very hard to disengage.

On the fuses, did you just look at them or check them with an ohm meter? They can look good, but not be..
 

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