'96 Fatboy Speedo won't work
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'96 Fatboy Speedo won't work
Hi,
I am a first time Harley owner. Took the bike for my first ride, the speedo and trip meter do not work at all. I have pulled the speed sensor and inspected, looks okay. Is there a way to test the speed sensor using an electric meter? Seems likely to me that the sensor is the issue since it is common to the mileage and speed. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
George
I am a first time Harley owner. Took the bike for my first ride, the speedo and trip meter do not work at all. I have pulled the speed sensor and inspected, looks okay. Is there a way to test the speed sensor using an electric meter? Seems likely to me that the sensor is the issue since it is common to the mileage and speed. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
George
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I checked all breakers, they are fine, I ensured all lights and other functions work, they are fine as well. The speedo lights up and the mileage shows up, along with the trip meter mileage. It just doesn't show speed or record mileage. I checked the output to the speed sensor and it sends out about 9.5 volts, when the battery has about 12 volts. I pulled the sensor again, plugged it in and with the key on, tried the sensor using a drill with a wood bit to pulse the sensor, still nothing. I do notice that the speedo hums with the key on, not sure if this is normal. Everything is plugged in properly. I sppose the next easy step will be to buy a $90 sensor. I would also like to upgrade the unit to a tach/speedo combo unit, does anyone know if there is one available that will work on a '96.
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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I figured it out, when it was tied down in the truck, the strap was put around the swing arm and the speed sensor cable was pinched, cutting two of the 3 wires. I saw a small nick in the cable and cut it open. Ended up cutting all wires, soldered them back together and re-wrapped. Working good since.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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