I have an '03 FLHTCI. I saw the DIY mod post(s) about installing the Radio Crack siren, so I'm trying. I have a factory service manual. So I pull the side cover on the right side, get out my trusty allen wrench...when I turn the bottom allen screw, it's VERY tight, I strain a bit, it lets go with a sharp crack (overtightened when installed, no doubt). OK, I've had that happen before on other things. I keep turning the screw and now comes the problem. It feels very "mushy"...it's turning, but feels like a screw does when it's threaded in plastic and is pulling the threads along with it. On most items, I could deal with that, but on the ignition module, I don't really want to ruin the mounting screws and/or create some expensive problem with it.

Question: Most of the posts I've seen are talking about '06s, '07s, and '08s. Has anyone done this mod specifically on an '03? Is it different in any major way from a later model? Is that screw threaded into plastic or is there a metal insert and I'm just feeling some crud buildup in the threads or something?

Thanks in advance for any help...

 

You do not have to take the allen screws out. If you look there are two 7/16 hex shaped nuts. Take them off and the whole unit will pivot out and you will find the plug in behind everything. I is a small oval shaped plug with a hard plastic cap on it and it has three (3) wires brown, black and green.The plug will be in a clip on the back of the unit you take out and it come up from the bottom.
Clap

 

Thanks, Clap...exactly what I needed...