Had my new LCD oil dipstick for about 220 miles now...that's right 220 miles and the gauge no longer works or lights up.

Is there a quick fix to this $99.95 part? A battery or something that gets replaced or have I been ripped off by a subpart piece of crap?

Ad says a long lasting replaceable battery...hmmm 2 months have gone by... since new purchase, is that considered long lasting?

Any one know what type of battery it may take? I hope its not a required HD $$$ battery, is it?

Thanks.

Do I need to carry spare batteries on every ride now just in case?

 

Those things, IMHO, are pieces of doo-doo. I had one and it lasted about 3 months then died!!!

 

Battery CR2032 widely available. HD #66373-06. Should be warranteed If defective. I have the LCD oil temp/level dipstick. Works OK. New improved design from old one.

 

Thanks Bounty Hunter, I'll try the battery first.

 

You can get that battery at your local Wal-Mart.

Bob

 

I think there is a wire or two that can break off its solder connection in the head end.

 

I've had one for over a year and have had no problems as of yet

 

had mine for about 2 years now, no problems at all. buddy did take off top {chrome peice} by mistake. alittle gorilla glue and its fine. I checked it against my wallys indash oil temp gauge and it was right on the money
rwp
Bushy

 

Ya can't see that thing when riding, so it is kinda after the fact usless, isn't it? I did the in dash guage from Wally's....easy to see and read, accurate, and always there!

 

I got one for christmas in 2002. When I traded bikes I kept the dipstick, it still works great and it's still got the original battery.