Harley Davidson Softail: How to Program Keyless Remote
Losing your Harley-Davidson Softail's key fob can be a major inconvenience. Luckily, programming a new one has never been easier.
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Softail.
The Harley Davidson Softail is equipped with a security system of which the key fob is in control of. When you press the button on the key fob, it arms or disarms the alarm system, thus allowing you to start the motorcycle or preventing you from doing so. If you lose your key fob while the security system is armed, you will have a hard time starting the motorcycle. Programming a new key fob can cost over a $100 at the dealership; however, doing it on your own will cost you nothing more than the price of the key fob itself. Read on to learn how to program the key fob to your Softail.
Materials Needed
- Key fob
Step 1 – Turn run switch off
Turn the run switch to the "off" position. The run switch is located on the right side of the handlebar.
Step 2 – Turn ignition switch to ACC
Turn the ignition switch to ACC. The ignition switch is located on the center of the gas tank. Just turn it one click to the right.
Step 3 – Hold turn signals
Press and hold both turn signal switches at the same time until the light in the instrument cluster flashes. Once it flashes, you will be ready to enter the code.
Figure 3. Press both left and right turn signals at the same time.
Step 4 – Enter code
If you've never changed the code, then you need to enter 7-7-7-7-7. Use the left turn signal to pick the number, meaning press it seven times, then use the right turn signal to enter the number in. So you press the left turn signal seven times, then the right turn signal once, then repeat until you've entered 7-7-7-7-7. Once the code is in, the lights will flash. Turn the ignition off, then try your key fob.
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