Freewheeler trouble replys

Mdavid · Apr 15, 2018

Want to say thanks to everyone who took the time to reply to my question about my freewheeler trouble it's still under warranty so back to the dealer for it thought it might be the e c m but I'm sure that they will find out thanks again

MDO · Apr 15, 2018

Mdavid said:
Want to say thanks to everyone who took the time to reply to my question about my freewheeler trouble it's still under warranty so back to the dealer for it thought it might be the e c m but I'm sure that they will find out thanks again

Glad it's under warranty. Are you familiar with how to get into diagnostic mode and see if you have any trouble codes? It's pretty easy & quick & in the owners manual or online.

Tucci · Oct 11, 2018

Harley Davidson trouble codes

Shows how to access,read/decipher,clear

https://www.fuelmotousa.com/p-29661-harley-trouble-codes.html

Jack Klarich · Oct 11, 2018

Tucci said:
Shows how to access,read/decipher,clear

https://www.fuelmotousa.com/p-29661-harley-trouble-codes.html

Joe, here are more can bus codes

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/43036-2011-and-newer-can-bus-bcm-codes

Tucci · Oct 12, 2018

Trouble codes

I'm a dinosaur from the days when the only trouble codes i had were.... Fuel, Spark, Oxygen. Missing one of more could be rectified with points, plugs, coil, or turn on the petcock dummy.

Tucci · Oct 12, 2018

DTC

There are over 600 diagnostic trouble codes! Someone please explain to me how much better off we are mechanically, with computer control modules.

rhino 2 · Oct 12, 2018

Tucci said:
There are over 600 diagnostic trouble codes! Someone please explain to me how much better off we are mechanically, with computer control modules.

Because the Government says so......AKA ' EPA......

MDO · Oct 12, 2018

Tucci said:
There are over 600 diagnostic trouble codes! Someone please explain to me how much better off we are mechanically, with computer control modules.

That's why, in my opinion, you need a service manual. It makes your life easier.

Tucci · Oct 12, 2018

Trouble codes

I have every service manual from the past 30 years. For this Freewheeler the service manual and the supplemental trike manual cost over $120.00. My last RK manual was only $65.00. My 81 FLT, 70 FLH, 76 XLCH,79 XL. were Haynes and clymers. The manual doesn't list all codes and even knowing the code is only "diagnostic" and if you start replacing every item listed by code you'll be rebuilding the ecm, bcm, abs, communication modules. You start poking around with a circuit tester and shoot some static electricity across the board and you can take out a whole system. I'm speaking from 20 years working in automotive repair. I baled in 2006, purchasing and updating diagnostic tools and buying specialty tools are too deep into my profit.

MDO · Oct 14, 2018

Tucci said:
I have every service manual from the past 30 years. For this Freewheeler the service manual and the supplemental trike manual cost over $120.00. My last RK manual was only $65.00. My 81 FLT, 70 FLH, 76 XLCH,79 XL. were Haynes and clymers. The manual doesn't list all codes and even knowing the code is only "diagnostic" and if you start replacing every item listed by code you'll be rebuilding the ecm, bcm, abs, communication modules. You start poking around with a circuit tester and shoot some static electricity across the board and you can take out a whole system. I'm speaking from 20 years working in automotive repair. I baled in 2006, purchasing and updating diagnostic tools and buying specialty tools are too deep into my profit.

I bought a HD service manual for my 2017 Freewheeler that consists of the touring service manual, the electrical manual & the trike supplement, over 1,600 pages for $16.50. They are in PDF format & fantastic. They list every code, every torque spec & all you need.

There is a thread in the front of the Freewheeler forum. Make sure you use the 15% off code.