2016 Tri Glide electrical problem

[Ultra fred]

Well wife and I headed out this morning for a ride on our TG , only has 341 miles , 8 miles into ride , all the gauges quit working, no directionals , bike kept running , nursed it back home where I tried to shut it off with the key switch and it just wouldn't shut off , finally just died out . checked all the fuses etc ,plugged in the battery tender just in case but when you turn switch on , all that happens is the headlamp comes on and you hear the fuel injection working . Lost for words !!!

 

[BinIdaho]

Well wife and I headed out this morning for a ride on our TG , only has 341 miles , 8 miles into ride , all the gauges quit working, no directionals , bike kept running , nursed it back home where I tried to shut it off with the key switch and it just wouldn't shut off , finally just died out . checked all the fuses etc ,plugged in the battery tender just in case but when you turn switch on , all that happens is the headlamp comes on and you hear the fuel injection working . Lost for words !!!

..back to the dealer, it's on warranty.

 

[Ultra fred]

..back to the dealer, it's on warranty.

Yes it will !!!!

 

[12Wing Nut]

Battery

First make sure the battery terminals are tight!

 

[DK Custom Products]

Hopefully it was just a matter of a lazy tech not tightening down a battery cable during set-up, and they'll have you up and running quickly.

Kevin

 

[consitter]

Hopefully it was just a matter of a lazy tech not tightening down a battery cable during set-up, and they'll have you up and running quickly.

Kevin

I had this happen with my horn once. Left the dealership after service, and on the way home I stopped for gas. When finished and leaving, someone backed right out of a parking space in front of me. I hadn't had to use the horn like that in ages, but when I pressed the button--NOTHING. Went straight back to the dealership, and the embarrassed tech came out to tell me afterwards that he was sorry. Told him it was no biggie, just glad it wasn't a total emergency situation that it didn't work in.

 

[Ultra fred]

First make sure the battery terminals are tight!

They are.

 

[Bikerbozo]

...And they should come pick it up. Not waste your time. You probably could check for codes though.

 

[Bruce]

Sounds like a loose ground wire Fred, Harley Davidson at its best --

 

[Ultra fred]

Sounds like a loose ground wire Fred, Harley Davidson at its best --

I hear ya Bruce

 

[pcombe]

I have seen a wire get burned right under/beside the exhaust (next to the frame) on the right side ( looking from the back of the bike) cause that problem and I would pray you are so lucky?

Also under the right side cover is a module about the size of your fist that controls lights, ignition, security system, blinkers and just about all auxiliary features on your bike, normally it will blow a 20 amp auxiliary fuse and is designed to fail utterly in a perfect world but this is not a perfect world so it can screw with you to it's evil hearts desire.

They run about $150.00, it is L shaped in design and it pulls out sideways and down.

MAKE DAMN SURE you mark the side facing you so you put it back in EXACTLY the same way because if you get it backward it causes similar heartache and will leave you totally exasperated and we will have to call you a Whaaaaaa-mbulance and take you to a rubber room.

(CHECK THAT WIRE FIRST) I spent days trying to isolate the problem.

AND NOW I AM



If you give me your e-mail address in a private message I can send you a list of Harley trouble codes, Follow your manuals instructions to show you how to test using your onboard computer and your dashboard info.

You can also google those trouble codes and down load them IF you happen to find them?

The code sheet I globbed onto tell you the test sequence on your dashboard computer.

P.S. I have taken one of those modules to the dealer and the (certified parts changer/ " Fake mechanic") will test it and it will say it's fine until you put it back in the bike?

I would suggest you purchase the separate electrical manual to go along with the official shop manual, they are sold separately so the dealer can help you spend any expendable income you may decide you don't have ok?



I normally work on friends bikes free of charge, the next time I see this tri- glide coming in the driveway I will require everything he has for a partial down payment. It's not nearly so complicated on my old tour glide, and Harley calls this an improvement?

 

[Ultra fred]

...And they should come pick it up. Not waste your time. You probably could check for codes though.

They just picked it at 4:30 tonight .

 

[Ultra fred]

I have seen a wire get burned right under/beside the exhaust (next to the frame) on the right side ( looking from the back of the bike) cause that problem and I would pray you are so lucky?

Also under the right side cover is a module about the size of your fist that controls lights, ignition, security system, blinkers and just about all auxiliary features on your bike, normally it will blow a 20 amp auxiliary fuse and is designed to fail utterly in a perfect world but this is not a perfect world so it can screw with you to it's evil hearts desire.

They run about $150.00, it is L shaped in design and it pulls out sideways and down.

MAKE DAMN SURE you mark the side facing you so you put it back in EXACTLY the same way because if you get it backward it causes similar heartache and will leave you totally exasperated and we will have to call you a Whaaaaaa-mbulance and take you to a rubber room.

(CHECK THAT WIRE FIRST) I spent days trying to isolate the problem.

AND NOW I AM

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If you give me your e-mail address in a private message I can send you a list of Harley trouble codes, Follow your manuals instructions to show you how to test using your onboard computer and your dashboard info.

You can also google those trouble codes and down load them IF you happen to find them?

The code sheet I globbed onto tell you the test sequence on your dashboard computer.

P.S. I have taken one of those modules to the dealer and the (certified parts changer/ " Fake mechanic") will test it and it will say it's fine until you put it back in the bike?

I would suggest you purchase the separate electrical manual to go along with the official shop manual, they are sold separately so the dealer can help you spend any expendable income you may decide you don't have ok?

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I normally work on friends bikes free of charge, the next time I see this tri- glide coming in the driveway I will require everything he has for a partial down payment. It's not nearly so complicated on my old tour glide, and Harley calls this an improvement?

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Its already at the dealer or I would have looked for the wire .

 

[Ultra fred]

Its already at the dealer or I would have looked for the wire .

Spoke to the dealer this morning , so far it was diagnosed , needs a fairing harness "front harness" , still more diagnosing going on

 

[consitter]

Ain't that the truth. Why I bought the extended warranty. I'm NOT a wrencher, and I'm riding a Harley. Not a great combination. :qpnmt:

 

[BillR]

Ain't that the truth. Why I bought the extended warranty. I'm NOT a wrencher, and I'm riding a Harley. Not a great combination. :qpnmt:

That way, you can spend your disposable income on farkles.

 

[consitter]

That way, you can spend your disposable income on farkles.

If I get any disposable income, the farkle I'm going to spend it on is the DK oil filter relocater and the dual oil cooler. That's $400 away unless somebody wants to donate to the cause.

 

[bronxbill]

Ain't that the truth. Why I bought the extended warranty. I'm NOT a wrencher, and I'm riding a Harley. Not a great combination. :qpnmt:

I had a problem with my 2011 Triglide that required a front harness replacement. Just the harness alone is over a $1000; at least it was for a 2011. Luckily for me, it was under warranty

 

[Ultra fred]

Thank god for warranty's

 

[Bikerbozo]

I had a problem with my 2011 Triglide that required a front harness replacement. Just the harness alone is over a $1000; at least it was for a 2011. Luckily for me, it was under warranty

my entire wiring harness was replaced last year under extended warranty. Started breaking at neck area.

 

[Ultra fred]

my entire wiring harness was replaced last year under extended warranty. Started breaking at neck area.

Sitting here just Shaking My Head !!

 

[Ultra fred]

Sitting here just Shaking My Head !!

Update - New front wiring harness ordered , suppose to be in yesterday , 8-10 hr job to install , I didn't want to call them for update , but may just show up in person instead today ! ThumbUp

 

[Ultra fred]

Picked up the Tri Glide today at the dealer , all fixed , and cleaned !!!!! Hopefully no more issues , went for 100 mile ride then to Houligans in Daytona for Wings n Beer epper: doesn't get any better !!!!!!!

 

[Ultra fred]

Thanks Fuzzy
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