Tack and volt meter problem

Thomas Boyle · 09-09-2008, 03:53 PM

I have a 1987FLHTC Looks great runs great but...at times the Tack drops to 0 and back, while the volt meter goes crazy. Engine sounds and runs fine while it's doing this. Any ideas? Or do I just take it in and pay the hr. rate while they go a lookin? Thanks for any help. Tom

glider · 09-09-2008, 04:33 PM

You're probably looking at a bad plug in the harness or even a broken wire in the harness. Depending on your skills in trouble shooting the problem, it may be a better idea to have the dealer do it.

silentflyer · 09-09-2008, 05:16 PM

Years of fooling with electronics: always check the ground side of the circut.

Thomas Boyle · 09-09-2008, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Sounds like it's probably beyond my meger capabilities, but it should be be able to get me to the dealer.

09-09-2008, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thomas Boyle New Family Ride: 1987FLHTC Join Date: 2008, Sep 09 Posts: 2	Tack and volt meter problem I have a 1987FLHTC Looks great runs great but...at times the Tack drops to 0 and back, while the volt meter goes crazy. Engine sounds and runs fine while it's doing this. Any ideas? Or do I just take it in and pay the hr. rate while they go a lookin? Thanks for any help. Tom

09-09-2008, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,393 My Mood:	Re: Tack and volt meter problem You're probably looking at a bad plug in the harness or even a broken wire in the harness. Depending on your skills in trouble shooting the problem, it may be a better idea to have the dealer do it. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

09-09-2008, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
silentflyer Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 softail Join Date: 2008, Mar 17 Posts: 137	Re: Tack and volt meter problem Years of fooling with electronics: always check the ground side of the circut.

09-09-2008, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thomas Boyle New Family Ride: 1987FLHTC Join Date: 2008, Sep 09 Posts: 2	Re: Tack and volt meter problem Thanks for the help guys. Sounds like it's probably beyond my meger capabilities, but it should be be able to get me to the dealer.

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