4-ways/start-up

roadking milo · Sep 24th, 2009, 07:35 PM

been trying to find an answer to this and not having any luck, have a 02 RK FLHRI 12000 miles, it has happened twice in the past week, when i start bike the 4-ways flash maybe about 3-4 times then go out. anything i should check or worry about? thanks in advance.........dave

marty · Sep 24th, 2009, 07:52 PM

mine did that at bike week went by local shop and they said it was battery bought new one and no more problems.

glider · Sep 24th, 2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roadking milo

been trying to find an answer to this and not having any luck, have a 02 RK FLHRI 12000 miles, it has happened twice in the past week, when i start bike the 4-ways flash maybe about 3-4 times then go out. anything i should check or worry about? thanks in advance.........dave

Is there an alarm on the bike?

Try this...

TSM/TSSM Rapid flashing Signals - Harley Davidson Community

jerrybombard · Sep 24th, 2009, 09:03 PM

I just went thru a similar situation on my '07 RKC. But mine only lasted about 3 times before it totally died, so you're luck in that way.
I have the "no button" keyfob, and the HFSSM (hands free security system module). Don't know if that was available on your bike, but maybe something similar. My bike did the same thing, went to start it (not actually started) and the flashers went off 3 times or so. I thought that was kinda strange, and I had n different fob close by, so swaped and off I went. When I went to start it again, the bike thought I was trying to steal it. Nothing. Replaced the fob battery, no go. Turned out to be the module needed replaceing. Dealer has to reprogram the new module to your fobs.
Got mine done as a "goodwill" warranty item from HD of Palm Beach, Fl.

roadking milo · Sep 26th, 2009, 08:58 PM

no alarm system, was talking to a buddy and he states there might be an alarm history, meaning at one time there was a diagnostic alarm and it hasnt been cleared. matter of fact last month my engine light was coming on after start-up, riding home from work on highway one day and cranked it to about 90mph, after that light didnt flash anymore, so i figured that is was an carbon build-up. could that be the diag. alarm that hasnt been cleared? i did the speedo diagnosics and everything was clear, havent done the plug under the side cover diag.test

Crocker · Sep 26th, 2009, 09:32 PM

need more info ,I assume this bike is EFI not Carb, if EFI is the EFI system stock or does it have a aftermarket tuner . I would start with making sure your ecm connection is ok .

roadking milo · Sep 27th, 2009, 04:20 PM

as far as the engine everything is stock, EFI, as said before, only did it twice in the past week, now it flashes everytime i turn ignition on.

glider · Sep 27th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Have you tried to pull any codes?

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roadking milo · Sep 27th, 2009, 07:35 PM

well i just returned from the barn after trying the jumper wire test with no luck. turn ignition on and everything acts as it is sopposed to, cant get codes to come up, i know i have the correct pins, the manual i have (Clymer) even states the color of wires to the pins. did everything by the book and cant get codes. could the flashing of 4ways some how cancel out code access?

glider · Sep 27th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Give this a try and see what you can pull up...

TSM/TSSM Trouble Codes - Harley Davidson Community

Sep 24th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#1
roadking milo Start The Engine Ride: 2002 road king Join Date: Aug 25th, 2009 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 11 My Mood:	4-ways/start-up been trying to find an answer to this and not having any luck, have a 02 RK FLHRI 12000 miles, it has happened twice in the past week, when i start bike the 4-ways flash maybe about 3-4 times then go out. anything i should check or worry about? thanks in advance.........dave

Sep 24th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#2
marty Start The Engine Ride: 2001 electra glide classic Join Date: Mar 28th, 2009 Location: lakeland fl. Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up mine did that at bike week went by local shop and they said it was battery bought new one and no more problems.

Sep 24th, 2009, 09:03 PM	#4
jerrybombard Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Road King Join Date: May 23rd, 2009 Posts: 80	Re: 4-ways/start-up I just went thru a similar situation on my '07 RKC. But mine only lasted about 3 times before it totally died, so you're luck in that way. I have the "no button" keyfob, and the HFSSM (hands free security system module). Don't know if that was available on your bike, but maybe something similar. My bike did the same thing, went to start it (not actually started) and the flashers went off 3 times or so. I thought that was kinda strange, and I had n different fob close by, so swaped and off I went. When I went to start it again, the bike thought I was trying to steal it. Nothing. Replaced the fob battery, no go. Turned out to be the module needed replaceing. Dealer has to reprogram the new module to your fobs. Got mine done as a "goodwill" warranty item from HD of Palm Beach, Fl. __________________ Jer

Sep 26th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#5
roadking milo Start The Engine Ride: 2002 road king Join Date: Aug 25th, 2009 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 11 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up no alarm system, was talking to a buddy and he states there might be an alarm history, meaning at one time there was a diagnostic alarm and it hasnt been cleared. matter of fact last month my engine light was coming on after start-up, riding home from work on highway one day and cranked it to about 90mph, after that light didnt flash anymore, so i figured that is was an carbon build-up. could that be the diag. alarm that hasnt been cleared? i did the speedo diagnosics and everything was clear, havent done the plug under the side cover diag.test

Sep 26th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#6
Crocker Play The Throttle Ride: 07 FLHX Join Date: Dec 31st, 2008 Location: NE PA Posts: 163 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up need more info ,I assume this bike is EFI not Carb, if EFI is the EFI system stock or does it have a aftermarket tuner . I would start with making sure your ecm connection is ok .

Sep 27th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#7
roadking milo Start The Engine Ride: 2002 road king Join Date: Aug 25th, 2009 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 11 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up as far as the engine everything is stock, EFI, as said before, only did it twice in the past week, now it flashes everytime i turn ignition on.

Sep 27th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#8
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up Have you tried to pull any codes? 00-03 HD Codes And Activation - Harley Davidson Community __________________ 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!

Sep 27th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#9
roadking milo Start The Engine Ride: 2002 road king Join Date: Aug 25th, 2009 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 11 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up well i just returned from the barn after trying the jumper wire test with no luck. turn ignition on and everything acts as it is sopposed to, cant get codes to come up, i know i have the correct pins, the manual i have (Clymer) even states the color of wires to the pins. did everything by the book and cant get codes. could the flashing of 4ways some how cancel out code access?

Sep 27th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#10
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: 4-ways/start-up Give this a try and see what you can pull up... TSM/TSSM Trouble Codes - Harley Davidson Community __________________ 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! Last edited by glider; Sep 27th, 2009 at 08:40 PM.

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