I am thinking if you have an alarm on the bike, It could be the the battery in the FOB is going low. You also might need to reset your security code...
Factory default is 3 -1-3-1-3. I will use this code as the example.
-Turn the key to IGNITION and immediately hold BOTH turn switches in until 5 dashes appear in the odometer window.
-Enter the first digit of code by pressing the left turn switch 3 times (this will cycle through to the number 3 in the odometer).
-Press the right turn signal once (this is the same as pressing the enter key).
-Press the left signal 1 time.
-Press the right signal 1 time.
-Press the left signal 3 times.
-Press the right signal 1 time.
-Press the left signal 3 times.
-Press the right signal 1 time.
Believe it or not, this can be caused by a short or disconnected wire to one of the turn signal switches.
Do both turn signals function?
If you don't already have it get a wiring schematic. A must for anyone ever messing with the electrics of the new bikes.
I believe that bike has a proximity alarm system. Where all you need do is be near the bike with the fob and it will turn off. You mentioned replacing the bars. Did you route the wires inside the new bars? I did this very thing and found out after doing so that My 04 Road King alarm system uses the left turn signal return wire for the alarm antenna. So now I have to be very close to my bike to use my fob to set or release the alarm.
And as Lucky said, recheck ALL wiring. Whenever I develop a problem it usually has something to do with the last thing I messed with.
You should have been given two fobs with your bike, try using the other one and see if it goes off. btw spend a little time setting up your manual alarm overide because you never know when your gonna need it and it is alot easier to do when your staring at the owners manual in your driveway instead of BFE.
since you said the bike starts, I don't think its a fob or code issue. sounds like a short to me.
August 16, 2011 10:48 AM PDT
Gonna try resetting the code and see what happens..easiest first. then i will check the switches and things..thanks a bunch guys!
August 16, 2011 11:43 AM PDT
Weak battery in the FOB will leave the key light on too. That's your warning it's time for a new one.
April 21, 2013 11:53 AM PDT
i just had taller bars put on my '09 road glide.. first time i rode it, the red key light came on the dash & the left directional lights don't work either (the bulbs are fine) after reading all the responses, looks like something was not properly wired when putting everything back together. incidentally, i don't have the security key fob.
April 21, 2013 12:46 PM PDT
oh... my heated grips aren't working now either. hahaa... needless to say, i'll be taking it back in tomorrow.
April 22, 2013 4:15 PM PDT
I'd guess you have an open or grounded circuit somewhere in the wiring harness.
