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Program your security code! It can save a lot of hassle.

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#1 · (Edited)
My wife and I stopped at a restaurant in Espanola, Ontario (a very long way from home) for lunch. After lunch I turned on the ignition and the alarm started going off. Bike would not start. I replaced the battery in the fob. Still, alarm going off. :eek: That Radio Shack siren works well. Luckily I had programmed the override code before this 3000 mile trip so after the alarm shut off I turned on the ignition and quickly pressed both turn signal buttons and then entered my code, disarmed the alarm and we rode 40 miles up to Sudbury to the HD dealer to see what was up. At the dealer the alarm disarmed and worked just fine. I spoke to a mechanic and explained exactly what happened and he asked me if I was in Espanola near the Giant Tiger store. Yep, I was. He told me that there was an area up there where some interference from something (aliens?) jammed the keyfob disarming and they had seen this many times. He had just had a person in from the same place who had his bike towed to the dealer since he did not have his override code for the alarm. Of course, at the dealer his security system was fine.
Program your override code! It can save a lot of hassle. :)
 
#14 ·
It was in fact very bizarre. There is also supposed to be a "dead zone" somewhere near the Hoover Dam and one near Toronto's CN Tower. Be ready! The Owners manual is a very good thing to have with all the important info regarding the manual alarm shutoff.
 
#8 ·
Subscribed as I'm in the same condition. I think we have to get dealer to contact MOCO for somesort of a reset/override...so I'd bet there will be a dealer charge.

Hopefully someone has a simpler answer.
 
#7 ·
My wife and I stopped at a reasaurant in Espanola, Ontario for lunch. After lunch, I turned on the ignition and the alarm started going off. Bike would not start. I replaced the battery in the fob. Still, alarm going off. :eek: That Radio Shack siren works well. Luckily, I had programmed the override code before this 3000 mile trip so after the alarm shut off I turned on the ignition and quickly pressed both turn signal buttons and then entered my code, disarmed the alarm and we rode 40 miles up to Sudbury to the HD dealer to see what was up. At the dealer, the alarm disarmed and worked just fine. I spoke to a mechanic and explained exactly what happened and he asked me if I was in Espanola near the Giant Tiger store. Yep, I was. He told me that there was an area up there where some interference from something (aliens?) jammed the keyfob disarming and they had seen this many times. He had just had a person in from the same place who had his bike towed to the dealer since he did not have his override code for the alarm. Of course, at the dealer his security system was fine.
Program your override code! It can save a lot of hassle. :)
Dude, I hope you were wearing a tinfoil helmet when you went through there. Who knows what else they may have jammed? You know how those damned aliens are!

Seriously though, thanks for posting this. I programmed my code just after I got the bike, but I'd never actually tested it until now. I just went out to the garage fob-less and successfully tested the code. Good to go. Alien-safe.
 
#10 · (Edited)
I found this after doing a Google search.......I will have to try this as I have a "used" bike and the default code doesn't work.....

Button less fobs (Smart FOB)

To view how to deactivate the security system using the manual PIN codes, read here.

Manual Alarm Disarming Procedure

To view/change the PIN number follow this procedure, but read and understand it first, then see the note at the bottom.

1. Select 5 digit code (1 thru 9) and record it on the wallet card in the owners manual.

2. With an assigned FOB present, turn IGN key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON

3. Press Left turn signal switch 2 times.

4. Press Right turn signal switch one time and release.
*Turn signals will flash 3 times. Current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.

5. Enter first digit (a) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (a) times.

6. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit (a) will replace the current in the odometer window.

7. Enter second digit (b) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (b) times.

8. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit will replace the current in odometer window.

9. Enter the third digit (c) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (c) times.

10. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
*The new digit (c) will replace the current in the odometer window.

11. Enter forth digit (d) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (d) times.

12. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.

13. Enter the fifth digit (e) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (e) times.
*The new digit (e) will replace the current in the odometer window.

14. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.

15. Before the module rearms, turn ignition key to OFF.
* The odometer will return to mileage display.
**Turning the ignition to OFF stores the new pin in the module.

NOTE
The key to doing this proceedure is to turn the ignition switch on/off/on/off/on and use the left directional 3 times then the right just once and do it all in TWO SECONDS or it will not work.
Also on new installations, the dealer has to program the fob using the bar code for it to work.
 
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#11 · (Edited)
bump for more information on the android app!

Great thread btw... I was just thinking about this the other day. I've had my rgc for almost 2 years and have never tried to start it without the fob.... In fact at least twice I've left without my fob and gotten someplace and it wouldnt start (the key rack is close enough to the garage for the two to communicate).

I got out the manual and found how to reset my code... just need to practice how to start it now. Tried once but it seemd to time out really fast..I was only on the 2nd digit.

D.
 
#12 ·
Just reprogrammed mine per the steps I posted earlier and it worked like a champ!! Tried it without the fob present after resetting it and good to go! :D
 
#15 ·
The Android App I use is called "V Twin Reference" (without quotes). It has sections for the Security PIN Menu, Troubleshooting, etc. It's pretty handy.

I have also taken pictures of the applicable OM pages and have those on my phone. I did this before a 2800 mile solo trip as I didn't want to get stranded out in BFE!
 
#21 ·
Programmed the code on my 01 today. Mine didn't have the odometer readout, it was flashes of the security light. Took some time to program but it works as I verified a few times. Nice backup to have as I was always reluctant to arm the system in fear of losing the fob or the battery going dead.
 
#22 ·
I had the dealer put mine in "service mode", pulled the battery out of the fob and voila, my security is a key. No more issues.
Seriously, when they steal the bike they use a truck and part out the bike the security system can do nothing about that. It only keeps the legitimate owner from riding.

DC
 
#36 ·
Funny...I remember my security code number but don't remember how to put it in the bike. LOL
 
#42 ·
I programmed mine the day I picked it up from the dealer and it has came in handy twice, once at Sturgis when I left the keys at he campsites and another time I lost the keys and was out of town for a few days? The code is one our family uses on many other things. A YouTube video is real handy way to figure it out.

 
#44 ·
first, make sure that you have the batteries installed correctly in the fob. then, to find out what your code is, turn your ignition on-off-on-off-on. then hit your left turn signal 3 times, and your right turn signal once. your code should now be displayed in the odometer. if you want to change it, you use the left turn signal to cycle the digits, and the right one to enter. once you've entered all 5 digits, just shut the bike off.

if you want to test the system, take your fob out of range first. then turn your ignition on, press both left and right turn signals at the same time. the odometer window will flash and you again use the left turn signal to cycle, and the right to enter. after entering all 5 digits, the alarm will chirp disarmed (if you have a siren)
 
#45 ·
Thank you Wildcat for the video. Came to realization that the programed code was not being displayed per the procedure. With radio asking to be set. After talking to service manager bike battery needs to be well over 12v. Letting it charge to hopefully get it closer to 12.6v. Hopefully will be able to reprogram or read the code at that time. It dawned on him he set his FOB's on his big speakers. The nice part is I got my code off my bike and wrote it down this time.
 
#46 ·
So it appears it may be a world wide default setting, last five digits of the vin. That's how my 08 Softail was set here in Oz:rolleyes:

Manual recommends you write down the code and store it the owners manual.
Manual also recommends (in a different section) you carry the manual on the bike.:confused: I know this is so techs dont get stuck if they stuff up something while working on your bike but dont sound like a good idea to me.

Would be a good idea to carry the instructions on how to use the code :)

To the OP way back 8 months ago. Seems if you had wheeled your bike a few yards down the road it would have been just fine :D
 
#47 ·
Wanted follow up on thread. Buddy's Fob were 2.6volts for Fob Battery's. Checked mine and they were at 2.7V (no starting issues). After charging bike battery (13.7v) was still having issues. Conclusion is around 2.6volt on the Fob is when you will start to have issues with the security system. New battery's problem solved. Honestly would of thought it would take a bigger drop before having a problem starting.
 
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