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08 Sporty the alarm will not disarm. I tried with both fobs and the same thing happens. I am gonna try and replace the batteries tomorrow. Any other suggestions?  The symptoms are no start when pushing the start button, alarm light on on console and the lights flashing.
Thanks for the help.

If you know the disarm code, you can try doing it manually.

I don't know the disarm code, and neither does the owner.

New batts and still no joy.

Johnny,
I saw this and was going to suggest new batterys, but see that you've already tried that.
Scott

I pulled this from XLForum.com. Hope it helps.

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?p=2320315 

I heard that by default the disarm code is set to the last four of the VIN

Quote from: BigD on February 15, 2011, 08:42:32 PM
I heard that by default the disarm code is set to the last four of the VIN

there is no factory default, code is set by the dealer at PDI or by installer during installation if it's added on... we use "0000" at the dealership i'm at

Quote from: BONERACIN on February 14, 2011, 05:39:24 PM
08 Sporty the alarm will not disarm. I tried with both fobs and the same thing happens. I am gonna try and replace the batteries tomorrow. Any other suggestions?  The symptoms are no start when pushing the start button, alarm light on on console and the lights flashing.
Thanks for the help.

so nothing changed? no new ECM or TSSM? no attempted theft? nothing? it just stopped working one day?

from another forum

4235

To verify your PIN code, proceed as follows with the FOB present..
Turn ignition on-off-on-off-on.Then hit the left blinker button twice-then the right button once *. You should get the current pin number displayed in the odometer window.
Don't waste any time doing this or it will not work.

*With a button fob system you must hit the button on fob twice instead of hitting right signal to enter new code. Same to find existing PIN. Button fob twice instead of right signal.

Let's assume for simplicity that your code is set at 31313 and you wish to use the manual disarm of the security system using the directional switches as if you lost your fob and cannot disarm the system.

Your security system will disarm the bike and it cannot be started without deactivating the system first.

This applies to systems using the button type security fob only. See further down the page for later button less models.

If you are unsure of what the manual code is refer to the top of this page or check with your dealer and set one if it has not been set by them. Failure to set a manual code may require a replacement of the TSSM should a problem arise and they come at a healthy price.

Again this is based on your code being 31313 just to make it easier to understand.

1. Turn the ignition to Accessory.

2. Press both turn signals. (security light should flash rapidly)

3. Press left turn signal button 3 times. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

4. Press left turn signal button 1 time. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

5. Press left turn signal button 3 times. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

6. Press left turn signal button 1 time. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

7. Press left turn signal button 3 times. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

Security light stops flashing and security system is disarmed.

If you've changed the number, use your new number instead of 31313.

Here's a copy of the wallet alarm card if you have lost yours.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...lletcard-1.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...Walletcard.jpg

Button less fobs (Smart FOB)

To view how to deactivate the security system using the manual PIN codes, read here.
http://www.***********/diagnostics_a..._injection_rel ated/1996-manual_alarm_disarming.html (http://www.***********/diagnostics_a..._injection_rel ated/1996-manual_alarm_disarming.html)

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.

An alarm on a sporty??

Is the FOB within a couple of inches of anything electronic? They warn about this in the owners manual. I'm thinking not because it's on a sporty but....On my Roadglide I installed an amp this past weekend. The amp is mounted on the right side of the fairing behind the glove box. I keep my keys/fob in my right glove box. I went to start the bike when I finished the amp install but I couldn't get the alarm to disarm. I read the warning in the manual, moved the keys to the left glove box and it fired right up. Just something to consider I guess.

Zach

Remember that you need a working fob to read or change the PIN code. You don't need a fob to enter the code and disarm the security system. If both fobs are lost or bad, and you don't know the code, you're stuck to replace the TSSM. I had to do that a couple of years ago, and it's a pain.

Quote from: Jim Bronson on February 16, 2011, 02:42:22 PM
Remember that you need a working fob to read or change the PIN code. You don't need a fob to enter the code and disarm the security system. If both fobs are lost or bad, and you don't know the code, you're stuck to replace the TSSM. I had to do that a couple of years ago, and it's a pain.

atually, if the alarm "goes off" (turn signals flash, ignition/start cut-out, siren if it has one) and you can't disarm it (by fob or code) then you have to replace both TSSM and ECM... they did that cuz any determined theif with 5 minutes on his hands can swap out a TSSM

Or just try all 10,000 possible codes. I'm wondering if it burps after a few tries and won't let you try again for some period of time. I never tested that theory, and I don't plan on it.

Quote from: Ridetard on February 16, 2011, 02:39:26 AM
An alarm on a sporty??

                YES!!  No kidding!!

Just saw your post, hope you've solved your problem. The exact situation you describe happened to me last summer. I held the key fob within 2" of the alarm signal and pushed the button on the fob held it there for maybe 5 sec. Alarm signal disarmed, flashers quit blinking, bike started right up. My bike is an 02 heritage.