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2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui electrical problems

17 complaints (65% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 12,200. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
65%
typical mileage
12,200
crashes
2
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
    8
  • Horn
    1

At what mileage

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Harley-Davidson Flhtcui electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported March 18, 2004 · 81,496 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.
Risk
This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.

Recall number 04V134000 · Recall details

What 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 9, 2021 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · AZ

I I was on the fwy and power went off , was able to restart , noe at home I can start the bike but power shuts down with in a couple minutes , can't ride have checked stator,valtage reg is new ? Can't find the problum hepl

Filed May 1, 2016 · Electrical · MS

Bike shuts down no power no lights everything shuts down

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 3,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson ultra classic flhtcui. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH on a highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the ehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v134000 (electrical system). However, the remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 29,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Electrical · 10,889 miles · FL

Quit while riding, total loss of power. Forced to coast to side of road while dealing with traffic conditions. Event has happened on 4 separate occasions. Recall #0113 was issued by harley davidson on april 15, 2004. Recall has been performed on this vehicle. In addition the circuit breaker has been replaced twice since the recall. Total loss of power condition continues and happens without warning. Just happened again friday july 12, 2012. Current mileage is approx. 19,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Electrical · 47,856 miles · WA

Tl*. The contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhtcu. The contact stated that intermittently while driving he experiences unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle. This condition causes the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash. In 2004 he had his vehicle repaired according to recall# 04v134000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). After the repair the failure resurfaced.he he spoke with the manufacturer, in which a representative stated that because the vehicle exceeded its warranty they would not assume any responsibility. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 47,856. The current mileage was 51,000.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 5,000 miles · TX

Speedometer goes to zero regardless of vehicle speed, engine idle control degrades. Problem seem to be greater during hot weather. Have seen similar complaints from other riders with similar equipment.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Electrical · 35,600 miles · OK

October 14, 2005 I took my harley davidson ultra classic into bryan hd shop to have a safety recall complied with. The safety recall is for an inadvertent loss of electrical power. Harley davidson recommended fix was to change out a circuit breaker. While riding my bike I have experienced four of these events of which two of these events would have taken my life had it not been for god smiling on me. I wasn't smiling! I don't like experiencing the emotion involved with losing my life to equipment failure. I purchased this bike from a friend. He did not bother to tell me of this problem. He went on to inform that he had changed this breaker out two other times, once by himself and once by a dealer. The first time I took this into the dealer they informed me that the battery cables were lose. Which proved to be false. When the circuit breaker pops it can take up to 40 minutes for the breaker to reset. Depending on outside air temperature. I believe the problem may be related to a combination of events; ( outside air temp. Coupled with a moderate current flow and then an intermittent problem pops up from possibly the fuel injection system. The operating temperature of the bike coupled with previous mentioned items and the circuit breaker does its required job and opens. Replacing the circuit breaker was not the fix. There is an electrical problem with the bike. I noticed that the seat was hot each time and the bike had been at operating temperature for at least 20 minutes. Each time this event takes place that circuit breaker will get weaker and weaker. Help!!

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Electrical · 16,400 miles · WI

I own a harley davidson 2003 ultra classic flhtcui and early august I had voluntary recall 113 replace 40 amp with 50 amp circuit breaker. Then october 1st was riding the motorcycle and it momentarily shutdown for an estimated 4-5 seconds at highway speeds. All power shut off then power returned and motor started automatically as I left it in gear. The ambient temperature I would say was around 70 degrees f. Had not been overheating the bike ie. Sitting in traffic very long. Then about 10 minutes later at a stop light (I had just pulled up to it) all power shut off and motor stopped. After pulling it out of traffic and a few minutes later it started again, breaker reset automatically as it is supposed to. I had only been using a few accessories and after that I used no accessories and had no further problems. Other history is I had the 15amp accessory fuse blow twice before in the last year very intermittently. After the main breaker incident I looked at most wiring and found what I believe to be the fault that the horn power wire was chafed through on the upper mount bracket. I repaired and has not been a problem since. I have also bypassed the harley 50 amp main breaker and mounted in place a maxi fuse holder with a 50a mp fuse, since the breaker was not dependable.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · NJ

I own a harley davidson electra glide model motorcycle. I have had intermittent usability of the horn. Ranging from working as expected to barely not working at all. Has been this way since I bought the motorcycle. Plus have heard many other owners of this model with similar problems.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Electrical · 17,000 miles · OH

I have a 2003 harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle that will shut completely off while driving. This has caused some tense moments because I had to coast to a stop near the side of the road. All electrical systems are off including the engine. This has happened shortly after sitting in traffic at a red light. A recall was completed by the dealer last year to upgrade the circuit breaker.

Questions about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui electrical

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, 65% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 12,200 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V134000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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