Harley Alarm Sensitivity Setting
Bob LaRosaDescription
There are a number of TSSM settings that a rider has the option of setting different modes, or preferences. In this video clip, Bob demonstrates how to set your preference for the Harley alarm sensitivity.
There are four Harley alarm sensitivity settings:
Extremely Low, Low, Medium, or High.
The selection picked controls the sensitivity of the security system in regards to motion detection. The rider should choose the setting that best suits where the motorcycle is most frequently parked or stored.
For example: if the motorcycle is to be parked in an industrial area or near a busy street, it may be best to set the Harley alarm sensitivity to a lower setting to avoid annoying false alarms. The setting can be changed as many times and as often as desired.
Harley owners should also be aware of Auto-Arming Function and Storage Mode. Auto-Arming causes the system to automatically arm itself (no key FOB present) within 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned off. During this period, the security lamp stays on solid to indicate Auto-Arming is starting up. Motorcycles sold in North America have Auto-Arming disabled by default. However, the feature may be enabled if the owner desires.
Storage Mode is a special mode used for long term storage. This mode prevents the security system from draining the battery after a prolonged period of days (typically more than 30 days)without any activity.
Take the time to learn about your Harley Davidson. Whether by using your manual, reading online information, or directly talking to somebody at the dealership. There are changes you can make to your settings that you may not know existed.
Hi, I'm Bob LaRosa. Welcome to Fix My Hog. I'd like to take a look at setting alarm sensitivity when it comes to the TSSM, your turn signal security module. It's a fairly simple operation, but it needs to be done in the correct order per the instructions found in your factory service manual. You'll start by putting the rocker switch in the off position. You will turn the ignition switch on, off, on, off, leave it on. You will hit the left turn signal switch button twice, and then you'll hold the key fob until confirmation is received. From there, you can press the left turn signal once and off, and then you can press and release the turn signal switch. You'll notice the number of times that the four-way flashers, or both the turn signal indicator arrows flash. One time will be the lowest setting, four times flashing will be the most sensitive, and you're just going through the menu. That was one. I'll hit the switch again, it'll blink twice. I'll hit it again, it'll blink three times, and then I'll hit it one more time, it'll blink four times, telling me this alarm is set to the most sensitive setting. I can then shut off my ignition switch, go about my business riding, and know when I park my motorcycle and the alarm is set, that it's at the most sensitive setting that the TSSM will allow.
I have a 2021 Fat Boy. It has no key. Can you give the procedure for setting the alarm sensitivity?
I bought mine with the security system and it has the Farb but all my “is blank likes or say and her pan how do I make the alarm sound off Do you not really been on us through much of me says all that takes a different security system makes me wonder what I paid extra for
I have a 2009 softail custom the other day I went to start it as it had been stored for 2 months as soon as I attempted to start the alarm went off so I then changed both fob batterys ythen I tried again same problem so I put in my 5 digit pass code and now gikes starts but when I turn bike off then it goes back to the orginal fault could it be that the fobs have to be reprogrammed