Can I remove the tssm and start the bike - 2001 Harley Davidson FLSTC - FLSTCI Heritage Classic

The alarm module (TSSM) which is also the immobilizer can be put in instead of the TSM module. You will have to do a 'LEARN' procedure to marry the TSSM to the ECU. If you don't do this, the bike will not start. The 'LEARN' procedure or 'MODULE REPLACE' procedure can be done manually or with Digi-Tec. Also, the siren unit is an extra which should also be able to be fitted.

There shouldn't be any configuring to do. If your battery died or you removed it from the system, all you should have to do is reconnect the good battery, turn power on and hit the starter button. If you have an alarm system and the battery went dead in the FOB you may have to remarry it to the alarm. If you shorted the battery wires somehow and caused spark you may have shorted the TSM (TSSM) and IF you did that you will now have to buy a new TSM (TSSM) module to get the bike to start.

TSM/TSSM BANK ANGLE FUNCTION

GENERAL

The turn signals, the starter motor, the ignition controller (ECM) and the coil will be disabled in the event the vehicle tilts more than 45 degrees from vertical for longer than one second.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is being operated with a sidecar, the setting MUST be switched from solo vehicle operation to sidecar operation or the TSM/TSSM will not function properly. If a sidecar is installed, reconfigure the TSM/TSSM using the method under Service manual VEHICLE DELIVERY instructions.

OPERATION

The engine will shut off automatically if the vehicle tilts more than 45 degrees from vertical for longer than one second and the engine will automatically shut off even if the tilt occurs at a very slow speed. To restart the motorcycle after shutdown has occurred return the motorcycle to an upright position. And then cycle the ignition key to OFF and then to ON before trying to start the vehicle.

With the bike turned off, remove the TSM/TSSM. This is the security module. Make the sure these connections aren't wet. And quit powerwashing your bike!

It sounds like you damaged the TSSM (Turn Signal Security Module). It also contains a bank angle sensor that shuts the bike down if it is dropped. It should have reset but it might have been damaged.

I would not replace anthing yet! An intermittent light could mean that you simply have a wiring short! Get someone to help by watching your engine light, start your bike and do a wriggle test oun your wiring harness. You may find it to be no more than a simple wiring problem at the connector. You said there are no stored codes and the bike is running fine? No missing of sputtering? If not I would think the problen is no more than a possible temporary short in the wiring at the sensors