M1490

2023-09-08

M1490 (V 23.6.1): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES
Purpose for Service Bulletin
This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made
a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II).
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650)

Markets Affected

• Correct issue where Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may have set after
Electronic Control Module (ECM) reflash on 2023 FLHX and
FLTRX
• Add support for S2 Del Mar Onboard Charger (OBC) and
Vehicle Supervisory Controller (VSC) hardware part numbers
(Part No's 41001111A4 and 41001094A2)

Version 23.5.6

All markets are affected.

Release Date:

New Software Update

• Week of August 11th, 2023

NOTE
The TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-TL3) supports
Controller Area Network (CAN) and J-1850 protocol vehicles.

Changes

• 6-pin CAN vehicles are recommended to use Techlink 3
(TL-3)

• Removed 2017 and later Screamin Eagle ECM calibrations

Version 23.5.5
Release Date:

• All 2021 (and later) vehicles must use TL-3 (connects to Red
DLC on the vehicle)

• Week of August 1st, 2023

• 4-pin (J-1850) vehicles are recommended to use TL-3. This
includes all Fuel Injected Harley-Davidson vehicles 2002
and later.

Add Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) support for 2023 and
2024 S2 DelMar:

TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-TL3) will not support
Buell, VDO and Magneti Marelli vehicles (4-pin DLC). Support
for those vehicles is available via TECHLINK II (PART
NUMBER: HD-48650-1).

• Reflash support for Rechargeable Energy Storage System
(RESS), OBC, VSC (9.0.1 Bundle), Electro Hydraulic Control
Unit (EHCU), Right Hand Control Module (RHCM), Left Hand
Control Module (LHCM)

For dealerships with firewall implementation, the URLs below
need to be white listed:

• DTCs

• https://hdpublicfacadesvc.bosch-automotive.com

• System Info

• https://keycloak.bosch-automotive.com

• Vehicle Setup

Version 23.6.1

2023 CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) and Road Glide (FLTRXSE)

Release Date:

• ECM - Updated VVT active test

• Week of August 21st, 2023

• EHCU – Active Tests

Changes

• Ability to disable headlamp and fuel pump

• Updates to FOB Assignment and Test operations for 2023
Touring CVO

Setup and Utilities – System Connection – Add ability to test
server connection.

• Added Sidestand and Engine Temperature Data items to
2023 Touring CVO

Revolution® Max models – EHCU – provide Active Tests.

New Features

• Data Items

Changes
• Update DT II version to display 3 digits IE. 23.5.4

NOTE
In the interest of preserving customer safety and satisfaction, always check for outstanding recalls whenever any motorcycle is brought into your dealership for either maintenance or service.
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• Correct issue where LHCM Cruise Control data items may
not have updated
• Correct issue which caused DT II software error during
Adaptive Fuel Value (AFV) Reset Vehicle setup
• Add External power check for modules required during
reflash (RESS, OBC, Body Control Module (BCM), etc).

• Improves interoperability with public charging station.
• Lower temp limit for 12V battery maintenance decreased to
-15 °C (5 °F)
Changes
• Improvements to Barcode reader (FOB assignment) to make
camera operation more reliable.

• Added 2023 CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)and Road Glide
(FLTRXSE) vehicle pictures

• Vehicle Setup list updated for improved organization.

• Improved error messaging on features which require internet
connection

• BCM Calibration reflash YM0000 expanded to hardware
(Part No. 41000341E).

• Improved error messaging on DT II startup with Vehicle
Communication Interface (VCI) manager not installed

Version 23.2

• Correction to 2023 CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) and Road
Glide (FLTRXSE) calibration purpose text stating for Oil
Cooled bikes

• Week of January 17th, 2023

• Removed 2017 and later Screamin Eagle ECM calibrations

Release Date:

New Features
Provide support for 2023 VINs:

• Correct issue which caused SPD module to not be recorded
during Road Test on Revolution® Max vehicles

• Touring: FLHTKANV. FLHXSANV, FLTRXSANV

• Modify logic to prevent condition where ECM (Part No.
41000509) was unable to be updated

• Softail: FLHCSANV, FLFBSANV, FXBR

• Trike: FLHTCUTGANV, FLTRT
• Rev Max: RH975S

Version 23.4

• CVO: FLTRKSEANV

Release Date:
• Week of June 12th, 2023

Updated software for Rev Max vehicles for BCM from
13.41.2.2 to 13.41.4.2.

New Features

Updated calibrations for Rev Max vehicles for ECM.

Add VIN support for 2023 FLHXSE and FLTRXSE:

Additional offerings for 2023 Touring Screamin Eagle (P&A)
calibrations.

• Module reflash
• Support
Infotainment
Control
(speedometer/radio) features

Unit

(IFCU)

• New Variable Valve Timing (VVT) functions for 2023
FLHXSE and FLTRXSE
• Support Garage Door Opener feature on 2023 FLHXSE and
FLTRXSE BCM's
Updated Hand Control Module (HCM) reflash for Revolution®
Max vehicles
Changes

Changes
• Correct issue causing Fuel Pump and Headlamp disable
icons from displaying.

Version 23.1
Release Date:
• Week of January 11th, 2023
New Features
Provide support for following 2023 Vehicle Identification
Numbers (VINs):

• Unlock capability moved to the cloud. Requires active
Internet connection for Reflash, Active Diagnostics, and
Vehicle Setup operations on select vehicles.

• FXLRS

• Updated legacy vehicle setups to include applicable module
to sync with updated naming convention.

• RH975

• Added ability to disable camera in Setup and Utilities.
• Added DT II version information to header of printouts.
• 2023 FLHFB and FLHTP - Add support for MLY Vehicle
Identification Numbers (VINs).

Version 23.3

• FXLRST
• FLRT
Additional offerings for 2023 Touring Screamin Eagle (P&A)
calibrations
Changes
Corrected purpose text for Screamin Eagle (P&A) calibration
(Part No. 41001310) to now state:

Release Date:

• Screamin' Eagle® (SE) 131 Crate Engine

• Week of March 6th, 2023

• SE 114 or 117 to 117 Stage 4 Kit

New Features

• SE Air Cleaner

Reflash - Additional offerings for 2017-2023 Screamin Eagle
ECM (Parts and Accessories (P&A)) calibrations.
Reflash - Updated 2020 and 2021 LiveWire OBC calibrations:

• SE Exhaust
• SE SE8-517 Camshaft
• SE 4.310 Pistons and Cylinders,

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• SE CNC Cylinder Heads
• SE 64mm Throttle Body
• Smart Tune Pro Wideband O2

• All Digital Technician II software updates are deployed
automatically via the XMS agent software and require a
minimum model year software version (example: Model Year
2021 = minimum version v21.0).

Version 23.0
Release Date:
• Week of December 19th, 2022
New Features
Provide support for 2023 VIN's releasing on January 2nd,
2023.
• VINs
• Data Items
• DTCs
• System Info
• Active Diagnostics
• Vehicle Setups
• Reflash
• Guided Diagnostics
Partial support for 2020 and 2023 Screamin Eagle (Parts
and Accessories) calibrations (more to follow in future
releases).
Changes
• Correction to 35kW reflash on RH975
• Reflash comparison screen – Improvements to BCM
calibration version logic
• Reflash – Alternating Current (AC) Power required – modify
screen for more pronounced notification that action is
required
• 2019 and later Touring – Vehicle Setup – Improvements to
Traction Control Telltale operation
• 2019 Trike – Reflash – offer BCM version “YM” (Recall 0635)
• Vehicle Setup - Trike Configuration – expanded offering to
include 2019 vehicles (Recall 0635)

Required Dealer Action
Techlink
• The TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-TL3) will
support CAN protocol vehicles (6-pin Data Link Connector
(DLC)) at launch. J-1850 protocol (4-pin DLC) support is
planned for early 2020.
• Techlink 3 will not support Harley-Davidson Buell, Vereinigte
DEUTA–OTA (VDO) and Magneti Marelli vehicles (4-pin
DLC). Support for those vehicles is available via TECHLINK
II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650-1).
• 2021 vehicles must use TECHLINK 3 (PART NUMBER:
HD-48650-TL3) (connects to Red DLC on the vehicle).

Digital Technician™ II
• The Digital Technician II software version updates are
automatic and occur while connected to the Internet.
• If an internet connection is lost, the download continues from
where it stopped.
• If the Digital Technician II software is open, the application
prompts the user to exit before the install can continue.

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