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Old 07-12-2011, 05:01 PM
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Anybody know what else to check on my 05 Softail with no spark? Crank sensor is good, coil is good, and bank angle sensor is good.... Even swapped out all of the above with ones from my buddy's running Softail, same year and model.... still no luck with spark. Bike cranks and cranks but no spark. Does not have a cam sensor. No DTC codes either. HELP! Looked for loose or broken wires with no luck. Bike ran fine one day, shut it off and would not start the next day- no spark. Checked for spark with plugs installed, and spare plugs in plug wires grounded to heads. All resistance and voltage readings are within spec for the coil, crank sensor, etc. Any help would greatly be appreciated!
 
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Old 07-12-2011, 05:48 PM
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Are you checking for spark with an online tester? The Delphi ECM needs to see compression to determine when to fire . Plugs out = no spark
 
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Checked for spark with plugs installed in heads... used spare plugs connected to wires and grounded those to the heads. Compression is fine.
 
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Sounds like you could have a harness problem rather than a component problem. You replaced about everything that can control spark. All your fuses are ok?
 
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All fuses are ok, actually changed them all after they tested ok, plus both the system and starter relays are good too.
 
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Ended up being a broken wire at the ecm main plug. Back up and running. Thanks for the help.
 
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