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Old 06-26-2008, 07:12 PM
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Default Fuel system not pressurizing?

Hey guys, I have a 1998 FLHRCI. I just got it out of the shop for a broken top motormount, and when i went to start it up this afternoon it wouldnt start. I turned the ignition on, the ENG light comes on and goes out, but I didnt hear the fuel system pressurizing. I tried starting it anyway and sure enough it will turn over, but not crank,&nbsp\\;and then the ENG light comes back on.&nbsp\\;Im guessing either the fuel pump and/or relay is out, or my ECM bit the dust in the electrical storm we had last night when lightining struck my backyard and fried a telephone and my router (and possibly my bike)..LOL
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Anyway, any input would be appreciated!
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:21 PM
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Well i busted out my handy dandy service manual and turns out its the fuel pump relay....When i briged terminals&nbsp\\;30 and 87 the fuel pump started pressurizing (with the ignition off).&nbsp\\;Weird thing is when i pulled it out the relay was warm, when i pulled the wire harness off the power wire terminals&nbsp\\;were oxidized, like from heat. I wonder if this is whats been draining my battery as well?
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Old 06-29-2008, 10:03 AM
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Default RE: Fuel system not pressurizing?

thanks for sharing the info..will look at mine.
same year same bike.
as far as draining the battery, do you have an alarm or after market alarm light? they will cause a drain also.
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Old 06-29-2008, 02:03 PM
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Default RE: Fuel system not pressurizing?

No the only "extra" thing i have is the LED light kit. I think its just the Harley Brand batteries. I usually go through 1 a year, so i've switched back to interstate batteries, i seem to have better luck with them. I put in the new fuel system relay and the bike fired right up. In the process i learned they have updated to the relays due to a similar problem that i was having.
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