FuelPak FP3 - bike won't start
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FuelPak FP3 - bike won't start
Hey guys,
So, I just got my FuelPak fp3 and installed it.
I entered my specs:
engine (no choice there)
V&H short shots staggered
standard baffles
I updated the map, and the bike won't start. I reinstalled the original stock map and it's the same.
The trouble codes read just the ECM change code which it says is standard for any change.
Any ideas what may have gone wrong?
I haven't been running her much lately, and when I've started recently there was a momentary lag as if the battery wasn't at full power. But I rode yesterday, no problem.
Does installing this thing seem like it might drain the battery enough to cause this problem?
I'm riding (well not today) a 2014 street bob
Thanks.
So, I just got my FuelPak fp3 and installed it.
I entered my specs:
engine (no choice there)
V&H short shots staggered
standard baffles
I updated the map, and the bike won't start. I reinstalled the original stock map and it's the same.
The trouble codes read just the ECM change code which it says is standard for any change.
Any ideas what may have gone wrong?
I haven't been running her much lately, and when I've started recently there was a momentary lag as if the battery wasn't at full power. But I rode yesterday, no problem.
Does installing this thing seem like it might drain the battery enough to cause this problem?
I'm riding (well not today) a 2014 street bob
Thanks.
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I have an FP3 and it's pretty straight forward. If you pushed the factory map back, I'd be surprised if it isn't something else. Did you check all the things we take for granted... bike in neutral, switch set to run, etc.? did you turne the ignition switch to off then back on after the flash?
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No, I didn't use a battery tender or try a jump. This just happened and I park in a city garage with no outlet so I'll need to make arrangements to try that stuff.
The bike was turned off and then back on as per the prompts of the fuelpak app, when I was mapping it. The bike was set to run, and there was a brief sound as if it was trying to turn over.
The lights on the bike did dim when I tried to start it, but no lamps lit up on the display.
The bike was turned off and then back on as per the prompts of the fuelpak app, when I was mapping it. The bike was set to run, and there was a brief sound as if it was trying to turn over.
The lights on the bike did dim when I tried to start it, but no lamps lit up on the display.
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This is common. I have read in another forum that a lot of times with the time it takes to get the FP3 updated,maps installed all while the bike is in the on position that it could drain the battery since it could take a few minutes to sometimes 30 minutes to fully run through its cycle. From the sound of it, your battery is just dead, or almost drained, but enough to run the computer but not turn it over. What I would do is get the battery tested somehow to see if it could be recharged and work again, sometimes riding it or running it for a while isnt enough. I would test the battery with some sort of auto store, or dealership and see if the battery is still good. If it isnt then replace the battery, and you should be ok.
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I have a feeling you may be right. I have only ridden my bike like once a week lately, and then not for long. I have suspected that I might be letting the battery get weak.
I'll have a friend give me a jump tomorrow and see what happens.
I'm just really glad nobody said "oap, yr ***'t mate!" I'll have to wait until tomorrow to tinker further. Damn shift at work is going to be long with this unresolved!
I'll have a friend give me a jump tomorrow and see what happens.
I'm just really glad nobody said "oap, yr ***'t mate!" I'll have to wait until tomorrow to tinker further. Damn shift at work is going to be long with this unresolved!
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Once you get it started ride and get the battery fully tested to ensure the battery strength but do not turn it off unless you have someone that could jump you again such as at an auto parts store or dealership. You should be fine, I can foresee anything being wrong with the bike because of the FP3 just a weak battery.
Also, Vance & Hines has a really good Customer service. If you called and told them the problem they would be able to direct you the right way in order to fix the situation.
Also, Vance & Hines has a really good Customer service. If you called and told them the problem they would be able to direct you the right way in order to fix the situation.
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check battery connections first , make sure they are clean and snug
then add the jump to it, remember though if jumping from a car IT DOES NOT
need to be running.. car battery has plenty when static to jump the bike
then add the jump to it, remember though if jumping from a car IT DOES NOT
need to be running.. car battery has plenty when static to jump the bike
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This is common. I have read in another forum that a lot of times with the time it takes to get the FP3 updated,maps installed all while the bike is in the on position that it could drain the battery since it could take a few minutes to sometimes 30 minutes to fully run through its cycle. .