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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 11:52 AM
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I found a few threads explaining this problem, but figured I would still ask:

My 2012 Dyna, with 35K miles, stalls when I come to a stop. I replaced the TPS and it helped for a short time. Next I cleaned out the throttle body with Throttle Body and Air-Intake Cleaner. Went for a short ride and no issues. Figured it was fixed. Later that day, rode 20 miles for a bite to eat, still no problems. An hour later, jumped back on the bike and it would not stay on. I had to keep giving it throttle all the way home. When I finally got home, I let go of the throttle and it was fine. What the Hell...??!

Could it be the intake sensor?
Does the TPS need to be reset?

This morning, stayed on with no issues.

Help please
 
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Is there a check engine light and does your speedo work funky? Vehicle speed sensor
 
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Is there a check engine light and does your speedo work funky? Vehicle speed sensor
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Is there a check engine light and does your speedo work funky? Vehicle speed sensor
No check engine light and the speedo works fine.
 
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Take a video of what it's doing. Your explanation is too vague
 
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Ok. I will post next time it happens. Thanks
 
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IAC motor? I just replaced mine as I was getting intermittent idle, mostly a touch high but also would drop low occasionally buy did not stall. Runs great again.
 
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IAC motor? I just replaced mine as I was getting intermittent idle, mostly a touch high but also would drop low occasionally buy did not stall. Runs great again.
That was next on my list. Did it require removing the tank? The screws seem difficult to get to.
 
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Before you spend money to replace it first try cleaning it with some MAF or throttle body spray. It just might be all gunked up and worth a try.
 
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Originally Posted by nevil
Before you spend money to replace it first try cleaning it with some MAF or throttle body spray. It just might be all gunked up and worth a try.
I did spray it with throttle body cleaner. Perhaps MAF cleaner would work better?
 
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