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Old Jun 6, 2018 | 09:31 PM
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Help! Twice during the past week my 2008 Electra glide ultra classic has lost throttle. Pull over, turn it off and back on, runs fine.
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Throttle Position Sensor might be on it's last leg or the connection could be loose,
 

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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
Throttle Position Sensor might be on it's last leg or the connection could be loose,
Thanks a lot. I’ll replace it.
 
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read tech tip 418-A (supercedes 418) It especially talks about 2008 ecm connectors. It's most likely in need of replacing the wire end connectors for the electronic throttle body.
 
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Local dealer had this issue........THEY could not figure it out.....it was the connectors.
Scott
 
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