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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 04:32 PM
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i have a 2013 Harley Davidson iron 883 my engine light is on along with my battery light engine only clicks I replaced battery and replaced relays but bike still only clicks ,, lights work perfect, fuel injectors are powering up properly
 
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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Give it push and see if it will start. Warning lights should come on with the ignition on and engine off.
 

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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 04:50 PM
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It push starts fine runs perfectly,, also had it jump started runs perfectly, but upon shutting engine off it only clicks on the restart , plenty of power from new battery and the injectors cycle perfectly,, the starter just clicks 🤔
 

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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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Loose battery cable?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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I don’t think so brother ,, I installed the battery myself and I asure you the battery cables aren’t loose , this problem really has me stumped,,, doing my best to fix it myself,, I don’t feel like being raped at the Harley dealership to fix it ,, it jump starts no problem so at least getting it there won’t cost me the mortgage on my house to get it there 🤬 😩💯
 
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Check BOTH ends of the cables, not just at the battery...
 
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Check BOTH ends of the cables, not just at the battery...
Good point, humid air in FL is corrosive to electric connections.
 
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Cables can rot internally too, they may look ok on the outside, but inside could possibly be corroded..
 
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If it jump starts I'd have the new battery load tested. Also make sure the new battery has enuf amps to start your bike.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 07:23 AM
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I agree if you can jump start it it's a battery or connection issue I have seen new batteries bad out of the box I would also clean every connection that you can find even if they look good they can still have corrosion that adds resistance
 
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