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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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i have a 1996 flhri that will run for about trn miles then shut off like you turn the key off, but will restart if you cycle the key a few times
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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sounds like an ECM problem...
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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i have a 1996 flhri that will run for about trn miles then shut off like you turn the key off, but will restart if you cycle the key a few times
I think you answered your own question
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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2 kids got it. Ignition switch is bad.
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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2 kids got it. Ignition switch is bad.
Might not be the switch. Is it fuel injected? If so it could be the ECM as mentioned above, also check grounds.
 
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A 1996 prob. doesn't have ECM, I betcha there are problems in your ignition switch, maybe loose wires.
 
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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I have a similar problem and have been directed to the Bank Angle sensor which seems to be located within the Turn Signal Module. Havent tried it out yet but its a thought.
 

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A 1996 prob. doesn't have ECM...
what? are you serious?
 
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