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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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I'm new to this site. I have an 02 electra glide and while the bike is running intimitly the starter will kick in and out, sort of like you were pushing the start button, it started after a heavy long ride in the rain, thought something just got soaked then it happened a couple weeks later on a nice hot sunny day , any suggestions, thanks. Scott in NH
 

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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I had my starter engage while riding and it was NOT pretty. Tore up my starter, pinion gear and primary chain adjuster. Replace that starter button asap
 
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You need to fix that problem before it cost you a lot more money than just the original problem.
 
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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I had my starter engage while riding and it was NOT pretty. Tore up my starter, pinion gear and primary chain adjuster. Replace that starter button asap
thanks wasn't sure if it could have been the module.
 
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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make sure all wires are not pinched or have worn insulation.
 
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I'd pull off the starter switch housing and see if there is a bare wire causing a short.
 
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Look for wires crossing causing starter to engage first.
 
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