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Fuel pump getting weak?

Old Oct 30, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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'07 Ultra with 48K.
Been trouble-free but during a ride, I noticed my fuel pump light came on, after it had already gone out before I started the bike.
Ignition on, fuel pump is on.
After the FP light went out, indicating the pump is primed, I started the bike.
Bike started fine but the FP came back on.
It did go out after a few seconds but this isn't normal.


Have a hunch the FP is getting weak so I'll have to check it out this week.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 09:56 AM
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Take a fuel pressure test and if the pressure is less than 58 psi (no matter the throttle position) then replace everything in the fuel pump assembly except for the fuel pump.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 10:57 PM
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What "fuel pump" light? I have an 07 EGC and I don't have a fuel pump light.. I do have an indicator that looks like a gas pump but it only comes on when I'm almost out of gas..
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Larely, it would come in, every time I'd start the bike.
Decided to check for codes, even though I didn't get a check engine light.


Turned out, I just was "confused" and forgot my light arrangement!
It was OK with the trouble lights.
Duhhhhh.....


Found a P0562 (Battery Voltage Low) so I cleared it.
Everything was back to normal.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 08:07 AM
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The hose to the fuel pump in the tank can develope leaks at about 35,000 miles and can cause low pressure and performance problems.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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The engine light will come on and go off if there are historic trouble codes. You did have one, low battery voltage. I would have the battery load tested just to be on the safe side.
 
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