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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 04:58 PM
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Default Engine sputter

I have a 2016 switchback with a 103 HO motor,15,000 miles,k&n air filter,vance and hines big shots exhaust,v&have fuel pak 3,just roday the motor started spitting,sputtering and back firing at normal running rpm and speed,runs great over 3g and 70mph,not showing any codes,and suggestions thanks
 
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 04:00 PM
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Start simple. Maybe some injector cleaner in the gas tank, clean the air filter, and possibly change the spark plugs.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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Sounds like low fuel pressure. Issue starts showing itself when fuel demands are high. EFI don't know anything about low fuel pressure so it won't toss a code. Get Pressure checked.
 
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