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Old May 13, 2019 | 04:54 PM
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Default 2011 Road Glide won't start
Checked fuses, checked connections, removed battery, cleaned post, reinstalled battery connected back up turned ignition on hit start it started ran for 3 minutes i shut it off went to restart nothing at switch again.
 
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Time to have the battery load tested.
 
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Without trying to turn this into a fluids thread, change your blinker fluid. Any brand is fine.
 
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Lucas Blinker Fluid Stabilizer is highly recommended on this forum.
 
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Ok all you smart people where are the real mechanics.
 
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Ok, serious question, what does "nothing at switch" mean? Your description is like a 5 year old explaining why he just got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
 
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