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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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Wascruising along and engine shut down to idle only with check engine light on.Turned switch of and on 3 times and it started back but was really rich.Finally ran ok but is sluggish now like one cylinder is coming and goin .any help is appreciated..2010 Ultra classic.Thanks,Bernie
 
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Most likely a problem with electric throttle body circuit. Idle only is limp mode. Check the code.
 
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Thanks.I will check that out/
 
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Thanks.I will check that out/
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