My 07 EG with 80,000 miles on it was running fine up to a couple of weeks ago. Then one day, it wouldn't start - it would crank but not start. Tries it again a few minutes later, it started. Rode it about 20 miles, twisted the throttle, and it died only to have a hard time starting again.

I replaced the battery and both spark plugs and it started once then quit. I've seen other posts about the crank position sensor, stator, or possibly the coil.

I could use some help in narrowing it down to the one that is causing the trouble or something else.

Thanks!

 

Do you know if it has A code stored, was the check engine light on when it was running.

 

Thanks for the reply. That's the frustrating part - no codes show at all so I can't narrow it down by that. The regular check lights come on (security key, oil) before starting but then go off. Fuel pump cycles fine.

 

Fuel filter could be clogged if it ain't ever been changed. Mine was changed at about 50000 under warranty for another issue and it was nasty bad looking...

 

That's actually my next step. I bought the EG with 60,000 on it and I put on 20,000 in a little over one year. I've never replaced the fuel filter and I don't know if the p.o. ever did either. I plan on doing that this week and see if it helps. Funny thing is that it started just fine this morning, rode it about 5 miles, no problems.

 

Fuel pump or fuel regulator could be the issue, but also consider the fuel feed hose from the bottom of the tank with the quick disconnect that feeds the Throttle Body. Reseat it at both ends. (PS I found my fuel pump/regulator flat lined at 3500rpm at WOT when I took it out to FuelMoto and they put it on the Dyno.. it worked fine until it really needed to give me a lot mor gas.) I'm betting on that fuel feed hose to the throttle body.

They fail around your mileage. The replacement part is better, about $60.

 

Sorry guys and gals for taking so long to update the problem with my big girl. I towed it to an indie who couldn't figure out the problem. He had me tow it to a dealer for the diagnostic and then wanted me to bring it back to him to "fix" it. The dealer found it was a bad plug wire to the front cylinder so both wires were replaced with Screaming Eagles and the girl is giving me better performance and mpg all covered under the $297.00 diagnostic charge (parts and labor).

I personally replaced the fuel filter and I cut the old one with a grinder just to see what it looked like. This is the fuel filter at 82,000 miles! I am sure the previous owner never had it changed it is a miracle that I rode 20,000 more miles on it.