EVO Ignition Module repeat failure?
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EVO Ignition Module repeat failure?
Hi all,
A few months ago my 66,000 mile 1993 Springer Softail cut off for a few seconds and then wouldn't start the next day. I ran all of the checks in the FSM and diagnosed the ignition module. $250.00 later it was running again on a stock module.
Two months down the road and the new one failed tonight. I have checked closely for shorts, bad grounds/connections, etc. The only other thing I picked up on tonight reading some old threads is that it may be overcharging. Of course I will have to spend another $250.00 to find out!
Any other ideas to try and determine why it now apparently likes to eat ignition modules? Are aftermarket systems more "durable?" I would appreciate any/all opinions.
A few months ago my 66,000 mile 1993 Springer Softail cut off for a few seconds and then wouldn't start the next day. I ran all of the checks in the FSM and diagnosed the ignition module. $250.00 later it was running again on a stock module.
Two months down the road and the new one failed tonight. I have checked closely for shorts, bad grounds/connections, etc. The only other thing I picked up on tonight reading some old threads is that it may be overcharging. Of course I will have to spend another $250.00 to find out!
Any other ideas to try and determine why it now apparently likes to eat ignition modules? Are aftermarket systems more "durable?" I would appreciate any/all opinions.
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Can't help you with your problem other than to suggest you stop in at the EVO sub-forum. Lots of guys with good experience could probably get you sorted out.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
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You can always go aftermarket and cut that cost considerably such as the Ultima 53-644. It replaces your module and pick up sensor at the cam completely. It is half the cost as well.
Speaking of the pick up/sensor at the cam, evos have a history of the cam sensor pick up failing, so you might want to pull the riveted cover and take a look. When they fail, beige/brown goo can start to leak out, but in early stages wont be leaking past cam cover. Could be a cause of your short as well.
If you do pull the cam cover (I recommend you do), when it is time to replace the cover you use a special "closed end" rivet to fasten the cover back on. YD
Speaking of the pick up/sensor at the cam, evos have a history of the cam sensor pick up failing, so you might want to pull the riveted cover and take a look. When they fail, beige/brown goo can start to leak out, but in early stages wont be leaking past cam cover. Could be a cause of your short as well.
If you do pull the cam cover (I recommend you do), when it is time to replace the cover you use a special "closed end" rivet to fasten the cover back on. YD
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Thanks for all of the responses guys.
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It is actually a 32405-91B. I'm not sure what the difference is. I put a new pickup in the cam nose about a year ago. I pulled the cover to set the timing because it often sounds like it is lightly pinging under load. The sensor had started oozing goo out, but was actually running fine.
Thanks for all of the responses guys.
Thanks for all of the responses guys.
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