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Old 08-16-2009, 02:38 PM
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i have an 04 flhti and keep blowing the 40 amp maxi fuse. at first i replaced it and it lasted a couple of days but now it blows as soon as i turn it on????any advice would be appreciated.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 07:51 PM
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Check for a short to ground near the battery...

What did you do to the bike recently???
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 09:54 PM
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Trace your battery cables and starter cables.
 
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No kidding! You have a serious dead short to ground. As soon as you turn on the ignition? How about the solonoid - 12volts and unlimited amps sitting there fat, dumb and happy.
 
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i found the problem it was the ignition switch wire rubbing against the fairing brace causing the short hope it helps someone
 
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