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Old 06-22-2018, 07:03 PM
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2004 hd sportster 1200..i was riding to work the other day and it cut off at about 75 mph. After coming to a stop I realized that there is a major oil leak that looks like its coming from the crank sensor.I Checked the codes and it came up with crank position sensor codes po371,po372 and po373 along with pn 32883-04.My question is; is this a common problem for Harley and if so do I just change the sensor and all is good? or What would be the best course of action?
 

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so update on this issue-I removed the sensor and it is broken off. is this a common problem or would the crank have smacked it..sorry if that's a dumb question I'm new to this
 
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I’m thinking there’s pieces inside the cases. Maybe more than the sensor. But the big question I have is did something brake the sensor, or did the sensor just decide to fall apart?
 
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I’m thinking there’s pieces inside the cases. Maybe more than the sensor. But the big question I have is did something brake the sensor, or did the sensor just decide to fall apart?
whatever it was I guess I am going to have to crack open the case to search for pieces so it doesn't clog any oil ports Although its seems pretty stupid that this sensor would cause such trouble so I guess while im in there I could check the runout on the crank.
 
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It looks like something hit it - Eastcoast Jim
 
 
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