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Old May 16, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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I have an '04 Heritage Classic

I wanted coloured plug wires so I ordered Accels ...then tried SE wires.
Both sets of wires make the engine light come on and I get the code..
P1353 Front Cylinder No Cumbustion EFI
( The code is not accurate because the bike is working fine....but the engine light stays on. )

When I clear the code and put my stock wires back on....the problem goes away.

Now I have a blue set of Accels and a red set of SE wires but can't use them. ( can't ride with the engine light on all the time. )

I'd appreciate any comments.....thanks
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Grab an ohmmeter and check the resistance of all the wires and see if the factory wires have a different resistance than the aftermarket one. A change in resistance can cause ECUs to get confused.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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AND make sure they are the Right Part #
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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I think you need different wires. Here is a set that will work.

http://www.drvtwin.com/eshopprod_cat...HROMITE174.htm
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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yes, wires are not made for your year model. i believe there is a thread in the forum about this same issue.
 
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The wires are probably causing false anti-knock/ION signals to the ecu. Replace them.
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
I think you need different wires. Here is a set that will work.

http://www.drvtwin.com/eshopprod_cat...HROMITE174.htm
thanks but now I'm gun-shy about buying another set.

The Acells (sp?) were 'supposedly' made for my bike.....didn't work
Parts manager at local dealer.. guaranteed me the SE wires would be good....didn't work.

I will probably still order the ones you suggest, ( 3rd. attempt )

thanks,
 
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Originally Posted by Chips
thanks but now I'm gun-shy about buying another set.

The Acells (sp?) were 'supposedly' made for my bike.....didn't work
Parts manager at local dealer.. guaranteed me the SE wires would be good....didn't work.

I will probably still order the ones you suggest, ( 3rd. attempt )

thanks,
I understand completely.

Drew
 
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