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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Me and my buddies just got done knocking out an ape instal on my 09 Deluxe. We just got everything back together, and everything works. It just won't start. Any suggestions. Here are some details....

- The quick disconnect IS connected to the gas tank
- It has just over a gallon of fuel
- It turns over with no issues
- The fuel pump DOES come on

I'm stumped, was so excited to get it started and get in a quick test ride.

ANY HELP PLEASE!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Check fuses. If not I would pull the run switch out and make sure you have no wires grounding out. You did say the pump kicked on and the run sw turns on and off fuel pump runs.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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check all plugs you may have disconnected during the install...check spark plug cables are properly seated in plugs and coil....check tightness of battery connections and ground...check battery voltage...has a security module? have security key fob
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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I'm in the progress of checking everything else now. Anyone know what this connects to? I can not for the life of me find what it needs to connect to.

So frustrating
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Looks like your auxiliary lights hook up.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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it's not the aux lights. i already did a lights test and everything works
 
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are U getting spark to the plugs?.
 
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yea, the plugs are getting spark
 
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Is the crank sesor plugged in.
 
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Who did the wiring to all the elecrical plugs? Did the original wires go into the right ports in the connectors? Check to see that all the color codes match up from plug to plug. If wires were spliced re check all splices. Check for pinched wires. I know this stretching it but did you unplug either of the fuel injectors?
 
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