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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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I got a 2013 fatboy lo and just installed v&h exhaust now I'm getting a p0051 code. I searched (that's I how figured out how to check code) but didnt find a whole lot. Do I need to take to dealer? Will it be covered under warranty? Or is there something I can do? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Houtzy53
I got a 2013 fatboy lo and just installed v&h exhaust now I'm getting a p0051 code. I searched (that's I how figured out how to check code) but didnt find a whole lot. Do I need to take to dealer? Will it be covered under warranty? Or is there something I can do? Thanks in advance.
Hope this helps https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...blem-code.html
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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Thanks, it did help out. I realized, i'm a complete dumba** and did not change the exhaust gaskets so i'm picking them up today and going to do it right this time.
 
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Well that didnt work so I guess I gotta make an appt with the f'n dealer
 
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A-simlply-mazeing what just following directions can do...



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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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A-simlply-mazeing what just following directions can do...



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You know, you're right, but even after doing it right (the second time), i'm still having the issue.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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You know, you're right, but even after doing it right (the second time), i'm still having the issue.
Don't mind him, he's old and grumpy.

Did you twist the wiring of the oxygen sensors when removing, or reinstalling them? Are the plugs for the sensors both tight and fastened in the correct orientation? A bad connection is likely the issue, whether it is a broken wire, screwed up plug, etc.
 
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Don't mind him, he's old and grumpy.

Did you twist the wiring of the oxygen sensors when removing, or reinstalling them? Are the plugs for the sensors both tight and fastened in the correct orientation? A bad connection is likely the issue, whether it is a broken wire, screwed up plug, etc.
Thanks for the advice. The plugs are correct, but you may be right, i may have twisted something. The routing for that O2 is tight and hard to get to. I'll give it a good look or maybe go get another sensor.
 
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I must have damaged the o2 sensor somehow. I replaced it and no more light or code.
 
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Great, glad you figured it out. They are kind of fragile.
 
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