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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Default Fuelpak failed

recently installed a fuelpak model LED on my 2008 Heritage Softail.

After about 500-miles, it failed. I was a long way from home on a two lane road, and luckly coasted to a spot with just enough room to get the bike off the pavement.
Everything was running fine, and then the bike just shut down. Tied to start it back up, but nothing - - turned everything off, then back on, and could hear the fuel pump running. I again tried to start it, but no go.
I removed the fuelpak, plugged the stock set up together, and the bike started just fine.
Anybody had this happen? And if so, what was the solution?

I will contact Vance & Hines in the morning to see what they have to say.
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Old May 2, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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I would send it back for a refund. I have mine and so far so good. Good luck and keep us posted.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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had mine for over 2 years no issues. Call them up for a refund and get it exchanged.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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With all manufacturing, especially electronics, there will be a percentage of failures. You unfortunately got a bad unit. V&H is a stand-up company and will replace your unit. My Fuel Pak has been operating for 6 years.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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This is the new fuel pac not the one you had for 6 years. They will make it good. Call cust service.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 07 chopper
I would send it back for a refund. I have mine and so far so good. Good luck and keep us posted.
Contacted them yesterday, and they said to send it back for repair. I assume they will just replace it, as it makes no sense to repair.

I still am concerned about future failure, but based upon the positive responses to me from you folks on the forum, I feel better.
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Old May 3, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Any piggy back system can fail.. we hear of that happening in at times. not often but it just another thing that can go bad.

That's one of the reasons I went with the SERT in 07, It reprograms the ECM, but if the ECM goes out I am still in trouble.

more than likely once you get your new one you'll be fine..
 
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