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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:59 AM
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I have a 2015 iron 883 I have about 15k miles on my bike and the last service I had was the 10k at 12k miles. on my way to work this morning I lost all power right after taking a th turn I was able to pull to the shoulder. This was after about 10 minutes of riding. I checked all fluids found my oil to be about a half qt low serviced it and rode my bike back home during I noticed several hiccups or loss of power for less than a second any ideas where I can start looking for problems
 
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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Start by checking for DTC codes https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/a/h...e-codes-412791

You can also check your battery for health/charge and battery cables for any damage as well as tight connections at both ends. Also, take a look at your fuses.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 10:21 AM
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Thank you It gives me a place to start
 
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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I agree with mmesa005. If all power shuts off, probably a loose ground at the battery or frame. But you might as well check your charging system while you are at it.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 11:35 AM
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Make sure your fuses are all clean and not corroded too!

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Ok I had 3 codes

po562- Battery voltage low
p2300- Front ignition coil driver low/open
p2303- rear ignition coil driver low/open

i know I can charge my battery it’s less than a year old but what can I do for the other codes?
 

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Charge the battery and have it tested, then check the charging system. the other codes could be a byproduct caused by the low battery
 
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Charge the battery and have it tested, then check the charging system. the other codes could be a byproduct caused by the low battery
 
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