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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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HEY GUYS

I HAVE A 2010 IRON AND IT IS POPPING AND CRACKIN LOSING POWER

I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGE THE MAP SENSOR
IT WORK BUT WITH TIME AND VIBRATION THE FAIL BEGAN AGAIN

SO I THINK IT IS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MAYBE WITH THE SENSOR CONECTORS

ANY IDEAS? I LIVE 8 HRS AWAY FROM THE CLOSEST DEALER

WHAT CAN I DO ?

SHOULD I TOOK IT APART AND CLEAN IT? IT IS UNDER WARRANTY
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Should be no problem if you just clean the connectors and see if that helps, if not than maybe try to get your dealer to mail you a new MAP sensor under warranty and install it yourself.
Other than that, if I was you, I would just go to the beach for the day and forget your problems (you lucky bastard...it's snowing here ya know!!!)
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Try swaping out the spark plug leads,H.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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Possible loose battery connection...Check your ground connection...Check for engine codes.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by geezer glide 56
Possible loose battery connection...Check your ground connection...Check for engine codes.
+1 The negative cable connections on the engine AND battery are notorious for creating problems.
 
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