Got No Throttle
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From: Lake, Ms
Yessir your bike did indeed go into limp mode. The description of what your bike did is called Limp Mode.
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that is what you described. Limp Mode is a "safety" feature of the bike. Bike will idle, but will have limited throttle response - will allow you to "Limp" out of harm's way.
Last edited by Weavr99FLHT; Jun 17, 2015 at 05:09 AM.
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If that is the case, (engine light on) it would have thrown a trouble code. You can pull those yourself or the dealer can. That's the absolute first thing to check. You asked for suggestions, How about posting year/model?
Last edited by Weavr99FLHT; Jun 17, 2015 at 07:10 AM.
Tourer
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From: Ontario
Did the dealer pull the throttle side grip off and check the TBW assembly? Those little plastic blocks that fit in the notches of your handlebar end can fatigue and you will get intermittent throttle. Mine snapped off but remained caught in the notch which allowed the throttle to work fine and then drop the bike into limp mode and throw codes. Easy to check and worth a look if they already haven't.
Road Warrior
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From: NY
opps,just saw problem was found.
Last edited by wscott; Jun 18, 2015 at 10:49 PM. Reason: opps,just saw problem was found.
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From: Central Calif
the tps has been a problem on 09 and above -- first thing, is to check the tightness of each pin, they need to be tight, if not, replace with a new pin. If the problem still persists, you need a new tps, they have done production change like 5 times to fix the problem. (this is evidenced by an updated part number)
this may be a new Harley problem, but its been around in the auto industry for over 25 years, I remember fixing several Mazdas with loose pin connectors going to the computer .
this may be a new Harley problem, but its been around in the auto industry for over 25 years, I remember fixing several Mazdas with loose pin connectors going to the computer .