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Aug 12, 2007 | 11:37 AM

kehrer34

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Idling Problems

I have a 2002 FLHTPI with 39,000 miles. The cam bearings blew 3,000 miles ago and I had to have the engine sent to Milwaukee for the rebuild program. Since getting the engine back, I've had some problems idling at stop light and stop signs. She will go below 1000 RPM's and stall out. I'm new to this forum and have read a few emails about an electircal wire for the fuel injectors and them breaking the connection. The bike runs absolutely perfect on the highway but I have to keep her idling during stops. Has anyone ever changed this wiring themselves? The bike has been to the dealership 3 times and the problem continues. Any help would be appreciated.

Jeff
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Aug 12, 2007 | 11:44 AM

plamb

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I've had a similar problem, but mine just started out of the blue. It is a 2001 Ultra with about 18,000 on the clock. I took it to an indy and they simply turned up the idle (small screw on bottom rhs of intake under the air filter).

I'm not convinced this solved the problem, but it seems better for now.

Aug 12, 2007 | 12:38 PM

drdiesel1

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I have a 2002 FLHTPI with 39,000 miles. The cam bearings blew 3,000 miles ago and I had to have the engine sent to Milwaukee for the rebuild program. Since getting the engine back, I've had some problems idling at stop light and stop signs. She will go below 1000 RPM's and stall out. I'm new to this forum and have read a few emails about an electircal wire for the fuel injectors and them breaking the connection. The bike runs absolutely perfect on the highway but I have to keep her idling during stops. Has anyone ever changed this wiring themselves? The bike has been to the dealership 3 times and the problem continues. Any help would be appreciated.

Jeff
Maryland

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You need to have the TPS and minimum air rate set to specs. You should also buy some Chevron withTechron fuel system cleaner and add it to your gas as instructed on the bottle. Most Parts houses carry it.
You should have both manuals for your bike and learn how to work on it. Dealers for the most part have young inexperienced kids with no formal training. Your a Gennie pig at best.[:@]
Your bike has a MAP (manifold absolute pressure), TPS (throttle position sensor), IAT (intake air temp) sensor with feed back information to the ECM (electronic control module) . It has an IAC (idle air control) motor that controls idle RPM`s.
The TPS, MAP, and minimum air rate need to be properly calibrated to control the IAC. This is why your bike stalls.
You also need to verify proper ignition timing and advance functions.
It`s not rocket science, but you need more than a screw driver to work on it.
My advise is to get both manuals and look in the trouble shooting section. Read the spec info for TPS and IAC. Verify proper minimum air rate and you`ll solve this quickly. P/S I have the 2 books your looking for. My old bike was a 2002 FLHTCI.
$150.00 bucks for the pair if your interested....