Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

strange electrical problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:27 PM
Share
  #1  
sportyrider1's Avatar
sportyrider1
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 681
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta
Default strange electrical problem
I know most of the time the electrical problem is wont start or run. I noticed this evening when I turn on my main power switch the fuel pump comes on and the starter will turn over regardless whether the kill switch is on or off. it wont actually start but the it does everything but fire. any suggestions?
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:41 PM
Share
  #2  
GGC's Avatar
GGC
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,394
Likes: 0
From: Opelika,Al.
Default RE: strange electrical problem
HONDA?
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:05 PM
Share
  #3  
skltr's Avatar
skltr
Ultimate HDF Member
15 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,388
Likes: 0
From: SoFl
Default RE: strange electrical problem
Did you do any work lately aroung the switch housings? Could be a shorted wire.
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:22 PM
Share
  #4  
sportyrider1's Avatar
sportyrider1
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 681
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta
Default RE: strange electrical problem
no work but it did sit outside under a cover during a heavy rain allday yesterday I am troubleshooting now. the start relay is coming on as soon as power is applied so I am now looking at the off/run switch may have to wait till daylight to check it.
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:27 PM
Share
  #5  
GGC's Avatar
GGC
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,394
Likes: 0
From: Opelika,Al.
Default RE: strange electrical problem
Shoot some WD-40 into the switch,, It displaces water! Good luck, I'm sure its a minor problem!
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:08 PM
Share
  #6  
sportyrider1's Avatar
sportyrider1
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 681
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta
Default RE: strange electrical problem
going to wait till tomorrow 11:00 pm by the car headlights is no time to tear a switch housing apart unless it was a emergency
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:12 PM
Share
  #7  
GGC's Avatar
GGC
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,394
Likes: 0
From: Opelika,Al.
Default RE: strange electrical problem
Well, what was the outcome?
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:23 PM
Share
  #8  
GGC's Avatar
GGC
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,394
Likes: 0
From: Opelika,Al.
Default RE: strange electrical problem
Guess His spaceship came and got Him and took Him back to His planet!
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Weird Electrical issue.
SluggoMagoo
Dyna Glide Models
19
May 31, 2018 07:47 AM
run stop switch??? mabe
jmn1960
Touring Models
13
Sep 17, 2015 08:02 PM
XL50 dead start switch
kenporick
Sportster Models
3
Sep 20, 2014 01:22 PM
2009 Fatbob starts by itself
HarleyDrifter
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
6
Aug 26, 2013 08:46 AM
Won't start after removing switch housing
zgodwin
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
2
Jul 12, 2012 09:32 PM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Touring Models
View Next Unread
SooS kit




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:10 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE