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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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My check engine light came on while riding. Ran a diagnostic check and got Code p1356 which says 'Rear Cylinder No Combustion'. Anyone have any ideas what could cause this. Spark plugs? Don't have Harley plugs in. Have it serviced at local Indy shop and he didn't use Harley plugs. Are they necessary?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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You'd have to search the forum but I have read other posts that say the computer reads through the plugs and some brands of plugs can cause problems such as yours.

I have Autolite 4164's in right now with no problem.

As cheap as plugs are, buy a new set and see if that fixes it. Don't forget to clear the code.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Loose spark plug wire? This happened to me and the rear plug wire was a bit loose.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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i wasn't aware that some non harley plugs could cause that problem. i've used the harley gold plugs for a long time, with no issues. this is good information edward-k. thanks.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Check to see the plug is tight. I have seen others with plugs that came loose.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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i had the same code last year on my 07 e-glide...make sure your plug wires are good and tight
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Default Same thing except front cyl

I have gotten the P1353 code which is no ignition on front cyl. a couple of times. Usually happened when I was cranking a lot of throttle in a high gear while passing some traffic. Plugs looked OK, except gap had widened to almost .050". I regapped, pulled all wires and re-seated, cleared code, and it hasn't happened again. So one or the other or a comination of each was causing trouble code.
 
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