Won't start after new plug wires
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Won't start after new plug wires
I raised the tank a few inches and put new plugs wires in. Now my 01 road king carb won't start. When I turn on the ignition I don't hear the normal sound. The security light comes on a sec then goes off, oils pump light stays on. Hit the starter I just get a click. No horn, turn signals but bright and passing lamps work. Fuses all look good. What could I have disconnected when I raised the tank or what else did I manage to screw up with what I thought would be a simple project! Thanks.
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Ok I pulled the tank, no pinched wires. Checked and reseated the plug wires at the ignition, felt like 1 could have possibly not been in all the way. Re-assemble and still no go. Put the old plug wires back in and everything works. Checked the ACCELL 8mm PN 171098-R plug ends to make sure nothing was bent and all looked good. Not sure why they don't work but the stockers are back on and life is good. I have a dynatek tc88 ingintion module that had a note about not using metal core wires so maybe the ones I bought were incompatable. It was the speedo that I was not hearing power up. I put a quick disconnect valve on the gas tank crossover tube since I had the part sitting here so future tank removals will be a breeze.
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Ok I pulled the tank, no pinched wires. Checked and reseated the plug wires at the ignition, felt like 1 could have possibly not been in all the way. Re-assemble and still no go. Put the old plug wires back in and everything works. Checked the ACCELL 8mm PN 171098-R plug ends to make sure nothing was bent and all looked good. Not sure why they don't work but the stockers are back on and life is good. I have a dynatek tc88 ingintion module that had a note about not using metal core wires so maybe the ones I bought were incompatable. It was the speedo that I was not hearing power up. I put a quick disconnect valve on the gas tank crossover tube since I had the part sitting here so future tank removals will be a breeze.
