Please help!!!!! I'm broke down on the road
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From: Minnesota
1. I checked the diagnostic screen and found a trouble code
b1154 Clutch Switch Input Short to Ground
i have cleared this code and still nothing.
b1154 Clutch Switch Input Short to Ground
i have cleared this code and still nothing.
Also, like mkguitar said push the bike to a differant location and try to start it. Radio frequency interference could be the problem, specifically from wireless security cameras so get away from buildings, etc.
Last edited by Potato_Potato; Jun 1, 2014 at 03:00 AM.
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From: Felton Calif
TRY WHAT SMITHBRL SAID i HAVE A O8 ULTRA AND IT WOULD DO THE SME THING AS YOURS IS DOING IT WAS THE QUICK DISCONECT AT THE FUEL TANK BUT IF I DISCONECTED IT AND RECONECTED IT IT WIULD START AND RUN USUALY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS GIVE IT A TRY CANT HURT
Cruiser
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From: Cincinnati, Oh
I have no idea if this would work on your bike or not, but worth a try
"With the "OFF Run" handlebar switch in the "RUN" position, you then turn the ignition switch (keyed switch) on and off 4 times and the ECM resets."
or if it says its the "clutch switch input ground" you could try eliminating the clutch safety switch by wiring it into itself.
If you have tools you can take apart the switch housing to see if you have an issue w/ the kill switch.
Hope you find the problem.
"With the "OFF Run" handlebar switch in the "RUN" position, you then turn the ignition switch (keyed switch) on and off 4 times and the ECM resets."
or if it says its the "clutch switch input ground" you could try eliminating the clutch safety switch by wiring it into itself.
If you have tools you can take apart the switch housing to see if you have an issue w/ the kill switch.
Hope you find the problem.
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Griffith, IN
No start
I am also on a trip and the same thing happened to me. Tried everything to no avail. Towed to a dealer in Evansville,In. He had it running in about 10 seconds once it was in the shop. It was the disconnect on the fuel tank. He popped it off and reattached it and it fired right up.
He told me that after awhile the ethanol in the gas starts to break down the internals in the valve. Bad part was the part is back ordered at most dealers in the country. They showed me how to disconnect it if happens again and sent me on my way. No charge
I went from Evansville,In to Tybee Island, Ga with no further problems. The dealer in Savanna shows the part in stock, so on my out of Savanna I am going to stop in and get it replaced.
I have been on Goldwings for quite awhile, but wanted to try an HD. 1st trip out and this happens
. Momma asked me, "you wanted a Harley why". Put 70k on my 03 wing and never had a problem. But hey, **** happens and I do kinda like my ultra. Back on the road heading to Charlotte, NC tomorrow.
You guys take care and ride safe.
Fred
He told me that after awhile the ethanol in the gas starts to break down the internals in the valve. Bad part was the part is back ordered at most dealers in the country. They showed me how to disconnect it if happens again and sent me on my way. No charge
I went from Evansville,In to Tybee Island, Ga with no further problems. The dealer in Savanna shows the part in stock, so on my out of Savanna I am going to stop in and get it replaced.
I have been on Goldwings for quite awhile, but wanted to try an HD. 1st trip out and this happens
. Momma asked me, "you wanted a Harley why". Put 70k on my 03 wing and never had a problem. But hey, **** happens and I do kinda like my ultra. Back on the road heading to Charlotte, NC tomorrow.You guys take care and ride safe.
Fred
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From: Naples FL / Pine TWP PA
You can find out if its fuel by going to the auto parts store and buying a can of starting fluid. If the bike fires you know you have a fuel problem. Then try pulling the fuel line as several people have suggested.
It takes 2 seconds to disconnect the fuel line from the bottom of the tank.
quick easy first step to try.
quick easy first step to try.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: currently an Okie
possibility
OK, you have compression and enough fuel pressure in the tank to turn the fuel pump off. The most likely culprit is the throttle body electrical connection.
Get some dielectric grease and put some on the contacts at the throttle body.
Good luck
Get some dielectric grease and put some on the contacts at the throttle body.
Good luck