Electrical/Ignition Problem Gremlin
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Electrical/Ignition Problem Gremlin
I will try to explain this as best as possible.
2000 Electra Glide Standard -- 105,000 miles -- I replaced CPS about 10 to 15,000 miles ago
1. A couple of weeks ago, after I started the bike and started to ride, it wanted to die at low speed -- I thought at first it was because I possibly pulled the choke off to early -- this happened after I rode it and let it sit for a couple of hours.
2. No more problem -- then after about 10 miles of riding, I was coming up to the stop light at the end of the off ramp going at a slower speed since the light was red, but was going to change to green and just as I start to go round the corner, the bike dies/sputters and comes back on -- the headlight goes out and engine light comes on
3. About 1/4 mile further for another corner, same thing - about 1/4 mile more at another corner -- the same thing headlight goes out -- engine light comes on
4. So I get home and think -- maybe I have a loose connection at the battery -- tighten everything up.
5. The next morning -- I ride and have no problems -- I have probably ridden about 600 miles and no other malfunctions
6. Until tonight -- I let the bike sit all day -- got on to ride home and ran into roadwork where 2 lanes are going into one -- in just a short distance, it died/sputtered (engine light came on -- headlights went off) about 4 to 5 times (not sure how far I traveled - but less than a mile in slow traffic --
7. I thought maybe if I kept the engine speed up -- it would help -- well it did -only sputtered/died one more time and the check engine light came on and headlight went off
it seems like it possibly happens when I apply both front and rear brake (trying to reconstruct the events) since the check engine light comes on , I am thinking it might set a code -- how can I read it without an expensive tool
Anyone else have this happen?
2000 Electra Glide Standard -- 105,000 miles -- I replaced CPS about 10 to 15,000 miles ago
1. A couple of weeks ago, after I started the bike and started to ride, it wanted to die at low speed -- I thought at first it was because I possibly pulled the choke off to early -- this happened after I rode it and let it sit for a couple of hours.
2. No more problem -- then after about 10 miles of riding, I was coming up to the stop light at the end of the off ramp going at a slower speed since the light was red, but was going to change to green and just as I start to go round the corner, the bike dies/sputters and comes back on -- the headlight goes out and engine light comes on
3. About 1/4 mile further for another corner, same thing - about 1/4 mile more at another corner -- the same thing headlight goes out -- engine light comes on
4. So I get home and think -- maybe I have a loose connection at the battery -- tighten everything up.
5. The next morning -- I ride and have no problems -- I have probably ridden about 600 miles and no other malfunctions
6. Until tonight -- I let the bike sit all day -- got on to ride home and ran into roadwork where 2 lanes are going into one -- in just a short distance, it died/sputtered (engine light came on -- headlights went off) about 4 to 5 times (not sure how far I traveled - but less than a mile in slow traffic --
7. I thought maybe if I kept the engine speed up -- it would help -- well it did -only sputtered/died one more time and the check engine light came on and headlight went off
it seems like it possibly happens when I apply both front and rear brake (trying to reconstruct the events) since the check engine light comes on , I am thinking it might set a code -- how can I read it without an expensive tool
Anyone else have this happen?
Last edited by OwnerOfHarriet; Jun 6, 2014 at 07:44 AM.
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the tip over switch bracket may be cracked/broken.
if so the switch flops around on the wires and can shut off the motor-
it is mounted to the inside of the ignition module, under right side cover
there was a recall on that covering your year.
could also be a loose battery cable, also check the ground strap from the inner primary to the frame
there is also a circuit breaker- which when tripped will reset itself, but usually after more than a few seconds- circuit breakers can trip early...they kinda get weak internally. maybe replace that
i think it'll take shaking the bike in the driveway to find the fault
mike
if so the switch flops around on the wires and can shut off the motor-
it is mounted to the inside of the ignition module, under right side cover
there was a recall on that covering your year.
could also be a loose battery cable, also check the ground strap from the inner primary to the frame
there is also a circuit breaker- which when tripped will reset itself, but usually after more than a few seconds- circuit breakers can trip early...they kinda get weak internally. maybe replace that
i think it'll take shaking the bike in the driveway to find the fault
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jun 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM.
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Not trying to be a smartass, but OP stated the headlight goes out. WTF does a fuel filter or line have to do with voltage supply?
I'd look into MKGuitar's suggestion and also clean the battery connections. If it functioned properly for a few hundred miles after you tightened them there may be corrosion on the contact surfaces.
I'd look into MKGuitar's suggestion and also clean the battery connections. If it functioned properly for a few hundred miles after you tightened them there may be corrosion on the contact surfaces.
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Not trying to be a smartass, but OP stated the headlight goes out. WTF does a fuel filter or line have to do with voltage supply?
I'd look into MKGuitar's suggestion and also clean the battery connections. If it functioned properly for a few hundred miles after you tightened them there may be corrosion on the contact surfaces.
I'd look into MKGuitar's suggestion and also clean the battery connections. If it functioned properly for a few hundred miles after you tightened them there may be corrosion on the contact surfaces.
I read through it quickly and it didn't register that the light was going off independently of the bike quitting. That would mean that it's probably not a fuel issue.
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OP, when this stalling happens, how much gas is in it?