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Old Dec 5, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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For the past 2 weeks my check engine light would come on at various times and then go out after a few seconds. Today on a 125 mile ride the CE light and the red security light came on and both stayed on. They sometimes went off but mostly stayed on. When both lights were on I lost my right rear turn signal, cruise control and 4 way flashers. When I shut the engine off it would not start. The fuel pump did not cycle. Now the spooky part. It wouldn't start at my daughters house so I pushed it into her garage. Once in the garage it started so I drove home. Got home, shut it down and tried to start it. Wouldn't start. I pushed it backwards 5 feet then forward. It started. When it's running cruise flashers and RR signal works. I Tried to re create this about 15 times. About 10 times it wouldn't re start, but every time I pushed it a few feet it would start and all systems worked. I'm showing codes P1353, P1356, U0142, B2151,B2156 and B2206. I know what these codes represent but can't see how they would cause these problems. Any thoughts? TIA . This is a 2016 Free Wheeler
 
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Old Dec 5, 2020 | 09:27 PM
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Sounds like a possible ground problem.
Check the ground cable at the battery and where it connects to the frame.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2020 | 09:34 PM
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When was the last time you changed your FOB battery? I would reset all the codes and go from there.

You might try pulling all the fuses, main fuse first, clean the fuse blades and reinsert them. Also check all your battery connections both ends to make sure they are tight and no corrosion is present.

 
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