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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Help! got an 06 dyna with an annoying electrical fault.
it cuts out for a split second, especailly under load. then it seems to go away. i know its electrical as the speedo needle drops when it cuts out....
 
Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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The first thing to check is the battery cables. makes sure the bolts/cable ends, to it are clean and tight.. theres been a lot of cutting out issued this past summer, including mine..and this fixed it...
Next I'd try some brand of dry gas to get rid of if any moisture in the tank..
Also might try unhooking the ECU for a second and reconneting it back..
These are three easy ones.. after that could be fuel filter or the line to filter in the tank having a small hole in it.

If none of above then wiring/fuses, needs checked.....Well at least as far as I know...



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Originally Posted by oct1949
The first thing to check is the battery cables. makes sure the bolts/cable ends, to it are clean and tight.. theres been a lot of cutting out issued this past summer, including mine..and this fixed it...
Next I'd try some brand of dry gas to get rid of if any moisture in the tank..
Also might try unhooking the ECU for a second and reconneting it back..
These are three easy ones.. after that could be fuel filter or the line to filter in the tank having a small hole in it.

If none of above then wiring/fuses, needs checked.....Well at least as far as I know...



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really grateful for your help and advice....many thx
 
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thanks for your help and advice.....guess ill be busy for a couple of hours now.
thanks again

gary
 



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