'17 Softail Slim S Stalling & FP3 Question
#21
08-28-2020, 08:05 AM
Morning Jake , sorry your still having issues , no codes come up ? Just for the hell of it , pull your cps , the one next to the oil filter , give it a good cleaning and also check the connector . That connector is placed under the frame ( along with the regulator connector ) below the oil filter . Maybe they need to be cleaned , could have oil on it causing a poor connection . Usually a bad cps will give you more than you describe , rough idle , hard starts etc , but worth a try .
Not sure , did you put in a new temp sensor ? I've seen bad ones that never threw an error code , possible .
Not sure , did you put in a new temp sensor ? I've seen bad ones that never threw an error code , possible .
I will pull out the cps and clean it - it looks like they run $60 - $70. Should I just order one and replace it?
#22
08-28-2020, 08:42 AM
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If the temp reading on the fp3 is rising consistently , then I doubt that is your issue . I don't normally replace parts unless there's a code , all depends on how you feel about spending your $$ . If you do buy a new one , at least you'll have a spare . I know I have spare parts , relays , sensors etc , just in case .
Why not test your charging system , cold and hot . First start up of the day , see what the volts are ( volt meter to battery ) let idle and then run it up to 2000 rpm's , should read above 14v , but not over 15v . Run this test again when the bike is fully warm up . Could be a faulty regulator / stator , doubt it , but testing rules out any issues and they're free .
Not sure if I mentioned this , but check the connection at the tps , clean and reconnect . Might want to test the tps for dead spots as well . lots of how vids out there .
Disconnect your battery or pull main fuse . Unplug your ecm and check connections there . Make sure all pins are firmly seated into one another .
Another idea , I've read that V&H can monitor your ride through " real time " using your program to see if there are any discrepancies going on . Something you could talk to them about . I've never done it myself , might be worth a shot .
You definitely have a strange gremlin going on here , hope you find it and squash it like a bug !
Why not test your charging system , cold and hot . First start up of the day , see what the volts are ( volt meter to battery ) let idle and then run it up to 2000 rpm's , should read above 14v , but not over 15v . Run this test again when the bike is fully warm up . Could be a faulty regulator / stator , doubt it , but testing rules out any issues and they're free .
Not sure if I mentioned this , but check the connection at the tps , clean and reconnect . Might want to test the tps for dead spots as well . lots of how vids out there .
Disconnect your battery or pull main fuse . Unplug your ecm and check connections there . Make sure all pins are firmly seated into one another .
Another idea , I've read that V&H can monitor your ride through " real time " using your program to see if there are any discrepancies going on . Something you could talk to them about . I've never done it myself , might be worth a shot .
You definitely have a strange gremlin going on here , hope you find it and squash it like a bug !
#23
08-28-2020, 09:17 AM
If the temp reading on the fp3 is rising consistently , then I doubt that is your issue . I don't normally replace parts unless there's a code , all depends on how you feel about spending your $$ . If you do buy a new one , at least you'll have a spare . I know I have spare parts , relays , sensors etc , just in case .
Why not test your charging system , cold and hot . First start up of the day , see what the volts are ( volt meter to battery ) let idle and then run it up to 2000 rpm's , should read above 14v , but not over 15v . Run this test again when the bike is fully warm up . Could be a faulty regulator / stator , doubt it , but testing rules out any issues and they're free .
Not sure if I mentioned this , but check the connection at the tps , clean and reconnect . Might want to test the tps for dead spots as well . lots of how vids out there .
Disconnect your battery or pull main fuse . Unplug your ecm and check connections there . Make sure all pins are firmly seated into one another .
Another idea , I've read that V&H can monitor your ride through " real time " using your program to see if there are any discrepancies going on . Something you could talk to them about . I've never done it myself , might be worth a shot .
You definitely have a strange gremlin going on here , hope you find it and squash it like a bug !
Why not test your charging system , cold and hot . First start up of the day , see what the volts are ( volt meter to battery ) let idle and then run it up to 2000 rpm's , should read above 14v , but not over 15v . Run this test again when the bike is fully warm up . Could be a faulty regulator / stator , doubt it , but testing rules out any issues and they're free .
Not sure if I mentioned this , but check the connection at the tps , clean and reconnect . Might want to test the tps for dead spots as well . lots of how vids out there .
Disconnect your battery or pull main fuse . Unplug your ecm and check connections there . Make sure all pins are firmly seated into one another .
Another idea , I've read that V&H can monitor your ride through " real time " using your program to see if there are any discrepancies going on . Something you could talk to them about . I've never done it myself , might be worth a shot .
You definitely have a strange gremlin going on here , hope you find it and squash it like a bug !
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