Intermittent Engine Cutting Out
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Hello Angel, I just registered on the forum because I have exactly the same problem as you, cuts are frequent and I have to do the same manipulation as you to restart. I have a 2002 Electra Glide with an alarm. I can not find the problem, my only solution I have left is to change the TSSM for a TSM (without alarm) because I think it is the alarm system which messes up and cuts off the ignition. .
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I will check that, courage also !
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I wondered about the wires in the bars after I installed the risers too, but my problems didn't start until a few months after install... wouldn't the issue start right after the install? I barely moved the bars to install the 2" risers.
Yes, when it stalls the gauges and lights seem to be working fine.
Yes, when it stalls the gauges and lights seem to be working fine.
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Maybe. But since it is the last thing done. Good place to start. I would check the wiring. Make sure pins didn't pull from connectors. Loosing ground? Chaffing wire? Short from wire to wire? Short to ground? Bad switch? Most can input is digital and just finding a ground. Grounding wire on riser bolt still in good shape and not twisted or torn?
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Besides electrical connections, I'd try holding up on the fuel line fitting that goes into the tank. The connection at the tanks has 3 ***** that holds the line in place that can work into the fuel line that goes to the injectors. This fitting sees some vibes on dynas and baggers as it needs to flex some since it runs between the rubber mounted motor and the solid mounted tank. ***** wear into the the groove and the valve in the connector closes. Motor shutting down shakes enough to reopen the valve. Bike restarts. I've had this issue occur on an 02 RKC.
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Max's idea is solid, but doesn't affect the pump not priming at initial power up if it has been sitting. The system relay is cheap, and you are already replacing it. If the problem persists, I would suggest putting a voltmeter on the pump connections (will be a pain in the butt) for your power ups and looking to see if you are getting a 12V signal to the pump. If you are getting a 12V signal to the pump and it it not priming, we can walk you through a voltage drop test to determine wiring vs pump.
Last edited by Ed Ramberger; 05-27-2021 at 01:16 PM.
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Quick update: I retrieved my bike and rode it home about 40 miles from the shop. No problems starting and no engine cut-out. When I got home I looked at the fuse box and found lots of corrosion there. I cleaned each fuse and the relays with a wire brush and used dielectric grease and replaced them. When I pulled the system relay, I saw lots of corrosion and a small burn spot on the plug side near the bottom prong. I cleaned and replaced it. Took another ride about 20 miles and bike is running fine. Now I'm thinking the system relay is slightly damaged, but not enough to make it fail all the time. My new one is coming in on Tuesday, will replace it when it arrives and report back. Hope this threads helps anyone else with this mysterious problem. And thanks again to Ed and all who responded.