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2000 road king ECM

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by jaytee, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. jaytee

    jaytee New Member

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    Had a bad crank position sensor, replaced it. (crank position sensor shorted of external causes) have not run bike till top end job this week and now doesn't want to take gas. doesn't start quick like the injector model does, runs with no power. trouble code says cam position sensor. replaced that and still have the problem. HD book says replace the ECM. any other ideas to try first?
  2. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

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    Where is everybody

    I think it sucks when no one responds to a request for help. I mean that's why we pay good money to be a member of this site.:rolleyes:

    Sounds like Jaytee's got problems.

    Sorry Jaytee, I don't know what to do for you. Did the stealer fix it?
  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i reply to posts when i can help.............hate to give false info. im sure there are those that have puter experience.........maybe there riding and havent seen the posts yet..................patience is a virtue...............;)
  4. ironhorse

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    sorry must have missed these but have a few questions you say you replaced sensor of external problems what were they,any thing that could surge, IE welder, jumpers. and then you had the top end done, by who and are they reliable wrenches, cause a lot can be wrong on a simple top end, and i haven't got a book with me but after sensor replacement for the second time the book tells you if that doesn't work replace the ecm correct, did it run good before the first sensor,and after. did you look to see if the lines were in good order not pinched, did the injectors get hooked up ok and wires to the proper injector. i would recomend starting back at the start and recheck every thing you have touched or moved and eliminate possibilitys again before throwing down on a new ecm cause you can't get you money back if that isn't what it was and before you do throw down on a new one ask if the dealer has a test ecm you can try some times they get replaced wrongfully and the dealer can't even return them.
  5. kenfuzed

    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    I get the sense when you talk about top end work that quite a bit of work took place. I would want to see a chronological list of work to see if a particular event points to the culprit.

    I also have questions such as --
    Assuming this is carbureted, is it stock or aftermarket?
    What parts were changed?
    Is the ignition stock, SE, or?
  6. skull2007

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    i'm a little confused. is your bike efi, didn't think carb bikes have a ecm:confused:
  7. skull2007

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    i most be efi. when you turn it on do you hear the FI go through it's cycle and charge the fuel rail?
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    when it comes to EFI "patience is a virtue" could not agree more. either that or wasted money at the steelership, and they will just smile and let you waste your money:devil:
  9. skull2007

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    it happens alot, depends on who you are. you'll notice cetain ones (the darlings) always get a response. :puke:
  10. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    A little more info would prolly help get some suggestions on what's wrong,:confused: I'm guessing he's talkin about a carbed bike when he mentions it doesn't fire up as quick as the injected model. Even to say what the "external" source of the short was would help.:devil:
    Like kenfuzed says tell us what you got and what was done to it, then I betcha someone will have an idea as to where to start or even have the answer.
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2008
  11. skull2007

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    i guess we'll just wait and see if he gave up on us. maybe he moved on
  12. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

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    yeah. There is only so much we can do. It helps if we get a response.

    At least we gave it a try.

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