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BigRedX

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Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« on: February 03, 2009, 09:38:18 AM »
I have a 03 1800c its cutting out and backfireing when i accelerate the MIL light will come on when its acting up then goes off. Tryed the Self-Test but nothing. Anybody got any ideas.
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2009, 10:44:07 AM »
Clean and tighten battery terminals and grounds. Use dielectric grease on terminals.
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2009, 10:48:16 AM »
+1, If that is not it do the ground fix.
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2009, 06:17:16 PM »
Quote from: tom cat on February 03, 2009, 10:48:16 AM
+1, If that is not it do the ground fix.
Ground fix, please tell me more. :popcorn:
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2009, 07:35:32 PM »
Quote from: Tinman5507 on February 03, 2009, 06:17:16 PM
Quote from: tom cat on February 03, 2009, 10:48:16 AM
+1, If that is not it do the ground fix.
Ground fix, please tell me more. :popcorn:
Main ground to the engine, electrical system was bolted to the frame after it was painted. So the ground doesn't get a good connection, take the ground off and grind the painted area off to the metal and reattach!! This way you get a good ground!!  :thumbup:
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2009, 08:36:34 PM »
+1 on good ground!
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2009, 04:16:37 AM »
Thanks Chad  :thumbup:
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2009, 04:37:08 AM »
Quote from: VTXChad on February 03, 2009, 07:35:32 PM
Quote from: Tinman5507 on February 03, 2009, 06:17:16 PM
Quote from: tom cat on February 03, 2009, 10:48:16 AM
+1, If that is not it do the ground fix.
Ground fix, please tell me more. :popcorn:
Main ground to the engine, electrical system was bolted to the frame after it was painted. So the ground doesn't get a good connection, take the ground off and grind the painted area off to the metal and reattach!! This way you get a good ground!!  :thumbup:

This will add to what Chad said.  :goldwing:

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205905

I didn't reread it but I believe there are 6 places total. It's been a couple of years since I checked mine. Probably wouldn't hurt for me to clean them again.  :c
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2009, 09:14:26 AM »
I knew I could count on you guys, cleaned the battery terminals, Checked the ground, put it all back together and Wam back in biz. Thanks Guys!!!!
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Re: Can't Figure it Out I Need Help
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2009, 01:48:12 PM »

 Good Deal!!  :thumbup:
 Glad to help anytime!!  ;D
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