Why does my ignition coil on my Harley not fire?
The main reason that causes the ignition coil to not fire is that when anything hinders coil voltage from the channel to the electrode gap at the end of the spark plug. This can involve damaged, worn out, poor quality spark plug or a cracked distributor. How do you replace an ignition coil?
Why does my Harley Davidson have no spark?
No spark. Good fuel. The service dept. told me that the coil hardly goes bad. It might be the crankshaft sensor. I replaced it and it started.
Why does my Harley Davidson not turn on?
Besides, if your Harley has a security system installed, it might not be getting the juice properly. And that might hinder the bike from turning on. Now, figure out the coil powered switch. Get a multimeter or lamp tester to check if the current flows from the coil and reaches the spark plug cap.
How do you test the spark on a Harley Davidson?
If you have a dual coil you will have 2 more (C & D) terminals. Test each of these (C & D) to terminal (A) for the primary side ohm test. You can also do a volt test to the first (A) terminal by testing the voltage on it after the key is turned on for 2 seconds.
What to do if your Harley Davidson has no spark?
Just installed 12″ bars and cam plate. Buttoned it all up and tried to start it. Motor turns over fine, however no spark. Pulled the plug wires, put another plug in wire and no spark. Took tank back off, no pinched wires. Tested B terminal of coil plug and getting 12 + Volts. Removed power commander, hook bike back to ecm, no spark.
Why does my Harley Davidson bike not start?
If you can start the bike this way; the start switch is probably bad, or a wire may be damaged. Let us know what you find. Sounds like you know what you are doing. You are not going to believe this – but – it was the battery in the key fob. The bike has to have a signal from the key fob before it will allow the bike to start.
Why does my Softail not get a spark?
Most likely your ignition coil has gone bad. If it is getting spark you may have a bad crank position sensor screwing up your timing. Check the igniotion first and let me know. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert that got 20 achievements.
Why is the fuel pump not working on my Harley?
Key fob battery was dead. Discovered that with a good battery in the fob when I turn ignition to on I can hear the fuel pump charging the system. When the fob is out of range everything works except the fuel pump. Hence the no start issue. Thank you a thousand times over. I spent Over two hours checking every electrical item I could.