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2006 Buell Lightning: Fuel System 4-23
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ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START 4.11
GENERAL
If the starter will not crank engine, the problem is not ignition
related. See Section 5-Electric Starter.
NOTE
The engine may be started and run when the trouble codes
are received using a jumper wire on Pins 1 and 2 of the data
link connector. However, if the jumper wire is removed with
the engine running, the check engine lamp will continue to
flash trouble codes. To stop check engine lamp from flashing
codes, turn engine stop switch OFF.
DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostic Notes
The reference numbers below correlate with the circled num-
bers on the Test 4.11 flow charts.
1. Connect BREAKOUT BOX (Part No. HD-42682)
between harness and ECM. See
4.6 BREAKOUT BOX .
2. Check battery condition. Perform a voltage test and
recharge if below 12.80 volts. Check battery connections
and perform load test. Replace the battery if necessary.
3. Remove spark plug cable from spark plug.
a. Visually check condition of plug.
b. See Figure 4-20. Attach cable to SPARK PLUG
TESTER (Part No. HD-26792). Clip tester to cylin-
der head bolt.
c. While cranking starter, look for spark. Repeat proce-
dure on other spark plug cable.
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WARNING
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WARNING
To prevent spray of fuel, purge system of high-pressure
fuel before supply line is disconnected. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00275a)
4. Purge fuel line of high pressure gasoline. See 4.39 FUEL
PUMP .
Figure 4-20. Spark Plug Tester (Part No. HD-26792)
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