04 117 / No Spark

[BDRider]

Thanks DRBarnhart, that's the way I'm seeing it. Needed to question everything with only 100 miles on a new cam sensor.
Now, another HD cam sensor or an aftermarket unit?

 

[DRBarnhart]

You may want to take out the sensor and make sure the little "eye" isn't blocked first. If it's clear, I'd check the wiring from the ignition module to the sensor to make sure there aren't any shorts or opens...

If you can run a multimeter you can check the sensor too!

Dennis

 

[mobsta]

all makes sence but stil not runnin,the grease was just an idea since everyone seems to think its a fix,i personally dont have any in any of my connectors,the conductor thing just popped in my nugget,i kinda new something would be said about the timing thing as it was said before,i only know what i have been told by many,when my bike was brand new it was pinging like a banchy,they couldnt set the timing,as i said i havent had the need to set my timing.sorry for the conductor thing but im only shootn ideas here, i guess a new cam sensor could be bad since puppies die brand new.good luck your in good hands now,im out

 

[DRBarnhart]

... the grease was just an idea since everyone seems to think its a fix...

I hear ya! In reality it's a preventative measure. If the pins aren't making good contact because there's shit on them, dielectric grease isn't going to help. It's not a "cleaner".

... i personally dont have any in any of my connectors...

I have a light coat on mine just for the protection I mentioned. In my opinion filling the connectors completely to the top with the stuff then jamming them together could very likely cause some trouble by spreading the receptacles (that the pins go in to) slightly apart.

... i kinda new something would be said about the timing thing as it was said before,i only know what i have been told by many,when my bike was brand new it was pinging like a banchy,they couldnt set the timing...

Yep, I just had to say something! All you have to do is realize that the sensor tells the ignition module when to fire the plugs based on piston/valve position. So, if you rotate the sensor plate one direction or the other you're changing the position input to the ignition module... the timing has changed. If what I say isn't true I'm all ears for an explanation to the contrary.

sorry for the conductor thing but im only shootn ideas here,...

I can always appreciate someone that makes an effort to do some troubleshooting as opposed to shotgunning parts!!!! My guess is that the conductor thing is just more of that "what I heard" kind of information, no fault of yours.

i guess a new cam sensor could be bad since puppies die brand new

"Bad from stock" happens all time, sad but true. But, there is some troubleshooting that can be done before it's pronounced DOA.

Dennis

 

[BDRider]

I use dialectric grease all the time on every connection I take apart or splice. I have taken apart or repaired every connection on this bike. All is clean and secure. That's how I found the break in the front brake light switch wire. The starter was even out, so I could trace the entire wire harness up to the controller.
I have to go to the local HD shop tomorrow, if they are open, I'll see what a new sensor plate costs. If it's reasonable I'll pick one up and try it and go from there.
Any input on an aftermarket? S&S, Dynatek, Accell, or any of the other ones available?
Gotta run. Be back tomorrow.
Thanks for all the input.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Any resolve i am chasing a similar issue