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2010 FE390 Won't Start

Joined Aug 2011
12 Posts | 0+
Abbeville, SC
So I was planning a ride yesterday (Friday) and on Thursday I fired the 'Berg up and rode leisurely for about 2 miles to make sure everything was okay. Loaded her up in the enclosed trailer and left her overnight. The next morning--no start. Engine turns over fine (even tried jump starting in case voltage was low), but no start. Put in a CA Cycleworks fuel pump almost 2 years ago and have had no problems since. I can still hear the fuel pump cycle when i press the start button. Checked the fuses and for some reason, the #4 fuse was blown (not related to starting/running and may have been blown for a while.) Where should I start looking for the problem? I already pulled the spark plug and can see spark when cranking the engine over. I also disconnected the fuel line at the quick connect and pushed the "plunger" inward on the line from the tank. There is plenty of fuel there, but don't know if the pressure could be low? Other than the CAC pump, the bike is 100% stock and has only about 70 hours.
 
sounds like a tough one. Going to put my money on electrical or clogged fuel injector/filter. There maybe an inline filter in your bike in the hose just before the injector. If you do, take it out. You can't see it, it's in the hose. Look around on the forum to see if your bike applies. Husaberg had a filter that was too fine(10 microns). I think on my 2011 they did away with it and then put a 20 micron filter back in the 2012/13's. The 09's had the fine one and some of the 2010's as well.

Check your terminals first, sometimes the bike will crank but not start just because of this...
 
Thanks for the reply. So far, I have pulled the the fuel pump to rule out a problem with the fuel lines in the tank. I have the old version of the the CA Cycleworks pump that does not have the "barb." I had hoped that maybe the line had blown off. No such luck, but the lower part of the plastic fuel pump housing had come loose from the top part. I don't think this was my problem though, since there was a full tank of fuel when I started trying to figure this out. Would have been able to pick up fuel even if the housing was absent altogether.

I also pulled the plastic right angle fuel fitting from the throttle body (with hose still attached) and did not see anything out of the ordinary. I was, however, able to easily blow air through the hose/fitting while depressing the quick connect end with my finger, so even if there is a filter in the hose--I don't think that is my problem.

So, I'm down to electrical connections at the throttle body, or a possible clogged injector. I have pulled the electrical plug on the side of the throttle body (kick-stand side of the of bike) and it looked as clean as could be. Have not figured out how to release the smaller plug on the front of the throttle body yet. It is a little difficult to get at with the airbox still attached. Is there any one of these plugs that is the most common to give a problem?

Last, how do I pull the injector? Is there a good way to test it if I do? I have searched the forums on this, but have not stumbled on anything yet. Any help is greatly appreciated. I have already missed one ride with my kids and would rather not miss another one!
 
The connector in front of the throttle body is plugged into the injector. The lock is on the top side and it can be fiddly to reach but possible.

Regarding removal of the injector the easiest, but longest way, is to remove the airbox and loosen the throttle body. It's possible to use flexible tools and unscrew the 2 screws that holds injector in place.
I would recommend though that to do it the long way the first time. Remove the airbox and loosen the throttle body and push it out on to the right side. When you done that you can unscrew the two phillips screws that holds down the injector.

A tip is to use the two allen key bolts that secure the plastic cover on the right side of the throttle body on the injector, and the phillips X bolts on the cover. That way you can use an allen key next time you want to check your injector. Then all you have to do is to use the round tip of a normal 4mm allen key, and/or reach in with the allen key from the right side. Then you save time leaving the airbox and throttle body in place.

Anyroad... When you have removed the injector you can open it by connecting a 9V battery to it. That will open it fully and you can blow air through it to, hopefully, remove dirt from it's filter. You should blow the air through the nozzle so any dirt is pushed back the way it came instead of into the injector.
You can also drench it in an injector cleaner fluid and blow it clean with air a couple of times. If you have access to an ultra sonic cleaner you can clean it there.

You can test the result by connecting the hose and injector to the tank and push the start button. Then you can watch the spray pattern of the fuel (point it into a bucket or something..). Do it before you start cleaning and after to see if you see a change. You can either connect the bikes plug into it to see the pattern when it starts, or hook up the 9V battery to see the pattern when it's fully open.

If it doesn't help, and your sure it's the injector, you have to take it to a professional cleaner or buy a new one.

Personally I have two injectors. I clean the one I use every 15 h with compressed air and every 45 h in an ultra sonic cleaner. The day I notice a performance difference between the cleaned injector and the new I know it's time to change it out.
 
Okay, didn't want to get involved in pulling injectors, so started over at square 1. Pulled the fuel pump and submerged in a bucket of gasoline. Pulled the fuel line from the throttle body and connected to the quick connect leaving the end open. Put 12 volts directly to the pump and it made some noise--but didn't pump any fuel. Unhooked the pump from the lines in the tank to verify that it wasn't a clogged filter or kinked hose. Fuel pump still not pumping with no hoses attached. So, my Cycleworks pump is dead and it only has about 44 hours on it.

Now the good news... Called CA Cycleworks and asked to speak to someone with some technical expertise. Was told that I'd get a call back. Later in the day I received a call from Chris (the owner of CA Cycleworks). I described my problem and he said "why don't we just send you a new one." I was a bit shocked, and thanked him repeatedly. About 10 minutes after completing the call, I received an e-mail with my shipment confirmation and tracking#. All I can say is WOW! Just figured I would post this here for others hear about the fantastic customer service and integrity.
 

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