2003 California Starting issues - Near wits end

[Mega_R]

So, I posted earlier about having fuel issues on my 2003 California with around 1000 miles. Here is where it currently stands. I have replaced the entire fuel system with a new fuel pump, filter, lines and injectors & Throttle bodies(Injectors & TB's were used from another guzzi with 10k miles). When I turn the key I hear the fuel pump working, as well as have tested for pressure, which is good. I have tested for spark and signal to injectors, which are good. I press the start button and it wants to start.. Sometimes It will come to life for a few moments but sputter and die.

I have attached it to a battery charger with no better results.

Is there anything else I should be trying before I give up and take it to the dealer? This is really becoming frustrating.

Thank you all for your replies in advance!

[Zoom Zoom]

Timing sensor maybe???

Did I read this right, 1000 miles on the odo? Have you checked to see if the wiring is damaged by mice? I'm assuming you had the tank off for the stuff you did.

John Henry

[Tkelly]

Crank sensor.

[Rich A]

Sidestand is up? (I can't remember if the fuel pump will come on with it down)

[jhem68]

If it has the electric fuel petcock and you haven't replaced it, you might want to be certain it is operating correctly.

[bacongrease]

 meh....I  pull the plugs, squirt  a little fuel in and see if it fires.

 

[unclepete]

" Clear the Airway" is at the top of the list when administering "First Aid " .
A bike that has been sitting a lot is likely to have a mouse nest in the air filter compartment .

[alanp]

There is a current (page 1) thread called "V7 fuses and behavior".  Smith Swede pulled fuses and relays on his V7 to see what would happen and one of the relays caused a problem like you are having, crank but no start.  I am not sure which relay this would be on a 2003 Cali but you can read what he did and maybe try swapping in new relays. 

[Wayne Orwig]

1. When it does not start, pull a spark plug and smell for fuel. Or as mentioned spray a bit in.
2. Have you replaced the plugs?
3. Have you checked the timing sensor gap?
4. Any GuzziDiag errors showing?
5. As mentioned, does yours have the fuel solenoid?
6. Have you replaced the relays?

[nsmith]

Pump runs when you first turn the key on but, does it run while the motor is cranking over? Could be it is only getting the (pressure up) to fire on, that won't last long.

[fotoguzzi]

Just because you attached a battery charger does not mean your battery is good and the charger won't make it so. Get a load test to be sure the battery has a full charge.