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Old 06-26-2008, 04:01 PM
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I own an 08 Street Glide and on ocassion I come to a stop light and the bike will idle at 1500 to 1800 RPM's.&nbsp\\; If I turn the throttle back as far as it will go it idles back down to normal. But I cant let go of the throttle to the idle position, she'll idle back up again. This only seems to happen once in a while.
&nbsp\\; I saw in my owners manual on page 40 a quick paragraph that only explains:

&nbsp\\; ETC Forced Idle Mode " The throttle plate actuator is forced to a "fast idle" position, which will provide enough torque to crawl, but not enough to operate at traffic speeds."

WTF?
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It says nothing about how to engage or disengage this mode. Assuming of course this is whats happening????

Any input would be appreciated.

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you need to reset your idle control, with your&nbsp\\;run swith on,turn your inginition switch to the on position hold for 4 seconds and repeat 3 more times ,4 total this&nbsp\\;should reset it
 
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you need to reset your idle control, with your&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;run swith on,turn your inginition switch to the on position hold for 4 seconds and repeat 3 more times ,4 total this&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;should reset it
What a hassle.
 
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Thanks!!!!!!

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