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Jul 9, 2020 | 08:44 AM

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'05Train

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As mentioned, separate. You have the ability to adjust the temperature at which they activate through the Power Vision.

Jul 13, 2020 | 08:24 AM

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alarmdoug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDawgQC

Yes, I know what the fans are for & what the EITMS for. That wasn't the subject of my question.

Yes it was the subject of your question.
You asked if the fans would still come on if you disabled EITMS. I answered "yes"
I then went on to describe them as two different systems.
All good was just confirmed what others have posted in case you were in doubt.

Last edited by alarmdoug; Jul 13, 2020 at 08:27 AM.

Oct 31, 2020 | 08:25 PM

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Time_Traveler

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I just picked up a 2014 FLHTK. From reading the above responses it sounds like the EITMS should be disabled?

Nov 1, 2020 | 11:24 AM

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Sparkee...

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Originally Posted by Time_Traveler

I just picked up a 2014 FLHTK. From reading the above responses it sounds like the EITMS should be disabled?

The EITMS does not control the fans. The fans are controlled independently according to ambient and engine temps. The EITMS shuts down the rear cylinder at idle for rider comfort not engine protection. Having it on or off is more of a personal preference. Some like it, some hate it. When activated on my twin cam it was very noticeable the rear cylinder was not firing and didn’t sound normal. Occasionally I found it was slow kicking the rear cylinder back it while leaving a stop light with a little stumble but not a big issue. On the M8 it has been improved quite a bit. It’s hardly noticeable at idle and transitions back quite smoothly when it is deactivated. Personally I leave it on all the time.

Nov 9, 2020 | 07:10 AM

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Sandcrab

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Eitms

I also keep mine on all the time. When I stop at a light for instance, and click over to the EITMS screen, it shows "enabled" and if it is a hot day, it will show "active" and I have never had a hesitation problem coming out. 2015 Limited 75,200 miles and counting.

Nov 9, 2020 | 10:58 PM

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cficole

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I've occasionally had the engine hesitate coming off the line, but a little throttle blip before starting out will get the engine ready and eliminate the hesitation.