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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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HELP I have a 02 fatboy I model after starting the engine light comes back on for about 10 to 15 seconds then goes off and stays off. Has anyone else had this problem & is it something I shoud be concerned with.:
 
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As long as it goes off I wouldn't worry too much about it.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 11:05 PM
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As long as it goes off I wouldn't worry too much about it.
I agree.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 06:52 AM
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Prolly just normal running of diagnostics before it shuts off.

My NightTrain did that when I first bought it new; took it in to the dealer, they had it for maybe a couple minutes, and when I got it back, it didn't do it anymore. I forgot what they said, but they didn't seem too concerned.
 
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Originally Posted by Rogersarge
HELP I have a 02 fatboy I model after starting the engine light comes back on for about 10 to 15 seconds then goes off and stays off. Has anyone else had this problem & is it something I shoud be concerned with.:
My 02 Fatboy has always done that. No worries as long as it goes off.
 
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