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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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OK new here! so 2015 electra glide limited. check engine light comes on when I start it then goes off. comes on when I accelerate then once I level out it goes off no matter what gear. If im in the same gear when it is off and roll on it, it will come on again for a few seconds then go off. no loss of power but, it does seem to idle funny. like it bogs down then comes right back. Any thoughts?


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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 01:11 AM
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Time for some warranty work at your nearest neighborhood Harley Davidson Dealer.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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Yea that is what I am thinking. Was hoping it was some dumb little thing. Well guess I gotta make a damn appointment.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 06:26 AM
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Just a note, the "check engine" light is an indicator that something in the fuel/engine management went out of range and could cause emissions to be higher than intended. Could be something simple as a detected misfire, or just a sensor that went bad.
 
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