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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Hey guys, when I start my bike the MIL light goes off after a couple seconds like it should, then it comes back on for 10 - 15 seconds and goes off again and all is good while riding. Any thoughts? 07' Train, big bore kit, 204 cams and PCIII Thank You...
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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I had same thing happen. When it goes off it is a historic code & means it has resolved itself & will go out after 50 start cycles. If it stays on it is a current code. To check the code, with ignition off & engine switch on, turn on ignition while holding in the odometer reset. Speedometer needle will sweep up & back down, & display will say: DIAG. Hold in odometer reset for at least 5 seconds & code will be displayed. Google Harley trouble codes & you will be able to find a list which tells you what your code means. To clear the code hold od. in for 5 seconds, turn ign off. My code was front cylinder no combustion, which was caused by a loose plug wire.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Thanks, Eagle. I followed your steps (perfect) but after the DIAG. display no codes came up???
 
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Smug
Thanks, Eagle. I followed your steps (perfect) but after the DIAG. display no codes came up???
Sorry, I neglected to tell you after you see DIAG , push once to give you the section error is in, THEN hold in at least 5 seconds to get code. If there is no code it will say NONE.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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what about this scenerio....my buddy's bike..02 duece..riding down the road, the speedometer will quit and the engine light will come on .. bike still runs, no other obvious symptons...anyone ?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Tell him to turn in his Honda and buy a Harley... sorry, i couldn't resist
 
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