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Oct 9, 2011 | 07:21 AM

gharley06

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what the ...?

i just picked up a new 2011 deluxe. its throwing a code while driving the bike home. I took it back to the dealer, and its showing on the diagnostic that the compression release isn't working right. (for whatever reason). well...the bike has a 96" and doesn't have compression release on it.. how can this be?

Could this be the wrong ECM on the bike ?
I'm not sure what to think.

Oct 9, 2011 | 08:26 AM

Blk and Chrome

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needs to be reprogramed thats all just software, calm down

Oct 9, 2011 | 08:32 AM

luvtoride

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yep thats all it is.. a software glitch. the auto compression releases are on the 2012 103" engines. probably programmed for the 2012.

Oct 9, 2011 | 08:38 AM

gharley06

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well, i/the service tech thought it was as easy as just reprogramming the ECM.. Not the case, the program was re-loaded multiple times, and every time the bike was restarted the same code shows up.. I

Oct 9, 2011 | 09:05 AM

BassCatcher

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Tell them you want a new one.

Oct 9, 2011 | 09:40 AM

tmitchellof PG

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I would think the easiest fix would be for the dealer to swap out your engine for a 2012 103". Then the code should clear.
Tom

Oct 9, 2011 | 12:55 PM

dieselguy65

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i would be pretty hot if i bought a new bike, and it threw codes on the way home from picking it up. reckon they be getting it back and i would be shopping for a non fuel infected bike.