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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 07:11 PM
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Hello.

I'm currently running a K&N Air Filter and Python Throwback Exhaust. When I downloaded the map, the following information is listed:
2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
Vance & Hines Double Barrel exhaust (#18005)
Screamin' Eagle air filter
Stock ECM

A few weeks ago, bike shut down as I attempted to start it. Found the negative cable was arcing and the PCV negative terminal got chewed a bit. The bike has been idling high 1700-1800 range ever since. Have images and small video of the engine if it helps. Also, I cleaned the IAC valve, changed primary and transmission oil, spark plugs, new exhaust gaskets and replaced the air filter. Throttle is NOT sticking. All fuses are working properly.

Tried downloading and sending the maps listed for the configuration above and no luck. Emailed PCV for tech support and will tweak the map.

Would appreciate the feed back. Thank you.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 09:15 PM
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Tips on checking TPS wiring and replacement?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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I had a high idle, and it was fixed by installing a new idle air control unit above the throttle body.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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Thank you Buddy Shagmore. Did your problem just randomly start back then? I downloaded the manual so I can see it's definitely a one-man job. I have no error codes, the gas mileage dropped drastically, but the bike runs "normal" on the road. Will I have any issues riding it without making the bike worse until I order the IAC?

Thanks, again.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 03:11 PM
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This is the update so far after being in and out of town and wrenching on the weekends.

While I had the PCV and having high idle, never had any error code. I replaced the IAC, no error codes but intermittent high idle.

Today, I removed PCV and cranked the bike. After a little hesitation, bike started up - low idle and white smoke. I let it rev a bit and after it settled, it was still low idle. I got the error codes P0113, P0118 and P0123. Before I throw parts at it (TPS), I want to start with replacing the battery.

Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Thank you.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ibrokeit
This is the update so far after being in and out of town and wrenching on the weekends.

While I had the PCV and having high idle, never had any error code. I replaced the IAC, no error codes but intermittent high idle.

Today, I removed PCV and cranked the bike. After a little hesitation, bike started up - low idle and white smoke. I let it rev a bit and after it settled, it was still low idle. I got the error codes P0113, P0118 and P0123. Before I throw parts at it (TPS), I want to start with replacing the battery.

Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Thank you.


Current Table


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Will be sending these new table to see if the idle will come down
 
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ibrokeit


Current Table


Current Table


Will be sending these new table to see if the idle will come down
I have the PCV installed in my 13 sporty with k&n filter and
slip ons . Just looking at your map i would drop that row of 30
down to 5 or 10 if needed. Your dumping 30 % more at 0 throttle
causeing high idle.
 
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