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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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Hello

I have a Sportster xl1200C 2009.
when i usually fire it up check engine lights up before engine start then comes off. 2 days ago i noticed that after engine starts the engine light comes up again for 30 sec then come off!!
I have checked the DIAG for registered codes but all codes showing none !!

what could be the problem !
thx guys for the help
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Did you ever get the updated cold start flash? My 09 had some start up issues before that flash.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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i don't have any start up issues except this light comes up and then turns off
the bike is running smoothly without any problem
and i have installed a new HD battery
 
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There is a code stored in there. But, I don't understand why it's not showing up when you run Diag
 
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Do you have a EFI tuner hooked up?
 
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