I Found The Problem!
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RE: I Found The Problem!
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.
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ORIGINAL: Taterdog
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.
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RE: I Found The Problem!
Two things you need to check with the PC3 , first, make sure your battery is good and fully charged. Although it might start your bike it won't run your PC3. It draws more current than your ECM. Also the second cause of this problem with a PC3 is the CRANK POSITION SENSOR, although your ECM will work with a sensor that is less than perfect, your PC3 WON'T. Check both you will find out it's not the PC3.
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RE: I Found The Problem!
ORIGINAL: Johnny G
Two things you need to check with the PC3 , first, make sure your battery is good and fully charged. Although it might start your bike it won't run your PC3. It draws more current than your ECM. Also the second cause of this problem with a PC3 is the CRANK POSITION SENSOR, although your ECM will work with a sensor that is less than perfect, your PC3 WON'T. Check both you will find out it's not the PC3.
Two things you need to check with the PC3 , first, make sure your battery is good and fully charged. Although it might start your bike it won't run your PC3. It draws more current than your ECM. Also the second cause of this problem with a PC3 is the CRANK POSITION SENSOR, although your ECM will work with a sensor that is less than perfect, your PC3 WON'T. Check both you will find out it's not the PC3.
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ORIGINAL: Taterdog
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.
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Well butter me up and call me Garfield, cause this p___y will be carrying tools when he rides from now on! Sure beat the hell out of another $150 tow bill!
[/quote] Taterdog, I have discovered the secret of quickly undoing the PCIII connections without any tools what so ever! If you will send me $10 cash, I will reveal this sensitive information that the Snap On, Cruz Tools and Major Tool manufactures don't want you to know about! (and yes, I'm just kidding). My dynotuner (DynoGuy) says that the first thing to do if you have engine problems is to disconnect the PC and try again. This way you begin by confirming/eliminating something easy to diagnose. Ride Safe!
Well butter me up and call me Garfield, cause this p___y will be carrying tools when he rides from now on! Sure beat the hell out of another $150 tow bill!
[/quote] Taterdog, I have discovered the secret of quickly undoing the PCIII connections without any tools what so ever! If you will send me $10 cash, I will reveal this sensitive information that the Snap On, Cruz Tools and Major Tool manufactures don't want you to know about! (and yes, I'm just kidding). My dynotuner (DynoGuy) says that the first thing to do if you have engine problems is to disconnect the PC and try again. This way you begin by confirming/eliminating something easy to diagnose. Ride Safe!
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RE: I Found The Problem!
What johnnyg said. I have had two problems with a pc on my 60,000 mile bike. one related to a weak battery, and the other a bad cps. both need to be in very good condition for the pc to work properly, in my experienc.
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ORIGINAL: Taterdog
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.
Hey, everyone, don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking the PCIII's -- mine runs great with it. I've just had bad luck in getting two problem units in a row. More than likely the third will be a charm. I've also heard that bikes of my vintage with the MM EFI can tend to "eat" PCIII's. Don't know if that's right or not, but could be. JMHO.