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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Default PCIII Dead Spot

Really not specific to the Touring thread, but I've tried several downloads to my PCIII and still have a dead spot off of idle. Isn't there when the 'Commander isn't hooked up. I've talked to Dyna Jet and tryed all of their suggestions, like resetting the idle zero, to no avail.

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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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you know some people have this problem and others don't. It's weird.

Personally don't have this dead spot. But a good friend gets his about 1 every 9 times he goes from a dead stop. He doesn't like it.

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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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you tried turning on the accel. pump feature? Some on here with this problem have said that it solves the "dead spot".
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: Atomic Bagger

Really not specific to the Touring thread, but I've tried several downloads to my PCIII and still have a dead spot off of idle. Isn't there when the 'Commander isn't hooked up. I've talked to Dyna Jet and tryed all of their suggestions, like resetting the idle zero, to no avail.

Any other suggestions?
There is a firmware update that should fix this problem. It did on my bike, although my problem was minor. I have a beta version (2.2.0) on my PCIII now and it is flawless. The newer version also addresses problems some are having with detonation. If you want v2.2.0, email me and I'll send it to you. You'll need v3.1.7 or higher to upgrade the firmware. Don't upgrade the firmware with the bike running, but use the 9v adapter.



 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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That's why I took mine off ......
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Yup same problem here, no longer use the pc3 never could get it to work right, fuelpak works like a charm
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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you tried turning on the accel. pump feature? Some on here with this problem have said that it solves the "dead spot".
It did the trick for mine!

Ride Safe,

Mike
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Thanks for the replys. I'll try the accel pump option and see what happens.

 
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Default RE: PCIII Dead Spot

I also had the dead spot right off idle. Tried a bunch of stuff including custom MAP from Dr. Dyno where he increased the timing in the lower RPM/throttle postion, which fixed most of it. But then Dynojet came out with this firmware update which fixedmy problem 1000% (I removed the additional timing Dr Dyno had put in there). I am totally happy and satisfied with the PC3 now.

I was so fed up with it I was conemplating spending$ for another controller just to get ridof it. If you haven;t tried the firmware update, i would strongly sugest it before you did much else.

 
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