2008 (not earlier) tourers - adding cruise control
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2008 (not earlier) tourers - adding cruise control
So, to return to a previous question, how many people have added cruise to their 2008 tourers? The '08s have a whole new throttle-by-wire system, so any information on earlier models, appreciated as it is, isn't applicable. The question in particular is: did you have to head back to the dealer to get them to do anything with your ECM?
Turns out the installation is ridiculously easy; about an hour (the pin numbers are right on the plug & socket housings!) and couldn't really be easier. Turns out the cruise control system is just the switches; everything's handled inside the ECM and since the throttle-by-wire system already uses a servo on the throttle, it's a very quick and simple install. I'm wondering, though, if the ECM needs to be re-flashed or have some options programmed in because while the bike is fine and everything appears to be working right, the cruise control doesn't work
So, anyone add it to their 2008 Street Glide? Thanks.
Turns out the installation is ridiculously easy; about an hour (the pin numbers are right on the plug & socket housings!) and couldn't really be easier. Turns out the cruise control system is just the switches; everything's handled inside the ECM and since the throttle-by-wire system already uses a servo on the throttle, it's a very quick and simple install. I'm wondering, though, if the ECM needs to be re-flashed or have some options programmed in because while the bike is fine and everything appears to be working right, the cruise control doesn't work
So, anyone add it to their 2008 Street Glide? Thanks.
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RE: 2008 (not earlier) tourers - adding cruise control
You will have to take it to the dealer. It's almost plug and play but the ECM does not look for it. The option will have to be turned on so to speak.
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Interesting question for which I don't have the answer, though it is surprising (to me anyway) that a dealer flash is necessary since the P&A catalog is silent about this. Since you are asking the question is it correct to assume the instructions with the kit don't mention a dealer flash/installation?
Can you turn the cruise on with the switch on the fairing cap?
It is not uncommon for an installation of the earlier cruise handlebar harness to have a wire pinched/shorted when reassembling the switch housings; perhaps that's the problem.
Hope you get it working and let us know if it does require a dealer flash.
Can you turn the cruise on with the switch on the fairing cap?
It is not uncommon for an installation of the earlier cruise handlebar harness to have a wire pinched/shorted when reassembling the switch housings; perhaps that's the problem.
Hope you get it working and let us know if it does require a dealer flash.
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RE: 2008 (not earlier) tourers - adding cruise control
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You will have to take it to the dealer. It's almost plug and play but the ECM does not look for it. The option will have to be turned on so to speak.
You will have to take it to the dealer. It's almost plug and play but the ECM does not look for it. The option will have to be turned on so to speak.
grrr. Thanks. An hour or so of poking around the 'Net this alluded to that. Yours is *honestly* the first post I've found that says the words.
They have a 110" SE Dyna there as a rental. Maybe I'll swap out for a day or two and leave the 'Glide with 'em
Thanks.
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Interesting question for which I don't have the answer, though it is surprising (to me anyway) that a dealer flash is necessary since the P&A catalog is silent about this. Since you are asking the question is it correct to assume the instructions with the kit don't mention a dealer flash/installation?
Interesting question for which I don't have the answer, though it is surprising (to me anyway) that a dealer flash is necessary since the P&A catalog is silent about this. Since you are asking the question is it correct to assume the instructions with the kit don't mention a dealer flash/installation?
Ah well, we all have to earn a living, I guess.
Thanks all.
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RE: 2008 (not earlier) tourers - adding cruise control
The good news is it only takes 'em a sec to do it. Shouldn't have to leave the bike if you schedule it with the service department.
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houdy;
your ecm has the provissions or the knowledge to run your cruise the only thing is the stealer need to let the ecm know to look for the cruise during initialization.another words when the electronic technician is hook up a command will be added to the ecm telling it
'hey stupit look for the cruise control during running time" by the way all touring models are cruise ready providing you buy the kit.
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your ecm has the provissions or the knowledge to run your cruise the only thing is the stealer need to let the ecm know to look for the cruise during initialization.another words when the electronic technician is hook up a command will be added to the ecm telling it
'hey stupit look for the cruise control during running time" by the way all touring models are cruise ready providing you buy the kit.
[IMG]local://upfiles/50148/3E60184FD45D46669B23B5E0A3962478.jpg[/IMG]
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