Power commander V help please
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Just remember that the one problem is likely "installer induced" and not any fault of the PC-V and there are dozens of happy customers (if not more) already running the PC-V from Fuel Moto. We're all curious to hear what went wrong in this case and the poster already admitted to starting the bike up before the install was done, so maybe he caused the problem himself (likely).
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I checked that too. Also checked the pins on the PCV. Everything looked good and straight with very uniform spacing on both. I have no clue how to look for a code. Other mods: I did put the A/C and Jackpots on and fire up the bike before putting on the PCV but that's it. Ran it for a couple minutes to hear the pipes, sounded awesome. I also turned the ignition on once after putting on the PCV,very quickly as I realized right when I did it that I hadn't put the O2 eliminators on yet, it was maybe two seconds tops. Could that have caused this problem? And no need to apologize for anything Jamie. I truly appreciate you stepping up on Superbowl Sunday and trying to help.
I'm curious about this question too. I have a pcIII. I actually rode it down the street before I realized I hadn't installed the 02 eliminators. Seems to be fine though. But not much riding since the install.
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Yes. All they are is caps to put on the wiring side O2 wiring plug. they have a wire to jumper 1 wire to the other inside the cap. I think all it does is keep your ECM from throwing sensor related codes by fooling it into thinking sensors are still hooked up.
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I checked that too. Also checked the pins on the PCV. Everything looked good and straight with very uniform spacing on both. I have no clue how to look for a code. Other mods: I did put the A/C and Jackpots on and fire up the bike before putting on the PCV but that's it. Ran it for a couple minutes to hear the pipes, sounded awesome. I also turned the ignition on once after putting on the PCV,very quickly as I realized right when I did it that I hadn't put the O2 eliminators on yet, it was maybe two seconds tops. Could that have caused this problem? And no need to apologize for anything Jamie. I truly appreciate you stepping up on Superbowl Sunday and trying to help.
1. Call the dealer service dept. and ask about it. Don't even mention the PCV! After all, you are in warranty and if it won't stay running they'll have to fix it.
2. If they are clueless (probable), pull the maxi-fuse and don't re-insert it for a few minutes. Then re-test.
3. If that doesn't work clear the codes after you find out how to do it.
Somehow the clutch-lever safety switch seems to be malfunctioning. It is supposed to prevent you from starting the bike while the clutch is engaged and in gear. Mine has two wires, ground and another that goes to the turn-signal/security module. I don't know any more than that.
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If your "check engine" light is not on don't worry about it. I'm surprised it didn't trip a fault code with the O2 sensors disconnected and without the eliminators, although it might not sense this when it is in the warm-up cycle and in open-loop mode (i.e. O2 sensors not working). (Just speculating)
Last edited by iclick; Feb 3, 2009 at 01:24 PM.
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Right. It tells the ECM the AFR is proper and thus not do any correction. It thinks all is well and does nothing, including throwing any codes.
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If your "check engine" light is not on don't worry about it. I'm surprised it didn't trip a fault code with the O2 sensors disconnected and without the eliminators, although it might not sense this when it is in the warm-up cycle and in open-loop mode (i.e. O2 sensors not working). (Just speculating)
5th Gear
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Hmmmm
This all brings up an interesting question (which some of you may find goofy) but let me ask you all anyway.1) If I add Rinehart Slip Ons, aftermarket SE A/C & a PC-V ... have I just voided my warranty?
2) Will this become an issue during regular dealer service intervals?
Asking as I see continuous advice to "not mention" the installation of the PC-V during discussion with HD.
Thoughts?
Last edited by sjkinlodi; Feb 3, 2009 at 06:16 PM.