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Mar 15, 2009 | 10:48 AM

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Badbagger

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Been there and done that. Cable is fine as well.

Mar 15, 2009 | 10:50 AM

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hdpearl70

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Hopefully Jamie can shed some light on this. Never had this problem before? Good Luck

Mar 15, 2009 | 10:57 AM

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You and me both lol. It's a weird one but I'm sure they'll help. Jamie has a great rep.

Mar 15, 2009 | 11:00 AM

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Mr. Wizard

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Update your firmware to the latest available then try again. Heard from a third party that the new PCIII software causes issues when the PCIII had the older version of firmware installed.

http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...downloads.aspx then click on the firmware tab

Then again, had a bud go through three PCIII's before getting one that worked right. That's very rare. He called Jamie and he said you have to go to Power Commander to get it swapped out.

Mar 15, 2009 | 11:17 AM

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Badbagger

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Thanks Wizard!

Mar 15, 2009 | 12:48 PM

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bdaug50

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I have a nice hammer that I could loan you. It won't fix your problem but you'll feel better temporarily.

Mar 15, 2009 | 02:55 PM

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Badbagger

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Hell then I'll need some bodywork and paint... I've got to many other things to do so I'll have to pass just the same thanks bro.

Mar 15, 2009 | 04:46 PM

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bagger, if the firmware update didn't do it... bad PCIII

you should have had results by now.

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Mar 15, 2009 | 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hdpearl70

Not to be an idiot but you do have the bike running when checking the throttle right? Try clearing the the PC first and downloading a new map from PC? Different USB cable? Just throwing suggestions out

You don't need to have the engine running to set TP on either a PCIII or PCV. With PCIII just plug in the 9V adapter and turn the ignition on. The PCIII powers up either by a running engine or with the 9V adapter, and ignition-on only won't do it. The PCV is much simpler, requiring only a USB connection to power up, and to set TP just plug in the USB and turn on the ignition. No need to start the bike either way unless you're checking specific things like RPM, TP, AFR, etc.