Engine light question to settle argument.
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Road Master
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Engine light question to settle argument.
Myself and a buddy have an argument. When I start my 04 EGC it shows a light with the engine on it. I start it when it goes off. My buddy has an 06 Ultra and says that I don't have to wait for the light to go off to start it with out consequences. Who is wrong or right and what have you heard pertaining to this.
Tourer
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I don't know, but I have been told by more than one dealer that you should wait. It really seems a silly argument. Just wait for the damn light to go off. I have a Dodge Diesel pickup. You are supposed to wait until the glow plug light goes out before starting it. Have I started it without waiting? Yes. Has it crumbled into the dirt because I did? No. But I still make it my practice to wait for it to go out. Same with my ultra.
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Road Master
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I asked him what does 10 seconds matter!!!!!!! I told him that waiting that 10 seconds just means that our beers are going to be colder because they are closer to the bottom of the cooler!!!!
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According to my dealer tech, you should wait until it goes out, every time.
Not only is the fuel pump priming, but also the EFM is doing a self check.
Not only is the fuel pump priming, but also the EFM is doing a self check.
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Road Master
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I had a 2000 RKC that would kick a code if I didn't wait for the light to go off before I hit the starter button. Then I would have to take it to a friend of mine that had a HD Scanalyzer to clear the code so the light wouldn't stay on. I haven't had the problem with my '08. Maybe I just got in the habit of not being in such a hurry or maybe something changed since my 2000. Regardless I think if I were you I'd wait 'til the light went out.
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Yeah, I have been told about the ECM self check. If you listen carefully you can head the throttle body move, clicking into 2 different positions and calibrating itself. Do it with the air cleaner off and you will see what i mean.