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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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20K and no problems. Bike runs really strong.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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What kind of failure?

Failure to start?
Failure to idle?
Failure to run smooth?

PC was very helpful with my PCIII problem.
I only have 500 mile on the PCV, perfect so far.
 
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No problems here.
 
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Originally Posted by cmcelrod
OK, the first power commander was bad out of the box, I got a whopping 80 miles out of the second one. anybody else had a problem with this product, thinking about scrapping it and going to the SERT. any thoughts?
IMHO you have some other issue ie bad connection?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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I hope you get it figured out. That sure is a sweet looking bike for you to have to PUSH! LOL..

I too would be inclined to think something else is going on. Any DTC's to report? Voltage fluctuations going to and from the PCV? Keep us informed!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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What kind of failure?

Failure to start?
Failure to idle?
Failure to run smooth?

PC was very helpful with my PCIII problem.
I only have 500 mile on the PCV, perfect so far.
Bike will only start with throttle applied, runs about 3 seconds even if you try to rev it up
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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I started having problems with mine shortly after installing it. The Harley dealer said it was the PCV. Jaime said no way it was the PCV. The next week it went out completely and Jaime replaced it. Have not had a problem since.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Can you log-on the PCV with your PC and check the map ?

Does the PCV light up, with the ignition on ?
 
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Originally Posted by cmcelrod
Bike will only start with throttle applied, runs about 3 seconds even if you try to rev it up
Remove the PCV and re-connect in stock configuration. Does it still act up? If so, check the pins on the connectors, as if one or more are bent it can cause errant behavior.

PCV failures are rare, and having two bad ones right out of the box sounds very odd to me.
 
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20K and no problem...keep us posted on the resolution of the problem.
 
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