Power Commander / Starter bang
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Tourer
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From: New Bern NC
Power Commander / Starter bang
Can someone help me understand why when I start my bike, if I don't hit the starter switch in less than 3 seconds after I turn the power on I get the dreaded "starter bang"
I have heard that this is a Power Commander issue. And it has gotten worse since I installed the PC.
Is there anything in the mapping that can make this better?
I have heard that this is a Power Commander issue. And it has gotten worse since I installed the PC.
Is there anything in the mapping that can make this better?
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From: New Bern NC
Compensator
If the compensator is the culprit why doesn't it do it if I crank it immediatly after I turn the power on?
As far as the PCV goes, it did it ocasionally before I installed it. But after I installed it it will bang everytime I wait more than 5 seconds to crank after the power is turned on.
As far as the PCV goes, it did it ocasionally before I installed it. But after I installed it it will bang everytime I wait more than 5 seconds to crank after the power is turned on.
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From: Wyoming
Had the same problem with my PCIII on my '07. When you turn on the switch, the PC powers up until the fuel pressure relay makes up. At that point, the PC loses power until the bike is started. As long as you hit the starter before the pressure relay makes up, you're usually good to go.
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My 09 was doing it B-4 the PC-V.
If you think it is the PC-V, just disconnect it and see if it happens then.
Simple enough..?
If you think it is the PC-V, just disconnect it and see if it happens then.
Simple enough..?
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Had the same problem with my PCIII on my '07. When you turn on the switch, the PC powers up until the fuel pressure relay makes up. At that point, the PC loses power until the bike is started. As long as you hit the starter before the pressure relay makes up, you're usually good to go.