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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fannin
Had this same problem, went to the dealership told them there was a download. They told me no just used the ignition reset. After repeating the same thing over and over for 15 minutes they finally looked it up on the computer and found the updated download. It seemed to solve my problem.
It's a fine state of affairs when the owner has to brighter than the dealer! Hope this helps the OP.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2019 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultra Street Jewell
My 08 Street when it first starts up has a high idle till it warms up. A lot of that may have to do with the power commander you have.
Tried it and it fixed it! Thanks!
 
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Try the throttle reset procedure. My 08 has done this a few times and it has always worked for me. I do believe the run/kill switch needs to be in run when you cycle the ignition.
 

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