Temporarily removing PVC
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Temporarily removing PVC
Do I need to do anything in the way of resetting or anything else to the ECU if I will be temporarily disconnecting and removing the PCV? I will be pulling the PCV for a few weeks while it is sent back to Fuel Moto for some new programming. I'm going to leave the ECU connector unplugged and my battery charger on. Anything I should be concerned with? Thanks
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Really?? The battery is under the PCV and ECU so that would be a pain. The directions when I initially installed the PCV did not say anything about disconnecting the battery, nor did it even say anything about pulling the main fuse. When I asked Jamie he said just plug and play. I was thinking it may only throw a code and need to be reset but I wasn't sure. So I really need to pull the battery?
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Really?? The battery is under the PCV and ECU so that would be a pain. The directions when I initially installed the PCV did not say anything about disconnecting the battery, nor did it even say anything about pulling the main fuse. When I asked Jamie he said just plug and play. I was thinking it may only throw a code and need to be reset but I wasn't sure. So I really need to pull the battery?
Someone else mentioned ESD. If ESD is an issue, it will be an issue whether the battery is connected or not. If you're concerned about ESD, you need a wrist strap (or something equivalent) grounding you to the bike to eliminate it. I don't know anyone who goes through that process.
As for throwing a code, that will only occur if you try to start the bike with the ECU unplugged. And I'm not even sure that would throw a code. If the ECU isn't powered, as in unplugged, how can it throw a code?
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Thanks, thats what I was thinking.
I wouldn't worry about disconnecting the battery. Just unplug the PCV. If you want to be extra cautious pulling the main fuse couldn't hurt but is probably not absolutely necessary.
Someone else mentioned ESD. If ESD is an issue, it will be an issue whether the battery is connected or not. If you're concerned about ESD, you need a wrist strap (or something equivalent) grounding you to the bike to eliminate it. I don't know anyone who goes through that process.
As for throwing a code, that will only occur if you try to start the bike with the ECU unplugged. And I'm not even sure that would throw a code. If the ECU isn't powered, as in unplugged, how can it throw a code?
Someone else mentioned ESD. If ESD is an issue, it will be an issue whether the battery is connected or not. If you're concerned about ESD, you need a wrist strap (or something equivalent) grounding you to the bike to eliminate it. I don't know anyone who goes through that process.
As for throwing a code, that will only occur if you try to start the bike with the ECU unplugged. And I'm not even sure that would throw a code. If the ECU isn't powered, as in unplugged, how can it throw a code?
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Do I need to do anything in the way of resetting or anything else to the ECU if I will be temporarily disconnecting and removing the PCV? I will be pulling the PCV for a few weeks while it is sent back to Fuel Moto for some new programming. I'm going to leave the ECU connector unplugged and my battery charger on. Anything I should be concerned with? Thanks
If you want to ride the bike while the ECU is not installed you could plug it back in without the PCV (the stock setup) and the bike would run with the tune that is currently flashed to the ECU, which is probably the stock tune.
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Thanks iclick,
Nope, wouldn't be turning on the ignition or starting the bike at all. Unlike some parts of the country, I won't be riding until at least April if I'm lucky! Theres plenty of snow here in Stowe for those wanting to ski! I just want to unplug the PCV and send it back to Fuel Moto for service, then plug it right back in when it comes back. Thanks
Nope, wouldn't be turning on the ignition or starting the bike at all. Unlike some parts of the country, I won't be riding until at least April if I'm lucky! Theres plenty of snow here in Stowe for those wanting to ski! I just want to unplug the PCV and send it back to Fuel Moto for service, then plug it right back in when it comes back. Thanks
You would not want to try to start the bike with the ECU unplugged, and I don't know what would happen if you did--but I'm quite sure this isn't something you're contemplating. If you are asking if you can unplug it safely while the PCV is being serviced at FM, you can do this, but I wouldn't turn the ignition on while it remains unplugged.
If you want to ride the bike while the ECU is not installed you could plug it back in without the PCV (the stock setup) and the bike would run with the tune that is currently flashed to the ECU, which is probably the stock tune.
If you want to ride the bike while the ECU is not installed you could plug it back in without the PCV (the stock setup) and the bike would run with the tune that is currently flashed to the ECU, which is probably the stock tune.
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