Power Commander v
I might be over-engineering this, but I got 2 snap in w/o wires for the O2 sensor, silicone the ends of the blank plugs, just like scrmnvtwins. I then retain the XIEDs on the wiring side, same deal, got blank siliconed plugs.
My thought is just in case PC-V failed, I can bypass the PC-V and return to factory setting, with the attached XIEDs back in the O2 sensors, at least the bike won't run too lean.
Just don't want to get stranded in middle of nowhere if the PC-V fails. So far (over 12k miles), no problems.
My thought is just in case PC-V failed, I can bypass the PC-V and return to factory setting, with the attached XIEDs back in the O2 sensors, at least the bike won't run too lean.
Just don't want to get stranded in middle of nowhere if the PC-V fails. So far (over 12k miles), no problems.
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I might be over-engineering this, but I got 2 snap in w/o wires for the O2 sensor, silicone the ends of the blank plugs, just like scrmnvtwins. I then retain the XIEDs on the wiring side, same deal, got blank siliconed plugs.
My thought is just in case PC-V failed, I can bypass the PC-V and return to factory setting, with the attached XIEDs back in the O2 sensors, at least the bike won't run too lean.
Just don't want to get stranded in middle of nowhere if the PC-V fails. So far (over 12k miles), no problems.
My thought is just in case PC-V failed, I can bypass the PC-V and return to factory setting, with the attached XIEDs back in the O2 sensors, at least the bike won't run too lean.
Just don't want to get stranded in middle of nowhere if the PC-V fails. So far (over 12k miles), no problems.
I have used Power Commanders for years with no problems, Each was a plug in series unit and could be removed from the circuit by simply unplugging 2 connectors and reconnecting 1. Connectors are easy access and time to remove from circuit maybe 5 inutes including pulling the seat.
5th Gear
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I have had no problems at all with mine unplugged on my 12 SG I had a problem with my throtle control and when it was in the shop the mechanic told me I needed to plug my 02 sensors back in but after checking with the tuner and Fuel Motto I was assured that the 02 sensors needed to stay unpluged. I havent had any problems or codes at all very satisfied with my PC5.
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Pc-v
I have the 12 street glide and was running the fl xied and decided to change over to the pcv. Now its hard to start. I've talk with fuel moto and then referred to dyno jet about this problem and it turns out its just the nature of the beast! no fix for it....
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From: Port St. Lucie FL
Have the PC-V on my '12 Ultra Classic with the O2 sensors unplugged and secured out of the way with a wire tie. The wrench at the dealership said it will throw a code but it is just historical and will not cause a check engine light to come on. Never had an issue and the bike runs great.
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Try Tucci's method if that describes your problem. I'm not sure about later models, but on my '07 it had something to do with the circuit powering the PCV, which would be momentarily interrupted and the PCV would reboot. When that happened the engine wouldn't start until the boot process finished a few seconds later. There's no need to wait after turning on the ignition switch, and hitting the starter immediately after turning on the ignition may fix your problem. Let us know.
Last edited by iclick; Oct 29, 2012 at 05:19 PM.
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