I am thinking of getting a PCIII for my 06 Ultra but I dont want to lose the instant startup I have. Does everyone with a PCIII have to crank the engine over a few times before it starts or does this only happen with some bikes?

Thanks, Bob

 

I am going to be adding the Power Commander to my bike as well. From what I have read on other posts it is something to do with the fuel pump circuit and most people dont act like it is a real huge deal. But it can be avoided if you hit the starter before your light goes off.

 

Thanks,
I heard there is a momentary power interruption to the PCIII when you start that causes the PCIII to have to re-start, causing a small starting delay. If you start just before the engine light goes off maybe that prevents the interruption.

 

I have a PCIII on my 07 Ultra. I have the delay as well. This is what the folks a Power Commander told me to do. (They are aware of the issue) As soon as you turn the ignition to on, hit the starter. Don't wait until the fuel injection light goes out. Mine now fires on the first turn. I asked them if this would hurt the bike? They stated it wouldn't hurt anything.

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the info, I only have one question left about the PCIII. Does anyone know if the idle RPM can be adjusted with the PCIII?
Bob

 

It can not be adjusted except through remving timing or starving fuel at idle.... neither are good solutions.

The starting delay is really nothing. It's only different because you are used to a blip. After a couple months, you wont even notice.

 

Come to think of it, I never wait until the EFI fuel pump quits whining on my car before starting the engine. I'm not sure why I got into this habit on the Ultra. Sounds like the delay can be eliminated by starting up right away. Either that or I'll get used to the slight delay and not notice it after a while like Rhubarb says.

 

I wonder if you download the free accelerater pump option from pc's web if it would help?

 

Actually, I never noticed it until I started reading these threads. Now that I've become aware of it, it is not an issue at all.

 

Its not fuel related, so that would do nothing. Looks like PC could fix it, the SERT from harley and the vance and hines fuel pack do not do it.