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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: reesedp on September 28, 2012, 12:41:31 PM

Title: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: reesedp on September 28, 2012, 12:41:31 PM

Hey all.  Had a scare today (second time this has happened).  Parked. Went in to pick up a prescription.  Came back out.  Turned the key, gauges did their thing like normal.  Would crank but not start.  Shut off, tried again, same thing.  Paid attention on third try, and saw no lights on PCIII.  Started taking panels off to check wiring but the dealer had over tightened one of the bolts and couldnt get it.  Checked all fuses under seat, and the wiring I could get to.  Found nothing.  Eventually I tried again and the PC lights came on and she fired.  Shut it off while I put everything back together and wouldnt start again.  Waited.  Started.  oder to dealer and walked home (as she is in for the leaky VC gasket in my last post.)  Anyone had this happen?  Dealer immediately said he thinks the PC is bad.

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: gPink on September 28, 2012, 12:45:20 PM

I have heard of trouble with the PC3. Not so much with the 5.

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: jimmymac on September 28, 2012, 01:43:22 PM

Probably a bad ground. I'd check and make sure it's tight and clean.

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: reesedp on September 28, 2012, 03:04:25 PM

I'll look again, once the dealer is done trying to explain how it's my problem that my 2nd VC gasket started leaking just after the 24k service...  Why is pointing out that my 1987 Toyota has the original valve cover gasket at 155k and doesnt leak NOT helpful to a dealer?

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: Pokey on September 28, 2012, 04:33:53 PM

What is your reason for even having a PCIII?

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: reesedp on September 28, 2012, 05:26:05 PM

Quote from: Pokey on September 28, 2012, 04:33:53 PM

What is your reason for even having a PCIII?

I've had it on since I think November of 2008.  Installed with slip on, flies, and BMC.  Really woke up the beast!

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: jamiemac on September 28, 2012, 06:20:10 PM

I'd check the ground. I have mine ground directly to the battery, & to the frame. The PC directions have a pretty lousy ground location. I didn't use that.

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: Pokey on September 28, 2012, 07:01:41 PM

Quote from: reesedp on September 28, 2012, 05:26:05 PM

I've had it on since I think November of 2008.  Installed with slip on, flies, and BMC.  Really woke up the beast!

I am sure it did, but doing stuff like that can anger the beast too. ;)

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: bbhzx12 on September 28, 2012, 10:05:43 PM

I've seen many biks not start w PC's in them, mostly older.  My friend had one in his Suzuki and the connectors used to get wet, seems they didn't seal aas well as OEM.  Might be worth a look.

Title: Re: '08 Power Commander Issue?
Post by: Pokey on September 28, 2012, 10:44:02 PM

Quote from: bbhzx12 on September 28, 2012, 10:05:43 PM

I've seen many biks not start w PC's in them, mostly older.  My friend had one in his Suzuki and the connectors used to get wet, seems they didn't seal aas well as OEM.  Might be worth a look.

That is why I kept mine under the seat of my Strom, not sure that can be done on the C14 though.