PCV Firmware update issues
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 636
Likes: 1
From: Monterey, CA
Same here, I was on the phone with Jamie & Keith when the 1.4.0 firmware failed to properly update. I had to re-run the firmware update 3-4 times before it all took properly and I got all of my gauge monitors back on the right side of the computer screen within the software.
Just keep re-running the firmware update until it all gets back to normal.
Just keep re-running the firmware update until it all gets back to normal.
Next, I will be working on getting those stupid wires in for the MAP Switch so I can run 2 MAPs.
Cale
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 56,052
Likes: 88,322
From: Western South Dakota
I've been right @300(Oil temp gauge in the dash and the digitial one from HD in the oil bag) several times w/my stage 1 download for the PC-V from F/M, Ness AC and Rinehart slipons, not real uncommon for me. I have a HD Prem. oil cooler with the fan that attaches to the back of it from ebay, going to install next after amsoil this week. Mostly ride 2 up. Worries the ***** outta me when F/M says that it's supposed to be 230. Uhhh huhhh.. Afraid to take it to places when it's in the 90's or in a crowd. Gas MPG is right at 38-42. Bike runs great but gets real hot.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
I've been right @300(Oil temp gauge in the dash and the digitial one from HD in the oil bag) several times w/my stage 1 download for the PC-V from F/M, Ness AC and Rinehart slipons, not real uncommon for me. I have a HD Prem. oil cooler with the fan that attaches to the back of it from ebay, going to install next after amsoil this week. Mostly ride 2 up. Worries the ***** outta me when F/M says that it's supposed to be 230. Uhhh huhhh.. Afraid to take it to places when it's in the 90's or in a crowd. Gas MPG is right at 38-42. Bike runs great but gets real hot.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 273
Likes: 2
From: NW Arkansas
Update
It's currently 90 degrees here in North West Arkansas with humidity of 300+ (actually it's about 60%, not too bad right now).
I hooked the PC up and started the bike. It immediately read 87 degrees and quickly climbed to 95 in about 30 seconds. I verified that the auto tune was enabled and went for a short ride (5 miles max). Got back and immediately hooked up the PC again without turning off the bike. It read 237 and rose to 260 in about 1 minute. During that minute I looked at the trim values and they were all still set at 0. I'm going to assume that my ride was too short to make adjustments. I'll on call for work this week and can't venture far from the house so next week I'll take it for a good ride and see what happens.
So yes, I now think the 329 was accurate. Just goes to show how fast the bike can heat up when sitting for a couple of minutes in 90+ degree heat. I need to look into an oil cooler and temp gauge.
It's currently 90 degrees here in North West Arkansas with humidity of 300+ (actually it's about 60%, not too bad right now).
I hooked the PC up and started the bike. It immediately read 87 degrees and quickly climbed to 95 in about 30 seconds. I verified that the auto tune was enabled and went for a short ride (5 miles max). Got back and immediately hooked up the PC again without turning off the bike. It read 237 and rose to 260 in about 1 minute. During that minute I looked at the trim values and they were all still set at 0. I'm going to assume that my ride was too short to make adjustments. I'll on call for work this week and can't venture far from the house so next week I'll take it for a good ride and see what happens.
So yes, I now think the 329 was accurate. Just goes to show how fast the bike can heat up when sitting for a couple of minutes in 90+ degree heat. I need to look into an oil cooler and temp gauge.
Update
It's currently 90 degrees here in North West Arkansas with humidity of 300+ (actually it's about 60%, not too bad right now).
I hooked the PC up and started the bike. It immediately read 87 degrees and quickly climbed to 95 in about 30 seconds. I verified that the auto tune was enabled and went for a short ride (5 miles max). Got back and immediately hooked up the PC again without turning off the bike. It read 237 and rose to 260 in about 1 minute. During that minute I looked at the trim values and they were all still set at 0. I'm going to assume that my ride was too short to make adjustments. I'll on call for work this week and can't venture far from the house so next week I'll take it for a good ride and see what happens.
So yes, I now think the 329 was accurate. Just goes to show how fast the bike can heat up when sitting for a couple of minutes in 90+ degree heat. I need to look into an oil cooler and temp gauge.
It's currently 90 degrees here in North West Arkansas with humidity of 300+ (actually it's about 60%, not too bad right now).
I hooked the PC up and started the bike. It immediately read 87 degrees and quickly climbed to 95 in about 30 seconds. I verified that the auto tune was enabled and went for a short ride (5 miles max). Got back and immediately hooked up the PC again without turning off the bike. It read 237 and rose to 260 in about 1 minute. During that minute I looked at the trim values and they were all still set at 0. I'm going to assume that my ride was too short to make adjustments. I'll on call for work this week and can't venture far from the house so next week I'll take it for a good ride and see what happens.
So yes, I now think the 329 was accurate. Just goes to show how fast the bike can heat up when sitting for a couple of minutes in 90+ degree heat. I need to look into an oil cooler and temp gauge.
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The USA's Leader V-Twin EFI & Performance www.fuelmotousa.com
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 279
Likes: 3
From: N. Alabama
I had this problem when I updated soft and firm and added the LCD-200. I think it was because I did not wait long enough to get the loaded signal because the third time I did get the all done pop up and I had all channels.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,469
Likes: 0
From: 310
This may be a little off topic, but can anyone tell me if the power commander needs to be hooked up to download the updated firmware? I know it has to be plugged into a laptop to be updated, but does it have to be plugged in just to down load the new firmware?
Reason I ask is because I got a new laptop and downloaded the software from the PC site. I then tried to download the update and it wouldn't open. I thought I would just download it, then update it later when I install my new duals.
Also, what exactly is the difference between the new and old? Do I really need to update it?
Reason I ask is because I got a new laptop and downloaded the software from the PC site. I then tried to download the update and it wouldn't open. I thought I would just download it, then update it later when I install my new duals.
Also, what exactly is the difference between the new and old? Do I really need to update it?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,640
Likes: 9
From: Staten island NY
I did the Firmware update yesterday, was having a issue starting bike with Fuel Injection.. talked to Keith and then atgtempted download. Attached everything I needed to laptop,, everything was ok and firm ware started to upload.. erro and stopped.. knowing I am the one whos luck is not so good I tried it again.. upload finished and started bike up on first try,,, Took for ride and runs smoother and throttle response is even better,, Keith and Jamie have alot of insight on this and other issues so please ask and get info the HD says is Normal.. Idle switch clogging was picked up by Jamie and fixed with cleaner.. thanks
