PC-V Software and Firmware Upgrade
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,209
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From: Michigan
Thanks for the tip. I went back and installed the firmware again and it took on the 3rd try also. I took it for a short ride without the firmware correctly installed and it ran like crap. Came back home and read your reply.
As noted earlier in this thread the latest software is 1.0.3.3, and firmare version is 1.4.0 both of which can be downloaded here http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...x?ProdType=PCV
A couple important notes: The new software and firmware are a bit different than earlier models and it is important that when you do the upate that it runs without any errors. If there is an error run it again and make sure is says "firmware update sucessful" when finished. You can verify that the FW updated properly by connecting to the USB software, starting the bike and watching the live data, if the FW does not update correctly the TPM and RPM will not stream. Also note if you update to 1.4.0 FW, you will not be able to return to an earlier version.
A couple important notes: The new software and firmware are a bit different than earlier models and it is important that when you do the upate that it runs without any errors. If there is an error run it again and make sure is says "firmware update sucessful" when finished. You can verify that the FW updated properly by connecting to the USB software, starting the bike and watching the live data, if the FW does not update correctly the TPM and RPM will not stream. Also note if you update to 1.4.0 FW, you will not be able to return to an earlier version.
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Load the PC software and connect the PCV to the computer. Under View > Device Information it will show your firmware version. For the software version go to Help > About and it is listed as "Application Version."
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Well then, we damn-well better like it! Fortunately, mine's running fine with 1.4.0, but I've had no trouble with any FW version I've installed.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Sacramento
It took me three tries to update my firmware too. I still have a problem at times with my idle dropping down. When I'm still rolling as I'm stopping, at times it'll drop to around 750 800 rpms. After I reach a complete stop, it comes up to normal. The bike still doesn't run quite right until I pull over, shut it off, turn the key on until the check engine light goes out, turn the key off and repeat, then when I start the bike up, runs perfect. It's weird. Has anyone come across this? Talked to a foreman at the dealer and he blames the PCV. That figures.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 127
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From: Western MA
Mongo,
Mine does that also from time to time. Seems that when rolling to a stop the RPM's are slow to come down then dive alomst to a stall before recovering. Then the rpm sits at like 1300 for a minute or so. Hoping that a software/firmware update will fix this. Anyone else have any input on this.... Jaime????
Mine does that also from time to time. Seems that when rolling to a stop the RPM's are slow to come down then dive alomst to a stall before recovering. Then the rpm sits at like 1300 for a minute or so. Hoping that a software/firmware update will fix this. Anyone else have any input on this.... Jaime????
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Boston, MA
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
my bike sticks at 12-1500 for a few secs, then drops right down. Very annoying, sounds like you forgot to take your hand off the throttle.......... Seems par for the course with this PCV.....
