Problems with my PCIII USB

[shish]

Hi Guys

I'm having an issue with my PCIII USB on my 07 R1.

I just tried to update the firmware. I managed to check the firmware on the PCIII and it was a previous revision. So I downloaded the latest Firmware version (Ver 2.3.2).

I noticed when I turn the ignition on, the PCIII unit has a meter and the lights would come on and cycle up and down the meter with green lights. I tried to update the firmware and it said it failed and after that the meter was no longer doing that. Instead 2 green lights would stay on. The second light from the top and the second light from the bottom. I have attached an image to show what I mean

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When I try to load a map is keeps saying "Error Programming Module"

And when I try to start my bike the lights do the same thing and it just turns over but doesn't start.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[g0zer]

you need to sucessfully reflash firmware before it will work

[shish]

Ok thanks

Any idea what them lights doing that means?

[g0zer]

it doesnt matter what the lights mean but i can take a guess- ERROR END RUNTIME

there is no temp file (ala windows installer) to unpack into with a firmware flash, no roll back. you are writing directly into EEPROM. if the flash fails the command code is incomplete and/or corrupted and it wont work. reasons for flash failure are either incorrect firmware, comms fault during flash, hardware failure.

[reddog]

I thought you needed a 9v battery to flash the PCIII's???

[shish]

You can also supply power to the unit by turning the bike on apparently

[shish]

I just tried updating the firmware with the PCIII USB Reprogrammer and it says its not communicating with the PCIII

[g0zer]

I thought you needed a 9v battery to flash the PCIII's???

http://www.powercommander.com/downlo.../Page12.13.pdf

yeah looks like it
also make sure your version of the windows interface is up to date too

[Arwon]

for a re-flsah i think i would have disconnected it and connected it to the 9v battery.

[shish]

G'day Glen

I downloaded the latest version of the PCIII USB Control Centre Software from their site and installed it. Before I tried to flash it, I was able to check what version of the firmware it was running with the Control Centre, so I know at that point it was communicating.

I've also read the Manual and it does say you can also supply power to the PCIII by turning the bike on.

I don't think I got the 9V battery adaptor with my unit when I bought it (2nd hand).

[shish]

Hopefully I haven't f&%cked the unit up?

[g0zer]

is this what you need?

[shish]

I think it is yes

[g0zer]

ok...

so that means i have something you want... ;-)

[shish]

lol

Would I be able to borrow it for a few minutes to see if solves my problem? I'd pay for it or rent it for the period hehe

I'm hoping that's all it is and that I haven't fried my unit :/

[g0zer]

oh i have money already

can i use your bike to do a circle burnout?

[shish]

If it ends up running, sure why not lol

[g0zer]

SWEET!

[shish]

You break it you bought it though lol

[shish]

Olympic rings would be impressive haha