need dash hawk help

[ms6acton]

hey guys.. is there no boost gauge with the dash hawk?? i cant figure it out.. also it wont read it when i plug it into the usb cable

[tunersteve]

You gotta flash it to 2.5 to get the boost gauge function. I actually think it was put in during 2.3, but 2.5 is the latest version on their site. I have boost and boost/vac on my screen.

[ms6acton]

okay cool thanks.. and i figured out why i cant connect to the usb port.. its stupid vista!! lol

[tunersteve]

Are you running 32 or 64 bit Vista? I can talk you through if you've got 32, I'm still working on figuring out 64 bit myself.

[ms6acton]

i dont kno lol.. how do u check?

[tunersteve]

right click 'Computer' then select 'Properties', it will say under 'System Type'

[ms6acton]

i have the 32 bit system..

[tunersteve]

Make the DH program a shortcut on your desktop, then right click and select 'Properties'. Under that, find 'Compatibility', then check 'Run as Admin' (at the bottom) and at the top, run as 'Windows XP SP2' (from the drop-down menu. It should work after that.

[ms6acton]

awesome.. thanks mr tunersteve :)

[tunersteve]

Glad I could help.

[ms6acton]

i have version 2.5 installed and it loads up but its still not reading that my dash hawk is connected to the usb port :(

[tunersteve]

Does the 'add new hardware' wizard pop up? I had to manually tell it where to look for drivers, since the drivers aren't signed by MS.

[ms6acton]

no i didnt install new drivers.. how do i do that? lol sorry for being such a nub

[tunersteve]

Try uninstalling the whole thing, then reinstalling it.

Go here for more help:
http://www.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9623

[ms6acton]

cool.. thanks again bud!

[SuperStretch18]

yeah, if you have a previous version installed, you have to uninstall it before you put a new one on...

[ms6acton]

cool.. thanks for the heads up!

[tunersteve]

Now, if MSD would only update the software and fix the glitches...

[ms6acton]

what glitches do u speak of?

[ms6acton]

ooooh i have a green glowing screen now lol.. i installed the drivers and am now installing version 2.5
hopefully my next post is with some good news (:

[tunersteve]

There's a few out there. Screens staying alert colors without refreshing, changing the refresh rate won't stay if you change screens, etc.

Take pics when you get it all installed in your car and start running it.

[ms6acton]

when i go to upgrade it says communications comm 4 has timed out? ugh

[ms6acton]

so i had to turn off my user account control and it uploaded everyhting fine.. thanks for the help guys.. ill post pics tonight/tomorrow once i get it installed!

[tunersteve]

Have you mounted yours in car yet? If so, where did ya put it?

[ms6acton]

im going to put it right behind the steering wheel for now. on the weekend im gonna go to bestbuy and buy a suction cup mounting thing for my window.. where do u have yours?

[tunersteve]

Mine's velcroed on the steering column right now, I'm happy with it. It only blocks redline and very low speeds, so it doesn't interfere for me.

[ms6acton]

yea i have to go get some new velcro.. the stuff that came with it didnt stick at all lol

[tunersteve]

I got the industrial black velcro from Lowe's for about $3. Gave me plenty to use and sticks really well on the steering column.

[ms6acton]

cool.. might pick some up til i get my other set up done