Troubleshooting - banks iDash 1.8 DataMonster Owner's Manual

SECTION: 16

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the iDash 1.8 does not power
on when installed in the vehicle
with the engine running, please
check the following items:
1. Push any of the four buttons on the
iDash 1.8.
2. Make sure the iDash 1.8 is properly
connected to the vehicle as described
in "Section: 2, MOUNTING AND
CONNECTING THE iDASH" on page
12.
3. Some situations can be resolved
by resetting the iDash 1.8. Unplug
the iDash's OBDII cable from the
OBDII port and wait 5 seconds, then
re-connect the OBDII cable.
4. Check the connection at the
OBDII port (under the driver's side
dash area). Check for any damage
to the ODBII port "hood", such
as becoming dislodged from the
connector housing.
5. If the iDash 1.8 does not power
on, check the fuse that powers the
vehicle's OBDII port.
If bad, replace and check if the iDash
1.8 will power on. If the fuse is good
continue to Step 6.
6. If the iDash 1.8 still does not power
on when one of the four buttons is
pressed, there may be a problem
with the CAN communication.
If your vehicle is older than
2008, it may not be able to properly
communicate with the iDash 1.8.
Check the "Vehicle Fitment Chart
for iDash 1.8" at:
www.bankspower.com
If your vehicle does have proper CAN
communication, call technical support
for further assistance.
If the gauge powers on but all the
values report "--" intermittently
or consistently:
1. Verify that the "Vehicle Selection"
in the "Settings" menu is set to
"Standard" if using the OBDII Cable
or set to the proper "Aftermarket
ECU" if using the Aftermarket ECU
Harness. See Section "2.3 No OBD
or Aftermarket ECU Connection"
on page 15 for instruction.
2. Make sure the iDash 1.8 is properly
connected to the vehicle as described
in "Section: 2, MOUNTING AND
CONNECTING THE iDASH" on page
12.
If using multiple iDash 1.8's, make
sure to check that there are only two
terminators on the B-Bus network.
2. If your vehicle is 2007 or older,
your vehicle most likely does not
support OBDII connection and the
iDash 1.8 will not work on your vehicle.
Check the "Vehicle Fitment Chart
for iDash 1.8" at:
www.bankspower.com
3. If your connection is
intermitten with the OBDII Cable
properly connected to the OBDII
port and iDash 1.8, the pins on
any of those connectors might
be damaged, resulting in poor
connection. Please call technical
support for further assistance.
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