Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 8, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2014 So while i was attempting to upgrade my firmware on the PCIII - guess what - it died on me :) no power - no lights - nothing. tried with the external power but the PCIII does not lit up. Due to this even the laptop does not recognize the device Anyways to reset this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checksix Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Are you powering it with a fresh 9V battery using the supplied connector? Is the connector and USB cable pushed in all the way? That's all I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 8, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yes on all counts. It was working and then suddenly after I loaded a new firmware it died on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checksix Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Not sure if this will help, but here's what the powercommander website says. ==== http://www.powercommander.com/powercommander/Support/powercommander_faqs.aspx Reset a PCIIIUSB To reset the Power Commander, connect it to the software and power it up using the 9-volt adapter. Once you have communication established go to the "Tools" menu and select "Environmental Options". Once you have selected that option a window will appear that has a black rectangular button at the bottom that reads "Reset Power Commander". If the button is not visible then you would have to hit the "Control" and "R" keys at the same time on the computer keyboard to display it. If you are using a custom map or one that has been altered, make sure you save a copy of your map first, as the reset procedure will zero out the map and reset the power commander to the factory default settings. PCIII USB firmware update failure If the Power Commander III USB will not complete a firmware update using the control center software, check the following. Make sure you are using the latest control center software.Make sure you are using the correct version of firmware for your device.Make sure you are using the 9-volt adapter, and the battery is producing more than 8.5 volts.Check the current version of firmware, it needs to be 1.0.0.20 or newer to update using the control center software.If the firmware update still fails, the firmware programmer module will be needed to update the firmware. === It sounds like you might have to send the unit back to get it re-flashed by the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 9, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2014 Done all that... For the laptop top to recognised it needs to power up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 9, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2014 Would it be worthwhile to get a Power commander for my 00 Fiy 5th gen? she doesn't have the 02 sensors since the header have been replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checksix Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Would it be worthwhile to get a Power commander for my 00 Fiy 5th gen? she doesn't have the 02 sensors since the header have been replaced. If you're looking for more horsepower, no. If you're happy with the throttle smoothness on your stock bike, no. If you're looking for a bit more throttle on/off smoothness, then maybe yes. My '98 5th gen came from its previous owner with powercommander, de-snorkled, de-pair-valved and is super smooth compared to my '07 6th gen which often exhibited lean throttle jerkyness and occasional stumbling at certain temperature/humidity combinations. I can't say if it was the powercommander that made the difference or just tighter emissions requirements for the '07. But I won't be removing the PC, because the bike runs great as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 9, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2014 My bike is totally original from what I can tell,if I could get her to run right I think I'd be happy as she is,I think I may have a reg/rectifier problem or stator because she cuts out at idle sometimes and can be reluctant to start,new battery just fitted before I bought her. I must look into this snorkel/pair valve mod, this bike has the original end can,which I think I prefer to the high level micron pipe on my last 5th gen,I can hear the GDC better,don't know why I ever contemplated getting the 6th gen,they are also a great bike but these 5th gens are a super bike in my opinion. with the oem end can I have the option to fit side panniers now if I decide to do some touring with her.roll on springtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 10, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 10, 2014 Would it be worthwhile to get a Power commander for my 00 Fiy 5th gen? she doesn't have the 02 sensors since the header have been replaced. it does give a way smoother delivery - dont see any change in HP but definitely runs better. With Aftermarket pipes and K&N filter - the ride is much much smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 11, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 11, 2014 Any one knows where to get a reprogram module from? The dynojet guys says to either send the PC to them or buy a module but may not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 11, 2014 I just realised that the exhaust does have the 02 sensors,the headers look brand new,I can't tell if they are the original system,if it is this bike must have been kept like a baby,it still has the oem end can too, I might look into getting an end can and a kn filter later on,also read up on removing the snorkel/pair valves and then get the power commander,I intend keeping this bike as long as I'm able to keep riding bikes.I suppose it's nice having her all original too though,definitely a future classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted November 17, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 17, 2014 anyone fitted a PC5 on a 1998 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 4, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 4, 2015 Some good or great news on for the pc3. I purchased a hdrev or pcprog module from dynojet and now my device is alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted March 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 4, 2015 How much did that cost? Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted March 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 4, 2015 From what I've seen with a buddy running the PC his gas mileage suffered by a good 10%. Chime in George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 5, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 How much did that cost? Ciao, $40 but shipping to India was high. Surprisingly the local Dynojet distributor didnt stock this nor was willing to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted March 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 5, 2015 Ouch. Well, at least it worked! Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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