Dashhawk Issues

jsief85

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Hey guys, I was hoping to obtain some additional data during a dyno run I did today on my MS3 - thus I bought a dashhawk. As I went into work this morning, I verified that I could record data, download and analyze it using the new 2.5 software you can get from MSD for the dashhawk - all went well. Was able to analyze the data, everything - no issues.

I went to the dyno shop today, I did a datalog during each of my two dyno runs so I could post AFR and boost along with hp and torque from the dyno. I figured this would be useful to many of us here. However, when I plugged the dashhawk into my computer I got the following message on the dashhawk: "The VIN was not found. Make sure the key is turned to the on position." I plugged the unit back into my MS3 and turned on my car and it worked fine recording the normal stuff (RPM, boost, AFR, etc.). I again brought the unit back into my house to attempt to download the datalogs and got the same error message. I uninstalled the 2.5 software on the computer and reinstalled, but to no avail. Has anyone had this issue? If so, how did they fix? Thanks in advance.
 
Thats just how they work apparently, mine does the same shyt everytime I unplug it before I take it to the dealer. Now it shouldn't do that when you try and DL in to your PC tho....that part seems a bit strange. Give it another try and see if it takes it the 2nd time around
 
Turn on your ignition before plugging the DH back in and all will be well, in car. Never seen the "VIN not found" warning in house, no s*** there's no VIN to be found hooked up to my wEEE-PC.
 
Have you ever gotten the error message on your computer which reads "Communications timed out on Com 4. Please check port settings and retry"?
 
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