DashDaq Help File

[mick1955]

Here are some directions for helping those that are having problems with getting things setup. Special thanks to Pahrump for starting this way back when, also BigIslandBoy for being the one to figure out that it would not work with Vista 64 bit operating system. If you see something that needs to be changed, let me know and we'll get it edited, so it will be correct. Any suggestions, bring it on, no OOWeaver68!!!

Dashdaq

Tunes – Plug the sd card into your computer. Then create a folder on the sd

card named transfer .

Unzip you tunes. There should be 3 files, unless you also purchased the 250,

or 275 tune. Once they have been unzipped, copy them to the transfer

folder. Also download the DashDaq config file and place it in the transfer

folder. Here’s a link to the config fille:

http://spartandieseltech.com/calibra...DashDAQ.config


First of all, if you have a Mac, it won’t work. Your unit may have the latest

update on it, here's how to find out. Plug it into your vehicle, while it

booting up watch the screen. It will display some DrewTech stuff, then

attempting to boot from internal flash, successful. Watch the next two lines.

I believe the second of the two will display a number. As of 9/27/08, it

should be DashDAQ-1.4.2-1303. If it's not, then you will need to update the

firmware. Before you update it, it is highly recommended that you return your

truck to stock. After that remove the sd card, make sure the unit is

powered down before removing it. You will need to install the cd on your

computer (someone's computer, no Mac) Then you will need to run the

Dashdaq Update tool. If you are using Windows XP, you will need to

install the driver for the DashDaq, directions are in the user manual, or you

can get it off the DrewTech site. Windows Vista 32 bit operating system will

load it automatically when it detects the DashDaq. If it a Vista 64 bit

operating system, you are screwed. Will not work on the 64 bit system. You

can also download the Update Client from the DrewTech site. Go to support,

then downloads (Update Client) Plug the DashDaq into the computer using

the usb that is located on the left side of the DashDaq.

There is only one usb on that side. Don't use the others that are located on

the right side, they are for connecting other devices to the unit. Click the

DashDaq Update Tool button and it should find your unit. Highlight the unit

that it finds. Think it displays name, status, and serial number. Now click the

check web for update button. It will probably find 2 updates. One for the

operating system and one for the firmware. When it completes the update, it

will let you know that it is safe to disconnect the unit. Reinstall the sd card

after it is powered off, connect it to your vehicle and see if it boots up with

1303. If it doesn't, update it again. The last 3 people I helped, they had to

do it twice. Don't know why, but??? Make sure you set all the high warning

colors on your gauges so you will be able to see them.

One more thing, BE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR STOCK FILE AND

TUNES. Burn them to a cd, another sd card, or flash drive, and put it in a

safe place.....Don't wait to have some kind of problem, and find that your

stock file is corrupted, or lost. As soon as you get the first tune loaded,

(approx 35 minutes), before you drive it, power down the

DashDaq, remove the sd card, and then copy your stock file to the

computer. It only takes 15 minutes to switch between tunes.

Go to Setup

Then scroll right/left till you get to install devices

You will see:
a- Generic ODB2
b- Analog Input
c- Analog Input
d-
e-
etc....

Push the d-

Then push Change...its in the middle at the bottom.

Then push Driver. Its at the top.

You will see:

Chrysler
Ford
GM
Generic
Etc

Push FORD

Then push SAVE

Then SAVE again


Now go to Signal Scan, and scan. It should pick up I believe 26, and 45 Ford.

Then go to the main menu.....push PARAMETERS....push the option that

shows up...I think is says 0 or something, then the middle button on the

bottom will highlight...then push change, and you will see a keypad, push the

number "1" then save, and save. Then to go Signal Scan again.. It will scan

the 26 ODB2 things...then it will scan and find like 285 Ford parameters.

Config File

1-Go to the Main menu

2-Click "SetUp"

3-scroll to: install from SD card

4-click on "config file"

5-click install

6-choose "DashDAQ.config"

Change Splash Screen

From gauges, click main menu.

Next click setup.

Scroll right/left till you get to startup splash screen.

Select none, or drewtech.tga.

Then click save…

Change Dashboard Themes (Different Gauges)

From gauges, click main menu.

Next click setup.

Scroll right/left till you get to dashboard themes.

Select default, or the one you desire to use.

Make sure you change the high warning colors on all gauges to a color that

you will be able to see if you do reach the high limit.


Save Config File

After you have all your gauges set the way you like, scroll left/right till you

get to backup to sd card.

Select config file.

I believe it will display overwrite existing file, select yes.


Limits

EGRTA – Pre Turbo EGT
Max 2000
High Warning 1600

EOT – Engine Oil Temp
Max 300
High Warning 230

ECT – Engine Coolant Temp
Max 275
High Warning 225

FRP – Fuel Rail Pressure
Max 30000
High Warning 27500
Low Warning 4500

FRT – Fuel Rail Temp
Max 200
High Warning 140

TFT – Transmission Fluid Temp
Max 275
High Warning 220