How do you install the PCV Map Switch?


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cloudfire

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Ok, so I finally broke down and bought the PCV Map Switch but I can't seem to find a thread on how you install it and it did not come with instructions. Powercommander.com seems pretty useless for instructions besides a picture of the module without any accessories plugged in. The switch I received has a a 3 hole female connector. The two accessory slots on the PCV have 4 pins. I'm guessing the switch was designed to be used with the Dynojet hub plugged into one of the accessory slots? Can anyone tell me what I have to do to install this switch without the hub?
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Nastybutler

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I dunno, but once you figure it out you should post a How-to and maybe I'll get one after I learn from your experience. I want to get one, but I've been worried about how to mount it so it doesn't look tacked on. Did it come with a mount of some sort?
 
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cloudfire

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Marthy

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Super easy, just need to connect 2 wires from the PCV box. Can't quite remember witch pins 2 from last if I remember, I'll get back to you on this one tomorrow... gotta go now. Enable the software and load 2 maps. The first time you will load maps, it will ask you where to send it (Map1 or Map2)

Any on/off switch will work, water proof of course. I put mine right under the dash in the middle. I'm sure there's some post of it somewhere. You're PCV didn't come with a manual? It's all in there... Speed, Water temps, quick shift, crank... Check the pin layout...
 
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cloudfire

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Thanks Martin. I was hoping that you'd reply. I saw the diagram of the wire holes but I was just really hesitant to make any modification to the switch before I knew for sure that it didn't plug into one of the accessory slots. My question now is what do I do with the third wire from the switch? I wire diagram in the manual would really help!
 
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Dr. X

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The MAP connectors are the two holes closest to the center/middle of the PCV. I use a switch to go between Marty's AdvGear MAP and his Touring MAP - very handy!
 
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Dr. X

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Is it a switch from Dynojet? Does your switch have an LED inside, you wouldnt use the 12v wire if that is the case.
 
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cloudfire

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This is the switch that I got. I believe that it is a dynojet switch. No LED and a white 3 wire connector. Any suggestions on how to connect it to the PCV without cannibalizing it would be appreciated.
 

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Dr. X

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Pretty sure that switch is for the HUB unit. You'll need to get a HUB or cut the connector off and use like a generic switch.
 
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Marthy

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Is this what Dynojet supply for a map switch? There's 2 place to connect this, give it a try... Enable the map switch in the menu, that might work.

Accordingly to my notes, the first 2 pins close to the big connector (LH side) is the map switch pins.
 
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Dr. X

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Did you get the switch to work?
 
SampsonNation

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Marthy said:
Is this what Dynojet supply for a map switch? There's 2 place to connect this, give it a try... Enable the map switch in the menu, that might work.

Accordingly to my notes, the first 2 pins close to the big connector (LH side) is the map switch pins.
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You are correct... To save the hassle of finding this information online, I called Power Commander and they told me on the phone how to do this wiring job... You have to cut it off. Unfortunately, there's no way to KNOW if the switch is working... I still can't tell if with the Sport Rev B version is actually working on mine.

Very simple.
 
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Marthy

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SampsonNation said:
You are correct... To save the hassle of finding this information online, I called Power Commander and they told me on the phone how to do this wiring job... You have to cut it off. Unfortunately, there's no way to KNOW if the switch is working... I still can't tell if with the Sport Rev B version is actually working on mine.

Very simple.
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The first time is kind of odd. I remember that once you enable the map switch it doesn't say anything on the lap top. What you need to do is load maps. The software will ask you where you want it. Map1 or Map2. Once you load the 2 maps that you want (example: Advgear RevB=Map1, Touring RevD=Map2) you should see what's where on the left column. When you start your bike, you will see witch map is active on the right hand side (bellow rpm....)

Once you go through the process once, you will be all good.
 
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cloudfire

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Yeah, I finally ended up calling them and they told me to just cut the end off and that there are only two wires. They mentioned that they thought that MAP1 is in the off position so I hooked up a tester and a 9 volt to the switch and marked which side was on and off. Now I just have to find the time to hook it up and load the maps . . .
 
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Marthy

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SampsonNation said:
The switch is for map "On" and "Off"?

I thought it was "Map 1" "Map 2"....
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If you connect the 2 pins on the PCV box together = Map2
Mot connected = Map1

All you need is a regular on/off switch. I get mine at West Marine, just because I wanted to have a water proof switch.
 
SampsonNation

SampsonNation

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Oh, no. I used two different ports on the PCV box....

There's still no way to indicate if you are indeed in your Map 2 setting.
 
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Marthy

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SampsonNation said:
Oh, no. I used two different ports on the PCV box....

There's still no way to indicate if you are indeed in your Map 2 setting.
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When you are plug in with your PC, the software tell you witch map you are using on the RH side. If you flip the switch, it will go from map1 to Map 2 or Map 2 to Map1. Then you either need to remember or label your switch...
 

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