banks iDash 1.8 User manual

12/13/19 PN 97654 V.7
iDash®1.8
DataMonster
& Super Gauge
THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH PART NUMBER(S): 66560, 66561, 66562,
66563, 61410
PROTECTED BY U.S. Patent 7,254,477 B1 U.S. Patent 7,593,808 B2
Gale Banks Engineering
546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, CA 91702
[phone] • Fax [phone]
Product Information & Sales: [phone]
Customer Support: [phone]
Installation Support: [phone]
bankspower.com
©2019 Gale Banks Engineering
Owner’sManual
with Installation Instructions
See link below for iDash video references
(overview, installation, features...etc.)
www.bankspower.com/iDash

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Welcome to the world of Banks
iDash 1.8
Congratulations on your Banks
iDash 1.8 (hereafter simply referred
to as the iDash) purchase. You’re
about to discover that the iDash is
designed to help you get the most
out of your entire driving experience.
Besides being fun and easy-to-use, the
iDash’s graphic, intuitive design makes
each screen and feature a breeze to
navigate. Use this manual to get you
started. As the iDash develops, we
will be updating this manual both in
print and online at bankspower.com/
manuals.
With your iDash, you now have the
most sophisticated and user friendly
way to interact with your vehicle.
Choose, select and change gauges in
the display, change on-screen safety
alerts, log vehicle data, interact with
other Banks devices — all on-the-fly
and at the touch of a button. With
the iDash, you can also scan and
clear OBDII diagnostic codes. It gives
you virtually endless functionality
and fits in an optional mount on your
windshield or most mounts with a
52mm / 21
/16" hole. The iDash is a
standalone vehicle data system that
gives you the ability to monitor engine
vitals that are not found on your
factory dashboard display.
Product Registration
Don’t forget, we’re always working
on expansions, upgrades, and new
applications that will make your iDash
do even more. So be sure to register
at www.bankspower.com/contact/
productregistration to receive
important e-mail alerts regarding
updates and upgrades for your iDash
device. Or call us with questions at
1-800-GET POWER.
INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 2
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY & WARRANTY ........................................................... 6
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)............................................................. 9
Section: 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 10
Section: 2
MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE iDASH....................................................... 12
2.1 Installing OBDII Cable ....................................................................................... 12
2.2 OBDII Connection to Six-Gun, EconoMind, SpeedBrake.................................. 13
2.3 No OBD or Aftermarket ECU Connection ....................................................... 15
2.4 General iDash 1.8 Mounting............................................................................. 15
2.8 Checking B-Bus Network Termination Type..................................................... 18
2.6 Simple B-Bus Network - Single iDash 1.8........................................................ 16
2.7 Advanced B-Bus Network - Multiple iDash 1.8 ............................................... 17
2.5 Part Number List .............................................................................................. 16
Section: 3
SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION AND Interface ...................................................... 20
3.1 Button Navigation............................................................................................. 20
3.2 First Start-Up .................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Sleep Mode/Wake up ....................................................................................... 21
Section: 4
LAYOUT ..................................................................................................................... 28
4.1 Layout Selection............................................................................................... 28
4.2 Density Layout.................................................................................................. 28
4.3 Banks Module Specific Layouts ....................................................................... 29
Section: 5
GAUGE SELECTION ................................................................................................. 30
5.1 Parameter Selection......................................................................................... 30
Section: 6
DATA LOGGING (IF EQUIPPED)............................................................................. 31
6.1 Change Parameters to be Data Logged........................................................... 31
6.2 Start/Stop Data Log.......................................................................................... 32
6.3 Auto-Log Feature.............................................................................................. 32
6.4 Data Play Back on Gauge(s) ............................................................................. 33
Section: 7
DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Vehicle Diagnostics Trouble Codes (DTC's)...................................................... 34
7.2 Vehicle Emissions Readiness ........................................................................... 35
7.3 Manual Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration (Only available on some
Diesel Applications) ................................................................................................ 36
7.4 Injector Balance Rates ..................................................................................... 38
Section: 8
MIN & MAX VALUES .............................................................................................. 39
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Section: 9
ALERTS..................................................................................................................... 40
9.1 Displayed Gauge Alerts ................................................................................... 40
9.2 Background Alerts........................................................................................... 41
Section: 10
SHIFT LIGHT ............................................................................................................ 42
Section: 11
BANKS MODULES (If Connected) ...................................................................... 43
11.1 Banks Ambient Air Density (AAD) Module.................................................... 43
11.2 Derringer Tuner.............................................................................................. 45
11.3 Six-Gun & EconoMind Tuner ......................................................................... 47
11.4 Banks SpeedBrake......................................................................................... 48
11.5 SpeedBrake & Tuner Auto Switching (iDash 1.8 Banks Bus 1 ONLY) ........... 52
Section: 12
SETTINGS................................................................................................................. 53
12.1 Layout ............................................................................................................ 53
12.2 Brightness...................................................................................................... 53
12.3 Bar Graph....................................................................................................... 56
12.4 Text Color ...................................................................................................... 58
12.5 Units............................................................................................................... 58
12.6 Tire Size Correction....................................................................................... 59
12.7 Final Drive Correction ................................................................................... 59
12.8 Engine Displacement..................................................................................... 60
12.9 Vehicle Selection ........................................................................................... 61
12.10 Wake-up....................................................................................................... 62
12.11 Check Engine Light Quick Clear.................................................................. 62
12.12 SpeedBrake & Tuner Auto Switch (iDash 1.8 Banks Bus 1 ONLY).............. 63
12.13 Reset............................................................................................................ 64
Section: 13
SYSTEM INFORMATION........................................................................................ 65
Section: 14
FIRMWARE UPDATES ........................................................................................... 66
Section: 15
GLOSSARY............................................................................................................... 70
15.1 Banks Engine Air Density System Overview................................................. 70
15.2 Definitions of Common Parameters ............................................................. 71
Section: 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 75

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Gale Banks Engineering Inc., and its
distributors, employees, and dealers
(hereafter “SELLER”) shall in no way be
responsible for the product’s proper
use and service. The BUYER hereby
waives all liability claims.
The BUYER acknowledges that he/ she
is not relying on the SELLER’s skill or
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respect to fitness, merchantability,
and consequential damages) whether
or not occasioned by the SELLER’s
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to fully understand the capability and
limitations of his/her vehicle according
to manufacturer specifications and
agrees to hold the SELLER harmless
from any damage resulting from the
failure to adhere to such specifications.
The SELLER disclaims any warranty
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for personal injury or damages. The
BUYER acknowledges and agrees
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this agreement and the BUYER agrees
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related to the item of the equipment
purchased. Under no circumstances
will the SELLER be liable for any
damages or expenses by reason of the
use or sale of any such equipment.
The BUYER is responsible to obey all
applicable federal, state, and local
laws, statutes, and ordinances when
operating his/her vehicle, and the
BUYER agrees to hold SELLER harmless
from any violation thereof.
The SELLER assumes no liability
regarding the improper installation
or misapplication of its products.
It is the BUYER’s responsibility to
check for proper installation and if
in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
The BUYER is solely responsible for all
warranty issues from the automotive
manufacturer.
The use of this device signifies
automatic approval of these conditions.
GALE BANKS ENGINEERING
LIMITED WARRANTY
Please see enclosed warranty
information card, or go to www.
bankspower.com/support/warranty,
for warranty information regarding
your product. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER
PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT.
In the event of a defect, GBE will, at
its discretion, repair or replace the
hardware product with a product of
like kind or quality, which may be new
or reconditioned, with no charge to the
purchaser for parts or labor. GBE’s limit
of liability under this limited warranty
shall be the actual cash value of the
product at the time the purchaser
returns the product to GBE for repair
less a reasonable amount for usage,
as determined by GBE in its sole
discretion. The repaired or replaced
product will be warranted for 90 days
from the date of return shipment, or
for the balance of the original warranty,
whichever is longer.
GBE warrants that the software
included in hardware product will be
free from defects in the media for
a period of 30 days from the date
of shipment and will substantially
conform to the then current user
documentation provided with the
hardware products (including updates
thereto). GBE’s sole obligation shall
be the correction or replacement of
the media or the software so that
it will substantially conform to the
then- current user documentation.
GBE does not warrant the software
will meet purchaser’s requirements or
that its operation will be uninterrupted,
error-free or virus-free. The purchaser
assumes the entire risk of using the
software.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY &
WARRANTY

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PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT, AT GBE’S OPTION,
OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE
UNIVERSAL iDash OR ACCESSORIES
WHICH ARE COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY. REPAIRS UNDER THIS
WARRANTY SHALL ONLY BE MADE
BY GBE AT ITS FACILITY. ANY
REPAIRS BY ANYONE OTHER THAN
GBE WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY.
For repair or replacement of the GBE
iDash product the purchaser must
obtain a Return Materials Authorization
(RMA) number from GBE Technical
Support, prior to shipping. The
purchaser must return the product
postpaid with a copy of the original
sales receipt, purchaser’s return
address and the RMA number clearly
printed on the outside of the package
to the GBE Service Center address
provided by GBE with the RMA number.
GBE reserves the right to refuse to
provide service free-of-charge if the
sales receipt is not provided or
If the information contained in it is
incomplete or illegible or if the serial
number has been altered or removed.
GBE will not be responsible for any
losses or damage to the product
incurred while the product is in transit
or is being shipped for repair. Insurance
is recommended. GBE recommends
the use of a track able shipping
method such as UPS or FedEx when
returning a product for service.
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WARRANTIES. Except as set forth
above, all other expressed or implied
warranties, including those of
fitness for any particular purpose or
merchantability, are hereby disclaimed.
Some federal, state, or local laws
do not allow limitations on implied
warranty or on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
EXCLUSIONS. The following are
excluded from the warranty coverage:
(a) periodic maintenance and
repair or replacement of parts due to
normal wear and tear; (b) finishes; (c)
installations or defects resulting from
installation;
(d) any damage caused by (i)
shipping, misuse, abuse, negligence,
tampering, moisture, Fluids, proximity
or exposure to heat, or improper
use; (ii) disasters such as fire, flood,
wind, and lightning; (iii) unauthorized
attachments or modification;
(e) service performed or attempted
by anyone other than GBE; (g) any
product, components or parts not
manufactured by GBE; (h) that the
receiver will be free from any claim for
infringement of any patent, trademark,
copyright or other proprietary right,
including trade secrets; (f) The opening,
dismantling or repairing of this product
by anyone other than GBE will void this
warranty.
EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. GBE SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS,
DAMAGES ARISING FROM A DELAY OR
LOSS OF USE, OR OUT OF THE BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY EVEN IF CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OR ANOTHER FAULT OF
GBE OR OUT OF THE NEGLIGENT USAGE
OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL
GBE BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH
DAMAGES, EVEN IF GBE HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. Some federal, state, or local
laws do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
This written limited warranty is
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purchaser with respect to the quality
of performance of the goods and any
and all warranties and representations.
THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF
GBE’S RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY &
WARRANTY, CONTINUED

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY &
WARRANTY, CONTINUED
THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
LOCALITY TO LOCALITY AND CERTAIN
LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If any part of this limited warranty is
held to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of the limited warranty shall
nonetheless remain in full force and
effect. This limited warranty is governed
by the laws of the State of California,
without reference to its conflict of law
provisions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DO NOT USE the iDash NEAR WATER
OR IN AN ELECTRICAL STORM AS
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. DO NOT USE the iDash NEAR A
NATURAL GAS LEAK.
Check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Products and corporate names
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identification purposes only. These
names may or may not be registered
trademarks or copyrights owned by
these corporations. Their use by Gale
Banks Engineering is for the express
purpose of identification or explanation
for the owner’s benefit and is in no way
meant to infringe.
DISCLAIMER
Banks Engineering reserves the right
to make improvements, changes or
updates to its software at any time
without notice. As such the illustrations,
images, and descriptions used in this
manual may not match exactly the
referenced screens as they appear in
the latest release of the application.

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IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY: This
End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a
legal agreement between you (either an
individual or a single entity) later referred to
as “LICENSEE” and Gale Banks Engineering
(hereinafter referred to as “Company” for the
software product related to the iDash and
Banks AutoMind.
Programmer later referred to as “SOFTWARE”.
By installing, copying, or otherwise using the
SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the
terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the
terms of this EULA, do not purchase, install or
use the SOFTWARE.
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copyrights, or other intellectual property.
SOFTWARE LICENSE
Copyright laws and international copyright
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SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE.
This EULA grants LICENSEE the following
rights:
—LICENSEE may use this SOFTWARE. “Use”
of the SOFTWARE means that LICENSEE has
loaded, installed, updated and/ or run the
SOFTWARE on to a iDash, (latter referred to
generally as “devices” or “device”).
—LICENSEE may not simultaneously use the
SOFTWARE on more than one device unless
they have purchased multiply devices for
multiple vehicles.
—LICENSEE may use this SOFTWARE in
compliance with all applicable laws and not for
any unlawful purpose. - LICENSEE may make
a copy of the licensed SOFTWARE for backup
purposes.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND
LIMITATIONS.
—LICENSEE may not reverse engineer,
recompile, and disassembly, modify, translate
the SOFTWARE and make any attempt to
discover the source code of the SOFTWARE.
—LICENSEE may not transfer, sell, re-sell,
offer for sale or distribute the SOFTWARE.
The sale of and or distribution of copies of
this SOFTWARE are strictly forbidden. It is a
violation of this EULA to sell, loan, rent, lease,
borrow, or transfer the use of copies of the
SOFTWARE unless it is permitted by the terms
and/or conditions of a separate agreement
signed by Company.
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THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING
FILES AND/ OR UPDATES ARE DISTRIBUTED
and SOLD “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES
AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY
OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. LICENSEE USES THE
SOFTWARE AT HIS/HER/ITS OWN RISK.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
To the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, in no event shall Company or
its employees, contractors, agents, distributors
or suppliers be liable for any special,
incidental, indirect, or consequential damages
whatsoever (including, without limitation,
damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, loss
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This agreement shall be governed by laws
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provision shall be considered unlawful, void or
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By installing, copying, or otherwise using the
SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the
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terms of this EULA, do not purchase, install or
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)

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Always observe safety precautions!
Gale Banks Engineering urges you to
always follow safety precautions. These
pages include important information
intended to prevent personal injury to
yourself and/or others, and property
damage.
Always be sure you carefully read and
under-stand each precaution before
moving on to the rest of the manual.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Never try to disassemble or modify
the iDash in any way.
• Do not wipe with a wet cloth.
The iDash contains combustible and
metal parts, so water and foreign
substances can cause malfunction and
create the risk of overheating due to
wiring insulation failure, short circuiting,
smoke, fire, combustion, and electric
shock.
OUTDOOR PRECAUTIONS
When outdoors, avoid using the
iDash anywhere it might get wet with
rainwater or other moisture, and/or in
dusty conditions. The iDash is not water
resistant or dust resistant. Water and
dust create the risk of fire and smoke,
combustion, electric shock, resulting in
damage and malfunction.
Never touch the iDash or its electronic
accessories with wet hands. This will
create the risk of electric shock, short
circuiting or insulation failure, fire, smoke
and combustion. Also, never allow the
connector plugs to become wet.
Keep micro-SD cards out of the
reach of small children as they may
be swallowed. If you think this might
have happened, Call 911 or consult your
local emergency services (police, fire, or
ambulance) immediately.
Do not touch the iDash or its OBDII cable
if there is lightning in your area.
Lightning strikes create the risk of
electric shock.
IN-VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS
Use this unit in 12V DC negative ground
vehicles only.
WARNING: -22 F (-30 C) to 176F (80 C),
the iDash may be susceptible to damage
as a result of extended direct exposure
to sunlight, heat, or extreme cold. If
the vehicle will be subjected to these
conditions, we highly recommend that
you remove the iDash from its mounting
location. Gale Banks Engineering is not
responsible for damage to the iDash
resulting from exposure conditions.
Always drive in accordance with traffic
rules and regulations. Failure to do so
may result in traffic accident and injury
to yourself and/or others.
Never take your eyes off the road to
adjust the iDash settings or change
screens while driving vehicle. Doing so
can result in a traffic accident. Always
stop your vehicle in a safe place before
operating the unit. Only look briefly
at the iDash screen images while
operating your vehicle. Doing otherwise
can take your mind off the road and
create the risk of a traffic accident and
injury to yourself and/or others. Do not
set volume level too high. Blocking out
the sound of other vehicles and traffic
can create the risk of a traffic accident.
Never install the iDash in a location
where it will interfere with operation
of the motor vehicle, block the driver’s
view, or where it may endanger
passengers. Installing the unit near
the shift lever, brake pedals or other
vehicle controls, or block front, side
or rear vision, can create the risk of
a traffic accident and cause injury to
yourself and/or others. Never install
the iDash where it can interfere with
airbag operation. Do not install in a
location where deployment of the airbag
SECTION: 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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cause the iDash or its parts to become
projectiles. Also, be sure to check
installation precautions for your exact
vehicle model and year.
Make sure to install the iDash mount so
it does not come off or fall down. Clean
off any dirt and wax from the installation
location, and install securely.
Periodically check the iDash mount
installation and condition of the cradle.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN VEHICLE
Use only the items that come with this
unit and the Banks products it was
designed to interface with. Use of non-
specified items can damage the vehicle
interior or result in a poor fit, creating the
risk of accident, malfunction, or fire.
Install the iDash where it is out of the
reach of small children. Failure to do so
can cause an injury to the child or others
due to mishandling of the iDash.
Do not install the iDash in a location
where it will be splashed by water or
subjected to large amounts of humidity,
dust, or oil smoke. This can increase
the risk of smoke, combustion, electric
shock, and accident.
PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
• To protect the Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD), avoid exposure to direct sunlight
while not in use. Using a car sunshade
or other means to block the sun is
recommended.
• Do not clean the iDash while power is
turned on. When wiping the LCD, use a
dry soft, micro-fiber cleaning cloth.
• Do not use a paper towel to clean the
screen.
• When transporting the iDash, make
sure that the LCD screen does not come
in contact with any foreign objects.
Precautions during use inside a motor
vehicle: Always be sure to use the
iDash in accordance with local rules and
regulations.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CONTINUED

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2.1 Installing OBDII Cable
If installing into vehicle with OBDII
communication (Standard):
1. Locate the OBDII port in your
vehicle.
The OBDII port is located under the
dash panel and can be found on either
side of the steering wheel. Refer to
your vehicles owner's manual if you
are having difficulty locating the OBDII
port. See Figure 2-1.
2. Connect the Banks OBDII Cable to
the vehicle's OBDII port.
See Figure 2-1.
For some vehicle models the
OBDII port may need to be disconnected
from its mounting location.
Unclip or remove factory screws/bolts
to relocate the OBDII port and allow
the Banks OBDII connector to plug into
the vehicles OBDII connector without
bending or putting stress on the Banks
OBDII cable. Secure the OBDII port under
the dash
3. Route the Banks OBDII Cable to
reach the iDash. See Figure 2-2.
You may need to loosen or
remove dash panel or covers to install
the interface cable between dash
crevices or behind dash panels.
SECTION: 2
MOUNTING & CONNECTING THE IDASH
FIGURE 2-2
FIGURE 2-1

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4. Connect the Banks OBDII Cable to
the 4-pin port on the iDash 1.8 with
the locking tab up.
If you have the standard iDash 1.8 refer
to Figure 2-3. If you have the iDash 1.8
Banks Bus 1, refer to Figure 2-4.
If connecting multiple gauges
refer to "2.7 Advanced B-Bus
Network - Multiple iDash 1.8" on
page 17.
5. Secure the Banks OBDII Cable away
from any moving parts or sharp edges
using the supplied cable ties.
2.2 OBDII Connection
to Six-Gun, EconoMind,
SpeedBrake
The OBDII Cable for Banks Bus 1
products has one extra wire coming
from the OBDII to connect to Banks
Bus 1 Tuners (Six-Gun, EconoMind,
SpeedBrake). See Figure 2-5.
FIGURE 2-4
iDash 1.8 Banks Bus 1
FIGURE 2-3
iDash 1.8 Standard
6-Pin OR 8-Pin
Connector to
Banks Bus 1
Products
4-pin
Connector
to iDash 1.8
Banks Bus 1
OBD-II
Connector
FIGURE 2-5

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Ford 6.0L Power Stroke
Applications
For any OBDII Cable for the Ford 6.0L, a
connection has to be made to the fuse
box (Fuse #22) using a fuse tap.
1. Remove the panel to reveal the fuse
panel below the steering wheel and
remove Fuse #22. See Figure 2-8.
2. Apply the provided fuse tap before
reinstalling. See Figure 2-7.
3. Route the female red terminal
connector to the fuse tap. Figure 2-6
For the operation of the Six Gun,
Economind, and Speed Brake refer
to "11.3 Six-Gun & EconoMind
Tuner" on page 47, "11.4
Banks SpeedBrake" on page
48, "11.5 SpeedBrake & Tuner
Auto Switching (iDash 1.8
Banks Bus 1 ONLY)" on page
52.
Figure 2-8 FIGURE 2-8
FUSE #22
FIGURE 2-7
MOUNTING & CONNECTING THE IDASH
(CONTINUED)
8-Pin
Connector to
Banks Bus 1
Products
OBD-II
Connector
Fuse Tap
Connection
to Fuse #22
4-pin
Connector
to iDash 1.8
Banks Bus 1
FIGURE 2-6

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2.3 No OBD or Aftermarket
ECU Connection
Refer to iDash 1.8 Aftermarket ECU
Setup Owner's Manual 97670 for
aftermarket ECU wiring instructions.
2.4 General iDash 1.8
Mounting
If you bought an iDash 1.8 Guage Pod or
A-Pillar mount, follow the instructions
provided in the kit.
All iDash 1.8 come with a Mounting
Sleeve to mount to any aftermarket
gauge mount.
To install the iDash 1.8 with the
provided hardware:
1. Place the mounting sleeve behind the
mounting surface and route the cables
to the iDash 1.8 through.
See Figure 2-9.
2. Connect cables (i.e. OBDII,
Aftermarket ECU Harness, Starter Cable)
to the iDash 1.8 4-Pin and 6-Pin Ports.
3. Insert the iDash 1.8's studs through
the Mounting Sleeve's holes.
See Figure 2-14.
4. Hand tighten the nylon Thumb Nuts.
See Figure 2-9.
If the mount applies too
much of a press fit, the iDash 1.8
buttons may become unresponsive.
Untighten or sand the aftermarket mount
hole (Not the Mounting Sleeve) until you
have a clearance fit for the iDash 1.8. If
you do not want to use the mounting
sleeve, ensure the mount hole has a
press fit minimally applied, so that the
buttons remain functional.
Mount sleeve
Thumb Nuts
FIGURE 2-9

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MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE
IDASH, CONTINUED
2.6 Simple B-Bus Network
- Single iDash 1.8
The simple B-Bus network can
consist of one iDash 1.8 Gauge,
an In-Cab Terminator OR Jumper
Block Termination, a B-Bus Starter
Cable, a B-Bus Module, and a Black
Termination Cap. See Figure 2-10.
If using a single iDash Gauge:
1. If you have a HW Rev 1 iDash
1.8:
A. Connect the Starter
Cable to the In-Cab
Terminator. See Figure
2-10, Step A.
B. Connect the In-Cab
Terminator to the iDash
6-Pin Port. See Figure 2-10,
Step B.
If you have a HW Rev 2
iDash 1.8:
A. Connect the Starter
Cable to the iDash 6-Pin
Port (Without the In-Cab-
Terminator). See Figure
2-10.
B. Confirm that the Jumper
Block is connected to the
iDash 2-Pin termination.
See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-9
2.5 Part Number List
iDash and Data Input Cable P/N
iDash 1.8 SuperGauge CAN bus ................................................................ 62882
iDash 1.8 Banks Bus 1 CAN Bus ...............................................................62885
OBD-II Cable (Standard) CAN Bus ......................................................... 61300-35
OBD-II Cable (Banks Bus 1) CAN Bus................................................. Various P/N
Aftermarket ECU Cable .....................................................................61301-36
Aftermarket ECU Termination Cable ...................................................61301-27
Banks Bus In Cab Cables
B-Bus Starter Cable ............................................................................61301-20
B-Bus In Cab Terminator Cable (HW Rev 1) ..........................................61301-23
B-Bus Termination Jumper (HW Rev 2) ................................................61300-30
B-Bus In Cab Y-Adapter ......................................................................61301-22
B-Bus Extension Cable (24") ...............................................................61301-24
B-Bus Extension Cable (48") ...............................................................61301-25
Banks Bus Under Hood Cables
B-Bus Under Hood Termination Cap.....................................................61300-22
B-Bus Under Hood Extension Cable (24") ............................................61300-23
B-Bus Under Hood Extension Cable (48").............................................61300-24
B-Bus Under Hood Extension Cable (72").............................................61300-25
Step
2B
In-Cab
Terminator
(Rev 1 Only)
OBD-II Cable
Or
Aftermarket ECU
Harness
Step
2A
OBD-II Cable
(Standard)
OR
OBD-II Cable
(Banks Bus 1)
OR
Aftermarket
ECU Harness
Step
B
6-Pin 4-Pin
Jumper Block
Terminator
(HW Rev 2)
In-Cab
Terminator
(HW Rev 1)
B-Bus
Starter
Cable
Only use one
In-Cab Term.
OR
one Jumper
Block
NOTICE
Step
A
Step
B

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2.7 Advanced B-Bus
Network - Multiple iDash
1.8
Up to three (3) additional iDash
1.8's can be added to the network;
maximum of four iDash 1.8 units.
Each additional iDash 1.8 requires a
Y-Cable. See Figure 2-11.
The iDash 1.8 that has the OBD-II cable
or aftermarket ECU harness plugged into
it is referred to as the primary iDash 1.8.
Only the primary iDash 1.8 is capable of
some features, such as:
• Vehicle Diagnostics (Reading/Clearing
Codes and Emissions Readiness)
• Setting wake-up sensitivity
• Data logging
• Speed correction settings
• More
MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE
IDASH, CONTINUED
Figure 2-10
OBDII Cable
(Standard)
OR
OBDII Cable
(Banks Bus 1)
OR
Aftermarket
ECU Harness
NOTICE:
Only use one In-Cab Term. for
iDash 1.8 Hardware Rev 1
OR
one Jumper Block for iDash
1.8 Hardware Rev 2
FIREWALL
OBD-II CONNECTION DETERMINES
PRIMARY iDASH.
Y-Cable
B-Bus Starter
Cable
Secondary Primary Secondary
Terminator Jumper
(HW Rev 2 only)
In-Cab
Terminator
(HW Rev 1 only)
OR
Step
A
Step
B
Step
C

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MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE
IDASH, CONTINUED
To start an Advanced B-Bus
Network:
1. If you ONLY have HW Rev 1
iDash 1.8’s
A. Connect the In-Cab
Terminator to the iDash
6-pin port. See Figure 2-11,
Step A. Only one In-Cab
Terminator is required.
B. Connect the Y-Cable to
the In-Cab Terminator and
the second iDash 1.8. See
Figure 2-11, Step B.
For each additional iDash
1.8, a Y-Cable is used.
C. Connect the Starter
Cable to the Y-Cable. See
Figure 2-11, Step C.
2. If you have ONLY HW Rev 2
iDash 1.8’s:
A. Connect the Y-Cable to
the iDash 6-pin port of
the first and second iDash
1.8 (Without the In-Cab
Terminator).
See Figure 2-11, Step B.
B. Connect the Starter
Cable to the Y-Cable.
See Figure 2-11, Step C.
C. Remove extra Jumper
Blocks from the added iDash
2-Pin terminations.
See Figure 2-12.
Only one Jumper
Block Terminator is required.
3. If you have a HW Rev 1 AND
Rev 2 iDash 1.8’s
Follow either instructions for
Rev 1 OR Rev 2, but only
use a single terminator
in-cab.
2.8 Checking B-Bus
Network Termination
Type
When using multiple iDash Gauges
and/or Banks Modules it is very
important that there be ONLY one
(1) termination in-cab. Otherwise
your iDash 1.8 may have trouble
communicating to other devices on the
network.
Check which iDash 1.8 Hardware
Revision you have. Look behind the
iDash 1.8 as shown in Figure 2-12
& Figure 2-13 to visually confirm
the Jumper Block Termination.
Alternatively you can check the
“Hardware Rev:” in the “System
Information” menu, as shown in
Figure 2-14.
If you have Hardware Revision
1, you must use the In-Cab
Terminator.
If you have Hardware Revision 2, you
will have the pre-installed Jumper
Block Termination.
DO NOT use the In-Cab Terminator
for HW Rev 2 iDash 1.8.
2-Pin
Termination
Jumper
Block
Figure 2-11

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MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE
IDASH, CONTINUED
Figure 2-12
HW Rev 1 HW Rev 2
OR
Figure 2-13

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SECTION: 3
SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION AND
INTERFACE
SELECT button
Hold to... :
- Save and return
to Gauge Screen
UP button
Hold to... :
- Rapid scroll
(Value Selection)
DOWN button
Hold to... :
- Rapid scroll
(Value Selection)
- Start/Stop
(Datalog Mode)
Figure 3-1 – Button Function.
BACK button
Press to... :
- Create Laps/
Markers
(Data Log Mode)
Hold to... :
- Return to
Gauge Screen
3.1 Button Navigation
Press the SELECT button (see
Figure 3-1) to enter menus or select
an item. Holding down the button saves
the current selection and returns to the
Gauge Screen.
Use the UP button or DOWN
button (see Figure 3-1) to change
values or scroll through the menus.
Hold down the button for rapid scroll/
value change.
For the iDash 1.8 with Data Logging,
holding the DOWN for two (2)
seconds while viewing the Gauge
Screen starts and stops data logging.
A single press of the BACK button
(see Figure 3-1) returns you to the
previous menu/screen. Holding down
the BACK button will return you to the
Gauge Screen.
When data logging and viewing the
Gauge Screen, you can set laps/
markers in a data log session by
pressing the BACK button.