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Banks IDash gauge-- some Q's

usernamechecksout said:
It doesn't show trans line pressure. The torque slip is available on the idash but I've never got it to show anything.
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Interesting. I don't display that PID any longer, but when I did it definitely worked to show what was going on.
 
Kopfjager72 said:
@ProspectorSteve thank you. Quick question. Do you know why I would not be able to see GEAR Trans Gear on my idash as a possible parameter? All I am able to see is TC SLP Torque Converter Slip. Thank you
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I would call their tech support number. I have had good luck with their help in the past. I have it as a choice on mine and it works.
 
AH64ID said:
All 5 EGT’s are post turbo. I watch EGT1 because it’s in the downpipe and is the best indication of how hard the engine is working. It rarely goes above 1000°F. The engine won’t hurt itself, so what it runs is what it should run (for stock tuning). I also watch EGT3, which is DPF outlet and will tell you if any passive or active regen is occurring.

DPF DIS and TIM are pointless to monitor as they have been proven to be in accurate on these trucks.
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Can you explain why EGT3 will tell me if any passive regen is occurring? Is it based on temp at that location? If so, what temps indicate passive regen?
 
ErikTheRed said:
Can you explain why EGT3 will tell me if any passive regen is occurring? Is it based on temp at that location? If so, what temps indicate passive regen?
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EGT3 is DPF outlet temp.

When the DPF is at or above ~650° passive regen is occurring. The higher the temp the more passive regen is occurring.

I’ll add that I’ve seen small indications of passive regen as low as 600° on EGT3 when EGT 1 is higher than 700°. Since EGT3 is DPF outlet the
inlet and mid-DPF temps would be higher allowing for small amounts of passive regen.
 
I wish Banks would bring back the torque convertor lock icon back to the gear indicator. And add transmission line pressure.
 
AH64ID said:
It works on the CTS3 so should be available to show.
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It does indeed. I just changed out my CTS3 for a dual Banks setup. The reason I went with a CTS3 is for exterior lighting switching. I've since went with Switch Pro's for switching and Banks for monitoring as I do like the looks of Banks better, but the function is lacking in my case.
 
deanfx said:
It does indeed. I just changed out my CTS3 for a dual Banks setup. The reason I went with a CTS3 is for exterior lighting switching. I've since went with Switch Pro's for switching and Banks for monitoring as I do like the looks of Banks better, but the function is lacking in my case.
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Interesting swap, I definitely don’t see any appeal to the iDash over the CTS3.
 
AH64ID said:
Interesting swap, I definitely don’t see any appeal to the iDash over the CTS3.
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I can appreciate that for sure lol. I am so weird about things, the cable running to the CTS3 bothered me where the cable on the iDash is concealed. But function over form, the CTS3 is clearly a better product. Until they fix the torque convertor lock status and line pressure.
 
I got my new iDash installed and I need some help with a few of the available parameters:

-On the "emissions" page, I see listed "DPF RG, DPF regen trigger %" but then I also see "PM 1, particulate matter %". What is the difference, and which one gives a picture of the current state of the DPF?

-What is the difference between "LOAD absolute" and "LOAD calculated", and which is a better picture of what the engine is doing?

-I notice there are multiple EGT sensors. Theres EGT sensors 1 thru 5, but then theres also EGT sensors 1/1 thru 1/5. What is the difference?

-Lastly (at least for now), is Trans Temp supposed to available on the iDash? Because depending on which parameter list you read from Banks, one lists trans temp and one doesn't. Can anyone using the iDash on a 2024 confirm if its available on the gauge?
 
ErikTheRed said:
I got my new iDash installed and I need some help with a few of the available parameters:

-On the "emissions" page, I see listed "DPF RG, DPF regen trigger %" but then I also see "PM 1, particulate matter %". What is the difference, and which one gives a picture of the current state of the DPF?

-What is the difference between "LOAD absolute" and "LOAD calculated", and which is a better picture of what the engine is doing?

-I notice there are multiple EGT sensors. Theres EGT sensors 1 thru 5, but then theres also EGT sensors 1/1 thru 1/5. What is the difference?

-Lastly (at least for now), is Trans Temp supposed to available on the iDash? Because depending on which parameter list you read from Banks, one lists trans temp and one doesn't. Can anyone using the iDash on a 2024 confirm if its available on the gauge?
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I can't answer many of your questions unfortunately. I had an Edge CTS3 that I sold for a dual Banks iDash setup. The Edge had trans temp and torque convertor lock status which I find important and the iDash doesn't. I called Banks last week to confirm the lack of convertor lock status and temp status. Their reply was that it will be added sometime in the future.

As for a EGT temps, I monitor EGT sensor 1 and sensor 3. No idea about 1/1 etc. I also monitor particulate matter %, but can't tell you what that means exactly. After a regen my banks gauge goes to around 40% and then regens again around 95%.

Kinda wish I would have kept my Edge because they've had six years to add lockup status and trans temp as there were available on the 4th gen.
 
deanfx said:
I can't answer many of your questions unfortunately. I had an Edge CTS3 that I sold for a dual Banks iDash setup. The Edge had trans temp and torque convertor lock status which I find important and the iDash doesn't. I called Banks last week to confirm the lack of convertor lock status and temp status. Their reply was that it will be added sometime in the future.

As for a EGT temps, I monitor EGT sensor 1 and sensor 3. No idea about 1/1 etc. I also monitor particulate matter %, but can't tell you what that means exactly. After a regen my banks gauge goes to around 40% and then regens again around 95%.

Kinda wish I would have kept my Edge because they've had six years to add lockup status and trans temp as there were available on the 4th gen.
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The particulate matter % is more based off the timer then anything. so if you regen then sent your time it should hit 95-100% at the 24 hour mark. thats how mine works.

this is what i monitor on my truck EGT's are through the roof as i was currently in regen since i hit the 24hr mark. DPFDIS is the average miles between regens.

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oledirteh said:
The particulate matter % is more based off the timer then anything. so if you regen then sent your time it should hit 95-100% at the 24 hour mark. thats how mine works.

this is what i monitor on my truck EGT's are through the roof as i was currently in regen since i hit the 24hr mark. DPFDIS is the average miles between regens.

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PM% is not the same as DPF %. I believe PM% reads the sensor that was missing on most 2022’s, and should read 0% unless there is a DPF failure.
 
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