Keeping your Power Vision device up to date is crucial for seamless tuning and compatibility with the latest WinPV software and tune databases. If you don’t update firmware & WinPV software Power Vision, you may encounter errors such as “Unsupported PVT file version”, preventing you from opening or flashing tunes. This guide walks you through updating firmware, WinPV software, and tune databases for Power Vision PV-1B, PV-2B, and PV-3B.
Step-by-Step Firmware & Software Update Instructions
1. Connect Your Power Vision Device
Plug your Power Vision PV-1B, PV-2B, or PV-3B into your computer via USB.
Your device screen should display “PC Link Mode Active” once connected.
2. Download & Open WinPV Software
Download WinPV software here.
Open WinPV, then navigate to Setup > Check for Updates in the top menu.
This will open the PV Update Client, which is required for applying updates.
3. Apply Firmware & Tune Database Updates
In the PV Update Client, select the appropriate device: PV-1B/PV-2B or PV-3B
Apply all available updates, including: Tune Database Update and PV Firmware Update
IMPORTANT: All Power Vision tunes require everything to be fully updated. If updates are not applied, you will not be able to open tune files.
Switching Between Firmware Versions
Firmware and Tune Database updates are specific to PV-1B/PV-2B and PV-3B devices. If you’re tuning both early and late-model Harley-Davidsons, you may need to switch between firmware levels. Choose updates based on the correct data connector to ensure compatibility.
By following these steps, you can update firmware & WinPV software Power Vision and ensure your tuning process runs smoothly. Stay updated to avoid errors and maximize performance!
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