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Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« on: October 21, 2014, 02:30:44 pm »
Has anyone had an issue with their polar FIS+ units, whereby you have to remove it to get the car to start?
I installed mine yesterday, worked great, was impressed by its functions. Finish work at 1am, only to find the car wouldn't start, all fault lights on dash etc. so after getting random lifts, manage to get the car started at 2.30am by simply removing the polar box! was left with an airbag warning light on the screen.
Cleared all the codes today, reinstalled the new software yet again. plugged the box back in, car starts up the dash beeps a few time, the clocks stop working, warning lights flash a few times, then everything back to normal again :fighting:
I wonder what time I'll get home tonight then.....
Should have waited the 6 weeks and bought a P3 I think.............
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2014, 02:33:31 pm »
I had a problem with mine to start with.... but then found one of the plugs loose  :surprised:

Its worked flawlessly since.
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2014, 02:35:13 pm »
I checked the plugs. The long one in the back doesn't clip in which is a worry, although it was in tight when I tried it. Was going to cable tie it in, but there isn't enough plastic either side to get a hold onto
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2014, 02:36:34 pm »
Maybe the unit is faulty. Contact the PolarTeam in their forum. I think they give a good after-sales support, for what I've read.

My unit never had any issue, fortunately.

Sometimes it's just a faulty cable too.

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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2014, 02:45:10 pm »
Quote from: heavyd on October 21, 2014, 02:30:44 pm
Has anyone had an issue with their polar FIS+ units, whereby you have to remove it to get the car to start?
I installed mine yesterday, worked great, was impressed by its functions. Finish work at 1am, only to find the car wouldn't start, all fault lights on dash etc. so after getting random lifts, manage to get the car started at 2.30am by simply removing the polar box! was left with an airbag warning light on the screen.
Cleared all the codes today, reinstalled the new software yet again. plugged the box back in, car starts up the dash beeps a few time, the clocks stop working, warning lights flash a few times, then everything back to normal again :fighting:
I wonder what time I'll get home tonight then.....
Should have waited the 6 weeks and bought a P3 I think.............

What firmware are you running? I know they are having problems with version 4.5. Try flashing 4.4 and see how you go. Are you joined on the polar forum?

http://www.auto-polar.com/forum/showthread.php?1309-PolarFIS-%28Advanced%29-New-Update-v0-4-5-09-09-2014
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2014, 03:56:58 pm »
I'm running 4.5. I joined forum and sent emails, only person to reply was bacillus off here I think!
I managed to cable tie the suspect plug, hopefully it will do the trick!
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2014, 04:03:15 pm »
sorry for the thread hi-jack guys, but how easy/difficult are these to install? any instructions on PDF anywhere - Im really tempted in getting one - ta
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2014, 04:05:34 pm »
Quote from: GTi-Andy on October 21, 2014, 04:03:15 pm
sorry for the thread hi-jack guys, but how easy/difficult are these to install? any instructions on PDF anywhere - Im really tempted in getting one - ta

They are a bit of a pain.... if you are good at stroking dogs through letter boxes you'll be fine!
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2014, 04:11:40 pm »
Quote from: rich83 on October 21, 2014, 04:05:34 pm
Quote from: GTi-Andy on October 21, 2014, 04:03:15 pm
sorry for the thread hi-jack guys, but how easy/difficult are these to install? any instructions on PDF anywhere - Im really tempted in getting one - ta

They are a bit of a pain.... if you are good at stroking dogs through letter boxes you'll be fine!

so basically you need the hands of a 12 year old or Jeremy Beadle?

Any such members on here willing to help?  :signLOL:
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2014, 04:12:44 pm »
Quote from: heavyd on October 21, 2014, 03:56:58 pm
I'm running 4.5. I joined forum and sent emails, only person to reply was bacillus off here I think!
I managed to cable tie the suspect plug, hopefully it will do the trick!

I think your problem lies in the firmware, lots of people are having the same problem with 4.5. Lots have sorted it by reflashing 4.4
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2014, 04:18:15 pm »
I'm still using version 4.4 firmware as there seems to be a few folk still having issues with the latest "fixed" 4.5 version.
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2014, 04:23:04 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on October 21, 2014, 04:18:15 pm
I'm still using version 4.4 firmware as there seems to be a few folk still having issues with the latest "fixed" 4.5 version.
Same here. I'd reflash 4.4 firmware just to be sure your unit is fine.
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2014, 04:24:28 pm »
I'm using 4.4 also, I never flashed 4.5, I always wait until all the bugs are worked out  :grin:
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2014, 04:28:04 pm »
Quote from: GTi-Andy on October 21, 2014, 04:03:15 pm
sorry for the thread hi-jack guys, but how easy/difficult are these to install? any instructions on PDF anywhere - Im really tempted in getting one - ta
It's not hard to install, just the position where the CAN is makes it a bit of a pain.

I used insulation tape to fix my box to one of the metal bars above the pedals, so I can connect an USB cable or mess with the box without worrying if it's going to fall and disconnect the cable.

You can download the installation instructions from their site and forum.
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Re: Polar FIS+ had to remove unit to get car to start??
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2014, 04:30:56 pm »
Quote from: Shoduchi on October 21, 2014, 04:28:04 pm
Quote from: GTi-Andy on October 21, 2014, 04:03:15 pm
sorry for the thread hi-jack guys, but how easy/difficult are these to install? any instructions on PDF anywhere - Im really tempted in getting one - ta
It's not hard to install, just the position where the CAN is makes it a bit of a pain.

I used insulation tape to fix my box to one of the metal bars above the pedals, so I can connect an USB cable or mess with the box without worrying if it's going to fall and disconnect the cable.

You can download the installation instructions from their site and forum.

Cheers for the heads up! ive been on their site and registered on the forum and had a look at the installation guide - doesn't look hard, just the positioning looks awkward as you say - cheers guys
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