# Bugs and troubleshooting **URL:** https://forum.realdash.net/c/general/bugs-and-troubleshooting/12.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.realdash.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.realdash.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.realdash.net/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Send DTR On Serial Connect](https://forum.realdash.net/t/send-dtr-on-serial-connect/1085)
**Author:** [@BlueDragonX](https://forum.realdash.net/u/BlueDragonX)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/send-dtr-on-serial-connect/1085 "2026-04-27T18:42:51Z")
I’m attempting to use an Arduino Leonardo to communicate with RealDash over USB serial. Unfortunately the Leonardo requires a DTS to be sent by RealDash in order to enable serial communication. Could this be added? --- ## [Odometer and distance to empty not updating](https://forum.realdash.net/t/odometer-and-distance-to-empty-not-updating/8159)
**Author:** [@Cl\_eav](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Cl_eav)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/odometer-and-distance-to-empty-not-updating/8159 "2026-03-30T05:59:36Z")
Hi, just started my roadtrip to Germany, noticed the odometer / distance to empty no longer updates, the odometer was being read directly off the CanBus. I also noticed the mileage does update when I turn off the car. W… --- ## [Some OBD2 PID not working](https://forum.realdash.net/t/some-obd2-pid-not-working/10064)
**Author:** [@Joshua1988](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Joshua1988)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/some-obd2-pid-not-working/10064 "2026-03-24T07:54:02Z")
I am now using the 2.6.4 version. My adapter is VGate Vlinker MC and using Bluetooth connection. When I go to OBD Monitor and send commands “0106” “0107” and “0111”, there are the replies respectively, “7E803410680”, “… --- ## [MSB can message](https://forum.realdash.net/t/msb-can-message/10051)
**Author:** [@Lilgarage](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Lilgarage)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/msb-can-message/10051 "2026-03-23T15:21:46Z")
I have a question about CAN definition files. I’m trying to get realdash to read big-endian CAN messages. I’m having trouble reading big-endian data using the startbit. To verify this, I sent a CAN message from anothe… --- ## [Some mistake in Global Trigger](https://forum.realdash.net/t/some-mistake-in-global-trigger/9908)
**Author:** [@Falcon\_S](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Falcon_S)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/some-mistake-in-global-trigger/9908 "2026-03-10T09:49:20Z")
the condition doesn’t work Value Change Value Chanhe IN the trigger stopped running after about 15 minutes of operation app run time \> 0 cooldown 0.1 sec or 0 = 0 cooldown same 0.1 sec this mistake only in global… --- ## [CAN config frame doc and CRC bug](https://forum.realdash.net/t/can-config-frame-doc-and-crc-bug/10010)
**Author:** [@HondaRulez](https://forum.realdash.net/u/HondaRulez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/can-config-frame-doc-and-crc-bug/10010 "2026-03-09T12:38:33Z")
CAN Frame 67 (CAN mode) the doc says it’s 5 byte + CRC but in the doc the 1st line have an extra 6th byte (0x15), also the packet CRC is not OK. the another CAN config frame is ok. RealDash CAN ‘67’ config frame for CA… --- ## [XML custom file not selected](https://forum.realdash.net/t/xml-custom-file-not-selected/8906)
**Author:** [@jaffman](https://forum.realdash.net/u/jaffman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/xml-custom-file-not-selected/8906 "2026-03-04T21:57:27Z")
hi, i seem to be getting a problem with my setup (RPi4, running linux, CAN messages sent from MAXXEcu) i have a custom python script to open up Realdash on bootup, this all works well but it doesnt have the selected cus… --- ## [Custom Mapping Import / Export](https://forum.realdash.net/t/custom-mapping-import-export/5557)
**Author:** [@Falcon\_S](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Falcon_S)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/custom-mapping-import-export/5557 "2026-03-03T10:54:55Z")
please consider the question so that you can save the custom mapping settings to a file in order to transfer the settings from the developer’s computer to the client’s dashboard. (with config xml as example or other) I … --- ## [Load recent dashboard - crash](https://forum.realdash.net/t/load-recent-dashboard-crash/9540)
**Author:** [@CoTECH](https://forum.realdash.net/u/CoTECH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/load-recent-dashboard-crash/9540 "2026-02-25T14:31:42Z")
Hi! The Load recent dashboard function causes the app to crash on some Android devices! Not always, and not on all devices. but the severity is very high! If the skin is loaded in the classic way, there are no problems! … --- ## [Calculated gear display](https://forum.realdash.net/t/calculated-gear-display/9730)
**Author:** [@Jjp81](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Jjp81)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/calculated-gear-display/9730 "2026-02-19T10:36:38Z")
Hi Dev, I’m using RealDash on a Toyota GT86 unfortunately I don’t know to send the file to you but I will keep trying. I have shared it in my realdash Most of the dash is straightforward at first glance, but the… --- ## [Realdash closing in the community gallery](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-closing-in-the-community-gallery/9834)
**Author:** [@cel\_turbo](https://forum.realdash.net/u/cel_turbo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-closing-in-the-community-gallery/9834 "2026-02-10T02:46:17Z")
Hi I am using Realdash on the Raspberry Pi 3+, it works well. However, in a specific situation it simply closes, which is when I go to the community gallery and scroll to the end it closes. This is more noticeable on th… --- ## [The arrow sensor mask completely erases the segments](https://forum.realdash.net/t/the-arrow-sensor-mask-completely-erases-the-segments/9726)
**Author:** [@CoTECH](https://forum.realdash.net/u/CoTECH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/the-arrow-sensor-mask-completely-erases-the-segments/9726 "2026-02-03T10:01:44Z")
Hi. I noticed that if you put a mask on the arrow sensor and copy it, the sensor mask will completely hide the segments. Even in places where the mask should not be active. Thank you if you can reproduce it. … --- ## [Socket CAN Raspberry Speed configuration](https://forum.realdash.net/t/socket-can-raspberry-speed-configuration/8460)
**Author:** [@cel\_turbo](https://forum.realdash.net/u/cel_turbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/socket-can-raspberry-speed-configuration/8460 "2026-02-02T06:52:17Z")
When I try to activate and change the CAN speed settings, in the garage settings it doesn’t work, but when I create actions with Run Terminal Command, with the commands it works normally, through the actions. --- ## [Old school g wagon](https://forum.realdash.net/t/old-school-g-wagon/9816)
**Author:** [@DLM1](https://forum.realdash.net/u/DLM1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/old-school-g-wagon/9816 "2026-02-01T20:50:06Z")
i have a 2005 g wagon i am making a dash for i tried the Mercedes protocol but it did not read anything no rpm signal nothing anyone know which setting i should have it in to receive the signals --- ## [CAN send bugs 2 pcs or more values](https://forum.realdash.net/t/can-send-bugs-2-pcs-or-more-values/9753)
**Author:** [@Falcon\_S](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Falcon_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/can-send-bugs-2-pcs-or-more-values/9753 "2026-01-26T10:25:09Z")
The task is to send the frame values to the CAN when they change example - auto-start (remote car warm-up) does not work without this code Dummy 7 changes periodically and with a steady frequency, I see its values in C… --- ## [XML decoding not working correctly](https://forum.realdash.net/t/xml-decoding-not-working-correctly/9484)
**Author:** [@frankydoody](https://forum.realdash.net/u/frankydoody)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/xml-decoding-not-working-correctly/9484 "2025-12-09T09:58:12Z")
Hello, Following the latest RealDash update, my DBC (file.xml) is no longer decoding correctly. I have the impression that the bitcount is no longer working and that a length of 8 is being used by default. Here is an ex… --- ## [Crashes when entering Gallery - RPI5 Pi Os lite](https://forum.realdash.net/t/crashes-when-entering-gallery-rpi5-pi-os-lite/7130)
**Author:** [@einarak](https://forum.realdash.net/u/einarak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/crashes-when-entering-gallery-rpi5-pi-os-lite/7130 "2025-12-09T08:28:02Z")
Been working on this now for few day, so far so good. But when its run as user, not in ROOT, it crashes when entering the gallery. It does not crash when run in ROOT The setup is Raspberry 5, SSD hat, Pi Os Lite with P… --- ## [Calck odometre is reset to 0](https://forum.realdash.net/t/calck-odometre-is-reset-to-0/9422)
**Author:** [@Falcon\_S](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Falcon_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/calck-odometre-is-reset-to-0/9422 "2025-11-27T12:48:13Z")
i not 100% clear understand if change (first start) from 0 to 15001 (example) close the garage menu and enter it immediately - odometre is reset to 0 if reboot - odometre is reset too but if you wait, then eventuall… --- ## [multiplatform dashboard.](https://forum.realdash.net/t/multiplatform-dashboard/99)
**Author:** [@rfreug](https://forum.realdash.net/u/rfreug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/multiplatform-dashboard/99 "2025-11-16T20:14:30Z")
I created a dashboard on an Android tablet, and wanted to transfer to my computer to edit further since it is a lot easier to do on a computer than on the tablet. But it doesn’t really work… On the tablet I save it and… --- ## [Android 16 Oct 1 Security Patch](https://forum.realdash.net/t/android-16-oct-1-security-patch/9281)
**Author:** [@psedog](https://forum.realdash.net/u/psedog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/android-16-oct-1-security-patch/9281 "2025-11-13T02:27:30Z")
Hello, My phone updated to Security patch Oct 1, 2025 for Android 16 yesterday (One UI 8.0). Now the app is crashing shortly after starting. I’ve tried uninstalling, clearing cache, and restarting the phone. If you know… --- ## [Dash down with error](https://forum.realdash.net/t/dash-down-with-error/9247)
**Author:** [@Cableline01](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Cableline01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/dash-down-with-error/9247 "2025-10-30T06:20:47Z")
Still learning Linux and running into this issue when trying to start Realdash it has been running fine for 6 months, and now it has stopped working, and I don’t know how to repair. Hardware Raspberry Pi 5 running on m.… --- ## [Distance to Empty (range)](https://forum.realdash.net/t/distance-to-empty-range/8989)
**Author:** [@Cl\_eav](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Cl_eav)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/distance-to-empty-range/8989 "2025-10-29T09:17:54Z")
Following on from the previous thread, I thought it best to start a new one as I think this is now a slightly different issue; Range is working, but occasionally the range changes to a value of 6214, then after a coupl… --- ## [Bad control data in .deb file](https://forum.realdash.net/t/bad-control-data-in-deb-file/9217)
**Author:** [@HondaRulez](https://forum.realdash.net/u/HondaRulez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/bad-control-data-in-deb-file/9217 "2025-10-29T09:02:27Z")
Hi, Package realdash-mrd\_2.5.9-1-prerel1\_amd64.deb contains version/control info from the previous 2.5.8 version. --- ## [Haltech oil and fuel pressure In-accurate](https://forum.realdash.net/t/haltech-oil-and-fuel-pressure-in-accurate/5468)
**Author:** [@Franks14](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Franks14)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/haltech-oil-and-fuel-pressure-in-accurate/5468 "2025-10-22T11:50:33Z")
Hi, I’m having an issue with the oil and fuel pressure values I managed to get the values to read fairly close to the haltech but it’s still a 3-8 psi off, and when at zero pressure, real dash reads 10psi. What’s the b… --- ## [Fullscreen across multiple displays?](https://forum.realdash.net/t/fullscreen-across-multiple-displays/9140)
**Author:** [@AekaGSR](https://forum.realdash.net/u/AekaGSR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/fullscreen-across-multiple-displays/9140 "2025-10-21T20:40:54Z")
Running Mint Debian 7. I have two 720x720 displays I’m using for two separate gauges in my cluster. Launching Realdash in fullscreen only opens on one display, I can maximize the app and drag it across the two displays… --- ## [Crash on image effect configuration (app version: 2.5.7, windows 11)](https://forum.realdash.net/t/crash-on-image-effect-configuration-app-version-2-5-7-windows-11/9097)
**Author:** [@spasmie](https://forum.realdash.net/u/spasmie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/crash-on-image-effect-configuration-app-version-2-5-7-windows-11/9097 "2025-10-08T05:50:15Z")
Hello! I’m configuring a skin in RealDash and trying to add an effect to an Image Gauge. When I try to select a custom effect type (I click Effect and cycle through the presets), as soon as I switch to the preset after “… --- ## [Android 12 Importing CAN file](https://forum.realdash.net/t/android-12-importing-can-file/1479)
**Author:** [@Benja](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Benja)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/android-12-importing-can-file/1479 "2025-10-03T09:29:43Z")
Hey guys, Diving into RealDash for the first time. I have Android 12 device with the latest version of RealDash. Am trying to import a Custom Channel Description File being a CAN file for a Motec ECU and I keep gettin… --- ## [Use custom mupping not work](https://forum.realdash.net/t/use-custom-mupping-not-work/9036)
**Author:** [@CoTECH](https://forum.realdash.net/u/CoTECH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/use-custom-mupping-not-work/9036 "2025-09-30T19:54:05Z")
Hi. I searched this forum for information, maybe I couldn’t find it. It seems that “custom mapping” cannot be made to work. I created my own variable “MOD\_RPM” via xml and passed the engine speed to it. I put it next to … --- ## [RD crashes after creating a dashboard](https://forum.realdash.net/t/rd-crashes-after-creating-a-dashboard/8992)
**Author:** [@Tacos](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Tacos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/rd-crashes-after-creating-a-dashboard/8992 "2025-09-27T07:51:06Z")
Good day, I’m currently using RD on a VM to create a dashboard. However, after saving the dash, I often load the default one to check how it was made. Then I click on gallery to come back to mine. However after clickin… --- ## [Dyno Not Accurate](https://forum.realdash.net/t/dyno-not-accurate/740)
**Author:** [@energyjms](https://forum.realdash.net/u/energyjms)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/dyno-not-accurate/740 "2025-09-03T08:23:22Z")
Hi, need to ask what i can do to make the dyno more accurate ?i try many times its just show ridiculous hp😅 [Previous page](https://forum.realdash.net/c/general/bugs-and-troubleshooting/12.md) [Next page](https://forum.realdash.net/c/general/bugs-and-troubleshooting/12.md?page=2)