Mr. Stormin do you have a power source that is 12volt? The lighting power source is 3.5-5 volts. Mine (the koso I am currently using, belonging to Bighair) did not work that a way. It did the same crappy display. What it is telling you is the unit is not getting enough power to warm up the sensor. There is a pre-wired 12 volt power source on my 07 in the steering column, or just below. It has a two wire plug with a wire loop on the end. Presto it works now! These KOSO bass turds still do not always kick on. Occasionally I still have to shut her down, and give the ol' girl another tug.
PS hope I didn't hurt those feelers