PS CS3 Gradient Effect

Hi there,
I'm trying to do a gradient effect on the image below. What I'd like to have is the red strip to fade in from the left to right. I'm not sure how to do this. I tried using the Gradient Effect with the transparent to color but it's not giving me the effect I want. Please help. Thanks!

Try the following.
Make your shape layer just as you did.
1. At the bottom of the layers palette, where is says FX,
   choose blending options.
2. In the blending options dialog, set the fill opacity to 0% and uncheck
    Blend interior effects as group.
3. Select the Gradient overlay and in the dropdown where it says gradient, choose
    Foreground to transparent. Adjust the options as desired. (you can move the gradient
    on image by moving it in the document window)
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