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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 SECTION 1: PARTS + CHECKLIST X4 DEVICE MICRO USB™ CABLE HDMI/OBD II CABLE TOOLS NEEDED: Fuse Puller | Voltage Tester | Battery Charger | Pliers...
  • Page 3 FIRMWARE VERSION: SCT highly recommends taking a moment to read through your X4 User’s Manual found on our website This is essentially your device’s operating system. before installation. There is a lot of in depth but useful TUNE REVISION information inside the manual that won’t be covered in...
  • Page 4 UPDATING YOUR X4 DEVICE INSTALLING THE UPDATE SOFTWARE UPDATING YOUR X4 DEVICE Connect your X4 Device to your NOTE: Make sure the X4 is unplugged from your Windows™ based PC using the computer before starting this process. for Apple computers at this time.
  • Page 5 SECTION 5: SECTION 7: READING VEHICLE VIN & PROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE STRATEGY/OS PART#’S Main Menu, POWERING ON THE X4 MAIN MENU To power up your device, using the provided HDMI to Vehicle Info. PROGRAM VEHICLE OBDII cable, connect to the vehicle’s OBDII port. The OBDII port is most commonly found within 24”...
  • Page 6 DEVICE SETTINGS instructions to load the tune to your vehicle. NOTE: Custom Tunes are built by SCT’s network of Custom Tuning Dealers and any questions related to them need to be directed toward the tuning dealer.
  • Page 7 SECTION 8: LOADING CUSTOM TUNES Download and install the SCT Device Updater software and Drivers From your e-mail, save your custom tunes Desktop. Open the SCT Device Updater software and click the Load Custom Tune File button. Click Browse and locate your custom tunes on your Desktop.
  • Page 8 Menu, scroll to Gauges/Datalog From the ing the center button on the X4 to select which reading press the center button on the X4. you’d like to change. Within this menu, you can change the item you’re monitoring, and the units in which it will...
  • Page 9 SECTION 10: DIESEL & GAS VEHICLE OPTIONS: ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS EXPLAINED Removes the check engine light from deleting EGR me- chanically. DIESEL VEHICLE SPECIFIC OPTIONS Sets axle ratio to correct shift patterns/speedo. (Not avail- The most aggressive preloaded diesel tune. Good for able on all vehicles) everyday use, racing, or economy but not recommend- ed for any type of towing.
  • Page 10 GAS VEHICLE SPECIFIC OPTIONS: GAS VEHICLE SPECIFIC OPTIONS: Performance levels vary by the octane you select. Higher Updates tune to handle the CMCV/IMRC delete plates octane will provide higher performance increase. 93 octane would be the highest increase. Lowers the temperature at which the fan turns on. Adjusts the octane based tunes to focus more on towing over performance.
  • Page 11 Part Numbers Ford 7015 GM 7416 Chrysler 7215...
  • Page 12 Info” main menu screen and send that information to your custom tuning dealer. (See Section 4.1) SCT does not recommend using this device with any other tuning module or device that modifies the vehicle PCM parameters, increases horsepower, torque or modifies transmission characteristics.
  • Page 13 What Will SCT Do? SCT will, at its option and as its sole obligation under this warranty, replace, repair or refund the purchase price of any SCT product that has a defect(s) in manufacturing, material and/or workmanship provided that SCT is notified of the claim within the warranty period provided herein. SCT will not be liable for, nor will it reimburse the consumer for any fees, charges or expenses for shipping and/or handling costs associated with the return to SCT of any defective products sent in for replacement or repair.
  • Page 14 If you later add a blower, turbo or nitrous to your vehicle or add a more ‘wild’ naturally aspirated combination of parts, you will need to obtain a custom tune from an SCT dealer. The X4 programmer is flexible enough so that your original investment will not be lost –...
  • Page 15 If the connector pins are covered or the port is located behind a compartment door, remove the cap or open the compartment door. Connect the OBDII connector from the X4 to the vehicle’s OBDII Diagnostic port. Using the Computer Install SCT Device Updater before connecting your unit via USB (Updater Download) Locate the computer’s USB port.
  • Page 16 Select the desired tune from the list of tunes. Your tune will appear under “Available Tunes” on the left window within the Updater. You will need to transfer it to the X4 by using the arrow button in the middle of the SCT Updater.
  • Page 17 If you are experiencing a check engine light on your dashboard, you will be able to retrieve the code and read the cause of the code using your X4. You will also have the ability to clear these codes if you have fixed the problem that was causing the check engine light.
  • Page 18 X4 will now download the current file that is in your vehicle, referred to as the “Stock File”, and will proceed to upload the new calibration you have selected, with all options applied if you have selected any, to your vehicle.
  • Page 19 On”. It’s important here to follow the prompts from the device. X4 will now download the current file that is in your vehicle, referred to as the “Stock File”, and will proceed to upload the new calibration you have selected, with all options applied if you have selected any, to your vehicle.
  • Page 20 Returning your Vehicle to Stock Connect the X4 to your vehicle’s OBD II service port using the OBDII cable provided in the packaging. With the unit powered on and connected to the vehicle, highlight and select the “Program Vehicle” option.
  • Page 21 DIESEL AND GAS SHARED OPTIONS: EGR DELETE Removes the check engine light caused by deleting EGR mechanically. AXLE RATIO Set axle ratio to correct shift patterns/speedometer. (Not available on all vehicles) TIRE SIZE Set tire size to correct shift patterns/speedometer. (Not available on all vehicles) IDLE SPEED Sets Idle speed in RPM.
  • Page 22 With your key out of the ignition, connect your device to the OBDII port to power on your X4. Using the down arrow, highlight “Gauges/Datalog” and select it by pressing the center button on the keypad.
  • Page 23 Connecting External Analog Inputs Using the wiring specifications that came with your analog sensor, connect to the proper pins using the diagram below. You will need to follow the on-device data logging instructions above to properly display the input. NOTE: Do not connect any device that exceeds 5 volts to the analog port or permanent damage to the adapter can occur.
  • Page 24 I have a supercharger / nitrous oxide on my vehicle; can I use a pre-loaded tune? No. The pre-loaded tune files within the X4 are designed for minor performance modifications such as cold air kits, high flow exhaust systems and other basic modifications. For high horsepower modifications such as superchargers, nitrous oxide or turbo systems, you will need to have your vehicle tuned by an SCT Custom Tuning dealer.

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