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Product Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the new AccessPORT handheld programmer. The AccessPORT can: • Reprogram the factory engine control unit (ECU) with improved tuning parameters through the on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) port • Monitor vehicle sensor data using on-screen analog or digital gauges •...
AccessPORT Installation IMPORTANT! For installation purposes, it is important to ensure that the vehicle’s battery has adequate power for both the AccessPORT and the ECU. Because of this, it is recommended that all in-car electronics and vehicle lights are turned off during the installation process to reduce drain on the vehicle’s battery.
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Vehicle Identification: The AccessPORT will attempt to automatically determine the target vehicle for installation. If the AccessPORT successfully identifies the vehicle: Verify that the identified vehicle is correct and press OK to confirm. If an error occurs: Please reference the Troubleshooting section of the AccessPORT User’s Guide located on the provided AccessPORT CD for additional information.
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AP Manager What Is A Map? The AccessPORT reprograms the tuning parameters inside the factory engine control unit (ECU) using map files, which contain specially written instructions for the AccessPORT to follow during the reprogramming process. A map file can contain information for any number of different modifications or enhancements to a vehicle, ranging from a race map for a heavily modified vehicle to an economy map for a stock vehicle.
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