Cummins 2010-2018 Quick Start Prerequisites Intended Audience EFILive Customers using the V8 Scan and Tune Tool software. Computer Knowledge It is expected that readers have a basic understanding of: The Windows operating system; Starting and using Windows applications;...
EFILive compatible base stock files are readily available on the internet or custom files may be purchased through organizations that have the necessary hardware and software to create personalized base files. There are two ECM types; EFILive refers to these as CMD and CME. Controller Year...
2. Flash the ECM to remove the digital signature. Software Overview EFILive presently has two major software versions (V7 and V8) that implement different parts of the tuning and scanning process. The V8 software is undergoing significant development and will eventually supersede V7 entirely for FlashScan V2 customers.
Due to the size of tune files, moving tunes on/off an AutoCal device will be prevalent. EFILive recommends to those tuners using AutoCal for their end users, that tune files are managed via the Quick Setup in order to manage device configurations and minimize support issues.
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If retrying the flash process does not return the ECM to working order, the Problem Flashing a Controller Controller Recovery knowledgebase articles provide additional support resources. - 7 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
The following instructions will determine the base tune file that should be used for each vehicle. EFILive does not provide stock tunes or modified tunes. There are a variety of stock tunes available on the internet, or custom stock tunes can be purchased through organizations that have the necessary hardware and software to create personalized base files.
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The "<" character indicates that the user can press the [Prev] key to scroll the data back again. 3. Record the details displayed in the Cal ID: field to use in the match calibration requirements step. - 9 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
Once the file is saved, users should connect their FlashScan or AutoCal device to their PC, Open EFILive Explorer and navigate to the scan directory. The relevant file can then be transferred to PC and then opened or emailed to their tuner.
Editing a Tune File Follow the steps below to modify your Dodge Cummins ECM calibration. 1. Open the EFILive V7.5 Tune Tool application. 2. Click the File Open button. 3. Navigate to the location on your computer where the saved tune file you wish to open is located.
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Save tuning file as, and Save tuning file for AutoCal options automatically appends a sequence number to the filename to make it unique giving users a history of sequentially numbered files with each saved change made. - 12 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
To ensure that your FlashScan V2 device is licensed to tune Dodge Cummins vehicles: 1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane. 4. Select [F2: Hardware] to display Tuning License details.
1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane. 4. Select [F3: VINs] to display VIN License details.
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Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires. This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a read/flash operation. - 15 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
6. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the correct tune file and select OK. 7. If the controller has not been licensed by the selected FlashScan V2 previously, you will be presented with the message License this controller now? Select Yes to license the controller. - 16 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires. This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a read/flash operation. - 17 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
BBL (Black Box Logging) Configuration EFILive’s Enhanced Data Logging (EDA) allows customers to log 45 individual data parameters specifically chosen to complement tuning at up to 50 frames per second for both FlashScan V2/AutoCal Black Box Logging (BBL) & V8 pass-thru logging.
Switchable tune configuration is only required when CSP tune files are to be flashed into the ECM. 1. Select the [F4: Switch] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Enter switchable tune names you wish to display on FlashScan V2/AutoCal as appropriate. - 19 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
2. Edit FlashScan V2 or AutoCal Settings as required. Ensure that CSP tunes can be switched after powering off FlashScan V2/AutoCal by selecting [F6: Logging] –> At start-up, automatically re-select the most recently used PID list. 3. Select appropriate BBX Quick Setup options. - 20 - support@efilive.com www.efilive.com...
5. Select appropriate folder on your FlashScan V2/AutoCal device and drag the selected file to your PC. Once tune and log files are copied from your FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC, they can be opened/viewed using EFILive Scan and Tune, V7 Tune Tool, or V7 Scan Tool. - 21 - support@efilive.com...
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