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Dodge Cummins User Guide
Cindy Myers

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  • Page 1 Dodge Cummins User Guide Cindy Myers...
  • Page 2 Dodge Cummins User Guide © 1998 EFILive Limited All rights reserved First published 14 February 2011 Revised 14 September 2021 EFILive, EFILive FlashScan and EFILive AutoCal are registered trademarks of EFILive Limited. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dodge Cummins User Guide Contents ......................5 Prerequisites ........................5 Intended Audience ....................... 5 Computer Knowledge ....................5 Tuning Knowledge ....................... 5 ...................... 6 Introduction ........................6 What is EFILive? ......................6 Software Version Overview ..................6 V8 Software Support ....................6 V7 Software Support ....................
  • Page 4 Option 2: Record All Diagnositcs ................12 Match Calibration Requirements ................12 ......................13 Licensing Requirements ....................13 Dodge Cummins Tuning Option Enabled ..............13 VIN Licensing ......................13 ......................15 V8 Scan and Tune Scan ....................15 Pass-Thru Data Logging .................... 15 Pass-Thru Read a Controller (CMB and CMC only) ...........
  • Page 5 Trouble Shooting ......................33 Error Codes ........................ 33 Checksums ........................ 33 Dodge Cummins Fast CAN Mode – CMD, CME, CMF ..........34 Cummins 5.9L ECM VIN Issues ................. 34 Failed Flash Recovery Methods ................. 34 Flash Base with without tune file security restrictions..........34 ROM Boot Recovery ....................
  • Page 6 Dodge Cummins User Guide FlashScan/AutoCal V3 *.xalm files ................. 35 FlashScan V2 Trace Files ..................36 AutoCal V2 Trace Files ................... 36 Knowledgebase......................37 EFILive Authorized Dealer ..................37 How to Tune? ......................37 EFILive Service Desk ....................37 - 4 - support@efilive.com...

  • Page 7: Prerequisites

    Dodge Cummins User Guide 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;...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction What is EFILive? EFILive is tuning software and hardware - it is not a tune. Together the software and hardware give users the tools to write tunes. EFILive does not provide tune files, tuning advice or support, but do provide software support and hardware support.

  • Page 9: V7 Software Support

    Dodge Cummins User Guide V7 Software Support The following Dodge Cummins are supported in the following ways in the V7 Tune Tool and V7 Scan Tool software: V7 Software Controller Engine Year Scan Read Flash Edit CM2450B (CMF) 6.7L 2019+...

  • Page 10: Security Gateway Module

    Dodge Cummins User Guide flashing of modified tunes, so to flash a modified tune the Digital Signature must be switched off. The EFILive ECM flash process manages the removal of the Digital Signature via OBD-II flashing in the following circumstances: Controller...

  • Page 11: Finding The Correct Base File

    Because you cannot read the existing tune in the ECM it is important you select the correct base tune to suit your vehicle. EFILive does not provide stock tunes or modified tunes. There are a variety of stock tunes available on the internet. Custom stock tunes can be purchased through organizations that have the necessary hardware and software to create personalized base files.

  • Page 12: V8 Scan And Tune

    Dodge Cummins User Guide V8 Scan and Tune 1. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune software. 2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position. 4. Navigate to the [F4: OBD] -> [F2: OBD] menu option and select the [Details] tab.

  • Page 13: Option 2: Record All Diagnostics

    7. Navigate to the F3: Diagnostics -> F4 Record All Diags menu option. 8. FlashScan will display the file name that is saved onto the device. 9. Retrieve the text file using EFILive Explorer. The file is stored in the scan directory. The relevant file can then be transferred to PC 10.

  • Page 14: Option 2: Record All Diagnositcs

    7. Navigate to the [Record Diags] menu to save the text file. AutoCal will display the file name that is saved to the device. 8. Retrieve the text file using EFILive Explorer. The file is stored in the scan directory. The relevant file can then be transferred to PC.

  • Page 15: Licensing Requirements

    Dodge Cummins User Guide Licensing Requirements To Flash a Dodge Cummins ECM, the following licensing conditions must be met: 1. The Dodge Cummins Tuning Option must be enabled. 2. A VIN License must be available (if not already licensed). Dodge Cummins Tuning Option Enabled To ensure that your device is licensed to tune Dodge Cummins vehicles: 1.
  • Page 16 1. Connect your FlashScan 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.

  • Page 17: V8 Scan And Tune Scan

    Pass-Thru Data Logging To log data using FlashScan or AutoCal and V8 Scan and Tune software; 1. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune. 2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position.

  • Page 18: Pass-Thru Read A Controller (Cmb And Cmc Only)

    2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position (vehicle must not be cranked/running when reading). 3. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application. 4. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane. 5. On the [F2: Read] menu, select your controller(s) by using the [Auto Detect] button, or;...
  • Page 19 Dodge Cummins User Guide 6. Select the [Read] button to initiate the read operation. 7. While the ECM is reading an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display tracking the Read progress. 8. When the read process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions: 1.

  • Page 20: Edit A Tune File

    Edit a Tune File Follow these steps to modify your ECM calibration. 1. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application. 2. Navigate to the [F3: Tune] -> [F5: Edit] menu in the left-hand pane. 3. Open your selected tune file.

  • Page 21: Cummins Fuel Timing Calculator

    Dodge Cummins User Guide 8. Save changes to the tune file by using the Save tuning file, Save tuning file as, or Save tuning file for AutoCal options. If using the Save option, ensure you have a copy of your stock tune saved elsewhere.
  • Page 22 Dodge Cummins User Guide Fuel Timing Injection Start Degrees Degrees Relative to TDC @1000rpm @2000rpm 200% 1000 12.0 Before TDC 100% Before TDC Before TDC At TDC -50% -250 -1.5 -3.0 After TDC -100% -500 -3.0 -6.0 After TDC -200% -1000 -6.0...

  • Page 23: Pass-Thru Licence And Flash A Controller

    Security Warning. 7. Click on the [F7: Full Flash] options in the left-hand pane. 8. Adjust Dodge Cummins Fast CAN Mode settings where necessary; a. Unlimited Fast CAN delivers the fastest possible flash time and is approx. 50% faster than standard flash routines.

  • Page 24: Move Tune And Log Files From Flashscan/Autocal To Your Pc

    Dodge Cummins User Guide 13. Select the Full Flash button to commence the flash. 14. While the ECM is flashing an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display tracking the Flash progress. 15. When the flash process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions: a.

  • Page 25: Flashscan/Autocal V2

    5. Select appropriate folder on your FlashScan 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. - 23 - support@efilive.com...

  • Page 26: Configure Flashscan/Autocal For Bbx

    Follow these instructions to configure your FlashScan or AutoCal for BBX. 1. Connect your FlashScan or AutoCal to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F5: BBX] option in the left-hand pane. EDA Data Logging...

  • Page 27: Configure Tuning

    Dodge Cummins User Guide MUST select the entire EDA PID Group and flash a CSP5 operating system into the ECM for effective data logging. Configure Tuning To configure flashing for your chosen controller on your FlashScan/AutoCal; 1. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane.
  • Page 28 Dodge Cummins User Guide 1. Select the [F6: Quick Setup] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Select appropriate BBX configuration options. 3. Edit device settings as necessary. To automatically select the most recently used controller and PID selection when FlashScan/AutoCal powers up: a.

  • Page 29: Flashscan/Autocal Menu Navigation

    Dodge Cummins User Guide FlashScan/AutoCal Menu Navigation FlashScan/AutoCal V3 FlashScan/AutoCal V3 supports two menu structures; the EFILive standard menu and the user defined menu. Where a used defined menu is not installed, the EFILive standard menu will be displayed. Data Logging 1.

  • Page 30: License And Flash A Controller

    Dodge Cummins User Guide License and Flash a Controller 1. Configure FlashScan/AutoCal V3 for BBX features if not already setup. 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan/AutoCal V3 if not already copied via Quick Setup during step 1.

  • Page 31: Flashscan V2

    Dodge Cummins User Guide 4. Use the arrows to navigate between tunes. 5. Press ✔ to make a tune selection. 6. You do not need to reselect the tune once the engine is shut down; the ECM 'remembers' which tune you previously selected.

  • Page 32: Switch Tunes Using Flashscan V2

    Dodge Cummins User Guide 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan V2 if not already copied via Quick Setup in step 1. 3. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle. 4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position (not the Accessory position. Vehicle must not be cranked/running when flashing).

  • Page 33: Autocal V2

    Dodge Cummins User Guide AutoCal V2 Data Logging 1. Configure AutoCal for BBX features if not already setup. 2. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position. 4. Navigate to the Select PIDs menu option and select OK.

  • Page 34: License And Flash A Controller

    Dodge Cummins User Guide 9. The Ignition Off NOW! notification will be shown, and the controller reset process will begin. a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.

  • Page 35: Support

    Do not correct the checksums unless you know the tune file was modified outside of the EFILive software and that the modifications are correct and accurate. If you correct the checksums of a file with corrupt data you are merely masking corruption.

  • Page 36: Dodge Cummins Fast Can Mode - Cmd, Cme, Cmf

    VIN, other modules on the truck will detect the non- matching VIN details setting C2206 "Vehicle Configuration Mismatch" DTC in several modules. Once set, EFILive is UNABLE to correct this code and MIL, resulting in a dealer visit.

  • Page 37: Test For Rogue Modules

    To manually generate a trace file, generate the error in V8 software, then open the EFILive Control Panel and navigate to [F8: Trace] and select [Save Trace]. Users can set the trace file and save location during this process.

  • Page 38: Flashscan V2 Trace Files

    Therefore you MUST save the trace file before powering off or rebooting the device. Trace files are located in the EFILive -> Trace folder on FlashScan/AutoCal V3. Trace files are named using the following naming convention: yyyymmdd_hhnnss_<desc>.xalm, where:...

  • Page 39: Knowledgebase

    EFILive support related inquiries. How to Tune? EFILive is tuning software and hardware - it is not a tune. Together the software and hardware give users the tools to write tunes. EFILive does not provide tune files, tuning advice or support, but do provide software support and hardware support.

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