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GM Gas User Guide
Cindy Myers

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  • Page 1 GM Gas User Guide Cindy Myers...
  • Page 2 GM Gas User Guide © 1998 EFILive Limited All rights reserved First published 23 June 2021 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

    GM Gas User Guide Contents ......................4 Prerequisites ........................4 Intended Audience ....................... 4 Computer Knowledge ....................4 Tuning Knowledge ....................... 4 ...................... 5 Introduction ........................5 What is EFILive? ......................5 Software Version Overview ..................5 V8 Software Support ....................6 V7 Software Support ....................
  • Page 4 GM Gas User Guide DVT ..........................12 Pass-Thru Read a Controller ..................12 Edit a Tune File (excludes E55, E69, & E77. E80-E84 users should use V7) ... 14 Virtual VE ....................... 15 Custom Operating Systems ..................15 Operating System Patches ..................16 Pass-Thru Licence and Flash a Controller ..............
  • Page 5 GM Gas User Guide License and Flash a Controller ................27 Configure Wide Band O2 ................... 28 Hardware Configuration ..................28 Logging Serial Wide Band O2 PIDs ................ 29 ......................31 Support .......................... 31 Trouble Shooting ......................31 Error Codes ........................ 31 Checksums ........................

  • Page 6: Prerequisites

    GM Gas 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 7: 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 8: V8 Software Support

    GM Gas User Guide V8 Software Support The following GM Controllers are supported in the following ways in the V8 Scan and Tune software: V8 Software Controller Year Scan Read Flash Edit 2008-2014 2006-2017 E39/E39A 2010-2019 2005-2006 2004-2009 2006-2017 2008-2011...

  • Page 9: V7 Software Support

    GM Gas User Guide V7 Software Support The following GM Controllers are supported in the following ways in the V7 Tune Tool and V7 Scan Tool software: V7 Software Controller Year Scan Read Flash Edit 2008-2014 2006-2017 E39/E39A 2010-2019 2005-2006...

  • Page 10: Gm End Of Life Controllers

    GM Gas User Guide GM End of Life Controllers The following controllers have reached their 'End of Life' for EFILive software support, bug fixes and ongoing development in March 2016. While calibration definitions exist and will remain within the EFILive software, users are encouraged to determine if the functionality available meets their needs prior to purchase.

  • Page 11: Licensing Requirements

    To ensure that your device is licensed to tune GM vehicles: 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 [F2: Hardware] to display Tuning License details.
  • Page 12 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 13: 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 14: Dvt

    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 15 GM Gas 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 16: Edit A Tune File (Excludes E55, E69, & E77. E80-E84 Users Should Use V7)

    Edit a Tune File (excludes E55, E69, & E77. E80-E84 users should use 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.

  • Page 17: Virtual Ve

    Custom Operating Systems A range of custom operating systems add additional functionality to a controller by replacing the OEM operating system with an EFILive operating system. Adjustable options vary for each vehicle and are not available on all controllers or on all operating systems for a controller.

  • Page 18: Operating System Patches

    Extends the fuel and spark tables to allow the Forced PCM total control over spark and fuel all the N/A - feature is Induction way to full boost. EFILive retains the supported by standard fuel and spark tables for non-boost EFILive in the conditions retaining factory drivability and standard OS.

  • Page 19: Pass-Thru Licence And Flash A Controller

    Pass-Thru Licence and Flash a Controller Follow these steps to license and flash the selected controller. 1. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC and your vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position, (not the Accessory position.

  • Page 20: Move Tune And Log Files From Flashscan/Autocal To Your Pc

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

  • Page 21: 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 V8 Scan and Tune. - 19 - support@efilive.com...

  • Page 22: 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. Data Logging To configure data logging;...

  • Page 23: Configure Tuning

    Navigate to Select the correct controller. d. Select OK. Tune File Switching Not applicable for GM Gas applications. Configure DTCs To configure the display of trouble codes and descriptions onto FlashScan; 1. Select the [F5: DTC's] option in the left-hand pane.
  • Page 24 GM Gas User Guide b. In the Device Settings window, navigate to [F6: Logging] and tick the “At start-up, automatically re-select the most recently used PID list.” 4. Add tune files to the Quick Setup using the green '+' icon.

  • Page 25: Flashscan/Autocal Menu Navigation

    GM Gas 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 26: License And Flash A Controller

    GM Gas 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 27: Read A Controller

    GM Gas User Guide 5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers. 6. Navigate to the F1 Scan Tool - F2 Data Logging menu option. 7. Select F1: Record Data to commence the logging session. 8. The LCD will display the elapsed time, frame count and the selected PIDs.

  • Page 28: Autocal V2

    GM Gas User Guide 9. When the flash process is complete the Reset Controller notification will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions: a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.

  • Page 29: License And Flash A Controller

    GM Gas User Guide 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to AutoCal if not already copied via Quick Setup in step 1. 3. Connect your AutoCal 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 30: Configure Wide Band O2

    Ecotrons Serial Ballenger AFR500V2 The wide band will need to be configured for use with EFILive hardware and the required “Digital” PIDs will need to be selected for logging. Hardware Configuration 1. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application, and then select either: a.

  • Page 31: Logging Serial Wide Band O2 Pids

    GM Gas User Guide 2. Navigate to [F8: Serial I/O] and select appropriate Com Port, Display Layout and Wide Band Type. 3. Program FlashScan/AutoCal using the Program option, or 4. Select Close to return to the Quick Setup, select Include current device settings, and Program Quick Setup.
  • Page 32 GM Gas User Guide  %O2: The wide band sensor has detected free air, i.e. it is not fitted to the exhaust and/or the engine is not running.  Cal: The wide band controller is calibrating the wide band sensor.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Nvram Status

    An error code received during reading and/or flashing may indicate a NVRAM issue. To identify if the NVRAM is functional or corrupt: 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.

  • Page 35: Unsupported Operating Systems

     $0379 Incorrect Byte Count During Block Transfer ($79).  $0385 General Programming Failure ($85). EFILive recommends restoring GM Fast CAN Mode back to "Yes" if setting it to "No" did not fix the problem. Otherwise all future flash attempts will continue to operate at the slower speed.

  • Page 36: Vpw Controller Recovery

    Full Flash 1. DO NOT REMOVE POWER FROM THE CONTROLLER. As long as the controller remains powered up, EFILive’s proprietary boot loader running in the controller will continue to wait for a successful full flash procedure. Retry the full flash procedure until it is successful.

  • Page 37: Trace Files

    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

    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.

  • Page 39: Efilive Service Desk

    GM Gas User Guide EFILive Service Desk Should you require additional assistance after using this support guide, please start a ticket on the EFILive Service Desk. Please include the following information: 1. Dealer Name. 2. Device type. 3. Serial Number and Auth Code.

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