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Computer Knowledge ....................3 ...................... 4 Introduction ........................4 What is AutoCal? ......................4 Differences between FlashScan V2 and AutoCal............4 A FlashScan Device is Required .................. 4 Software Requirements ....................4 AutoCal Functionality ....................5 Standalone Mode ..................... 5 Pass-thru Mode ......................
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EFILive AutoCal Information for End Users AutoCal Folder Structure ..................13 Copying Configuration files to/from AutoCal ............13 AutoCal Quick Setup ....................14 Unlinking AutoCal from a FlashScan device .............. 15 Power-Up Modes ....................... 15 Error Codes ........................ 16 Supporting AutoCal ....................16 Registering AutoCal and Warranty ................
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Prerequisites Intended Audience Customers who have purchased custom tunes from a professional tuner who has supplied an AutoCal device and requires basic operational instructions for both AutoCal and the V8 Scan and Tune Tool software. Computer Knowledge It is expected that readers have a basic understanding of: ...
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AutoCal can be configured in a variety of different ways to best suit your tuner’s operational requirements and the needs of their customers. Your tuner may...
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Pass-thru Mode Read, log and flash supported controllers using the EFILive V8 software. Log data and retrieve trouble codes with the V7.5 software. AutoCal cannot be used in pass-thru mode with the V7.5 software to read, flash or lock any controllers.
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Updating VIN slot limits is at the sole discretion of the tuner. EFILive (and other parties) cannot provide this service. Although AutoCal can be used to return a vehicle to stock, doing so will not “reset” the VIN license that was used to flash the vehicle.
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The first time a flash is performed to a new controller (using the Prog 1 thru Prog 5 or Full 1 thru Full 5 AutoCal menu options shown below) it must be allocated an available VIN license. To perform the allocation you will be presented with a...
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EFILive AutoCal Information for End Users Simple Menu Structure Each consecutive option shown is accessed by pressing the Next (Down Arrow) button on your AutoCal keypad. The Ok button is used to select/execute each the current selection. F S 2 -...
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P r o g Program the first supplied vehicle calibration into your vehicles engine or transmission controller. Unused Prog options are not displayed on the AutoCal Simple Menu. P r o g Program the second supplied vehicle calibration into your vehicles engine or transmission controller.
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P r o g Program the forth supplied vehicle calibration into your vehicles engine or transmission controller. Unused Prog options are not displayed on the AutoCal Simple Menu. P r o g Program the fifth supplied vehicle calibration into your vehicles engine or transmission controller.
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EFILive recommends that end users ONLY access the advanced menu options at the request of their tuner. To display the Advanced Menu, connect AutoCal to your PC and open the V8 Scan and Tune software; 1. Select [F6: Devices] to open the FlashScan and AutoCal Device settings window.
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Updating device settings, BBX settings, and supporting configurations. Using EFILive Explorer Tune files, log files and trace files can be copied to and from your AutoCal device using the EFILive Explorer application, installed automatically during the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune Application software installation.
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Copying Configuration files to/from AutoCal Device settings, BBX settings, and supporting configuration files can be emailed to you from your tuner to program or reprogram AutoCal. Tuners and end users will need to manage file names and appropriate back up of files should multiple configurations be required.
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All required supporting configuration files (*.obj, *.pmm, *.bix and *.dtc). • Up to 5 *.ctz and/or *.coz tune files. To program Quick Setup files, connect AutoCal to your PC and open V8 Scan and Tune Software. 1. Select [F5: BBX] 2.
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Once an AutoCal has been unlinked, it must be linked to another FlashScan V2 prior to flashing tune files. Linking can occur by physically connecting FlashScan and AutoCal to the PC and selecting Link, or a remote linking code can be issued by the tuner.
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Settings Editor. Error Codes If an error occurs while using AutoCal, users can look up the error code description in the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune software. The [F8: Tools] -> [F8: Error Codes] menu item provides an error code lookup function, and the “EFILive Error Codes.pdf”...
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