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1. EFILive V2 FlashScan Gaga y 9 ga WOE saja BOS gt FlashScan V2 Quick Start This page deliberately left blank Inside front cover FlashScan V2 Quick Start FlashScan V2 Quick Start Paul Blackmore and Jesse Bubb O 2008 EFlLive Limited All rights reserved First published Jul 11 2008 Revised May 22 2014 Edited by EMARKAY You may freely copy and distribute this entire document You may freely quote copy and distribute portions of this document only if any such quote or copy acknowledges EFlLive as the original author If you wish to quote copy or distribute portions of this document without acknowledging EFILive as the original author written permission must be obtained from EFlLive Limited Permission may be requested via email to permissions efilive com EFILive FlashScan and AutoCal are a registered trademarks of EFlLive Limited All other trademarks belong to their respective owners FlashScan V2 Quick Start Contents Conventions used in this document ooooooWoo WWW Wanna 3 Flash SCAN SA PIN 2er cee ds 3 FlashScan V2 Package Contents oooooooWoWoW Woman 4 PE Eaptop Special see Re ai 5 FlashScan V2 Operating and Storage Conditions ooooWooooWo 5 Winbacking FlaSNSCan Mean BN EN bb 6 Taking Gate of FlashScan VE nee ee ee BBB ee 6 Genneeling Flashseanszesss aii 7 Installing the EFlLive Software ooooooW o2. Tutorials can be accessed via the menu Help gt Tutorials from either software package Additional documents and tutorials are available from EF lLive s web site http www efilive com downloads html Become a member of EFILive s online community you may register free on our forum where you can get instant help from tuners located all over the world http forum efilive com 16 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start Real Time Tuning Y sa TUNING SOLUTIONS FOR THE MODERN GEARHEAD EFILive has partnered with MoatesWare LLC to bring you RoadRunner the most comprehensive affordable real time tuning system for LS1 gas and LB7 diesel vehicles Other systems claim to be real time but they are just software emulators that attempt to simulate real time tuning By combining the RoadRunner PCM with EFILive s powerful tuning software you can make changes to any supported vehicle s PCM in real time and experience the feedback immediately To learn more about real time tuning or to purchase your own RoadRunner PCM go to http www moates net Training and Education EFlLive and EFI University have created an EFlLive specific EFI tuning training course The course is run regularly in the USA and in Australia Please contact EFI University http www efi101 com efilive html to obtain course locations schedules and rates Thank you Thank you for purchasing EFlLive FlashScan We be
3. AutoPlay CDs then please wait until the EFILive installer begins If the EFILive installer does not begin automatically then your PC may not be configured to AutoPlay CDs You can manually start the EFILive installer by right clicking on the CD drive icon in Windows Explorer and selecting AutoPlay i Some computers have AutoPlay disabled for security reasons If the AutoPlay JJ option is not able to start the installer you can start the installation manually by double clicking on the EFlLive_Installer exe program The installer will display the following window Please click on the Installation Guide icon to display the installation instructions Displays info about the EFILive V8 software Displays info about the V7 software Installs the EFILive V8 software Instalis the EFILive V7 software ANEP Gy NES Su u WN BBx IN wr Scan amp Tune e v v82 V7 5 o Quick Start Support EFlLive Forum Knowledgebase Download the latest EFlLive V7 software release E Mute Why are there two versions of EFlLive should install both Move the mouse pointer over each icon to display information about that item Click the icon to display or install that item e gt a SE Displays info about the AutoTap USB drivers Installs Adobe Acrobat PDF reader software Displays info about the EFILive USB drivers To view the installation instructions you will need the Adobe Reader installed on your PC If Adobe R
4. d idea to create sub folders in the Tune folder named LD after the vehicle s controller type and save each vehicle s ctz files in its matching folder Use a naming convention like this 2005 corvette 57L A4 stock ctz That way it is easy to keep track of your files This is just a suggestion you may name the files anything you like 12 For peace of mind backup the original ctz files that have been read from each vehicle onto a CD for safekeeping Repeat steps 7 through 10 for any other controllers that you wish to backup including other supported controllers on the same vehicle www efilive com support efilive com 15 FlashScan V2 Quick Start Congratulations li tis pat You have successfully installed configured licensed and used your EFILive FlashScan tuning system You are now ready to start scanning logging and tuning your vehicle Unless you have done this type of tuning before we recommend you proceed cautiously and make small incremental adjustments and keep detailed notes of what you change and why Where possible measure the effects of any changes to validate that the changes have a positive effect Research and read as much information as you can about tuning EFI engines More Information The Scan Tool User Manual can be accessed from the Scan Tool software menu Help gt Help contents The Tuning Tool User Manual can be accessed from the Tuning Tool software menu Help gt Help contents
5. eader is not installed on your PC you may install it by clicking on the Adobe PDF icon 8 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start Installing FlashScan USB Drivers When you install the V7 5 or V8 2 software on Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows Vista the EFILive installer automatically installs the FlashScan and AutoCal USB drivers When you install the V7 5 software on Windows 98 or Windows ME the FlashScan and AutoCal USB drivers are not automatically installed To manually install the USB drivers please refer to the appropriate FlashScan USB installation document for your Windows operating system e Installing FlashScan V2 on Win98 paf e Installing FlashScan on Win2K XP Vista pdf If the EFlLive software cannot connect to FlashScan V2 the most probable cause is incorrectly installed USB drivers If you have trouble with Windows not recognising the FlashScan V2 device EFlLive recommends uninstalling the drivers and reinstalling them again The uninstall document is called e Uninstalling FlashScan pdf These documents can be found on the EFILive CD in the folder InstDoc You can also download these documents from EF ILive s web site http www efilive com downloads html al Connect to Laptop s USB port FlashScan FlashScan V2 Interface www efilive com support efilive com 9 FlashScan V2 Quick Start Registering FlashScan V2 for use with the V7 5 Software From w
6. ectly entered data Take particularly care to enter the correct date The year is most often entered incorrectly Leave the RoadRunner field empty unless you have been issued a RoadRunner License To obtain a RoadRumer Real Time License please contact MoatesWare LLC at http www moates net 10 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start Is your software up to date The EFILive software is constantly evolving to keep pace with tuning technology New updates and features are released regularly Because of this the CD in your FlashScan V2 package may not contain the latest and greatest software from EFILive i After installing the software from the CD which is described in the previous 1 section we highly recommend checking EFILive s web site for the most up to date software y You may select the Check for Updates option in the Windows Start menu Start gt All Programs gt EFlLive gt V7 5 gt Tools gt Check for Updates Or Start gt All Programs gt EFILive gt V8 gt Tools gt Check for Updates The web site address for updated software is http www efilive com downloads html www efilive com support efilive com 11 FlashScan V2 Guick Start Using FlashScan V2 to Display Trouble Codes Location of the OBD II Connector The OBD II connector is located in the passenger compartment within reach of a technician seated in the driver s seat Access to the connector does not reguire an
7. hicle s battery terminals or other power source e Never use a DC to AC power inverter to operate your laptop while FlashScan is connected to either the vehicle or the laptop or both To power a laptop from the vehicle EFlLive recommends using a purpose built laptop adapter For example the iGo Juice 70 available from www igo com 6 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start Connecting FlashScan gt 2 To PC USB port USB Cable To external serial device e g dyno or wide band RS 232 Seral Cable Please note FlashScan does not ship with an SD memory card EFILive recommends purchasing multiple small capacity SD Memory cards rather than one large one That way you can keep a backup of your EFiLive V2 data on a different card to protect against danian card failure while away from the workshop WARNING The RJ45 connector used on FlashScan s OBDII cable is the same size as a standard network cable plug Never connect the OBDII cable directly to your computer s network socket You will almost certainly damage your PC s network connection And never connect FlashScan directly to a network cable you may damage the FlashScan interface 3 Vehicle Computer O gt To Vehicle OBDII OBDII Cable www efilive com support efilive com 7 FlashScan V2 Quick Start Installing the EFILive Software Insert the EFILive CD into your PC CD ROM drive If your PC is configured to
8. ithin the Scan Tool or Tuning Tool software select the menu option Help gt Register EFILive Copy the license registration details from the blue License Registration Card into the License Manager window If this is your first EFILive license then enter the details in the License 1 tab page If there are existing license details then enter the data in the first unused tab page i Your EFlLive FlashScan serial number and license key are important Please keep these details in a safe place You will need them whenever you install or re install the EFlLive software on your computer Enter these details using the menu option Help gt Register EFlLive in either the Scan or Tuning Tool If you do not enter these license details the Scan Tool will continue to operate correctly but the Tuning Tool will revert to Demo mode if your FlashScan cable is not connected License T FlashScan Registration Key License Manager Digital Tools for Onboard Vehicle Electronics License 1 License 2 License 3 License 4 License 5 FlashScan serial 003585162360 RoadRunner serial Type Commercial Scan amp Tune Issue date 20 Oct 2006 v Key QENM NNRB LAVO IMCSE FlashScan V2 All details must be entered exactly as they appear on the License Registration Card The majority of license registration problems are caused by incorr
9. lieve you will have many years of trouble free tuning and quality motoring in your FlashScan tuned vehicle s If you should ever have trouble with any of EFlLive s products please contact the place of purchase to discuss the problem Most problems can usually be resolved quickly via telephone or email www efilive com support efilive com 17 This page deliberately left blank Inside back cover EFILive Limited 2 121 Elliot Street Howick Auckland New Zealand www efilive com Support email support efilive com Support forum http forum efilive com
10. line registration form here http www efilive com warranty and product registration By registering your purchase of FlashScan V2 you ensure that any warranty claim will be dealt with swiftly In addition when EFlLive publishes urgent and or important information about your FlashScan V2 EFlLive will know how to contact you if required Dispose of any packaging that is no longer required and do not leave any plastic bags or used twist ties within reach of young children Taking Care of FlashScan V2 Your FlashScan V2 device is a sensitive electronic device Care must be taken when using transporting or storing FlashScan V2 e Never leave FlashScan V2 in direct sunlight it will damage the LCD screen and the polycarbonate keypad e Never expose FlashScan V2 to solvents or other corrosive or oxidizing agents e Do not immerse FlashScan V2 in any liquid e Do not expose FlashScan V2 to high temperatures or open flames e Remove ALL connectors from FlashScan V2 before transporting or storing FlashScan V2 Failure to do so may cause internal connections to break e Never wrap cables around FlashScan V2 that are still connected even when not in use Doing so can put excessive stress on the internal connectors and can cause them to break e Do not allow uninsulated wires to contact any part of the vehicle s chassis or electrical system Take particular care to never allow FlashScan or any wires connected to FlashScan to contact the ve
11. o ana 8 Installing FlashScan USB Divers a n anna event cence aa ai hana 9 Registering FlashScan V2 for use with the V7 5 Software en hXX X1 10 Is your software up to date ooooooooW WWW naa 11 Using FlashScan V2 to Display Trouble Codes oooo oo WWW oom oo 12 Location of the OBD Il Connector oooooooo WWW mkn 12 Display System Readiness Test Results i ooooooooooooWoW Woo 13 Display Diagnostic Trouble Code 5054 ea 13 Clear Diagnostic Trouble C0des eek 13 Making a Backup Copy of the Vehicle s Controller oooooooooo 14 CGonoratulationS IE RR Na 16 More Ilo nat asma oa io Pa an Na Ne Ten ana 16 Real Time TUN usas 17 Training and Ed JGA ONE AA AS et AS AB NAN NN AB NN 17 ED AK VOU oe ee an E er Agen os 17 www efilive com support efilive com 1 FlashScan V2 Quick Start Conventions used in this document A Important information Potential danger J Helpful information FlashScan Shipping EFILive is committed to quality and service and that commitment extends to our shipping and handling of your order If your FlashScan box was delivered with obvious visible damage please contact sales efilive com and let us know Please send us a picture of the damage if possible You may be eligible for a refund of your shipping charges If you reside in the USA and your package does not arrive within two business days please contact
12. of the last visible item and the total number of lines that can be displayed Press the OK or Cancel button to exit from the Readiness Test display screen Display Diagnostic Trouble codes Select F3 gt F2 gt F1 gt F1 to select the EPA Current DTCs option Scroll up and down through any DTCs that may have been displayed using the Up and Down arrow buttons Press the OK or Cancel button to exit from the Display DTCs screen Clear Diagnostic Trouble codes Select F3 gt F2 gt F2 to select the Clear DTCs option Confirm that you wish to clear the DTCs by pressing the Yes button Press the OK or Cancel button to exit from the Clear DTCs option i Clearing DTCs will also clear all Readiness Tests Status www efilive com support efilive com 13 FlashScan V2 Quick Start Making a Backup Copy of the Vehicle s Controller gt On Turn the vehicle s ignition to the on or run position but do not start the engine Connect the OBDII cable from the vehicle to FlashScan Connect the USB cable from FlashScan to the PC or laptop Start the EFILive Scan and Tune software version 8 by selecting the Windows Start Menu option Start gt All Programs gt EFlLive gt V8 gt EFlLive Scan and Tune Select the F3 Tune option Select the F2 Read option Click the Auto Detect button If the controller is not auto detected right click in the engine or transmission controllers grey box and select the appropriate con
13. s not already in use by other applications 3 Free hard disk space means space that is not already in use by other applications Two USB ports are only required while upgrading from FlashScan V1 to FlashScan V2 otherwise only one USB port is required FlashScan V2 Operating and Storage Conditions s Operating Range Storage Range Condition r Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Temperature 0 C 50 C 10 C 60 C 32 F 122 14 F 140 F Humidiy o on Shock 50G 11ms Pressure 115kPa 16 68psi 16 68psi 12V Switch Input Voltage ov ww gt gt gt USB Input Voltage 4 75V 5 25V NN 9V Vehicle Input Voltage 24V Thermocouple Input Only connect K Type thermocouple sensors to the thermocouple inputs www efilive com support efilive com 5 FlashScan V2 Quick Start Unpacking FlashScan V2 Remove FlashScan V2 from its sealed bag and retrieve the serial number sticker Keep the serial number in a safe place You will need it for all customer service communications with EFILive In the same clear plastic bag as the two AD 2 connectors are four clear plastic domes If desired fit the domes over the four screws on the back of the FlashScan V2 unit Apply pressure by hand for about 5 10 seconds to aid the bonding process Please fill out the Warranty Registration Card and mail it back to EFILive using the envelope provided Note that international postage rates may apply Or use the on
14. sales efilive com and let us know You may be eligible for a refund of your shipping charges www efilive com support efilive com 3 FlashScan V2 Quick Start FlashScan V2 Package Contents e FlashScan V2 interface device e EFlLive software installation CD e Blue License Registration Card e Blue Warranty Registration Card e White EFlLive FlashScan Limited Warranty sheet e Addressed warranty reply envelope e FlashScan serial number sticker that matches the one on the box e EFlLive pen e 2x AD 2 external input connectors e 4x clear plastic stick on feet e EFILive OBDII cable J1962 A to RJ45 e EFILive USB cable USB A to USB B e EFlLive serial cable DB9 Female to RJ12 VEHICLE S EMS Ga of Soh a WINDOWS VERSION 4 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start PC Laptop Specification Configuration Recommended Minimum CPU type Pentium class CPU Pentium class CPU Includes AMD and Cyrix Includes AMD and Cyrix CPU speed 800MHz or faster 500MHz Free memory 64Mb or more 32Mb Free hard disk space 100Mb or more 100Mb I O port 2 x USB 1 1 or 2 0 USB 1 1 Pointing device Mouse trackball touch pad etc Keyboard Standard PC keyboard Screen Standard PC Screen at least 1024x768 Operating System Windows 7 Windows XP PC configurations that are below the recommended configuration may not support the full features of EFILive 2 Free memory means memory that i
15. troller You will see a screen similar to this Lx EFlLive Tune Tool Untitled ctz Q F7 rul Fiash Q Read Ox y F2 Read Controllers Options FH Auto Detect Try Alt Keys Key uy zz E Assume Lock May Be Faulty Right click to Iry Additional Unlock Strategies Y Fa Properties select S Fa High Speed VPW Only A FS Edit Y Show Summary When Finished F6 Cal Flash Unknown Elapsed Time 00 00 y FS Comments Estimated Time Remaining 00 00 a Fox Hist Detailed information HISTO j ry 2 Make sure your vehicle battery is capable of providing 12V for at least 5 minutes We recommend that you turn off the headlamps daytime running lights radio air conditioning and as many other accessories as possible On some vehicles applying the park brake 1 click may extinguish daytime running lights if applied before ignition is switched on 14 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start 8 Click the Read button 9 Once the read process has completed follow the onscreen instructions and turn off the ignition for the indicated time It is important that you turn the ignition off and leave it off to allow the PCM time to reset back to normal operation 10 To save the data that has just been read from the vehicle click the Save button 11 EFILive recommends saving ctz tune files in the folder My Documents EFILive V8 Tune e It is a goo
16. y special tools for the removal of any instrument panel cover connector cover or any barriers that may be obscuring the connector Left hand drive Right hand drive Turn the vehicle s ignition to the on or run position but do not start the engine Connect the OBDII cable from the vehicle to FlashScan FlashScan will start up and attempt to connect to the vehicle You will see activity on one of the orange LEDs to indicate that FlashScan is communicating with the vehicle After approximately 2 3 seconds the main menu will be displayed It will look similar to this Function Keys Menu or Screen Title Diagnostics Options o _ i eb Detected SD Card Detected Protocol Available Keypad Options 12 support efilive com www efilive com FlashScan V2 Quick Start Display System Readiness Test Results Press the F3 button to select the Diagnostics option Press the F3 button to select the Test Results option Press the F7 button to select the System Readiness tests option e EFILive documentation often refers to sequences similar to the LD steps above by the appropriate function keys only So the above example may also be written as Select F2 gt F3 gt F1 Such notation always assumes that the starting point is the first menu displayed by FlashScan Scroll up and down through the eleven test results using the Up and Down arrow buttons The top right hand corner of FlashScan s display shows the line number
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