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EFILive FlashScan

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GM Gas User Guide

EFILive Limited

First published

23 June 2021

Revised

14 September 2021

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Page 1: ...Cindy Myers GM Gas User Guide ...

Page 2: ... EFILive AutoCal are registered trademarks of EFILive Limited All other trademarks belong to their respective owners GM Gas User Guide 1998 EFILive Limited All rights reserved First published 23 June 2021 Revised 14 September 2021 ...

Page 3: ...owledge 4 Tuning Knowledge 4 5 Introduction 5 What is EFILive 5 Software Version Overview 5 V8 Software Support 6 V7 Software Support 7 GM End of Life Controllers 8 Controller Authorization 8 9 Licensing Requirements 9 GM Tuning Option Enabled 9 VIN Licensing 9 11 V8 Scan and Tune Scan 11 Pass Thru Data Logging 11 ...

Page 4: ...files from FlashScan AutoCal to your PC 18 FlashScan AutoCal V3 18 FlashScan AutoCal V2 19 20 Configure FlashScan AutoCal for BBX 20 Data Logging 20 Configure Tuning 21 Tune File Switching 21 Configure DTCs 21 Quick Setup 21 23 FlashScan AutoCal Menu Navigation 23 FlashScan AutoCal V3 23 Data Logging 23 Read a Controller 23 License and Flash a Controller 24 FlashScan V2 24 Data Logging 24 Read a C...

Page 5: ... 31 NVRAM Status 32 GM Fast CAN Mode 32 Unsupported Operating Systems 33 VPW Controller Recovery 34 Full Flash 34 Calibration Flash 34 Failed Flash Recovery Methods all CAN based controllers 34 Test for Rogue Modules 34 Trace Files 35 V8 Scan and Tune htx files 35 FlashScan AutoCal V3 xalm files 35 FlashScan V2 Trace Files 36 AutoCal V2 Trace Files 36 Knowledgebase 36 EFILive Authorized Dealer 36 ...

Page 6: ...Windows Explorer Tuning Knowledge It is expected that readers have a basic understanding of Electronic Fuel Injection On Board Diagnostics And enough common sense to understand the following Make small incremental changes Only make minimal changes at a time Evaluate and analyze the results of each change using the Scan Tool and or other data logging devices before making the next change Do not mak...

Page 7: ...y is still available in V7 5 software however software support and bug fixes will cease in 2021 This document was written using the following software versions 1 EFILive V8 3 7 2 FlashScan V3 AutoCal V3 Firmware V3 00 064 3 FlashScan V2 AutoCal V2 Firmware V2 08 175 The latest software versions are available for download from EFILive s website VIN License management and firmware management are exc...

Page 8: ...e software Controller Year V8 Software Scan OBD Read Flash Edit E37 2008 2014 E38 2006 2017 E39 E39A 2010 2019 E40 2005 2006 E55 2004 2009 E67 2006 2017 E69 2008 2011 E77 2007 2011 E78 2011 2020 E80 2015 2020 E81 2016 2018 E82 2016 2020 E83 2010 2018 E84 2016 2020 E92 2014 2020 LS1A 1997 1998 LS1B 1999 2010 T42 2005 2014 T43 2007 2019 T76 2009 2017 T87 2015 2016 ...

Page 9: ...OBD Read Flash Edit E37 2008 2014 E38 2006 2017 E39 E39A 2010 2019 E40 2005 2006 E55 2004 2009 E67 2006 2017 E69 2008 2011 E77 2007 2011 E78 2011 2020 E80 2015 2020 E81 2016 2018 E82 2016 2020 E83 2010 2018 E84 2016 2020 E92 2014 2020 LS1A 1997 1998 LS1B 1999 2010 T42 2005 2014 T43 2007 2019 T76 2009 2017 T87 2015 2016 Editing is not supported on E55 E69 or E77 controllers in either V8 Scan and Tu...

Page 10: ... encouraged to determine if the functionality available meets their needs prior to purchase Controller V7 Software V8 Software Scan OBD Read Flash Edit Scan OBD Read Flash Edit L31 P04 P05 P08 P10 P11 P12 Controller Authorization The controller authorization process has been retired in the April 2021 public release software or later V8 3 5 software and firmware now manage this process seamlessly v...

Page 11: ...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 5 To purchase Tuning Options FlashScan click on the Purchase Tuning License Activation Code s link to order products NOTE The GM Tuning Option is included on AutoCal devices if this is not active please contact support...

Page 12: ...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 5 To purchase additional VIN Licenses click on the Purchase Activation Code s link to order products NOTE AutoCal Users should contact their Tuner before purchasing additional VIN licenses to manage the AutoCal s maximum VIN license capacity and tune fil...

Page 13: ... F2 PIDs menu option 6 In the Engine field use the drop down list to select the correct controller type or use Auto Detect option 7 Drag the selected PID from Available PIDs window into the Selected PIDs window 8 Navigate to the F3 Data F4 Charts F5 Gauges or F6 Maps tab and configure your dashboard to customize data display formats 9 Users should Save Dash to save their custom configurations to r...

Page 14: ...ller Follow these steps to read the selected controller 1 Connect your FlashScan AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle 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 1 Hov...

Page 15: ...ing 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 Turn the vehicle ignition off 2 Click on the Start Countdown button to begin the countdown timer ...

Page 16: ...ke a backup of this file in case you ever need to return the vehicle to stock Edit a Tune File excludes E55 E69 E77 E80 E84 users should use V7 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 4 On the F3 Calibration tab confirm Checksums are valid Where the ...

Page 17: ...to save security and or AutoCal options Virtual VE Please refer to the Virtual VE Tutorial pdf 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 C...

Page 18: ... the standard OS N2O Control Monitors the N2O system and signals the PCM when it becomes active Extra spark and fuel calibrations are available to modify the PCM s spark timing and fuel delivery immediately the N2O system is activated Not compatible with Valet Mode or Two Step Launch Control Extend Cooling Fan Range Extend operational range below factory limits VATS Disable Disable Anti theft Refe...

Page 19: ... file for the controller you wish to flash or license 6 If tune file security has been applied to the tune file review and accept the Security Warning 7 Click on the F6 Cal Flash or F7 Full Flash option in the left hand pane 8 Click on the Check License button This will indicate if the controller is already licensed or needs to be licensed 9 Where the controller is NOT licensed select Activate Lic...

Page 20: ...ctions after a read flash operation Move Tune and Log files from FlashScan AutoCal to your PC FlashScan AutoCal V3 Connect FlashScan AutoCal V3 as a USB Thumb Drive to Windows Explorer To move tune files and log files from FlashScan V3 onto your PC 1 Connect FlashScan V3 to your PC 2 On FlashScan V3 navigate to Options File System USB Thumb Drive 3 Using Windows Explorer locate the files you wish ...

Page 21: ...Scan AutoCal V2 to your PC 1 Connect FlashScan AutoCal V2 to your PC 2 Open EFILive Explorer 3 Navigate to the directory on your PC where you wish to save the file 4 Navigate to F3 Data Files 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 ...

Page 22: ... 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 1 Select the F2 Scan option in the left hand pane 2 Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity restrictions are not exceeded 3 Add your chosen controller s to your list a Press the green icon b Right click on the Engine...

Page 23: ...he 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 2 Select appropriate DTC options Quick Setup To configure BBX settings device settings and configure tune files for BBX 1 Select the F6 Quick Setup option in the left ...

Page 24: ...te this configuration to FlashScan or AutoCal using the Program Quick Setup function The Program Quick Setup programs all selected Scan Tune Switch and DTC options as well as selected device settings BBX Quick Setup selections and tune files Once the device is programmed FlashScan or AutoCal is configured for BBX functions Each option can be programmed individually using the Program button on each...

Page 25: ...ogged data 10 Start the vehicle and drive to record actual performance Do not attempt to operate a FlashScan AutoCal device while your vehicle is in motion 11 Select X on FlashScan AutoCal V3 to stop data logging and save the log file Read a Controller 1 Configure FlashScan AutoCal V3 for BBX features if not already setup 2 Connect your FlashScan AutoCal V3 device to your vehicle 3 Turn the vehicl...

Page 26: ...ed by this device previously you will be presented with an Unlicensed Controller message Select to proceed with licensing the controller or X to exit without licensing the controller 8 Select to confirm licensing the controller and commence the flash or X to exit without licensing the controller 9 The Reset Controller notification will be shown and the controller reset process will begin 1 Turn th...

Page 27: ...igured controllers 6 Click the OK button to initiate the read operation 7 While the ECM is reading a Progress bar will display for the user to visually track the read 8 When the read process is complete the saved file name will display Select OK to close this message 9 The Reset Controller notification will be shown and the controller reset process will begin a Turn the vehicle ignition Off b Clic...

Page 28: ...n using the OK button Where only one controller is in the BBX executing the Select PIDs option will make that selection and return to the menu 6 Navigate to the Record Data option and select OK to commence the logging session AutoCal will display the following to commence the logging session a Creating Log File b Starting Scanner 7 The Time indicator will increment to indicate recording has commen...

Page 29: ...ration License and Flash a Controller 1 Configure AutoCal for BBX features if not already setup 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 5 Navigate using the arrow keys to...

Page 30: ... 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 Select the F6 Devices option in the left hand pane or b Select the F5 BBX F6 Quick Setup menu and select the correct device from the Edit Device Settings option Both menu options perform the s...

Page 31: ...ck Setup Logging Serial Wide Band O2 PIDs For logging serial wide band O2 data the user should select one or more of these Digital PIDs Each PID has two options identified by the final digit in the name 1 Wide band controller 1 2 Wide band controller 2 assuming 2 wide band controllers are in use The WO2STn PID shows the state of the wide band which will be one of Unknown Usually because of a commu...

Page 32: ...ntrollers provide the same level of status reporting so some wide band controllers just show Lambda or Error or some other reduced combination of statuses When the WO2STn PID s value is Lambda then The WO2LAMn PID contains the fuel ratio in Lambda units The WO2AFRn PID contains the fuel ratio in AFR Air Fuel Ratio units The WO2EQRn PID contains the fuel ratio in EQR Equivalency Ratio units For log...

Page 33: ...n 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 document accessed by selecting the Windows Start Icon and navigating to Program Files EFILive V8 Documents EFILive Error Codes pdf is also available Both options provide error code descriptions causes and actions Should the issue not be resolved after...

Page 34: ...on the Right click to select engine controller box and manually select the ECM b Navigate and select the correct controller 6 Click the Read button to populate controller data 7 Where the VIN Serial number Hardware number and or calibration ID either contain all zeros or non numeric characters the controller will need to be repaired to restore full functionality Controller repair requires the flas...

Page 35: ...se all future flash attempts will continue to operate at the slower speed Unsupported Operating Systems While almost all factory operating systems are supported by the EFILive Scan and Tune software non EFILive custom operating systems are not Where the Editor is not available for your tune file customers should determine if the file is a non EFILive operating system before contacting EFILive for ...

Page 36: ...sh turn the ignition off wait 30 seconds turn the ignition back on wait a further 10 seconds then retry the calibration flash If the calibration flash continues to fail 1 Remove battery power from the controller by either removing the controller s fuse or by disconnecting the battery from the vehicle 2 Wait 30 seconds 3 Reconnect power 4 Retry the calibration flash Failed Flash Recovery Methods al...

Page 37: ...our minute and second that the trace was recorded T is the mode and is one of R Read F Full Flash W Cal Flash CCC Is the controller type htx is the file extension FlashScan AutoCal V3 xalm files Trace files are automatically saved where an error message is presented using the device in BBX mode Users can manually save trace files where options do not perform the desired outcome including for pass ...

Page 38: ...e to 1 AutoCal standard menu Save Trace File 2 AutoCal advanced menu Scan Tool Save Trace File AutoCal V2 maintains an internal buffer of the most recent messages sent to and received from the vehicle That buffer is stored in RAM memory and is wiped clean each time the device is powered off or rebooted Therefore you MUST save the trace file before powering off or rebooting the device The trace fil...

Page 39: ...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 4 Your computer operating system 5 Software and firmware versions 6 Trace files 7 Detailed information about your issue ...

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