Tuning Tool

User Manual
Version 7.5

Paul Blackmore
 EFILive Tuning Tool
Version 7.5
User Manual

© 2004 EFILive Limited.

All rights reserved

First published
December 01, 2004

Revised
Dec 17, 2007

Edited and introduction

by: EMARKAY (mrk@emarkay.com).

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 EFILive 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 EFILive Limited. Permission may be requested via
email to permissions@efilive.com

EFILive®, FlashScan® and AutoCal® are a registered trademarks of EFILive Limited.

All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 6

What is EFILive? ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Conventions used in this document ................................................................................................................... 8

Contacting EFILive Support ............................................................................................................................... 9

The EFILive Users’ Forum ............................................................................................................................. 9

REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 10

PC/Laptop ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

OBD II cable .................................................................................................................................................... 11

Vehicle ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Tutorials ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

SETUP GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Connecting and starting ................................................................................................................................... 13

Location of the OBD II connector ................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting your FlashScan V2 USB interface cable .................................................................................. 13
Connecting your FlashScan V2 interface for black-box logging .................................................................. 14
Connecting your FlashScan V1 USB interface cable .................................................................................. 15
Connecting your FlashScan V1 interface for black-box logging .................................................................. 15
Using a USB to RS232 Serial converter ...................................................................................................... 15
Starting the EFILive Tuning Tool ................................................................................................................. 16

HOTKEYS QUICK REFERENCE ................................................................................................................... 17

Main Display Hotkeys ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Navigator Hotkeys ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Units configuration Hotkeys ............................................................................................................................. 19

MENUS ............................................................................................................................................................ 20

File ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Open tuning file ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Open tuning file (read-only) ......................................................................................................................... 20
Save tuning file ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Save tuning file as… .................................................................................................................................... 20
Recent files .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Load alternate calibration for comparison .................................................................................................... 20
Display calibration difference summary ....................................................................................................... 20
Open item ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Close item .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Revert ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Export calibration list .................................................................................................................................... 21
Close tuning file ............................................................................................................................................ 21

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Exit ............................................................................................................................................................... 21

Edit ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Modification summary .................................................................................................................................. 22
Data conversion ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Undo ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Redo ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Revert ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Select all ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Cut ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Copy ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Copy with labels ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Paste ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Paste ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Paste with labels .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Paste and add .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Paste and subtract ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Paste and multiply ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Paste and add with labels ............................................................................................................................ 23
Paste and subtract with labels ..................................................................................................................... 23
Paste and multiply with labels ...................................................................................................................... 23
Copy entire segment .................................................................................................................................... 23
Create script ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Run script ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Open Notepad .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Configure display units ................................................................................................................................. 23
Properties ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

View ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Hide/Show navigator .................................................................................................................................... 25
Find in navigator ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Expand current branch ................................................................................................................................. 25
Navigator ↔
calibration ............................................................................................................................. 25
Show calibration window .............................................................................................................................. 25
Restore toolbars ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Show 2D chart .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Show 3D surface map .................................................................................................................................. 26
Show calibration data ................................................................................................................................... 26
Show alternate calibration data .................................................................................................................... 26
Show calibration differences ........................................................................................................................ 26
Show percentage differences ...................................................................................................................... 26
Show absolute percentage differences ........................................................................................................ 26
Rotate 90 degrees ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Restore normal display ................................................................................................................................ 27
Show graphic only ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Show table data only .................................................................................................................................... 27
Fixed width cells ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Increase precision ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Decrease precision ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Flash ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Read PCM calibrations ................................................................................................................................ 28
Backup your PCM before making any changes to it! ................................................................................... 28
Program PCM calibrations ........................................................................................................................... 28
Program PCM operating system and calibrations ....................................................................................... 29
Show PCM info... ......................................................................................................................................... 29
PCM security... ............................................................................................................................................. 29
RoadRunner control panel ........................................................................................................................... 29
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Display EFILive Scan Tool ........................................................................................................................... 29

Window ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Cascade ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Tile horizontally ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Tile vertically ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Fit to Scan Tool ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Close all windows ......................................................................................................................................... 30

Help.................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Help contents ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Tutorials ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
EFILive home page ...................................................................................................................................... 31
EFILive online forum .................................................................................................................................... 31
Register EFILive... ........................................................................................................................................ 31
FlashScan V1 PCM Licensing... .................................................................................................................. 31
FlashScan V2 VIN Licensing... .................................................................................................................... 31
FlashScan V2 Upgrade... ............................................................................................................................. 31
About... ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

REGISTERING YOUR INTERFACE CABLE ................................................................................................. 33

Entering your license details ........................................................................................................................ 33
How to prevent the “Unregistered version” message .................................................................................. 35

SCREEN DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Main window .................................................................................................................................................... 36

Menu and Toolbars ...................................................................................................................................... 36

Navigator ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Navigator Icons ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Searching for Calibrations ............................................................................................................................ 38
Displaying Calibration Groups ..................................................................................................................... 38
Favorites ...................................................................................................................................................... 38

Calibration Display ........................................................................................................................................... 39

PCM Details ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Comments .................................................................................................................................................... 40
History .......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Out of Range ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Modifications ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Upgrade OS ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Compare ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Conversions ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Calibration maps that display either 2D or 3D graphical and associated tabular data. ............................... 43
Calibrations that display independent parameters. ...................................................................................... 47
Enumerated parameters .............................................................................................................................. 48
Lists that display multiple values of the same type ...................................................................................... 49

Speedometer Calibrations ............................................................................................................................... 50

Sprocket Ratio Calibrations ............................................................................................................................. 52

Speedo fine tuning ........................................................................................................................................... 53

Shift Point Correction ....................................................................................................................................... 54

SMOOTHING,BLENDING AND FILLING ....................................................................................................... 55

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Smoothing ........................................................................................................................................................ 55

Linear fill .......................................................................................................................................................... 56

Blending ........................................................................................................................................................... 57

CONFIGURE UNITS ....................................................................................................................................... 59

PROPERTIES .................................................................................................................................................. 61

Display ............................................................................................................................................................. 61
Volumetric Efficiency values ........................................................................................................................ 61
Air Fuel Ratio calibrations ............................................................................................................................ 62
Injector Flow Rate ........................................................................................................................................ 62

Scanner............................................................................................................................................................ 63
Scan Tool Startup Options ........................................................................................................................... 63
PID data links ............................................................................................................................................... 63

RoadRunner .................................................................................................................................................... 64
RoadRunner connection type: ..................................................................................................................... 64
RoadRunner Native USB device name:....................................................................................................... 64
Preferred COM port::.................................................................................................................................... 64

DTCs ................................................................................................................................................................ 65

2D charts ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
Series lines ................................................................................................................................................... 66
Series points ................................................................................................................................................ 66

3D surfaces ...................................................................................................................................................... 67
Colors ........................................................................................................................................................... 67

Options............................................................................................................................................................. 68
General......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Always save *.blx trace files: ........................................................................................................................ 68
If a PCM read or PCM reflash operation fails the bootloader trace file contains valuable diagnostic
information to help EFILive support determine what the problem might be. If you are experiencing
problems, please check this option and send the generated *.blx files to EFILive support
(support@efilive.com). ................................................................................................................................. 68
Show timer countdown after read/reflash .................................................................................................... 68
Windows ....................................................................................................................................................... 68
Calibration difference calculation ................................................................................................................. 68

Warnings .......................................................................................................................................................... 69

CALIBRATION COMPARISONS .................................................................................................................... 70

READING AND REFLASHING YOUR PCM .................................................................................................. 72

Reading............................................................................................................................................................ 73

Reflashing a new calibration ............................................................................................................................ 74

Reflashing a new operating system ................................................................................................................. 75

Licensing .......................................................................................................................................................... 80

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Recovering ....................................................................................................................................................... 81

PCM LOCKING AND SECURITY ................................................................................................................... 82

Background ...................................................................................................................................................... 82

Locking............................................................................................................................................................. 83

Unlocking ......................................................................................................................................................... 85

Security/VAT relink .......................................................................................................................................... 85

Change VIN/BCC ............................................................................................................................................. 86

ROADRUNNER ............................................................................................................................................... 87

RTACS............................................................................................................................................................. 89
Real Time Automatic Calibration System .................................................................................................... 89

Map Masking ................................................................................................................................................... 90

RTACS Filters .................................................................................................................................................. 90

Target Threshold ............................................................................................................................................. 91

RTACS Min/Max .............................................................................................................................................. 91

FLASHSCAN V2 LICENSING ........................................................................................................................ 92

Licensing .......................................................................................................................................................... 92

VIN Licenses .................................................................................................................................................... 93

Streams............................................................................................................................................................ 93

Upgrading ........................................................................................................................................................ 93

FLASHSCAN V1 LICENSING ........................................................................................................................ 94

Licensing .......................................................................................................................................................... 94

PCM Licenses .................................................................................................................................................. 95

Upgrading ........................................................................................................................................................ 95

APPENDIX-A GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................. 96

APPENDIX-B STOICHIOMETRY ................................................................................................................. 100

AFR ............................................................................................................................................................ 100
EQ Ratio ..................................................................................................................................................... 101
Lambda ...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Displaying commanded fuel tables as AFR ............................................................................................... 101

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INTRODUCTION
Presuming you are familiar with the principles of a modern EFI engine, (if not please review the Introduction,
in the Scan Tool manual called "Fundamentals of OBD II EFI Engines":) it may be surprising to learn that it is
possible that these engines can be electronically "tuned." Just as in the "good old days" when (for example)
adding a modified camshaft required new jets for the carburettor, and changing the springs and weights on
the distributor advance, this ability still exists, and is necessary, when making changes to an EFI engine.

One must know what, where and how many changes to make, and no "12 step process" can give anything
more than just some obvious basics to the "art" of tuning (there are just too many variables and possible
changes to offer anything specific!). Contrary to popular belief, most modern EFI engines are pretty well
tuned from the factory. Yes, sometimes for emissions compliance, durability, or broad environment use, (to
insure the vehicle will run well on an Alaskan mountain in a snowstorm, carrying 5 people and luggage, or in
a drought in Death Valley, California while doing 150 MPH...) the most optimum selections are averaged.

This is where, by being able to manipulate the tune, in "100% digital precision," the EFILive Tuning Tool can
take a "good enough" vehicle and make it a great one! Even when making small changes, like a new
exhaust or air intake, or even just trying to "tweak" the car to perfection, this ability to electronically modify
the car's computer (the PCM) is now possible. All you are doing is (literally) writing new data to a computer -
just like you edit changes in an email letter. (The email program knows how to format the data and where to
send it so your text is correct, and when it is sent, it is understood at the other end.) Same thing here, the
EFILive Tuning Tool takes your new data and carefully and securely sends it to the PCM, and the results can
then be seen at the other end - of the race track!

The new tune data is stored in the PCM's flash memory (which is why this process is sometimes called
"reflashing"), and is non-volatile (meaning it's permanently written and can only be changed using special
reflash process. Not even removing power from the PCM will remove the changes). This process, which has
been in use for almost 40 years, has been carefully engineered into the OEM tools, and is also found in
EFILive. Of course, 30 or 40 years ago you needed a big computer, a separate flash-chip programmer, a
soldering iron and an Electronic Engineering Degree to do this. Today it's literally "plug and play."

Finally, we can offer three important notes to remember when using the EFILive Tuning Tool. When making
changes to a complex operation, first, always have a backup of where you started, next, make small changes
and confirm the results, and finally, try to only change one process at a time. Also, remember, the more
"perfect" you get the tune, the less flexibility your tune will have, so you may need to create an "Alaskan
mountain” and a “Death Valley" set of tunes. With EFILive, you can do that; it only takes 30 seconds to swap
a tune! Visit the EFILive message boards frequently and soon you will have that perfect tune.

EFILive Tuning Resource: http://forum.efilive.com/

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What is EFILive?

EFILive is a PC based, OBD II Scan Tool and Tuning Tool that has been designed by EFI (Electronic
Fuel Injection) tuning experts to be used by anyone who needs to diagnose, monitor and tune high
performance engines.

The EFILive Scan Tool provides real time logging of critical engine performance data, including, but not
limited to, RPM, throttle position, spark advance, knock retard, long and short term fuel trims, fuel
injector pulse widths and duty cycles, commanded air/fuel ratio and oxygen sensor voltages.

The EFILive Tuning Tool can edit calibration data and save the changes to your PCM permanently.
Over 180 generic and enhanced parameters provide complete coverage of the vehicle’s performance
data. And over 350 PCM (Powertrain Control Module) calibrations can be edited.

Using bidirectional controls, the Scan Tool

will perform diagnostic checks usually found
only in expensive OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturer) scan tools. The Scan Tool can
perform the cylinder balance test and the
crank position sensor relearn. Additionally, it
can control auxiliary systems such as the
electric fans, air conditioner, idle control,
evap canister purge and vent solenoids,
along with many others.

For dynamometer use, the Scan Tool can

lock the torque converter clutch and hold the
automatic transmission in any gear. This
prevents unwanted and dangerous
transmission kick downs when performing
wide-open throttle dynamometer runs.

The Scan Tool is also a full featured generic scan tool that will log real time generic data, display and
clear emissions related trouble codes and display the test results of onboard monitoring systems such as
O2 monitoring and the system readiness tests. As a generic scan tool, EFILive is compatible with almost
all GM OBD II vehicles.

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Conventions used in this document

Potential danger

Important information

Helpful information

Menu choices, for example File->Properties

A->B A series of actions that should be followed.

Keyboard shortcuts, for example Alt+Enter

[ ] Toolbar icon – image will be the actual toolbar icon.

[Name] Name is the caption on a user interface item such as a button or a tab page.

$01…$FF Hexadecimal values are displayed, prefixed with a $ symbol. Hexadecimal

values belong to the base-16 number system. They are commonly used to
display values from digital computer systems.

<install_folder> This means the folder in which you installed EFILive. If you installed EFILive in
the default folder on C drive then it will be C:\Program Files\EFILive\V7.

<data_folder> This means the folder named My Documents\EFILive\V7.

{B9999} A calibration identifier. This is similar to a PID from the Scan Tool, (and uses the
same curly brace notation). However, PIDs and calibration IDs are not related.
Each calibration has a unique calibration identifier. Please use the identifier to
refer to calibrations when corresponding with EFILive.

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Contacting EFILive Support

Before reporting any problem that you may experience with EFILive, make sure you are using the latest
version. To determine which version of EFILive you are using, select the following menu option:

Help->About

The latest version may be downloaded from EFILive’s web site www.efilive.com/downloads. If you are
running the latest version and are still having difficulty, then please contact us at support@efilive.com

Please include the following information:

 An email address where you may be contacted.
 Your FlashScan serial number and firmware date and version.
 For the most recently connected vehicle:
o Model year (i.e. 2002).
o Model (i.e. Corvette).
o Engine type (i.e. LS1).
 A brief description of the problem.
 The actions required to reproduce the problem.
 Any other information that you believe may be helpful.

You can obtain your FlashScan serial number and firmware date using the menu
option Help->FlashScan Licensing…

The EFILive Users’ Forum

EFILive provides a moderated forum where you can post questions or comments for other EFILive
users. The EFILive user community has many qualified and experienced EFI tuners.
You can browse the forum here: http://forum.efilive.com/ without registering.
If you want to post a question or comment then you must register. Registration is free.

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REQUIREMENTS
PC/Laptop
1
Configuration Recommended Minimum
CPU type Pentium class CPU (Includes Pentium class CPU (Includes
AMD and Cyrix) AMD and Cyrix)
CPU speed 800MHz or faster 500MHz
2
Free memory 64Mb or more 32Mb
3
Free hard disk space 100Mb or more 100Mb
4
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
Operating System Win2K, WinXP Win98, WinMe

1
PC configurations that are below the recommended configuration may not support the full features of
EFILive. For example, a 230MHz Pentium may not be able to update all the gauges on the default
dashboard while logging real time data at 10 frames per second. In such cases you can reconfigure
EFILive, see Appendix-G How to optimize data logging.
2
Free memory means memory that is not already in use by Windows.
3
Free hard disk space means space that is not already in use by Windows.
4
Two USB ports are only required if you are upgrading from FlashScan V1 to FlashScan V2.

The specifications quoted above are required for running the Tuning Tool editing software.

Reading and reflashing operations do not require a fast CPU. EFILive has tested reading
and reflashing the PCM using a laptop with a 250MHz Pentium CPU. If you have an old
laptop that you want to use for “garage duty” then it is acceptable to use a lower spec than
the minimum quoted above for reading and re-flashing the PCM.

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OBD II cable

Cable type Supports

EFILive FlashScan V1  Standard and Professional Scan Tool
 Personal, Commercial Scan and Tune Tool with up
to 25 PCM licenses.
 Workshop Scan and Tune Tool with unlimited PCM
licenses.
EFILive FlashScan V2  Scan Only Tool.
 Scan and Tuning Tool with up to 221 VIN licenses
and/or stream licenses for unlimited tuning.

Vehicle

Vehicle/Powertrain
GM LS1 and compatible controllers Supported
SAE J1850 VPW
GM LS2 and compatible controllers Supported
GM CAN (GM-LAN)
Ford SAE J1850 PWM Not supported.
DaimlerChrysler ISO 9141-2 Not supported.

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Tutorials

EFILive Tutorials are available via the Help menu in both the Scan Tool; and Tuning Tool Software
packages.

Help->Tutorials

Most tutorials are Adobe PDF documents and can be found in the folder:
\Program Files\EFILive\V7\Docs\Tutorials

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SETUP GUIDE
Connecting and starting
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 require any 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

Connecting your FlashScan V2 USB interface cable

If your computer is fitted with a USB port, connect the FlashScan interface cable as shown in this
diagram.

If your computer is not fitted with a USB port then you cannot use that computer with a FlashScan
interface cable.

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.

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Connecting your FlashScan V2 interface for black-box logging

To record data directly to your FlashScan interface, connect it to your vehicle like this.

The initial release of FlashScan V2 does not support black box logging. Black box logging
will be made available free of charge via Internet download, when it is available for
FlashScan V2.

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Connecting your FlashScan V1 USB interface cable

If your computer is fitted with a USB port, connect the FlashScan interface cable as shown in this
diagram.

If your computer is not fitted with a USB port then you cannot use that computer with your FlashScan
interface cable.

Never connect the OBD II cable directly to your computer’s RS232 serial COM port.

Connecting your FlashScan V1 interface for black-box logging

To record data directly to your FlashScan interface, connect it to your vehicle like this.

Using a USB to RS232 Serial converter

You cannot use a USB to serial converter with the EFILive FlashScan interface cable.

Never connect the OBD II cable directly to your computer’s RS232 serial COM port.

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Starting the EFILive Tuning Tool

There are three simple ways to start the Tuning Tool:

 Double click on the EFILive Tuning Tool icon on the Windows desktop that looks like this:

 Click on Windows Start button, then select: Programs->EFILiveV7->Tuning Tool

 Double click on any *.tun (tune file).

The Tuning Tool will start automatically, and display the selected tune file.

You may start multiple instances of the Tuning Tool

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HOTKEYS QUICK REFERENCE

Main Display Hotkeys

Hotkey Description
F1 Help.
F2 Restore calibration window to show graphic, table and description.
F3 Show graphic only.
F4 Show table only.
F5 Open currently selected Navigator item.
F7 Decrease selected table cells by 1.0 (see also Ctrl+F7).
F8 Increase selected table cells by 1.0 (see also Ctrl+F8).
F9 Set selected cells to the value in the toolbar [Adjust] field.
F10 Increase selected cells by the value in the toolbar [Adjust] field.
Use a negative value to decrease selected cells.
F11 Increase selected cells by the percentage in the toolbar [Adjust] field.
Use a negative value to decrease selected cells.
F12 Apply smoothing to the selected cells. (See also: Alt+F1)

Ctrl+F1 Hide/Show navigator.

Ctrl+F2 Show calibration window.
Ctrl+F3 Close all windows.
Ctrl+F4 Close current window.
Ctrl+F6 Show next calibration window. (See also Shift+Ctrl+F6)
Shift+Ctrl+F6 Show previous calibration window. (See also Ctrl+F6)
Ctrl+F7 Decrease selected table cells by 0.1 (see also F7).
Ctrl+F8 Increase selected table cells by 0.1 (see also F8).
Ctrl+F10 Display EFILive Scan Tool.
Ctrl+F11 Load alternate calibration for comparison.
Ctrl+F12 Display calibration difference summary.

Shift+F12 Make surface map linear from left to right.

Shift+Ctrl+F12 Make surface map linear from top to bottom.
Shift+Alt+F12 Make surface map linear from left to right and top to bottom.

Alt+F1 Open navigator at the current calibration.

Alt+F2 Show blending/smoothing window.
Alt+F4 Exit EFILive Tuning Tool.
Alt+F12 Apply smoothing with min and max anchors, to the selected cells.
(See also: F12)

Ctrl+Tab Show next calibration window. (See also Shift+Ctrl+Tab)

Shift+Ctrl+Tab Show previous calibration window. (See also Ctrl+Tab)
Alt+Enter Display properties window.

Ctrl+Alt+Left Show previously visited calibration.

Ctrl+Alt+Right Show next visited calibration.

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Hotkey Description

Ctrl+2 Show 2D chart.

Ctrl+3 Show 3D chart.
Ctrl+4 Show calibration data.
Ctrl+5 Show alternate calibration data.
Ctrl+6 Show calibration differences.
Ctrl+0 Rotate 3D chart 90 degrees clockwise.

Ctrl+= (Ctrl++) Increase selected cells by currently selected precision.

(See also Ctrl+Alt+O and Ctrl+Alt+I).
Ctrl+- Decrease selected cells by currently selected precision.
(See also Ctrl+Alt+O and Ctrl+Alt+I).

Ctrl+PgUp Get PCM calibrations.

Ctrl+PgDn Reflash PCM calibrations.
Ctrl+Alt+PgDn Reflash PCM operating system and calibrations.
Ctrl+Alt+PgUp Show PCM information.
Ctrl+Home Configure PCM locking and/or perform VAT relink.

Ctrl+A Select all cells in calibration table.

Select all text in edit field.
Ctrl+B Turn blending on or off.
Ctrl+C Copy selected data to the Windows clipboard.
Ctrl+F Toggle “fixed width cells” on or off.
Ctrl+L Set blending style to Linear.
Ctrl+M Show modification summary.
Ctrl+O Open a*.tun or *.bin file for editing.
Ctrl+P Open and display, then optionally run a script file (see also Shift+Ctrl+P).
Ctrl+Q Set blending style to Quadratic.
Ctrl+R Revert current calibration to last saved version.
Ctrl+S Save current calibration.
Ctrl+T Save current calibration with a new name.
Ctrl+V Paste data from the Windows clipboard.
Ctrl+Z Undo changes (up to 256 times).

Ctrl+Ins Open Windows Notepad.

Ctrl+Right Expand current branch in Navigator.
Backspace Go to parent item in Navigator.

Shift+Ctrl+C Copy (special) selected data to the Windows clipboard.

Shift+Ctrl+V Paste (special) data from the Windows clipboard.

Shift+Ctrl+P Create a script file (see also Ctrl+P).

Shift+Ctrl+Z Redo changes that have previously been undone.

Ctrl+Alt+I Increase display precision (See also Ctrl++ and Ctrl+-).

Ctrl+Alt+O Decrease display precision (See also Ctrl++ and Ctrl+-).

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Navigator Hotkeys

Hotkey Description
Up Move up to previous item.
Down Move down to next item.
Left Close expanded item
Right Open expanded item

Ctrl+Up Scroll Navigator view Up

Ctrl+Down Scroll Navigator view Down
Ctrl+Left Scroll Navigator view Left
Ctrl+Right Scroll Navigator view Right

Alt+Left Close current branch

Alt+Right Open current branch
Shift+F9 Open current branch and all sub-branches
Backspace Move to parent branch

Enter Open currently selected Navigator item.

Ctrl+Enter Toggle focus between Navigator and current calibration window.

Shift+Ctrl+1 Hotkeys associated with first 10 favorite items.

through
Shift+Ctrl+0

Units configuration Hotkeys

Hotkey Description

Ctrl+B Set currently selected calibrations to BASIC group.

Ctrl+E Set currently selected calibrations to EXPERT group.
Ctrl+S Set currently selected calibrations to STANDARD group.

Ctrl+I Set currently selected calibrations to Imperial.

Ctrl+M Set currently selected calibrations to Metric.

Ctrl+0 Set metric data precision to 0.

Ctrl+1 Set metric data precision to 1.
Ctrl+2 Set metric data precision to 2.
Ctrl+3 Set metric data precision to 3.
Ctrl+4 Set metric data precision to 4.
Ctrl+5 Set metric data precision to 5.
Ctrl+6 Set metric data precision to 6.

Shift+Ctrl+0 Set imperial data precision to 0.

Shift+Ctrl+1 Set imperial data precision to 1.
Shift+Ctrl+2 Set imperial data precision to 2.
Shift+Ctrl+3 Set imperial data precision to 3.
Shift+Ctrl+4 Set imperial data precision to 4.
Shift+Ctrl+5 Set imperial data precision to 5.
Shift+Ctrl+6 Set imperial data precision to 6.

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MENUS
File

Open tuning file

Opens a tuning file for editing. Files can be either EFILive’s proprietary *.tun format or standard LS1
*.bin files.

Open tuning file (read-only)

Opens a tuning file for editing. Files can be either EFILive’s proprietary *.tun format or standard LS1
*.bin files. When the file is saved EFILive will not permit you to overwrite the original file. You may
only save changes to a file with a different name.

Save tuning file

Saves the current calibration as a *.tun file.

Saving calibrations in standard LS1 *.bin file format is not supported by the EFILive
Tuning Tool.

Save tuning file as…

Saves the current calibration as a *.tun file with a new name. The Tuning Tool automatically appends
a sequence number to the filename to make it unique.

Always save significant changes to your *.tun files using Save as. That way a history
of sequentially numbered files will be created with each saved change that you make.

Recent files

Displays a list of the most recently used tuning files.

The list can be cleared at any time by selecting File->Recent files->Clear file list.

Load alternate calibration for comparison

Loads a second *.tun (or *.bin) file for comparison with the currently loaded file.

Display calibration difference summary

Displays a list of differences (or similarities) between the current and alternate calibrations.

Open item

Displays the currently selected Navigator calibration item.

Close item

Closes the currently displayed calibration.

Revert

Reverts the current tuning file to the last saved version – all changes since you last saved the file will
be discarded.

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Export calibration list

Creates an HTML document of all calibrations and their descriptions.

HTLM documents can be viewed using any web browser including Mozilla Firefox and
Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Close tuning file

Closes all windows and closes the current tuning file.

Exit

Exits from the EFILive Tuning Tool.

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Edit

Modification summary

Displays a list of all modifications made to the current calibration since it was last saved.

Data conversion

Provides a unit conversion calculator and table data import export option. The table ‘s rows and
columns may be transposed before exporting of after importing.

Undo

Undoes the last change to the current calibration.

Redo

Re applies the last “undone” change to the current calibration.

Revert

Reverts the current calibration to the same data that was present when the tuning file was last
saved.

Select all

Selects all cells of the current calibration.

Cut

Copies selected data to the Windows clipboard and then deletes the selected data. (Not applicable
to calibration data).

Copy

Copies selected data to the Windows clipboard.

Copy with labels

Copies selected data (including row and column headers) to the Windows clipboard.

Paste

Paste

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration starting at the top, left selected cell.

Paste with labels

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration starting at the matching row and
column of the top left cell of the data on the clipboard. Use this option in conjunction with Copy
with labels to copy data from identical calibration maps so that the data is will be placed in the
same cell locations from which it was copied.

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Paste and add

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration starting at the top, left selected cell.
The data in the clipboard is added to the data in the calibration.

Paste and subtract

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration starting at the top, left selected cell.
The data in the clipboard is subtracted from the data in the calibration.

Paste and multiply

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration starting at the top, left selected cell.
The data in the clipboard is multiplied with the data in the calibration.

Paste and add with labels

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration for cells with row and column labels
that match the row and column labels in the clipboard data. The data in the clipboard is added to
the data in the calibration.

Paste and subtract with labels

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration for cells with row and column labels
that match the row and column labels in the clipboard data. The data in the clipboard is
subtracted from the data in the calibration.

Paste and multiply with labels

Pastes data from the Windows clipboard to the calibration for cells with row and column labels
that match the row and column labels in the clipboard data. The data in the clipboard is
multiplied with the data in the calibration.

Copy entire segment

Copies the selected segment from the alternate calibration to the current calibration. Any changes
that you have made to the current calibration, in that segment, will be overwritten

Create script

Creates a script file based on the differences between the current file and the alternate file. Before
this option can be used, an alternate file must be loaded via the menu option File->Load alternate
calibration for comparison.

Run script

Select and run a script file to automate calibration modification tasks. The script file cannot be edited
in EFILive, you must use an external editor such as Notepad.

Open Notepad

Opens Windows Notepad for taking notes. You are responsible for saving and organizing the files
created by Windows Notepad.

Configure display units

Configures display units and data precision. (See page 59)

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Properties

The Properties window is where you can customize the Tuning Tool parameters. (See page 61).

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View

Hide/Show navigator

Hide or show the navigator panel

Find in navigator

Find matching entry in navigator and expand the Navigator to display the entry.

Expand current branch

Expands the current Navigator branch and all branches that it contains.

Navigator ↔ calibration
Toggles keyboard input focus between the current calibration and the Navigator.

Show calibration window

Show calibration window. This is the window that displays information about the entire calibration.

Restore toolbars

Restored toolbars’ size and position to installation defaults.

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Calibration

Show 2D chart

Show two-dimensional chart of table data

Show 3D surface map

Show three-dimensional surface map of table data

Show calibration data

Show current calibration data

Show alternate calibration data

Show alternate calibration data. The alternate calibration cannot be modified and is displayed with
inverse left and top labels.

Current Alternate Difference

Show calibration differences

Display differences in cell values between current and alternate calibrations. The difference is
calculated as current-alternate.
The calibration difference cannot be modified and is displayed with grey left and top labels.

Show percentage differences

Display the relative percentage difference between the current and alternate calibrations. The
difference is calculated as ((current-alternate)*100)/alternate. This value is useful for comparing
the changes between cells in the same calibration.
The calibration difference cannot be modified and is displayed with grey left and top labels.

Show absolute percentage differences

Display the absolute percentage difference between the current and alternate calibrations. The
difference is calculated as ((current-alternate)*100)/(max-min). This value is useful for comparing
the magnitude of the change(s). It will also be the same as the percentage difference displayed by
the calibration comparison option.
The calibration difference cannot be modified and is displayed with grey left and top labels.

The difference comparison (current-alternate) or (alternate-current) is controlled by

the “Calibration difference calculation” setting on the [Options] tab page of the
Properties window.

Rotate 90 degrees

Select preset 3D surface map rotations.

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Restore normal display

Resizes and repositions the 3D surface map.

Resizes and displays all three sections of the calibration window.

Show graphic only

Hides the description and the table data and expands the graphic display to fill the entire calibration
window.

Show table data only

Hides the description and the graphic and expands the table data to fill the entire calibration window.

Fixed width cells

Normally, the table data display automatically reduces the size of each column to minimize the entire
table’s width. This can alter the linear perspective of the data in the table. Use this option to force
EFILive to keep all columns the same width.

Increase precision

Increases the displayed precision of the calibration data. The maximum display precision is 6
decimal places. The display precision does not affect the underlying data precision.

The default precision can be customized per calibration. (See page 59)

Decrease precision

Decreases the displayed precision of the calibration data. The display precision does not affect the
underlying data precision.

Using the Ctrl+= (aka Ctrl++) and Ctrl+- hotkeys increases and decreases the selected
cells by the currently displayed precision. By changing the display precision, you also
change the amount by which these two hotkeys alter the calibration data.

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Flash

Read PCM calibrations

Read your PCM’s complete memory image.

Backup your PCM before making any changes to it!

Before ever attempting to reflash your PCM we recommend that you read your PCM’s
original memory image, burn it onto a CD and store it in a safe place. Preferably, save
it on more than one CD and store the CDs in more than once place.

Program PCM calibrations

Reflash the connected PCM (vehicle) with the current calibration. You can only use this option once
you have saved changes to the current calibration.

You must check the checkbox at the bottom of the Legal warnings window in order to continue. The
warning may be disabled in the Properties window on the [Warnings] tab page.

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Program PCM operating system and calibrations

Fully reflash the connected PCM (vehicle) with the current operating system and calibration.

You must check the checkbox at the bottom of the window in order to continue. The warning may be
disabled in the Properties window on the [Warnings] tab page.

Show PCM info...

Read and display calibration details from the currently connected PCM.

PCM security...

Configure PCM locking and/or perform VAT re-link.

PCM locking is not available in the Personal version.

However, the personal version can unlock PCM’s (if you supply the correct unlock key)
and the personal version can perform VAT re-link (if the PCM is unlocked, or you know
the key).

RoadRunner control panel

Hides/shows the RoadRunner control panel (or toolbar).

Display EFILive Scan Tool

Starts the EFILive Scan tool application.

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Window

Cascade

Positions and resizes all open windows so that they cascade through the calibration display area.

Tile horizontally

Tiles all open windows horizontally. This option is really only useful when a small number of windows
are open.

Tile vertically

Tiles all open windows vertically. This option is really only useful when a small number of windows
are open.

Fit to Scan Tool

Resizes and repositions the Tuning Tool window to the lower x% of the screen. X is defined in
Properties->Scanner->Scan Tool startup options->Size.

Close all windows

Closes all calibration windows. Use this option to quickly clean up all the currently open calibrations.

Each time you double click on a calibration in the Navigator, a new window is created
in which to display that calibration. It is easy to end up with many calibration windows
open simultaneously. EFILive recommend that you keep the number of open
calibration windows to less than about twenty-five.

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Help

Help contents

Displays this document.

The Scan Tool looks for this document called <install_folder>\Doc\EFILiveV7Tune.pdf.

It must exist, and Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on the computer, for the
Help menu option to succeed.

You can download the latest version of this document (EFILiveV7Tune.pdf) here:
www.efilive.com/downloads

You can download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader here:

Get Adobe Reader

Tutorials

Lists all *.pdf documents in the folder: Program Files\EFILive\V7\Docs\Tutorials. New and updated
tutorials will be published from time to time and made available here http://www.efilive.com/doc.
Download them and place them in the tutorials folder and they will appear in the Tutorials menu.

EFILive home page

Opens the computer’s default browser and attempts to navigate to EFILive’s home page at
www.efilive.com.

EFILive online forum

Opens the computer’s default browser and attempts to navigate to EFILive’s forum page at
http://forum.efilive.com/.

Register EFILive...

Opens the registration window where you can add or change registration details.

Do not attempt to alter the license details from the Scan Tool and the Tuning Tool at
the same time.

FlashScan V1 PCM Licensing...

Displays the FlashScan V1 Licensing window that can be used to upgrade your FlashScan cable or
to add more PCM licenses to your Personal cable. (See page 92)

FlashScan V2 VIN Licensing...

Displays the FlashScan V2 Licensing window that can be used to upgrade your FlashScan cable or
to add more VIN licenses to your cable. (See page 92)

FlashScan V2 Upgrade...

Displays the FlashScan V2 Upgrade window that is used to transfer PCM licenses from a V1 cable
to VIN licenses on a V2 cable. This option is required only if you are upgrading from FlashScan V1 to
FlashScan V2. (See the FlashScan V2 Quick Start booklet for more information).

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About...

Displays version information about the Tuning Tool and programming credits.

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REGISTERING YOUR INTERFACE CABLE

Entering your license details

In the past, EFILive had been copied and occasionally, illegally distributed via the Internet. To protect our
investment in EFILive (and ultimately yours too), we require you to enter a registration key, supplied by
EFILive, which activates the EFILive software. The registration key prevents un-authorized use of the
EFILive software and hardware.

EFILive can store up to five separate interface cable licenses. If you have upgraded from an AutoTap
interface cable to a FlashScan interface cable, or if you have purchased more than one FlashScan
interface cable, then you will have multiple EFILive registration keys. You should enter all registration
keys into the License Manager.

The registration details are “case sensitive”, which means you must use exactly the same capitalization
when entering the details.

The order in which you enter the license details is not important. EFILive will always use the license that
matches the connected cable. If no cable is connected, EFILive will use the license that provides the
most functionality. For example, if you had an EFILive Standard license for your AutoTap cable and an
EFILive Personal Scan&Tune license for your FlashScan cable, then EFILive would use the EFILive
Personal Scan&Tune license if no cable was connected.

Changes that you make to the license details will not take effect until the next time you open a *.tun file.

EFILive will not check the license details when you enter them. If any details are incorrect,
you will not be informed immediately. EFILive will silently ignore all invalid licenses when
searching for a valid license.

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Serial number: is the serial number of your interface cable. The serial number must be exactly 12 digits
long. If your interface has more or less digits, then either add or remove leading zeros (000123456789)
to make it exactly 12 digits.

RoadRunner serial: is the RoadRunner serial number if you are using a RoadRunner real-time
emulator. If you are not licensed to use a RoadRunner real-time emulator then leave this field blank.

Type: is the license type. You must specify the correct license type that you purchased, or the license
will be ignored.

Issue date: is the date the license was issued by EFILive. It must match the date printed on your blue
License Registration Card.

Key: is the 4-part, 16 letter registration key. All characters must be uppercase letters; no digits or
punctuation characters are allowed. Any characters other than uppercase letters will be rejected.

If your license details have been emailed to you, highlight the license details in the email and
press Ctrl+C. Then click the [Paste] button in the License Manager window.

The Full Reflash, PCM-locking and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) options are only
available/present when the FlashScan cable is connected to the PC.

The Full Reflash, PCM-locking options may only be used when EFILive is connected to a
vehicle. That implies the FlashScan cable must be connected.

The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) (and any other future dangerous calibrations) are
only available in the Commercial and Workshop versions. This is done to maintain the
assurance that our Personal version is "safe” and will not, and can not render your PCM
inoperable. The Commercial and Workshop versions have features that can, in rare
circumstances, render your PCM inoperable.

To "prove" that your version of EFILive is a licensed Commercial or Workshop version

requires that you have a valid Commercial or Workshop FlashScan cable connected to your
PC prior* to starting the EFILive software.
Otherwise, every Personal version of EFILive could be illegally upgraded to Commercial
simply by copying someone else's Commercial license details.

* The reason that the cable must be connected prior to starting up EFILive is so that once
EFILive is started, the cable may be unplugged and used by someone else for reflashing
duties while you continue to edit your Commercial calibrations. EFILive only needs to "see"
the cable once, each time it starts.

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How to prevent the “Unregistered version” message

If you attempt to start the Tuning Tool software without your FlashScan cable connected to the PC, and
without having entering the correct registration details, the Tuning Tool software will default to a
“Restricted Demo Version””.

The demo version restricts the tasks you can perform:

 You cannot save any alterations.
 You cannot read nor reflash a PCM.

The Tuning Tool software only checks for the presence of a cable and/or the license details
when it is first started, and after any license details have been changed.

To prevent the “Unregistered version” message from appearing you must either have your cable plugged
in when the Tuning Tool software is started, or you must enter your license details correctly, or both.

If your license details are entered incorrectly, you will not have any indication until you see the
“Unregistered version” message.

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SCREEN DISPLAYS
Main window

The main display is implemented as a standard Windows Multi Document Interface (MDI)
application. That means the EFILive Tuning Tool software has one large window that can contain
none, one, or more child windows. Each of these child windows can display a calibration table or a
set of parameters.
Each time you open a new calibration by double clicking on the calibration entry in the Navigator at
the left, a new window will be created. It is possible to open hundreds of calibrations simultaneously.
We recommend that you keep the number of open calibrations to less than about twenty-five.

Menu and Toolbars

The menu and toolbars are not permanently customizable, in the current release. You can move the
toolbars around, but their positions revert to match the above display when the EFILive Tuning Tool
is restarted.

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Navigator

The Navigator operates similar to Window Explorer. Calibrations are presented in 8 groups (also called PCM
segments):

1. EFILive custom calibration (operating system segment).

EFILive releases customised operating systems. All EFILive specific calibrations are listed under this
segment. Stock calibrations will show this segment as empty.

2. Engine calibrations
The segment contains all the calibrations for modifying the parameters associated with the engine.

3. Engine diagnostics
The segment contains all the calibrations for modifying the parameters associated with the engine
diagnostics.

4. Transmission calibrations
The segment contains all the calibrations for modifying the parameters associated with the
transmission.

5. Transmission diagnostics
The segment contains all the calibrations for modifying the parameters associated with the
transmission diagnostics (such as fault code enable/disable).

6. Fuel system
The Fuel System segment contains calibrations for your fuel gauge.

7. System
The segment contains all the calibrations for modifying the parameters associated with the PCM
system control.

8. Speedometer
The segment contains all the calibrations for modifying the parameters associated with vehicle
speed calculations.

Navigator Icons

Icon Modified Description

Folder containing one or more calibrations.
3D map calibration.
Multiple, related 2D calibrations.
Single 2D calibration.
Set of parameters.

The folder icon shows a blue tab to indicate that one or more calibrations inside the folder have been
modified.

The calibration icons in the Navigator show blue checkmarks in all four corners when the underlying
calibration data that they represent has been changed since the last time the calibration was saved.

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Searching for Calibrations

Enter any text into the drop down list to the left of the search button. Then click [Search] to find the next
calibration that contains the text that you entered.

The text you entered is searched for in each calibration’s: name, caption (which appears in the
Navigator) and description. All words entered must appear somewhere in the calibration for a match to
be successful. If you enclose multiple words in double quotation characters then the exact phrase must
be found for the search to be successful.

If a search is successful, the calibration will be opened and the Navigator will be expanded to reveal the
Calibration entry. Unlike a word processor, the search text is not highlighted.

If you want to search for a calibration id, enclose the calibration id in curly braces like this:
{B1010}. That will find the calibration with that name, but not other calibrations that may
reference that id in their descriptions.

Displaying Calibration Groups

Calibrations can be grouped into three types: Basic, Standard and Expert. The actual names are not
particularly relevant and calibrations may be arbitrarily placed in any group. By default they are grouped
according to what EFILive considers as Basic, Standard and Expert calibrations.

You can change the group to which a calibration belongs using the Configure display
units... option. (See page 59).

Grouping calibrations allows you to “hide” the calibrations that you use rarely and show the calibrations
that you use often. By selecting the appropriate group name in the drop down list box in the Navigator
you restrict the calibrations that are displayed to only the selected group or lower.

Group Selection Calibrations displayed in the Navigator

Basic Basic
Standard Basic and Standard.
Expert Basic, Standard and Expert.
All Basic, Standard and Expert.
Currently, there is no difference between selecting All or Expert.

Favorites

Calibrations can be saved in the Favorites tab page of the Navigator display. Use the button in the
Navigator display to add the calibration directly from the Navigator. Use the button in the calibration
window toolbar to add that calibration to the favourites display.

[ ] Add to favorites.

The first ten favorites can be opened using the hotkeys Shift+Ctrl+1 through Shift+Ctrl+0.
All other favorites can be opened by double-clicking on the favorite item.

Re-order the list of favorites by selecting an item and clicking on the up or down
arrow keys at the bottom of the favorites display.

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Calibration Display

The calibration display is the main work area of the EFILive Tuning Tool. Calibrations are displayed in
separate, child windows. Child windows can be minimized, normal or maximized.

A minimized window appears as a small icon at the bottom of the calibration display area.

A normal window appears with a title bar and window borders within the confines of the main EFILive
Tuning Tool window.

A maximized window expands to the size of the calibration display. Its title bar information is appended
to the main EFILive Tuning Tool window title bar information.

PCM Details

The PCM calibration window displays:

VIN: Vehicle Identification Number. If this number is different to your windshield VIN, you can use
the EFILive V7 Scan Tool to safely change the VIN in the PCM.

1997 and 1998 F and Y body PCMs Do not store the VIN in the extracted *.tun or *.tun file. It is
therefore displayed as N/A.

Engine: Displays the engine size and type.

1997 and 1998 F and Y body PCMs Do not store the Engine Type in the extracted *.tun or *.tun file.
It is therefore displayed as N/A.

Transmission: Displays the transmission type.

PCM flash: Displays the size of the PCM flash memory.

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OS: Operating System number. This number is extremely important. It identifies the program version
of your operating system. You can only reflash *.tun files with an identical operating system number
into your PCM. EFILive Tuning Tool enforces that restriction.
The Commercial and Workshop versions of EFILive’s Tuning Tool, allow you to convert
PCMs between operating systems. Doing so is potentially hazardous to the PCM and
is not offered as part of the Personal version.

Calibration: identifies the overall calibration identification.

OS ID: A two-letter code that further identifies the operating system. EFILive custom operating
systems have the designation: Vx, where “x” is the custom operating system’s version number,
between 1 and 9.

1997 and 1998 F and Y body PCMs Do not store the OS-ID in the extracted *.tun or *.tun file. It is
therefore displayed as N/A.

BCC: Broadcast code. This is a form of PCM identification; you may set this value to any 4 alpha-
numeric identifier.

1997 and 1998 F and Y body PCMs Do not store the BCC in the extracted *.tun or *.tun file. It is
therefore displayed as N/A.

EFILive calibration definition file (*.cal): Shows the calibration definition file currently being used
to decode the *.tun file calibrations. The version number and date indicate the version and release
date of the calibration definition file.
It is important that the latest calibration definition files are installed. Free updates may
be downloaded from EFILive’s web site: www.efilive.com/downloads

Segments: Displays the eight PCM segment part numbers (values that identify the factory
calibration) and their correct checksum as calculated by EFILive. If the checksum calculated by
EFILive is different to the checksum in the calibration file, then a red cross is displayed next to the
segment name. For safety reasons, *.tun and *.bin files that have one or more incorrect checksums,
cannot be flashed in to the PCM.

1997 and 1998 F and Y body PCMs only contain one segment, the Operating System segment. All
other segments will correctly show: N/A.

Comments
You can save comments about the current calibrations. These comments are only saved in the *.tun
file. The comments are not saved in the PCM’s flash memory.

History
EFILive automatically keeps a history of all changes made to the calibration. You may edit the
history data; search for text or for particular dates.

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Out of Range
EFILive enforces two sets of limits on each calibration’s value(s), a hard limit set by the PCM and a
soft limit set by EFILive. The soft limits are displayed at the top of each calibration window, labelled
as Minimum and Maximum. If any calibration value exceeds the soft limits but not the hard limits,
then that value is displayed with a thin red border indicating that the value is probably out of range.
The hard limits, not displayed, are usually the same as the soft limits, except in rare cases where
EFILive adopts a more conservative limit than the PCM. For example, the hard limits for spark
advance are –64 to 64 degrees. EFILive imposes a more conservative set of soft limits of between -
60 and 60 degrees.
The hard limits cannot be exceeded. If a calibration file is loaded containing values that exceed
the hard limits, those values will be coerced so that they lie within the hard limits and reported in the
“Out of Range” tab page.
EFILive will not permanently alter the "Out of Range" values, unless that calibration window is
opened and at least one cell value is changed. In that case, all cells will be saved with their current
“in range” values.

Modifications
Displays the modifications that have been made to the tuning file since it was last saved.

Upgrade OS
Custom operating system upgrades can be applied here. If the currently loaded *.tun or *.bin file has
already been upgraded to a custom OS, then this page will be blank. Only stock *.tun or *.bin files
may be upgraded to custom operating systems.

Compare
See page 70 for more information about comparing calibrations.

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Conversions

Select the from and to units, then enter a value to be converted, the converted value appears
automatically underneath the to units.
Convert: converts all cells in the table.
Transpose: swaps the rows and columns of data in the table. This option is useful when copying
data to or from other applications.
Create New Table: creates a new table of data from the data on the clipboard. Use the Copy with
label option to copy an existing calibration table to the clipboard prior to using the Create New Table
option.
You may add your own conversion routines to EFILive by adding them to the file:
\Program Files\EFILive\V7\Configuration\unit_conversions.txt.

Note: any changes to this file will be overwritten during a software upgrade. You must
manually save and replace any modifications that you want retained.

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Calibration maps that display either 2D or 3D graphical and associated tabular data.

The calibration “map” display is split into three sections.:

1. The top left section displays either a 2D or 3D representation of the tabular data.
2. The top right section displays a brief description of the purpose of the calibration.
3. The bottom section displays the tabular data.

You may resize each section individually by clicking and dragging on the “splitter” bars between the
sections. The next time the calibration is opened the section sizes will revert to their default sizes.
 To view the graphic section only, press F3
 To view the tabular data section only, press F4
 To restore the view to the default display of all three sections, press F2

To swap between 3D view and 2D view use the keys:

 Ctrl+2 to see the 2D chart.
 Ctrl+3 to see the 3D view.

When a map calibration is opened, it will always display using the default 2D or 3D
graphic. The default graphic is indicated by the icon next to the calibration item in the
Navigator.

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Adjusting the 3D graphic display

You can select cells in the 3D chart by holding the left mouse button down and moving left/right
and up/down across the 3D chart display.

You can rotate the 3D chart by holding the right mouse button down and moving left/right and
up/down across the 3D chart display.

You can move the 3D chart by holding the Ctrl key and the left mouse button down while moving
across the 3D chart display.

You can enlarge or reduce the 3D chart by moving the scroll bar, which is located to the right of
the 3D chart.

To return the 3D chart to its normal size, and position, press F2 or F3 – or click on the
magnifying glass at the bottom of the scroll bar.

To return the 3D chart to one of its 4 standard orientations, use:

 Ctrl+7
 Ctrl+8
 Ctrl+9
 Ctrl+0.

To modify the calibration data while the 3D (or 2D) chart is displayed, you can use
the arrow keys to move the highlighted cell across the 3D surface. Use the normal
hotkeys (F7, F8, Ctrl+F76 and Ctrl+F8) to increase or decrease the current cell’s
value.

If blending is active then any modifications will be blended with the surrounding cell
values.(See page 57)

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Using 2D charts to edit data

2D charts display each column of data as a separate series of data points in the chart.

(Screen capture altered for clarity)

The active series is defined as the data column that contains the selected cell. If you select cells
from multiple columns in the table, then the column containing the rightmost, selected cell, will
be the active series.

In the 2D chart display, the active series is indicated with data points. You may move these data
points up or down using the mouse. If you drag any data point off the top or bottom of the chart,
or if you drag the highest or lowest point further inside the chart, then the chart’s vertical axis will
automatically re-adjust when you release the mouse button.

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If you select an entire column (by clicking on the column header), then only that series will be
displayed in the 2D chart and the legend will display all the data point values from that series. As
you drag the data points with the mouse, the legend is updated with the data point’s value.

(screen image enhanced for clarity)

You can re-map an entire series using the mouse. Place the mouse pointer within
the chart boundaries, then hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse
across the chart from left to right (or right to left). The data points of the active
series will follow the mouse.

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Calibrations that display independent parameters.

Some calibrations are simple values (rather than 1 dimensional or 2 dimensional lookup tables). The
EFILive Tuning Tool groups these single value calibrations into sets called parameters.

You can find these parameters inside the “Parameters” calibration item in the Navigator.

Edit parameters by clicking in the cell that you want to change (or by moving to the cell using the
arrow keys), then type in a new value and press Enter (or Tab or Shift+Tab). If the value is
unacceptable then EFILive will restore the previous value. For example, you cannot enter the letter
“A” when the parameter expects a value.

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Enumerated parameters

Some parameters can only be set to a discrete set of values. These parameters are called
enumerated parameters.

To alter the value of an enumerated parameter, either type the first letter of the Possible values, in
the image above, type: S for Series Parallel, A for Auxiliary, N for No fans or E for EV fan.

Alternatively, click on the button to select that button’s option.

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Lists that display multiple values of the same type

Some parameter lists are made up of many entries that can all take the same values, such as
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

These calibrations can be edited the same way as enumerated calibration values.

You can select multiple cells and alter them all simultaneously.

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Speedometer Calibrations

Manufacturers employ various methods to capture road speed and display it to the driver. The GM
controllers supported by the EFILive Tuning Tool use a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) that is located on
either the drive shaft or the drive axle. Where the speed sensor is located determines whether the
differential ratio affects the VSS signal or not.

The vehicle speed sensor sends a stream of pulses to the PCM. The pulse frequency increases
proportionally as the road speed increases. The PCM needs to know how many pulses will be received
in one mile (or one km if you are working in metric). This calibration term, is called pulses per mile (or
pulses per km if you are working in metric)

To display the Speedo Calculator, open the Speedo section and select the {H0101} calibration, then click
on the [Speedo Calculator] button.

Each value in the speedo calculator is highlighted with a yellow, green or blue background. The colors
signify the origin of the value that is currently displayed.
 Yellow indicates values that have been changed by the user.
 Green indicates values that have been calculated by EFILive.
 Blue indicates values that match the values in the current calibration file.

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Recalculating the pulses per mile value after a tire size change and/or differential ratio change is
easy using EFILive’s built in Speedo calculator.

Tire size: You may enter either the Tire diameter or the Tire circumference or the Wheel
Revolutions per Mile (or km), or you may choose to enter your tire’s width, profile and rim
diameter, then click the button to the right of the Rim entry to have EFILive calculate the tire size for
you.
A good way to measure your tire size is to measure the distance traveled in one
complete tire rotation, then enter that value as the Tire circumference.

Transaxle: Corvettes have a transaxle and have the VSS fitted to the rear axle.
Check Transaxle if your vehicle has the VSS located on the axle rather than the transmission output
shaft. (i.e. if it is a Corvette).
EFILive uses the VIN to determine if the calibration is from a Corvette. If the VIN
is unknown, indeterminate or incorrect, then the Transaxle checkbox may not
be set correctly. That may cause incorrect values to be displayed in the
speedometer calculator. In that case, you must check (or uncheck) the
Transaxle checkbox according to the type of vehicle that you are working with.

Final drive ratio is usually the differential ratio. If you have changed your differential ratio, enter the
new differential ratio here.
On vehicles with a transaxle (i.e. Corvettes) the calibrated diff ratio value
{H0103} may not be correctly calibrated from the factory.

TOS revs per mile is the number of revolutions of the transmission output shaft (TOS) per mile (or
per km if you are working in metric). This value is not used in vehicles with manual gearboxes and
may be set incorrectly (in the 800 to 899 range) in some factory manual calibrations.

VSS pickup teeth is the number of teeth on the vehicle speed sensor. Usually this value is 17 or 40.
Generally: most manual cars use 17, most automatic cars use 40. Manual and automatic Corvettes
use 40. Most trucks use 17.

VSS pulses per TOS revolution is the number of pulses transmitted to the PCM per revolution of
the transmission output shaft. This value is not used in vehicles with manual gearboxes and may be
set incorrectly in some factory manual calibrations.
On vehicles with a transaxle (i.e. Corvettes) this value should be exactly 40
divided by {H0103} – assuming {H0103} accurately enumerates the differential
ratio fitted to the vehicle.

VSS pulses per mile is the number of pulses transmitted to the PCM per mile (or per km if you are
working in metric).

The [Reset] button re-loads the values from the calibration into the speedo calculator.

The [Apply] button saves the updated values back into the calibration and then displays the [Shift
Point Correction] tab page to allow transmission shift points to be corrected – if desired.
You may also manually adjust transmission shift speed calibrations. Open the
appropriate shift point calibration table and select the entire table by clicking in
the upper left hand corner grey cell. Then enter the percentage change (without
the % sign) in the Adjust text box in the toolbar. Then click on the [%] toolbar
icon.

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Sprocket Ratio Calibrations

The 4T60-E and 4T65-E transmissions contain two chain driven sprockets. These sprockets may have
varying number of teeth. The number of teeth is commonly 33, 35 and 37, however that may not always be
the case.

Using EFILive’s Sprocket Ratio calculator, you can determine the Sprocket Ratio and Calculated (or
Estimated) final drive ratio.

Drive sprocket is the number of teeth on the driven sprocket.

Driven sprocket is the number of teeth on the drive sprocket.

Sprocket Ratio is the effective gearing achieved with the two sprocket sizes that have been
entered.

Differential Ratio is the ratio of the differential gears fitted to the transmission.

Calculated final driver ratio is the adjusted differential ratio taking into account the sprocket ratio
defined by the drive and driven sprockets.

The [Copy to “Final drive ratio”] button copies the Calculated final drive ratio into the Final
drive ratio text box in the [Speedo Calculator] tab page.

The [Reset] button re-loads the values from the calibration into the speedo calculator.

The [Apply] button saves the updated values back into the calibration.

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Speedo fine tuning

Sometimes a speedometer may only be out by a few mph (or km/h if you are working in metric). In that
case the best way to correct the speedometer is to apply a percentage correction.

Displayed speed is the speed displayed on your instrument cluster. The value may be entered as
either mph or km/h. Do not enter the units into the text box, only enter the numeric value.

Actual speed is the true speed of the vehicle. The true speed should be measured using an
independent device, such as a GPS or radar gun. The value MUST be entered using the same units
(mph or km/h) as the Displayed speed value. Do not enter the units into the text box, only enter the
numeric value.

Correction required is the multiplier that will be applied to the pulses per mile (or km if you are
working in metric).
Some operating systems do not have the {H0101} calibration. In that case this
fine-tuning option cannot be used.
However, you may manually apply the displayed multiplier to the appropriate
calibration(s).

The [Reset] button re-loads the values from the calibration into the speedo calculator.

The [Apply] button saves the updated values back into the calibration.

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Shift Point Correction

Changing the speedometer calibrations will change the transmission shift points. You will need to adjust
the transmission shift points so that they continue to shift at the same engine rpm.

EFILive calculates the appropriate adjustment required to restore the correct rpm shift points after the
speedo has been adjusted.

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SMOOTHING,BLENDING AND FILLING

Smoothing

Smoothing is a process that removes the sharp peaks and troughs from a data series or surface map.
Smoothing is designed to smooth data after any modifications have been made. (Compare with
blending, which is applied while the changes are being made).

The following three images show how smoothing changes the data in the calibration maps. The data you
are looking at is the Spark Advance ECT modifier calibration from a Holden HSV GTS.

Original data 1 pass at 100% 5 passes at 100%

Only selected cells are smoothed, you may select as many or as few cells as you wish. However, you
cannot smooth just one cell, you must select at least two cells.

By default, the strength of the smoothing is 50%. To alter the smoothing strength, enter a value between
1 and 100 in the Adjust text box. Larger values will smooth more aggressively, smaller values will
smooth gently.

Using the second smoothing icon will prevent the smoothing algorithm from reducing the maximum or
increasing the minimum cells’ values. This prevents the entire data set from converging to the average
value of the selected cells.
If, when you click the smooth buttons no smoothing appears to occur, it is probably
because the Adjust text box contains a very low value. Delete the value in the Adjust text
box and try again.

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Linear fill

Linear fill is used to create straight lines between two points in a row or column of data. Or to create a
flat or uniformly curved plane of data.

Original data Row fill Column fill Column and row fill

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Blending

Blending is a process that is applied to alterations as they are made to the data. Blending is a similar
concept to stretching a rubber sheet. The EFILive Tuning Tool “stretches “ the data points surrounding
the modified cells so that the modified cells blend with the non-modified cells.

The following images show how blending affects data modification. In the three modified images, the
single, highlighted cell was increased from 28 to 33.

Original data Blending not active

Quadratic blending active Linear blending active

In the top right, the modification is unblended and the alteration produces a very sharp peak.

In the lower left, the modification was blended using the quadratic algorithm.

In the lower right, the modification was blended using the linear algorithm.

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The following images show a cross-section of how each algorithm affects the cells surrounding the
modified cell. The modified cell is at the peak, in the center of each display.

Original data Quadratic blending Linear blending

Activate blending using Ctrl+L for linear blending or Ctrl+Q for quadratic blending. De-activate blending
using Ctrl+B.

Restrict the shape of the blend area to just rows or just columns.

Adjust the number of cells that blending will affect. The blending size is displayed as a greyscale overlay on
the 3D graphic and the tabular data.

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CONFIGURE UNITS
The EFILive Tuning Tool is able to display all calibrations in your choice of units and precision. Each
calibration map can be customized to either metric or imperial. As well, you can choose the precision (the
number of decimal places) at which to display the data.

These values can only be changed if modifications have not been made since the
calibration file was last saved, and if all calibration windows are closed. If those conditions
are not met, you will be prompted to meet those conditions.

For each calibration listed, you can customize the following details:

Group: to select which group the calibration will be displayed under. You can select groups of
calibrations for display using the drop down list in the Navigator.

Prec (SI): The number of decimal places to display when data is displayed in metric.

Prec (IM): The number of decimal places to display when data is displayed in imperial.

Data units: The units to use to display the data values.

Col Units: The units to use to display column labels.

Row Units: The units to use to display the row labels.

[All]: Select all calibrations.

[Invert]: Invert selection.

[Clear]: unselect all calibrations.

[Recall]: Recalls installation defaults.

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[Imperial]: Quickly change ALL units (data, column and row) for all selected calibrations to Imperial.

[Metric]: Quickly change ALL units (data, column and row) for all selected calibrations to metric.

Most US customers who set ALL calibrations to imperial will usually still work with
some airflow measurements in grams per cylinder (such as the spark tables).

You can change individual calibrations by selecting them and right clicking and
selecting the appropriate row or column units.

To select multiple calibrations hold down the Ctrl key while single clicking each
calibration.

To select a range of calibrations, click the first one, and then hold down the shift key
while single clicking on the last one.

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PROPERTIES
The Properties Window is where you can customize how the EFILive Tuning Tool operates.

Display

Changes made to these properties will only take effect after the calibration file has
been reloaded.

Volumetric Efficiency values

EFILive has the ability to display the Volumetric Efficiency (VE) tables as any one of:
 The default PCM units of Grams*Kelvin/kPa (Mass*Temperature/Pressure).
 A percentage of perfect efficiency.
 The number of grams per cylinder.
 The number of grams per second.

If you elect to display the VE table as grams per cylinder or grams per second, then you must supply
a default charge temperature (in ºC) that EFILive can use to calculate the air mass values. The
charge temperature is a blend of the engine coolant temperature and the intake air temperature. See
calibration {B4901} Charge temperature blending, in the Tuning Tool for more information about how
the charge temperature is calculated.

To calculate the VE as a percentage, the Tuning Tool uses the cylinder volume calibration {B0104}.
If that value is not correct, then the VE table will not display correctly as a percentage.

If you must change the value of the cylinder volume {B0104}, and you have the VE
table set to display as a percentage, then we recommend saving, closing and
reopening the calibration immediately, to prevent any confusion in the displayed VE
percentages.

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Air Fuel Ratio calibrations

Air fuel ratio can be expressed in different ways for different purposes. Many of the tables in the
PCM are displayed as equivalence ratios. Equivalence ratio is the ratio of fuel to air where
stoichiometry is defined as 1.00. Many tuners prefer to work with fuel ratios specified in Lambda.

To convert EQ Ratio to AFR, use: To convert Lambda to EQ Ratio, use:

AFR = {stoich}/EQ EQ Ratio = 1/Lambda
To convert EQ Ratio to Lambda, use:
To convert Lambda to AFR, use: Lambda = 1/EQ Ratio
AFR = Labmda/{stoich}
To convert AFR to EQ Ratio, use:
EQ Ratio = {stoich}/AFR

where {stoich} is defined as the stoichiometric combustion of air and fuel. In the case of gasoline, it
is 14.7. EFILive uses the PCM’s calibrated value for stoichiometry {B3601}, which may be set slightly
lower (richer) than 14.7 (i.e. 14.63). If the calibration does not contain {B3601}, then EFILive
substitutes the value 14.63 for stoichiometry.

Stoich: You may elect to view the AFR tables using an AFR value that is different than 14.63. See
Appendix-B for an in-depth explanation of AFR and Stoichiometry.

Some EQ Ratio values are defined as zero. Those values cannot be accurately
represented as an air fuel ratio. EFILive displays EQ Ratio values of zero as 200:1
AFR.

Injector Flow Rate

If the injector flow rate table is configured to display with Imperial units then you may select to see
the flow rate in lbs/min or lbs/hour.

If the injector flow rate table is configured to display with Metric units then it will be displayed in
Grams/Second.

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Scanner
Scan Tool Startup Options

When starting the EFILive Scan Tool via Ctrl+F10, the Tuning Tool can command its own window
and the Scan tool’s window to resize so that both windows are visible on the screen.

If Resize Scan and Tune windows is checked then EFILive will resize both windows when the
Scan Tool is started by the Tuning Tool.

A similar property exists in the Scan Tool Property window on the [Options] tab page.

Size: determines the percentage of screen to which the Tuning Tool will be resized. The remainder
of the screen will be used by the Scan Tool window.

If the Scan tool is minimized when it is requested from the Tuning Tool it will remain
minimized.

PID data links

Highlight Scan Tool selection in Tuning Tool maps, displays the data cells that have been linked
from the Scan Tool.

Runway highlighting selects an alternate highlighting method to display data linked from the Scan
Tool.

Non-runway highlighting Runway highlighting

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RoadRunner
RoadRunner connection type:

Native USB EFILive will attempt to locate the RoadRunner PCM using the native Windows USB
API. I fyou have trouble connecting to the RoadRunner device using this option, then use the Virtual
COM port option instead.

Virtual COM Port EFILive will use a virtual COM port to communicate with the RoadRunner PCM.
This is the preferred option to connect to RoadRunner.

RoadRunner Native USB device name:

This option will be displayed when the Native USB option selected.

Device name: EFILive displays all connected USB devices that could possibly be a RoadRunner
PCM. The RoadRunner PCM will usually be named: USB <-> Serial

Preferred COM port::

This option will be displayed when the Virtual COM Port option selected.

COM Port: Select the COM port that is being used by the RoadRunner PCM. If you do not know the
COM port number, then check the Scan all COM ports check box. EFILive will scan all COM ports
when you attempt to connect to the RoadRunner device. If a RoadRunner device is found then
EFILive will update the Preferred COM port.

Scan to: This limits the number of COM ports that EFILive will scan.

Realtime alert:

Sound: The name of a *.wav file that will be played whenever EFILive updates the RoadRunner
PCM with real-time changes.

[Play] Plays the sound for testing.

Play sound when a real-time update occurs: Uncheck this checkbox to prevent the sound from
being played.

RTACS (Real Time Automatic Calibration System):

Fine and Coarse control:

EFILive uses the fine and coarse values to compute adjustment multipliers as follows:
 Fine: multiplier = 1-((1-PID)*(FINE/1000)))
 Coarse: multiplier = 1-((1-PID)*(COARSE/1000))
You can select the appropriate RTACS control (fine for coarse) using the RTACS toolbar icons.

Update frequency: Reduces the number of times EFILive updates the screen. Larger values reduce
the CPU load. Smaller values increase the CPU load. If you are using a slow computer (<1GHz) try
setting this value at 10 or above.

Auto bank swap: Controls the way data updates are sent to the RoadRunner PCM. It should remain
checked, unless otherwise advised by EFILive.

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DTCs
AutoClear DTCs at end of read or reflash will cause EFILive to send the appropriate messages to
all onboard modules in order to clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that may have been set
during the read or reflash process.

Clear each module individually will send an addressed Clear DTC command to each module.

Clear all modules at the same time will send a single broadcast Clear DTC command to all
modules at the same time.

Delay Specifies the number of seconds to wait between rebooting the class-2 network and clearing
DTCs from all modules. A delay of between 500ms and 2 seconds is necessary to prevent EFILive
from sending the “Clear DTCs” command onto the class-2 network while various modules are
rebooting and/or initialising.

If the vehicle’s PCM does not operate correctly after a read or reflash process, increase this value.

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2D charts
Series lines

Width: determines the line width of the series’ lines plotted on the 2D charts.

Series points

Points visible: determines if the points will be displayed with a small circle or not. If the points are
displayed it makes it easier to select and drag the points using the mouse.

Label points on y-axis: when only one series is visible, the y-axis labels display the data points
instead of a linear equally spaced scale.

Point width: vertical size of data point circles in pixels.

Point height: horizontal size of data point circles in pixels.

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3D surfaces
Colors

Select the item whose color you want to change and then select the color.

[Custom…]: can be used to create custom colors that are not on the quick selector.

Grid lines visible: Hides/shows the grid lines.

X-axis visible: Hides/shows the X-axis labels and title.

Y-axis visible: Hides/shows the Y-axis labels and title.

Z-axis visible: Hides/shows the Z-axis labels and title.

High contrast font colors: Check this box to force font color to black or white so that the cell values
can been seen on varying background colors.

Cube style: Select the type of cube-container to be displayed around the 3D chart.

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Options
General

Prompt if search wraps:

Uncheck this checkbox to cause EFILive to automatically start searching from the top of the
calibrations if the end of the calibrations was reached with no search match.

Always save *.blx trace files:

If a PCM read or PCM reflash operation fails the bootloader trace file contains valuable diagnostic
information to help EFILive support determine what the problem might be. If you are experiencing
problems, please check this option and send the generated *.blx files to EFILive support
(support@efilive.com).

*.blx files are saved in My Documents\EFILive\V7\Bug Reports\ and their file names include the date
and time in the following format:
YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_download.blx (when reprogramming a PCM)
YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_upload.blx (when reading a PCM)

If you leave this option checked, you will need to periodically clear out the files in the
\My Documents\EFILive\V7\Bug Reports folder.

Show timer countdown after read/reflash

Enables or disables the timer countdown at the end of a PCM reflash or PCM read operation.

You may click on the [Stop] button when the countdown is active to terminate the
countdown early.

Windows

Maximum number of open calibration windows: If the number of open calibrations would exceed
this value then the least recently used calibration window is automatically closed. No data is lost.

Calibration difference calculation

You can select whether you want the calibration differences to be displayed as:
Current calibration values subtracted from the Alternate calibration values
or
Alternate calibration values subtracted from the Current calibration values.

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Warnings
Do not show reflash legal warning: will suppress the legal warning prior to reflashing a PCM.

Do not show full reflash danger warning: will suppress the full reflash danger warning prior to full-
reflashing a PCM.

By disabling warning messages you accept full responsibility for any failures that may
have been prevented had the warnings been displayed to the user.

Do not show VIN mismatch warning: will suppress the warning that the logged data file and the
currently loaded calibration have different VINs. This warning does not indicate an error or fault
condition. It is to draw your attention to the possibility that you may be unknowingly comparing data
from two different vehicles.

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CALIBRATION COMPARISONS
EFILive provides a rich set of calibration comparison tools. By loading in two calibrations from the same
operating system, you can compare each difference (or each similarity) down to the individual cell.

To load an alternate calibration for comparison use the following option:

File-> Load alternate calibration for comparison

[ ] Load alternate calibration for comparison

Ctrl+F11

The alternate calibration must be for the same operating system.

The following three images show two calibration maps: the current calibration that has been smoothed,
and the alternate calibration that has not been smoothed. The last calibration shows the difference
between the current and alternate calibration values.

Current Calibration Alternate Calibration Difference

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Two extra comparison options allow percentage calibrations to be performed.

Relative percentage Absolute percentage

Why have two different percentage comparisons?

Let’s look at two calibrations in two tun files. In the current tune file we have:

{D0910} WOT 1->2 Shift Speeds, Normal, with a value of 44 mph and a range of 0-256 mph
{D0940} WOT 1->2 Shift RPM, Normal, with a value of 5300 rpm and a range of 0-8192 rpm

In the alternate tune file we have:

{D0910} WOT 1->2 Shift Speeds, Normal, with a value of 40 mph

{D0940} WOT 1->2 Shift RPM, Normal, with a value of 5000 rpm

Comparing the relative percentage difference, we would observe:

{D0910} (44-40)*100/40 = 10%

{D0940} (5300-5000)*100/5000 = 6%

These figures may lead us to incorrectly believe that there is a greater difference between
the two {D0910} calibrations than between the two {D0940} calibrations.

However, comparing the absolute percentage difference, we would observe:

{D0910} (44-40)*100/(256-0) = 1.56%

{D0940} (5300-5000)*100/(8192-0) = 3.66%

These figures more accurately show that the two {D0910} calibrations differ by a smaller
amount than the two {D0940} calibrations.
These figures are the same figures that are displayed in the comparison summary.

So, what use are the relative percentage comparisons? If you adjust a group of cells in a calibration,
then the relative percentage difference will show constant values across all cells that were adjusted
by the same percentage.

The difference comparison (current-alternate) or (alternate-current) is controlled by

the “Calibration difference calculation” setting on the [Options] tab page of the
Properties window.

You may also display a complete comparison summary of all differences (or similarities) between the
current and alternate calibration.

File-> Display calibration difference summary

[ ] Display calibration difference summary

Ctrl+F12

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READING AND REFLASHING YOUR PCM

Reading and reflashing your PCM, locking it, unlocking it and re-linking the security system are probably the
most important tasks performed by EFILive Tuning Tool.

The PCM is designed with a multiple levels of protection against accidental alteration of the calibrations and
program code. Checksums are calculated at key-on to make sure the PCM still contains the exact data that
was flashed into it, and a security system prevents unauthorized alterations to the calibrations and program
code.

EFILive must negotiate both of those systems so that it can read and reflash your PCM correctly. EFILive
must gain authorized access to the PCM and when finished, must recalculate all checksums correctly to
ensure that the PCM knows that data altered by EFILive is valid.

Each time you open the Read, Reflash or Security windows, EFILive attempts to unlock the security system.
The PCM has built in time delays to prevent “brute force” electronic attacks on the security mechanism.
While waiting for this time delay, EFILive will display PCM not ready, waiting 5 seconds for retry…

This time delay is no more than a 10 second delay between every two unlocking attempts,
however with 65535 possible combinations, trying them all would take just under 4 days.

When reading or reflashing the PCM, EFILive attempts to communicate in high speed mode. At high-speed
the data signal is more susceptible to noise and interference. If EFILive detects too much interference during
high-speed mode, it will automatically switch to normal speed. Once a switch to normal speed is made,
EFILive will continue in that mode until the transfer is complete or is aborted by the operator. This may cause
longer than expected data transfer times.

During any data transfer, EFILive shows the estimated time remaining, and the number of kilobytes
transferred.

When reading or reflashing the PCM, EFILive is programmed to retry indefinitely. If the read or
reflashing progress counters have not moved in more than a minute, then the process has
failed. It is up to the operator to click on the [Stop] button to terminate the process.

EFILive will recover and continue transferring data when a cable is disconnected, provided the
cable is reconnected within 5 seconds. If the cable is unplugged for longer than 5 seconds,
then the PCM aborts the transfer and you must click on the [Stop] button to terminate the
process.

NEVER interrupt the reflash process when the traffic light icon is RED. Doing so may render
the PCM inoperable and unrecoverable.
EFILive has a number of built in recovery strategies if the reflash process is ever interrupted
or fails. (See page 81 for recovery strategies)

You may interrupt the reflash process when the traffic light icon is yellow. Doing so will render
the PCM inoperable but recoverable. (See page 81 for recovery strategies)

You may interrupt the reflash process whenever the traffic light icon is green. Doing so will
have no harmful effects on the PCM.

You may interrupt the read process at any time. Doing so will have no harmful effect on the
PCM. A traffic light icon is not displayed during the read process.

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Reading

Reading your PCM’s flash memory is simple, safe and fast. Most 512Kb PCM’s can be read in just under
2 minutes. Normally reading a PCM with 1024Kb of memory would take twice as long as reading a PCM
with 512Kb of memory. However, with FlashScan’s data compression techniques the read time is under
three minutes.

A read operation can be interrupted at any stage without causing any problems. Any data that has been
read will be discarded. It may take a few seconds for EFILive to respond when you click on the [Stop]
button, be patient.

If you are attempting to read a 1999+ V8 PCM, you must select 1999+ V8 PCM from the PCM type drop
down list box at the top of the window.

If you are attempting to read a 1998 LS1/LS6 PCM, you must select 1998 LSx V8 PCM from the PCM
type drop down list box at the top of the window.

The type of PCM you have selected will be displayed at the bottom of the window. Selecting the wrong
PCM type will result in EFILive being unable to unlock the PCM, since the 98 and 99+ PCMs use
different locking strategies.

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Reflashing a new calibration

Reflashing your PCM’s calibration memory is simple, safe and fast. Most vehicles’ PCMs can be
reflashed in under 30 seconds.

You can only program your PCM with calibrations from the same operating system number as the PCM.
The EFILive Tuning Tool enforces that restriction. If you attempt to reflash an incompatible calibration,
EFILive will display the following message (probably with different numbers):

A calibration reflash operation can be interrupted at any stage by clicking on the [Stop]
button, however, if you do interrupt the reflash sequence while the traffic light icon is
yellow, the PCM will be left in a state that prevents you from starting or driving your
vehicle. (See page 81 for recovery strategies)

It may take a few seconds for EFILive to respond when you click on the [Stop] button, be
patient.

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Reflashing a new operating system

Commercial and Workshop versions of EFILive’s Tuning Tool allow you to convert PCMs between
operating systems using our full-reflash technology. Doing so is potentially hazardous to the PCM and is
not offered as part of the Personal version.

An operating system reflash operation must NEVER be interrupted while the red traffic light
icon is displayed. Doing so may render the PCM unrecoverable.

If the operating system reflash operation is interrupted while the traffic light icon is yellow,
then the PCM will be left in a state that prevents you from starting or driving your vehicle.
(See page 81 for recovery strategies)

It may take a few seconds for EFILive to respond when you click on the [Stop] button, be
patient.

Prior to actually reflashing your PCM, you may use the [Test] button to simulate the reflash session. The
simulation will find most potential problems without risk. The simulation is identical in every way to the
real reflash session, except for a number of important factors:
1. The PCM’s memory is NOT erased.
2. All data sent to the PCM for reflashing is discarded by the PCM during the simulation.
3. Nothing is altered permanently in the PCM. You cannot cause any problems to your PCM using
the simulation.
4. The simulation can be interrupted at any stage without causing any problems.

Personal and Commercial users:

You must still license the PCM even if you are only running the simulation, so we advise
that you only run the simulation on a PCM if you intend to actually reflash it.

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Once the data transfer is complete, you should switch off your ignition for 15 seconds to return the PCM
to normal operating conditions. While this may not appear to be necessary, we advise that you do.
During the read and reflash process EFILive alters the contents of the PCM’s RAM (Random Access
Memory). To re-initialize the PCM’s RAM to normal operating conditions, requires that you switch off the
ignition for at least 15 seconds.

Prior to reflashing the PCM, EFILive automatically calculates a calibration checksum for each segment,
and one overall checksum for the entire calibration. This means that the PCM can (and does) verify that
the data sent by EFILive is exactly the same data that is being reflashed into it.

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Lock PCM

Lock PCM will cause the PCM to be locked at the conclusion of the full reflash, according to the locking
options selected. See PCM Locking on page 82 for an explanation of the locking options.

Ignitions cycles before VAT relink: allows you to specify how many ignition cycles must occur before
the PCM attempts to lock itself to a BCM and secure itself using the seed and key. If a value other than
zero is specified, then the PCM remains unsecured (i.e. seed/key is disabled) and unlinked (i.e. no BCM
security link) until the required number of ignition cycles have occurred. In that case, the locking options
are not available. If the Lock PCM option is checked, then this value cannot be other than zero.

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CASE

You may elect to preserve the CASE (Crank Angle Sensor Error) learned data during a full reflash. You
should always preserve the CASE data if the PCM is not being moved between vehicles. The only time
you should not preserve CASE data is when the PCM will be mated into a different engine than the
engine on which it has learnt its CASE data.

This option is a bonus for mail order tunes since the customer is not required to return his vehicle to the
local dealer in order to have the dealer perform a CASE learn.

The EFILive Scan Tool can perform a CASE learn when required.

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TAP

If you are reflashing an Allison transmission then you may elect to reset the TAP cells at the completion
of reprogramming. The TAP cells are reset according to the TAP cell presets set in the Allison calibration
that is being reflashed into the TCM.

The EFILive Scan Tool, Allison bidirectional controls, can be used to clear and/or reset the
TAP cells at any time.

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Licensing

If you are using a Personal or Commercial version of the FlashScan interface, you must allocate one of
your interface cable’s available license slots to the PCM being reflashed. You only need to license a
PCM the first time you reflash it. After that, FlashScan will reflash that PCM without restriction.

When you attempt to reflash a PCM for the first time, you will see this message:

If you really want to use one of your available PCM licenses slots to reflash the PCM, then close the
dialog box and click on the [License PCM] button. EFILive will ask you for confirmation twice more. If
you accept both challenges, then EFILive will license your FlashScan cable to the PCM.

Once you have licensed a PCM to your FlashScan cable, you cannot unlicensed it.

Once the PCM is licensed, restart by clicking the [Start] or [Test] buttons.

You can check your FlashScan cable’s license status using the menu option Help-
>FlashScan Licensing…

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Recovering

If a calibration or operating system reflash attempt fails for any reason, then the PCM will be left without
a full operating system or calibration. The PCM is not physically damaged in any way; it just does not
have enough calibration information with which to operate the vehicle. The PCM will therefore refuse to
start or run the engine.

At the very start of a full operating system reflash, there is a small, 10 second window in which time a
failure may render the PCM inoperable and unrecoverable. The window of failure is identified by a red
traffic light icon next to the [stop] button. Never interrupt the reflash process when the traffic light icon is
red.

During an operating system reflash test run, the red traffic light icon is displayed, but because the PCM
is never erased during a test run, you may interrupt it at any stage.

If a previous reflash process has failed and the PCM is in a recoverable state, the FlashScan interface
will indicate the fact by flashing the OBD LED rapidly; about four times per second, the USB LED may
flash as well. EFILive calls this state: Dead Poll.

When you open the read or reflash windows and the PCM is in Dead Poll, you will see the following
message:

Click [Ok] then proceed as normal. Click on the [Start] button to reflash the Dead Poll PCM.
EFILive can recover PCMs that have been left in Dead Poll by other tuning tools. Try it and
see!

Although it is possible to read the calibration data from a Dead Poll PCM, the checksums
will be damaged. EFILive will allow you to view a calibration with damaged checksums but
will not permit the calibration to be reflashed into a PCM.

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PCM LOCKING AND SECURITY

Locking a PCM is currently only available to Commercial and Workshop versions of EFILive. Unlocking a
PCM is available in all versions of EFILive.

It is very important to understand that if you lock a PCM, no one, not even a GM dealer can read or reflash
the PCM. If a dealer tries to reflash a locked PCM, it will appear faulty. The dealer will most likely replace it,
probably at your expense.

EFILive gives no guarantee that locking your PCM will prevent unauthorized access. All
security systems have weaknesses. The PCM security system is no exception.

Background

The PCM has a seed/key security system very similar to most standard computer systems’ username
and password combination, with which we are all familiar. The seed is analogous to the username and
the key is analogous to the password. EFILive has the ability to alter the key (i.e. the password) to any
value that you specify.

GM uses a standard key that can be determined by analyzing the seed. If a PCM is secured using GM’s
standard key, then EFILive indicates that the PCM is unlocked.

A lower level of security exists that EFILive calls unsecured. An unsecured PCM has no
seed/or key securing the PCM at all. Such a PCM is usually a development PCM and you
are not likely to ever run across one of them “in the wild”.

A PCM that has been interrupted during a reflash process and therefore has no valid
calibration or operating system will also be unsecured.

The seed is not secret; it can be read from any PCM at any time. For your information, EFILive usually
displays the seed value whenever it is performing security operations. The key is secret and if you do
not know it, or cannot determine it from the seed (as per GM’s standard key) then you cannot read or
reflash the PCM.

The only way to recover from an unknown key is to de-solder the flash chip from the PCM’s main circuit
board and reflash it using a flash-chip programmer. Which is a job best left to a professional electronics
engineer.

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Locking

Commercial and Workshop versions allow you to change the PCM’s key to any custom key that you
choose. This is known as locking the PCM. The Personal version does not allow you to lock a PCM.

If you decide to change the key in your PCM to prevent access by anybody else, YOU MUST
REMEMBER THE KEY. If you forget the key, you have effectively locked yourself out of your
own PCM.

Whenever you lock a PCM using EFILive, the PCM’s Serial number, Seed and encrypted key are saved
to a file called My Documents\EFILive\V7\Bins\PCMLocks.ini. If you ever lose your key, EFILive may
recover it for you if you quote:
 the PCM serial number
 the seed
 the encrypted key

EFILive offers limited recovery of forgotten keys. Contact EFILive support support@efilive.com if you
have locked your PCM using EFILive and have forgotten the key. You must satisfy EFILive that you are
authorized to unlock that PCM. EFILive reserves the right to refuse to provide a decrypted key to
anybody for any reason whatsoever.

Because of the sensitive nature of that file, you must take precautions to secure its
contents.

Unless you are the only person with access to your computer, the best security policy is to
back up the file to a CD or floppy disk whenever it is changed (i.e. whenever you lock,
unlock or perform a full operating system reflash on any PCM). Then delete it from your
hard drive. Be careful not to overwrite any previous backups.

You may even wish to dispense with the recovery feature completely in which case, delete
the file whenever you lock a PCM.

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Commercial and Workshop versions of EFILive offer two ways to lock a PCM:

1. You can specify your own custom key. The key may be any decimal number between 1 and 65535
inclusive (or in hex: $0001 and $FFFF – including the $ symbol). You are responsible for
remembering the key that you choose. Lose it, and you cannot read nor reflash your PCM again.

OR

2. You can allow the FlashScan cable to generate a key for you. The key will not be revealed to you,
and only FlashScan will know the key. FlashScan can generate and remember an unlimited number
of keys. Because the key is only known to the FlashScan cable that locked the PCM, only that same
FlashScan cable can unlock the PCM.

Some operations, such as reading, reflashing and VAT re-linking may be performed on a locked
PCM without unlocking it first. To do that requires that the user knows and provides the secret key to
allow EFILive access to the PCM. This method of locking excludes that possibility, since the key is
never revealed to you.

The benefit of this method is that no one knows the key and the only way to unlock the PCM is to
have physical possession of the cable. If your FlashScan cable is secure then your PCM tune is also
secure.

If your FlashScan cable is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, EFILive will
ensure that the replacement cable is capable of unlocking any PCM that you may have
locked with the original cable.

Additionally, EFILive can recover the key(s) used to lock your PCM(s). (See Page 83 for
details)

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Unlocking

All versions of EFILive can unlock a PCM, provided that you know the key or have the FlashScan cable
that was used to lock the PCM.

If the PCM was locked with a key chosen by FlashScan then make sure you are using exactly the same
FlashScan cable and then just click [Unlock].

If the PCM is secured by a key that you (or someone else) chose, enter that key into the Key field, then
click the [Unlock] button.

Security/VAT relink

The security system in your vehicle usually requires that the PCM and the BCM (Body Control Module)
negotiate a number of electronic messages until they both agree that the cranking attempt is legitimate.
To facilitate these negotiations, the PCM and BCM must be linked with a “trusted” connection. This
prevents bypassing the security system by simply replacing one or both of them with a compromised
unit.

If you ever replace your PCM or BCM, then you must re-establish the trusted link between the PCM and
the BCM. EFILive can do that via the VAT re-link process.

When you click on the [VAT relink] button, EFILive instructs the PCM to set a flag that will cause it to re-
link to any BCM (that it can “see”) when the ignition is next switched on.

The procedure is this:

1. Click on the [VAT relink] button. If the PCM enters re-link mode you will see the following
message. If you see an error message instead, please contact EFILive support at
support@efilive.com.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. If the BCM to which you want to link is already wired into the vehicle, just switch the ignition back
on and the PCM will re-link to the BCM.

If the BCM to which you want to link is in a different vehicle, then disconnect the PCM from the
current vehicle (or bench harness) and connect it to the vehicle with the target BCM. Then switch
on the ignition.

If the vehicle does not have a BCM (i.e. you may be transplanting the engine into an older chasis) then you
should switch off the security system by setting calibration {G1201} Anti Theft Configuration to “None”.

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Change VIN/BCC

You can reprogram the VIN and the BCC of the connected PCM.

Enter the new VIN and/or BCC and click on the two buttons to program the new values into the PCM.
You must switch off ignition power to the PCM in order for the PCM to permanently store the updated
values.

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ROADRUNNER
The RoadRunner is an LS1-style PCM that has been retrofitted with a Realtime Emulator that allows you to
make tuning adjustments on the fly while the vehicle is running! No longer will you need to turn the vehicle off
and take minutes of downtime to modify calibrations. No more crossing your fingers every time you reflash
the PCM. Changes are instantaneous, and take place through a weatherproof USB cable that can be routed
into the cab of the vehicle (for driveability and idle tuning), or to a shop cart (for dyno tuning). The vehicle will
respond to the changes immediately. When you're done tuning, you can save the file and flash it to the
original PCM. Or you can operate the vehicle continuously from the RoadRunner without any problem.

Please see http://www.moates.net/roadrunner/ for more information about the RoadRunner.

Flash->Roadrunner control panel

[ ] Display or hide the RoadRunner control panel (or toolbar)

Ctrl+F9

[ ] Connect to RoadRunner PCM.

[ ] Disconnect from RoadRunner PCM.
[ ] Interrupt a RoadRunner read, program or verify command.
[ ] Reprogram RoadRunner PCM with ONLY the selected (highlighted) data.
[ ] Read the operating system and calibration data from the RoadRunner PCM into the EFILive
Tuning Tool.

[ ] Reprogram the RoadRunner PCM with just the calibration data from the EFILive Tuning Tool.

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[ ] Reprogram the RoadRunner PCM with the calibration data and the operating system from the
EFILive Tuning Tool (i.e. a full-flash).

[ ] Compare the currently loaded tuning file with data from the RoadRunner. This option also
compares both memory banks in the RoadRunner PCM for consistency.

[ ] Enable or disable real-time updates. When real-time updates are enabled, the RoadRunner
toolbar status display turns red and the RoadRunner banner displays –Realtime-.

[ ] Swaps PCM control between the RoadRunner’s memory banks and the PCM’s onboard flash
chip. Using this option may cause incorrect values to be displayed for the VIN and other non-volatile
information. After setting this option, the PCM should be power cycled to reset it’s internal state. The
[Emulation] status display will change to [Flash] to indicate that the PCM is operating from its own
flash memory.

[ ] Enlarge the RoadRunner toolbar to the full RoadRunner control panel display.
[ ] Shrink the RoadRunner control panel display to a single toolbar.

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RTACS
Real Time Automatic Calibration System

Based on the high performance Roadrunner real-time hardware; RTACS is a natural extension of EFILive's
tightly integrated Scan/Tune feedback loop.

RTACS uses feedback from a Wide Band O2 sensor to allow the EFILive software to automatically adjust the
VE Table (as an example) in real time until the PCM's commanded Air Fuel Ratio's match those measured
by the Wide Band O2 sensor.

You may configure RTACS for any calibration table, however it is most useful when used to tune the fuel
tables, specifically the VE or MAF tables. The example given in this document refers to the VE table but it
applies equally to the MAF table.

To configure RTACS for the VE table, you must specify the PID that will be used to generate the feed back.
Usually it will be one of the wide band O2 AFR PIDs such as {CALC.BEN_LC11}. You must add the PID
name to the cal_links file as shown by the yellow text below. You should replace the CALC.BEN_LC11 with
the wide band O2 PID that you are using.
; Default ROW/COL layout for most LS1 operating systems
[LS1]
;Main VE Table
B0101.ROW=SAE.RPM
B0101.COL=SAE.MAP
B0101.RRR=CALC.BEN_LC11

After modifying the cal_links.txt file you must restart the Tune Tool software to activate the changes.

The cal_links.txt file can be found in the \Program Files\EFILive\V7\Configuration folder.

To activate RTACS a number of pre-requisites must be met:

1. 1 The RoadRunner PCM must be connected to the Tune Tool software.
2. The real time update toolbar button must be selected.
3. The Scan Tool software must be logging data.

After meeting the above three pre-requisites, you must click on one of the two RTACS toolbar icons
shown below.

The single headed arrow selects coarse adjustment and may be used to cause large changes early in the
RTACS process. The four headed arrow selects fine adjustment and should be used later in the RTACS
process to accurately approach the desired target threshold.

When using RTACS a number of useful options may be selected to obtain more accurate results:
 Map Masking
 RTACS Filters
 Target Threshold

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Map Masking

Map Masking allows the tuner to select cells that are protected from change. Any cell marked as a
protected cell cannot be changed by RTACS. In fact protected cells cannot be changed under any
circumstance and the cell protection feature may be used outside of the RTACS system.

By default, protected cells are shown with a white background, but you may change that to any other
color in the Properties window on the [3D Surfaces] tab page.

RTACS Filters

It may be necessary to prevent unwanted data being used by RTACS. For example, when tuning the VE
table it is advisable to ignore all data frames where the throttle position is changing rapidly. EFILive
provides eight data filters that you may configure to exclude data based on various user-defined
conditions.

This set of filters was used to dial-in light/part throttle VE table by excluding high throttle transients and
AFR’s that were less than 13 AFR or greater than 16 AFR.

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Target Threshold

The target accuracy threshold may be specified as a percentage. When the RTACS PID is within the
target threshold the current cell is locked and will not be updated again.

Changing the Accuracy value will cause all previously locked cells to be unlocked.

To turn of the target threshold, set the Accuracy to zero.

RTACS Min/Max
Each time a calibration is opened the RTACS Min and Max values are set to the smallest and largest
value in the calibration. You may change the Min and Max values but they will always default back again
when the calibration is re-opened.

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FLASHSCAN V2 LICENSING

FlashScan V2 no longer differentiates between Personal, Commercial and Workshop versions.

All FlashScan V2 interface cables are designated as either Scan Only or Scan and Tune. All
Scan and Tune FlashScan interface cables can be licensed with any combination of VIN licenses
or Stream licenses.

Licensing
FlashScan Serial is the serial number of your FlashScan interface cable. You must quote that serial
number when ordering any upgrades from EFILive.

FlashScan License is the serial number that was copied from your FlashScan V1 interface cable if you
upgraded from FlashScan V1. Otherwise it is the same as the serial number.

Firmware version is the version number of the firmware (program) inside your FlashScan cable.

Trivia: The firmware inside your FlashScan V2 cable consists of about 20,000 to 40,000
lines of ‘C’ code, depending on the options available.

Model is the FlashScan model designation. Currently, all FlashScan V2 cables are designated as FS2.

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Firmware date is the date when the firmware was last modified.

Flash counters are the number times this FlashScan interface cable has been used to reflash a PCM.
These values are for your information only. EFILive does not use it and no restrictions are placed on the
number of times you may reflash any PCM.

VIN license counters lists all the license slots in your FlashScan cable. It shows which ones are
available for use and which ones have been used. Used license slots display the last 9 digits of the serial
number of the licensed controller.

You can add more VIN licenses (up to a total of 221) to your FlashScan V2 interface cable. When you
receive your activation code from EFILive, enter it into the Activation code field and set the License
number to the number specified with the activation code. Then click on the [Add] button.

VIN Licenses

You can add more VIN licenses (up to a total of 221) to your FlashScan V2 interface cable. When you
receive your activation code from EFILive, enter it into the Activation code field and set the License
number to the number specified with the activation code. Then click on the [Add] button.

Streams

Streams provide unlimited tuning for a particular controller. Once you have purchased and installed a
stream, then all vehicles using that controller may be reflashed without restriction.

You can add Streams to your FlashScan V2 interface cable. When you receive your activation code from
EFILive, enter it into the Activation code field and set the Stream to the name of the stream that you are
adding. Then click on the [Add] button.

Upgrading

If you upgrade from FlashScan Scan Only to FlashScan Scan and Tune, EFILive will send you an
upgrade code. Enter the upgrade code into the appropriate area on the [Upgrade] tab page.

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FLASHSCAN V1 LICENSING

FlashScan Workshop interface cables are unrestricted and can be used to reflash any supported
PCM. Therefore if you have a Workshop cable, you will not see any PCM licenses listed in the
“Licensed PCMs” column.

Licensing
FlashScan Serial is the serial number of your FlashScan interface cable. You must quote that serial
number when ordering any upgrades from EFILive.

Firmware version is the version number of the firmware (program) inside your FlashScan cable.

Trivia: The firmware inside your FlashScan cable consists of about 15,000 lines of ‘C’
code. To implement black-box logging, it contains a cut down version of EFILive’s Scan
Tool.

Model is the FlashScan model designation. Currently, all FlashScan cables: Personal, Commercial and
Workshop are designated as FSP.

Firmware date is the date when the firmware was last modified.

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FlashScan license controls the feature-set that is available with your FlashScan cable. The license will
be one of:
 Scanner
 Personal Scan&Tune
 Commercial Scan&Tune
 Workshop Scan&Tune

Reflash counter is the number times this FlashScan interface cable has been used to reflash a PCM.
This value is for your information only. EFILive does not use it and no restrictions are placed on the
number of times you may reflash any PCM.

Licensed PCMs lists all the license slots in your FlashScan cable. It shows which ones are available for
use and which ones have been used. Used license slots display the serial number of the licensed PCM.

PCM Licenses

You can add more PCM licenses (up to a total of 25) to your Personal FlashScan interface cable. When
you receive your activation code from EFILive, enter it into the Activation code field and set the License
number to the number specified with the activation code. Then click on the [Add] button.

Upgrading

If you upgrade from EFILive Scan Tool Only to EFILive Personal Scan and Tune, EFILive will send you a
Personal upgrade code. Enter the upgrade code into the appropriate area on the [Upgrade Cable] tab
page.

If you upgrade from EFILive Personal Scan and Tune to EFILive Commercial Scan and Tune, EFILive
will send you a Commercial upgrade code. Enter the upgrade code into the appropriate area on the
[Upgrade Cable] tab page.

If you upgrade from EFILive Personal Scan and Tune or EFILive Commercial Scan and Tune, you must
send the Auth code from the [Authenticate] tab page. That code contains provides proof of the number
of PCM licenses in the FlashScan cable. EFILive will discount your upgrade to the Workshop version
depending on the number of PCM licenses that you have added to your FlashScan cable(s).

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APPENDIX-A
GLOSSARY
BCC
Broadcast Code.

BCM
Body Control Module.

Byte
Byte is a measure of storage used by digital computer systems. It is a group of 8 bits, and can store one
value from a set of 256 possible values. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive.

Calculated PIDs
Calculated PIDs are derived from existing PIDs by evaluating user supplied mathematical equations.

CAN
Controller Area Network is the new standard for automotive communications protocols. GM will begin
fully implementing CAN in some of its 2004 models. The Scan Tool will implement the CAN protocol in
2005.
The CAN specification is ISO 15765-4.

Class-2
GM’s implementation of Class B networking.

Class A network
Low speed data link, <10K bits/second.
Often used for convenience features (entertainment, audio, trip computer, etc.).

Most Class A functions require inexpensive, low-speed communication and typically utilize generic
UARTs. These functions are proprietary and have not been standardized by the international
organizations.

Class B network
Medium speed data link, (10K bits/second to 125K bits/second).
Often used for general information transfer (instrument cluster, vehicle speed, legislated emissions data,
etc.)
SAE J1850 and ISO 9141-2 are used to implement Class B networks.

Class C network
High Speed (125K b/s to 1M b/s or greater).

Often used for real time control (powertrain control, vehicle dynamics, brake by wire, etc.),
CAN is used to implement class C networks.

COMx
Windows serial RS232 communications port x.

CPU
Central Processing Unit. This is the hardware chip that controls and processes the information in a
microcomputer such as a vehicle’s PCM and a Windows PC.

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DB9
Describes the shape of the 9 pin serial RS232 connector.

Drive-by-wire
A throttle actuation system that is controlled electronically rather than mechanically. There is no throttle
cable or direct connection from the accelerator pedal to the throttle blade in this system.

DTC
Diagnostic Trouble Code. There are literally thousands of different trouble codes. Whenever a
malfunction is detected by the PCM, it is usually recorded, and if the fault is emissions related, it will
illuminate the MIL (or check engine light) on the vehicle’s dashboard.

ECM
Engine Control Module. The main computer that controls the engine’s electronic fuel injection system.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.

GM
General Motors. www.gm.com

GM-H
General Motors Holden (Australia). www.holden.com

Icon
An icon is a small picture, usually no bigger than 16x16 or 32x32 pixels. It is used as a visual cue for
some action. Normally you either click or double click an icon to execute the action that it represents.

ISO
International Standards Organization. www.iso.org

LS1
GM’s identification code for for one of its new GENIII 5.7-liter V8 engines. It was introduced with the
1997 Corvette. For the 2001 Corvette application this engine featured 345HP @ 5,600 rpm and (SAE
net) 350 lb.ft. @ 4400 rpm.

LS6
GM’s identification code for one of it’s newer GENIII 5.7-liter V8 engines. It is similar to the LS1, but has
minor enhancements for additional power. It was introduced in 2001, for the ZO6 Corvette at 385 @
6,000 rpm 385 lb.ft. @ 4,800 rpm. For the newer Corvettes, performance has been increased to 405HP
@ 6000 rpm and (SAE net) 400 lb.ft. @ 4800 rpm.

MHz
Megahertz (millions of cycles per second).

Millisecond
th
1 millisecond is 1/1000 of 1 second; 500 milliseconds is ½ of 1 second; 1000 milliseconds is 1 second.
The abbreviation for millisecond is ms.

OBD
On Board Diagnostics.

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OBD I
On Board Diagnostics level I.

OBD II
On Board Diagnostics level II.

PID/PRN
Parameter Identifier or Parameter Reference Number. A single unit of information that may be retrieved
from the ECM/PCM.

PCM
Powertrain Control Module. The main computer that controls the engine’s electronic fuel injection system
AND the electronic automatic transmission.

Properties
The properties editor window that can be opened using:

File->Properties

[ ] Properties

Alt+Enter

PWM
Pulse Width Modulation. An OBD II protocol used by Ford. The waveform differentiates between binary
0’s and 1’s by altering the state (active or passive) of each pulse.

RAM
Read/write, random access memory used to store constantly changing data.

Relink
The process of re-establishing a trusted security link between a vehicle’s PCM and the BCM.

ROM
Read only memory, used to store programs and preset information.

RR
The RoadRunner PCM is a true real-time calibration addition to EFILive.
Available from www.moatesware.net.

RS232
Serial communications protocol available on most PC’s and laptops.

RTACS
EFILive’s exclusive Real Time Automated Calibration System.

SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers. www.sae.org

SAE J1850
Standard definition of the frame structure for the VPW and PWM communications protocols.

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Stoichiometric
The optimum air to fuel ratio for complete combustion of fuel. This value is different for different fuels. For
gasoline (petrol) it is defined as 14.7:1, which means 14.7 parts of air to 1 part of fuel is the ideal
combination for complete combustion.

USB
Universal Serial Bus. A new serial protocol that is replacing RS232 on many PCs and laptops. If the
laptop does not have a serial RS232 connector and is only fitted with USB connectors then you will need
to use a USB to serial RS232 converter for VIA and AutoTap serial interfaces only.

VAT
Vehicle Anti Theft.

VIN
Vehicle Identification Number.

VPW
Variable Pulse Width is an OBD-II protocol used by GM. The waveform differentiates between binary 0’s
and 1’s by altering the width (or the length) of each pulse as well as the state (active or passive) of the
pulse.

ZIP
Compressed computer file. www.winzip.com

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APPENDIX-B
STOICHIOMETRY
EFILive has the ability to display commanded fuel tables in any one of three units: AFR, EQRatio or
Lambda.

AFR

When working with Air Fuel Ratios (AFR), stoichiometry defines the amount of air required to
completely combust the fuel. For petrol the Stoichiometric value is 14.7. That means it takes 14.7 parts
of air for each part of fuel in order to burn the fuel completely. Too much air and there will be air
remaining after all the fuel is combusted (lean), too much fuel and there will be unburnt fuel remaining
after all the air is consumed (rich).

When working with flex-fuel vehicles you should always work in either Lambda or EQRatio
since the AFR can never be accurately known.

Just because the theoretical stoichiometric value for fuel and air is 14.7 does not mean the PCM will
always use 14.7. In fact in most cases it is calibrated to use a value that is close but not quite 14.7

The stoichiometric value used by the PCM is defined in one of two ways:

1. As calibration {B3601}
Or if that calibration is not configured in the PCM (most late models do not have that calibration)
then
2. As the constant 14.63

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EQ Ratio

EQRatio is a value centered around stoichiometry where 1.00 indicates perfect stoichiometry. Values
less than 1.00 indicate a lean condition, values greater than 1.00 indicate a rich condition.

Commanded fuel tables in the PCM are stored natively in EQRatio values.

Lambda

Lambda is also a value centered around stoichiometry where 1.00 indicates perfect stoichiometry.
Values less than 1.00 indicate a rich condition, values greater than 1.00 indicate a lean condition.

Displaying commanded fuel tables as AFR

There are two types of commanded fuel tables:

1. Absolute commanded fuel tables such as {B3618} PE modifier based on RPM.

and
2. Modifier commanded fuel tables such as {B3632} Initial Coolant Temp Enrichment.

Absolute tables

The absolute commanded fuel tables convert to AFR just fine - all straightforward, simple
mathematics, so long as EFILive knows the stoichiometric value that the PCM is using.

EFILive converts from EQRatio to AFR using the following equation:

AFR = stoichiometry/EQRatio

Modifier tables

EQRatio modifier values cannot be accurately converted to AFR. Here's why:

Say you had an offset of 0.08 EQRatio in {B3632} (Initial ECT enrichment) and lets say that
stoichiometry is 14.63 as defined by {B3601}. If the currently commanded AFR is stoichiometric,
then final EQRatio would be 1+0.08 = 1.08 EQRatio. That is an AFR of 14.63/1.08 = 13.5463 AFR,
which is an AFR offset of -1.0837 AFR

If the current commanded fuel is NOT stoichiometric, then the above equation breaks
down because of the following statement:
A relative EQRatio’s corresponding relative AFR is proportional to the value to
which the offset is applied.

For example:
An EQRatio of -0.5 applied to an EQRatio of 1.0 yields an EQRatio of: 0.5, which is an AFR, offset of
29.26-14.63=14.63 AFR from the original 14.63 AFR. An EQRatio of -0.5 applied to an EQRatio of
1.2 yields an EQRatio of: 0.7, which is an AFR, offset of 20.9-12.19=8.7 AFR from the original 12.19
AFR.

So what should go in the EQ Ratio offset tables when they are converted to AFR, +14.63 or +8.7?
For this reason EFILive does not attempt to convert EQRatio modifiers into AFR or Lambda.

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EFILive converts everything using stoichiometry as the reference. The converted AFR values may not
be absolutely accurate because an off board tool can never know the exact EQRatio to which the
offsets will be applied when the engine is operating.

However, the AFR trend is more intuitive to a new user - i.e. which values in the table have smaller AFRs
and which have larger AFRs.

A real example:
Let's say the PCM is currently commanding 13.00 (EQRatio=1.1254) and the ECT modifier calls for
+0.08 EQRatio and the IAT modifier calls for +0.06 EQRatio.
The final EQRatio is: 1.1254+0.08+0.06 = 1.2654 EQRatio, which is 11.56156 AFR.

Now using the values that would be displayed by EFILive: 13.00 + -1.0837 + -0.82811 = 11.0882, which
is a different AFR but still pointing in the right direction (richer).

An off board tool can NEVER know that final AFR (or EQRatio) value since it can never know the
currently commanded EQRatio or AFR value (13.00 in the example above).

This is one reason why the PCM and most competent PCM tuners do not work in AFR, but in EQRatio or
Lambda. EFILive provides the AFR display mode in order to ease first time users into the concept of
EQRatio and/or Lambda.

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Index
CPU, 96
2
D
2D
charts, 45 DB9, 97
column, 46 Demo Version, 35
mouse, 46 difference, 26
drive-by-wire, 97
3 DTC, 97
3D
E
enlarge, 44
graphic, 44 ECM, 97
move, 44 EFILive
normal, 44 starting, 16
reduce, 44 what is, 7
rotate, 44 Engine, 39
select, 44 Equivalence ratio, 62
Expert, 38
A
F
Adobe Acrobat, 31
ALDL, 96 FAQ, 97
alternate calibration, 26 Favorites, 38
Appendix-A, 96 Filling, 55
Appendix-B, 100 FlashScan, 11
FlashScan Licensing, 92, 94
B forum, 31
Backup, 28
G
Basic, 38
bidirectional controls, 7 GM, 97
bin file, 20 GM-H, 97
black-box logging, 15 GM-LAN, 11
Blending, 55, 57 grams per cylinder, 60
brute force, 72 Group, 59
byte, 96
H
C
high speed, 72
cal_links.txt, 89 home page, 31
calibration comparison, 70 hotkeys, 17
Calibration Comparisons, 70 main display, 17
Calibration Groups, 38 navigator, 19
calibration identifier, 8 units configuration, 19
calibration windows, 30
calibrations I
enumerated, 48
lists, 49 icon, 97
values, 47 Icons, 37
introduction, 6
CAN, 96
ISO, 97
checksum, 76
Issue date, 34
class A network, 96
class B network, 96
class C network, 96 K
class-2, 96 Key, 34
COM, 96
comparison, 20 L
Configure Units, 59
conventions, 8 license, 33

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Licensed PCM, 95 Reading and reflashing, 72

Licensed VIN, 93 Recovering, 81
Licensing, 80, 92, 94 Reflashing, 74
linear, 57 Registering Your Interface Cable, 33
Linear fill, 56 Relink, 98
locking, 29 requirements, 10
Locking, 83 OBD II cable, 11
LS1, 97 pc/laptop, 10
LS6, 97 vehicle, 11
Restricted, 35
M RoadRunner, 87
RPM, 98
main window, 36
RR, 98
Map Masking, 90
RS232, 98
Memory, 39 RTACS, 89, 98
menu, 20 Filters, 90
Edit, 22
Min/Max, 91
File, 20
Target Threshold, 91
Flash, 28
help, 31
S
View, 25
menu and toolbars, 36 SAE, 98
MHz, 97 scan tool
Millisecond, 97 generic, 7
modifications, 22 Scan Tool, 30, 63
Multi Document Interface, 36 screen displays, 36
Searching, 38
N Serial number, 34
setup guide, 13
Navigator, 37
Shift Point Correction, 54
not ready, 72
slots, 93, 95
Smoothing, 55
O Speedo calculator, 51
OBD, 97 Speedo fine tuning, 53
OBD I, 98 Speedometer, 50
OBD II, 98 Sprocket Ratio, 52
location of connector, 13 Standard, 38
Operating System, 40 standards
SAE J1850, 98
P stoichiometric, 99
stoichiometry, 62
PCM, 98 Stoichiometry, 100
PCM Licenses, 95 Streams, 93
PCM Locking and security, 82 support
percentage contacting EFILive, 9
absolute, 26, 71 EFILive user’s forum, 9
relative, 26, 71
PIDs, 98 T
calculated, 96
precision, 27 Tab, 47
properties, 98 Transmission, 39
Properties, 61 tuning tool, 7
pulses per mile, 50 Tutorials, 12
PWM, 98
U
Q Unit conversions, 22
quadratic, 57 units, 59
unlock, 29
R unlocked, 82
Unregistered version, 35
Reading, 73 unsecured, 82
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Upgrading, 93, 95 downloading the latest, 9

USB, 15, 99 VIN, 99
RS232 serial converter, 15 VIN Licenses, 93
Volumetric Efficiency, 61
V VPW, 99
VAT, 99
Z
Vehicle Speed Sensor, 50
version ZIP, 99
displaying, 9

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