What files needed?
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Burning Brakes
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What files needed?
Bear with me guys I'm just starting to learn and have been reading all post I can find, but with great confusion. I have the tunerpro software and cable. Do I need to download certain files for this software to read from the car? (bin...etc?). Any response will be greatly appreciated. I have an 88, auto if that makes a difference.
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Bear with me guys I'm just starting to learn and have been reading all post I can find, but with great confusion. I have the tunerpro software and cable. Do I need to download certain files for this software to read from the car? (bin...etc?). Any response will be greatly appreciated. I have an 88, auto if that makes a difference.
http://tunerpro.markmansur.com/downloadBinDefs.htm
Looks like you going to need the $32B mask.
But unless you can upload the modified bin into your ECM, your not going anywhere. So a programmable chip is required.
Look here for some ideas. http://www.moates.net./
Any help?
Now you've got lots of questions?
Post 'em here
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Burning Brakes
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From: Troy Ohio
Yes, First you need the XDF file for your ECM/PCM. This file is the "layout table" or mask for your TunerPro software to organize the ECM program (bin) file. The XDF file is available for download from the TunerPro website
http://tunerpro.markmansur.com/downloadBinDefs.htm
Looks like you going to need the $32B mask.
But unless you can upload the modified bin into your ECM, your not going anywhere. So a programmable chip is required.
Look here for some ideas. http://www.moates.net./
Any help?
Now you've got lots of questions?
Post 'em here
http://tunerpro.markmansur.com/downloadBinDefs.htm
Looks like you going to need the $32B mask.
But unless you can upload the modified bin into your ECM, your not going anywhere. So a programmable chip is required.
Look here for some ideas. http://www.moates.net./
Any help?
Now you've got lots of questions?
Post 'em here
Thanks for the response, its greatly appreciated.
Right now I am just trying to hook up and read sensor values from the ecm and get used to the software. I saw mention that I needed some files just to get the software to read the ecm, hence my first ?s. If I am reading things right when I am ready to change values, and up load to ecm I will need something like the Ostrich unit to act as a piggyback on the ecm to be my pass through point. Man this is gonna be fun learning this!!! What a challenge!!!
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From: Melbourne Victoria
I have not used tunerpro for scanning (reading sensors) but I believe you need the appropriate ADS file to do this, I use TTS Datamaster for my scanning.
Regarding changing values you will need a chip reader/burner (like burn2) if you want to update the chip in the memcal, otherwise you can use the Ostrich to make realtime updates but without a chip burner you will need to use the Ostrich full time.
Also the various moates adapters are very hand to have also.
This is what I have/use
BURN1 Chip Programmer - read and write chips
HDR1 Memcal Header - usefull if reading the existing chip without removing it from memcal
G1 Memory Adapter - allows you to use your updated chip or Ostrich with your memcal without removing/desoldering the existing chip
2TIMER - allows you to switch between 2 programs on the one chip
Ostrich - real time programming with Tunerpro R/T
and 27SF512 Chips
FYI - DIY PROM on thirdgen.org has heaps of info on how to do this
Regarding changing values you will need a chip reader/burner (like burn2) if you want to update the chip in the memcal, otherwise you can use the Ostrich to make realtime updates but without a chip burner you will need to use the Ostrich full time.
Also the various moates adapters are very hand to have also.
This is what I have/use
BURN1 Chip Programmer - read and write chips
HDR1 Memcal Header - usefull if reading the existing chip without removing it from memcal
G1 Memory Adapter - allows you to use your updated chip or Ostrich with your memcal without removing/desoldering the existing chip
2TIMER - allows you to switch between 2 programs on the one chip
Ostrich - real time programming with Tunerpro R/T
and 27SF512 Chips
FYI - DIY PROM on thirdgen.org has heaps of info on how to do this
Le Mans Master
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Thanks for the response, its greatly appreciated.
Right now I am just trying to hook up and read sensor values from the ecm and get used to the software. I saw mention that I needed some files just to get the software to read the ecm, hence my first ?s. If I am reading things right when I am ready to change values, and up load to ecm I will need something like the Ostrich unit to act as a piggyback on the ecm to be my pass through point. Man this is gonna be fun learning this!!! What a challenge!!!
Right now I am just trying to hook up and read sensor values from the ecm and get used to the software. I saw mention that I needed some files just to get the software to read the ecm, hence my first ?s. If I am reading things right when I am ready to change values, and up load to ecm I will need something like the Ostrich unit to act as a piggyback on the ecm to be my pass through point. Man this is gonna be fun learning this!!! What a challenge!!!
all files available here:
http://www.moates.net/info_pages.php?pages_id=14
Heel & Toe
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I was recently looking for 1985 Corvette Bin file and definitions. sorry for reviving an old thread but if someone searches I hope they find it here. Enjoy!
I was recently looking for 1985 Corvette Bin file and definitions. sorry for reviving an old thread but if someone searches I hope they find it here. Enjoy!
