Scanning Software Help
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Scanning Software Help
I just bought a new usb cable adapter for my laptop / diagnostics port on my 1989 C4.
I have read all the FAQ's in this section and i am more confused than ever!
Which scanning software is the most user friendly/reliable and compatible with Windows Vista and a USB port.
I understand opinions are just that, but i only want to have to learn one program whether it is free or not
I have read all the FAQ's in this section and i am more confused than ever!
Which scanning software is the most user friendly/reliable and compatible with Windows Vista and a USB port.
I understand opinions are just that, but i only want to have to learn one program whether it is free or not
Safety Car
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From: Los Angeles CA
I just bought a new usb cable adapter for my laptop / diagnostics port on my 1989 C4.
I have read all the FAQ's in this section and i am more confused than ever!
Which scanning software is the most user friendly/reliable and compatible with Windows Vista and a USB port.
I understand opinions are just that, but i only want to have to learn one program whether it is free or not
I have read all the FAQ's in this section and i am more confused than ever!
Which scanning software is the most user friendly/reliable and compatible with Windows Vista and a USB port.
I understand opinions are just that, but i only want to have to learn one program whether it is free or not
http://www.tunerpro.net/downloadApp.htm
grab the right mask and your bin file, (6E) just like mine! ads file that matches the mask and create your own adl file to record, Tunerpro RT is free, the nag timer will go away if you donate 30 bucks, otherwise it is fully functional.
good luck and have fun getting confused.... and then clarity!
Safety Car
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start here:
you need 2 downloads and your bin file, since you don't have a chip reader, you must download it, is your engine stock?
http://www.moates.net/documentation....entation_id=19
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it is in a format that requires a downloads
start here:
you need 2 downloads and your bin file, since you don't have a chip reader, you must download it, is your engine stock?
http://www.moates.net/documentation....entation_id=19
start here:
you need 2 downloads and your bin file, since you don't have a chip reader, you must download it, is your engine stock?
http://www.moates.net/documentation....entation_id=19
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma Area
Still trying to figure this scanner stuff out, what else do i need for my 1989 C4 Automatic?
I have the USB to diagnostic port Cable.
Downloaded the Tuner Pro RT Software.
Downloaded the 6E.Bin from moates
Downloaded the 6E.Ads from moates
Don't i still need a mask or something? Can i get that from Moates if so where and what it is called?
I have the USB to diagnostic port Cable.
Downloaded the Tuner Pro RT Software.
Downloaded the 6E.Bin from moates
Downloaded the 6E.Ads from moates
Don't i still need a mask or something? Can i get that from Moates if so where and what it is called?
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Safety Car
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From: Los Angeles CA
Still trying to figure this scanner stuff out, what else do i need for my 1989 C4 Automatic?
I have the USB to diagnostic port Cable.
Downloaded the Tuner Pro RT Software.
Downloaded the 6E.Bin from moates
Downloaded the 6E.Ads from moates
Don't i still need a mask or something? Can i get that from Moates if so where and what it is called?
I have the USB to diagnostic port Cable.
Downloaded the Tuner Pro RT Software.
Downloaded the 6E.Bin from moates
Downloaded the 6E.Ads from moates
Don't i still need a mask or something? Can i get that from Moates if so where and what it is called?
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/di...uide-book.html
go to the bottom and find your calibration file
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Thanks it appears i am just ignorant, this is frying me out %$&$% i can't find anything called a calibration file or a MASK $6E am i looking for the right thing to get my scanning going
Safety Car
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pm me your email and i will attached the files since we are the same year make and model, you will still need a stock bin file which i don't have.
Advanced
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From: Newton KS
Tuner Pro RT has pretty good instructions. Open Tuner Pro RT, in the toolbar at the top click on "HELP". Then "Help Topics", go to "ALDL Acquisition" and start reading. I printed off the entire help section and put it in a 3 ring binder so I can study it any time. Reading the instructions along with the info from slickfx3 you should be up to speed in no time. It seems like some people had trouble using a serial/usb adaptor - my laptop has a serial port so I use it. I updated my 85 to a 165 ecm with a flash eprom and run a modified 89 program. It can be frustrating but it WILL be worth it!
Safety Car
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you have a memcal, you can erase it with the uv eraser or get an adaptor and a new chip moates and get a burner to program the new bin or get someone to burn it for you.
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From: Newton KS
A flash eprom means NO chip burning. You pull the ecm out from under the dash (one time), remove the stock Memcal and plug the eprom in it's place. You then plug the stock Memcal into the eprom, make a notch in the ecm cover and mount the cable under the dash. You can then make changes to your program on your laptop, plug the laptop into the flash eprom (using the parallel/printer port), flash the eprom and go test out the changes. Like I said, no hassles of removing, erasing, and burning chips. A flash eprom make it so easy it should be illegal! I think Moates sells flash eproms, but I used a PROMinator from Speedtronics.net. I also have a rotary switch that can store up to 8 programs at the same time.
Safety Car
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A flash eprom means NO chip burning. You pull the ecm out from under the dash (one time), remove the stock Memcal and plug the eprom in it's place. You then plug the stock Memcal into the eprom, make a notch in the ecm cover and mount the cable under the dash. You can then make changes to your program on your laptop, plug the laptop into the flash eprom (using the parallel/printer port), flash the eprom and go test out the changes. Like I said, no hassles of removing, erasing, and burning chips. A flash eprom make it so easy it should be illegal! I think Moates sells flash eproms, but I used a PROMinator from Speedtronics.net. I also have a rotary switch that can store up to 8 programs at the same time.
I thought they were call emulator's perhaps that's what the e is for...
this section is really quiet isn't it?
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That sounds like the way to go! Is it reliable and i am assuming its proven. So if i understand you correctly
I just buy a e-prom, how do i know which e-prom to buy?
What program is initially loaded on the e-prom or does it come pre loaded with a base tune?
Is TUNER PRO RT capable of manipulating the e-prom?
What about the rotary switch i am assuming that is for different tunes stored on the same e-prom?
I just buy a e-prom, how do i know which e-prom to buy?
What program is initially loaded on the e-prom or does it come pre loaded with a base tune?
Is TUNER PRO RT capable of manipulating the e-prom?
What about the rotary switch i am assuming that is for different tunes stored on the same e-prom?
Last edited by dry; Jun 19, 2009 at 01:19 PM. Reason: spell