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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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hi every one. this is my first time posting in this section. Iam a regular on
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I was wondering if i can use my laptop to read my 1986 vette, and if that posiblem what di I need, to do so
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Google Tunerpro RT. Download it. Then get an ALDL cable. you can google that too.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Tuner pro instruction are very difficult to figure out (at least for me) here is a link that simply explains the basics; http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread...RT-V5-Tutorial
good luck, it's a steep learning curve.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JackDidley
Tunerpro RT. Download it..
After you download and install the Tunerpro program
http://www.tunerpro.net/download/Set...ProRT_v414.exe

you need to download the two $32 files available here
http://www.tunerpro.net/downloadBinDefs.htm
in order for the program to work for your car


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Then get an ALDL cable.
http://www.aldlcable.com/
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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thank you all for all the good information
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Setting up the comm port will be the worst. Well worth the effort.
With moates ostrich you can make adjustments real time
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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ok people is been some time. but i been busy fixing other things in the car.

I download the tunerpro rt ok
I also download bin definition 32.xdf and i load ok
also download data stream definition 1227730_8D.ads this one dont know how to laod into the tuner. can someone help me

thankx.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Go to this link: http://www.gearhead-efi.com/Fuel-Inj...hlight=1227165

1. Download the $32.ads from post 2;

2. You already have the $32.xdf which is also in post 2 above;

3. Download your choice of .bin files from post 3 depending on how your car was equipped from the factory.

Now.............in T/Pv5, load the ADS into: acquisition>import definition>from ADS (this converts it automatically into an ADX file (which is used by T/Pv5).

Next........... load the XDF into the XDF folder.

Finally...........load your selected .bin into: file>open bin folder.

You should be good to go at this point........congrats, let the fun begin!


Update: I should've read this whole thread before replying. It looks like you may have downloaded T/Pv4 based on vetteoz' link in post 4 above. If so, there will be a slightly different procedure loading & using the $32.ads file. If that's the case, post up & I or someone else can direct you step by step.........it's a bit more complicated. The XDF & BIN info is still the same though.

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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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The ECM in your car is a 1227165, so the 1227730_8D.ads file is probably the wrong one. The firmware in my car is BUA. I don't think they used any other firmware for 1986.

The ECM outputs a stream of numbers. The definition file is used to determine what they mean. The first number might be RPM, the second MPH, etc. The order and the type of numbers changes from year to year.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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Please explain the .ADS & .XDF stuff.
Is that so the software knows what car it's communicating with?

I have the 165 ECM.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by the blur
Please explain the .ADS & .XDF stuff.
Is that so the software knows what car it's communicating with?


Think as them as translators that lets the one program read data from many different ECM's
You must have the correct files installed for your particular ECM
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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I don't mean to hijack, but can I do all of this with my '92? I have a thread but no responses...
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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There should be a school for this!
I'm looking at a BIN, and the amount of information in there is staggering.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by vinniemc
can I do all of this with my '92?.

Same as above but you will need to download the $DA2 xdf and ads files from here
http://www.tunerpro.net/downloadBinDefs.htm

to suit your '92 LT1 engine
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by vetteoz

Same as above but you will need to download the $DA2 xdf and ads files from here
http://www.tunerpro.net/downloadBinDefs.htm

to suit your '92 LT1 engine
Thank you!
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hitmanpty
hi every one. this is my first time posting in this section. Iam a regular on
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I was wondering if i can use my laptop to read my 1986 vette, and if that posiblem what di I need, to do so
Download TTS Datamaster, much easier to set up than tunerpro. Buy an ALDL cable and your all set.
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