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Question: Can A Autocal Be Unlocked By Any Tuner

The Autocal’s are linked to the original tuners V2 and you can not use another tuner’s tuning unless you have the Autocal unlocked.

Can you unlock a AutoCal?

Premium Member. As far as I know there is nothing you can do to get it unlocked or technically unlinked from the V2 unless the tuner is willing to do it.

Can you switch tunes with AutoCal?

You’ll have to buy a new autocal. Your current one is licensed to the v2 that tuned it.

How do I unlink my AutoCal?

Tuners can manage unlinking of an AutoCal by physically unlinking AutoCal or by generating a Remote-Unlink Code that can be emailed to their customer. Refer to the FlashScan Link to AutoCal help file for more information. AutoCal End Users can also purchase the AutoCal Unlink product from the EFILive store.

What is an AutoCal tuner?

EFILive’s AutoCal device is intended to provide a convenient platform for professional tuners to distribute custom tunes to their customers. It allows the tuner to update and optimize the original tune without shipping and/or removing controllers from customers’ vehicles.

Does EFI Live unlock ECM?

To reduce lead times for tuners sending ECM’s off site to be unlocked, EFILive has added an option to unlock selected controllers by trying every possible key in a defined range for selected controller types.

Can EFI Live read codes?

With efi live deletes there will be no codes, emission components get turned off, or removed from the trucks brain. Just make sure to tell your tuner exactly you want done.

How do I update my AutoCal firmware?

Click the [Check Firmware] button at the top of the window. Boot Block and Firmware versions, along with Configuration files are displayed. If a firmware update is available then the [Update Firmware] button will be visible. You should click that button to update the firmware in the connected device.

What is unlink AutoCal?

AutoCal customers may purchase an AutoCal Unlink code to unlink an AutoCal from a Tuner’s FlashScan. Once the device is unlinked, all tune files provided by that Tuner will no longer work.

How do I connect AutoCal v3?

Remote Link AutoCal Connect your FlashScan device to your PC. Start the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application. Open the Control Panel. Select the [F7: Licensing] option. Select [Link]. Click on the drop down of [Link] button and select [Generate Remote-Link Code]. Enter the serial number of the AutoCal to be linked.

What is a DSP5 switch?

The CSP5 and DSP5 switches allows users to switch on the fly between 5 user defined tunes. With the DSP5 switch, you can change your tuning “on-the-fly”. Tuning not included, you must have DSP5 Tuning for use with this switch.

How do you read codes in autocal?

Registered. Plug it into the OBDII port, turn your ignition on – 2 clicks – scroll down to read DTC and press ok. It will list all your codes.

What does unlocking a tuner do?

The device cannot be used to modify new or other cars until the original car is returned to inventory, which unlocks the device. The vehicle can only be changed 5 times before the gadget is permanently locked.

Why do tuners lock their tunes?

Registered. They lock them because way to many times people re sell their tunes. You can still flash over said lock tunes and install new tunes.

What does an unlocked PCM do?

Once you have an unlocked PCM, you now have the ability to load custom calibrations on to it, and its happy horsepower time. So the first step to this is getting to the PCM. Before unhooking your PCM, please make sure your battery is disconnected.

How do I unlock my Cummins ECM?

How to unlock your 2013-2018 Dodge 6.7 Cummins ECM in less than a minute! Connect the Cypher to the three pin connector under the hood. Connect the alligator clips to the positive and negative battery terminals. Turn on the ignition. Wait for all the lights on the device to stop flashing and go solid.

How do I lock my ECU?

Navigate to Configuration –> ECU lock and press the “Set new password” button. Enter your tuner name, contact information and enter your password in both fields (passwords are visible when entered). Press the “Set password” button in the lower right corner to confirm.

How do you clear the code on EFI live?

Clearing Trouble Codes Turn your key in the “On” position (Not Running) Plug your SPADE into your OBD2 port. Scroll down to the Trouble Code option and press OK. Scroll down to Clear DTC’s and press OK. Press OK when you are asked if you are sure.

How do you clear codes on a Duramax?

With the Dodge trucks you can disconnect both batteries, both cables. Then hold the positive and negative cable together off one of the batteries for 10 seconds. This will completly drain the system and clear any codes that it may have. It should work the same with a Duramax.

Does EFI Live work on Mac?

No it does not. You would have to boot windows through your mac with parallels or something of that nature.

What can EFI Live do?

EFILive is a tuning tool that allows you to electronically crack open the stock ECU and TCM in ’01-to-current Chevys and GMCs, and ’06-to-’09 Cummins-powered Rams and access and adjust the data. Many street trucks rely on EFILive software for everything from tow tunes on up.

How do I update my autocal v2?

Click the [Check Firmware] button. Boot Block and Firmware versions, along with Configuration files are displayed. If a boot block update is available then the [Update Boot Block] button will be visible. You should click that button to update the firmware in the connected device.

How do I connect v2 to AutoCal?

One you find the EFILive Control Panel, click on the “F7: Licensing” button. In the upper right corner of that page you’ll see the “Link FlashScan and Autocal” box. Click the Link button and the 2 devices will be linked. This is a one time irreversible process.