Important!! ALL X-calibrator Owners Please Read..
9/21/06, 07:14 PM
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Important!! ALL X-calibrator Owners Please Read..
Hey guys, and gals....
This issue has come up a few times and I feel I need to make a post about it to help. Please feel free to pass this along to ANY forum you may post on that may have a 05-up Mustang both GT and V6..
I've had a few customers that even when they returned their vehicles to stock and went to the dealer and the dealer reflashed or updated their calibrations. When they got home they reloaded the tune into their vehicle and it wouldn't start. Also, when they tried to return the vehicle to stock it wouldn't start.
Explaination....
When the dealer updated their computer it then changed the Calibration code inside the PCM. Unlike 04 and earlier models the X-calibrator didn't see this as a new vehicle and simply deleted the tune that the dealer installed and wrote the old program on the PCM. This old tune doesn't have the same settings and this causes the car not to start, to put it in simple terms.
Now for the bad part, being that it deleted the tune file that the dealer has installed it wont start. Returning the vehicle to stock doesn't work either because all you are doing is returning it to the factory program from the intial tune.
In other words, the dealer would have to reflash the new code into the PCM again.
Now, Prevention.....
The first thing you need to do when you get your X-calibrator in is to goto " Read DTC menu" and then scroll down to " Read Strategy" and read this information from your car. Then write this down somewhere secure, like inside the X-calibrator box.
Then, if you have to take your car in for service first check your strategy by doing the above after returning it to stock. Take it in for service and when you get the car back BEFORE uploading a tune Read the strategy again and compare it to the one you had before taking it in for service.
If they match then simply install the tunes and drive away happy.
If they do not match then DO NOT install the tuner but rather contact your SCT dealer and give them the new Strategy code and get some new tunes for your new code.
Every dealer CAN email these to you, not every dealer WILL email these to you.
On 05's I've not had any problems with this because the main codes for the 05's haven't truly been updated. This has truly began with the 06's.
Below are a few Strategy codes and the Calibration codes for which they stand for.....
Strategy = Calibration
06'S
FBNF1G3 = TJF1 = This code updates to= FBNF1GA = TSG0 ** Updated 2/7**
FBNE0G5 = GYX1
FBLF152 = VDX1 = This code updates to = FBLF1G2 = SRV0 **Updated 12/06*
FBLE0G3 = FTV1
07'S
FOAF054 = TZZ2
FPAF053 = TNJ2
FOAF0A4 = KHK2
FPAF0A3 = XZE2
Nothing has been updated for 07' yet....
The Above are all GT's, if the V6 owner's would like the same then please let me know as it applies to everyone..
Just let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any help. Like I said please pass this along to any forums you know, this information can help alot of people.
***1/22/07*** If your X-calibrator will not read your strategy on your 05-up Ford then your version of the operating system or Firmware on the device maybe too old. You can update the firmware by going to www.sctflash.com/downloads.php and downloading Liveupdate and the newest version of the firmware.
If you haven't updated your Liveload Version to the latest since January 5th then you'll need to do this or your files will now say " Invalid LiveLoad file" Goto the same link as noted above for this.
Thanks, Doug
This issue has come up a few times and I feel I need to make a post about it to help. Please feel free to pass this along to ANY forum you may post on that may have a 05-up Mustang both GT and V6..
I've had a few customers that even when they returned their vehicles to stock and went to the dealer and the dealer reflashed or updated their calibrations. When they got home they reloaded the tune into their vehicle and it wouldn't start. Also, when they tried to return the vehicle to stock it wouldn't start.
Explaination....
When the dealer updated their computer it then changed the Calibration code inside the PCM. Unlike 04 and earlier models the X-calibrator didn't see this as a new vehicle and simply deleted the tune that the dealer installed and wrote the old program on the PCM. This old tune doesn't have the same settings and this causes the car not to start, to put it in simple terms.
Now for the bad part, being that it deleted the tune file that the dealer has installed it wont start. Returning the vehicle to stock doesn't work either because all you are doing is returning it to the factory program from the intial tune.
In other words, the dealer would have to reflash the new code into the PCM again.
Now, Prevention.....
The first thing you need to do when you get your X-calibrator in is to goto " Read DTC menu" and then scroll down to " Read Strategy" and read this information from your car. Then write this down somewhere secure, like inside the X-calibrator box.
Then, if you have to take your car in for service first check your strategy by doing the above after returning it to stock. Take it in for service and when you get the car back BEFORE uploading a tune Read the strategy again and compare it to the one you had before taking it in for service.
If they match then simply install the tunes and drive away happy.
If they do not match then DO NOT install the tuner but rather contact your SCT dealer and give them the new Strategy code and get some new tunes for your new code.
Every dealer CAN email these to you, not every dealer WILL email these to you.
On 05's I've not had any problems with this because the main codes for the 05's haven't truly been updated. This has truly began with the 06's.
Below are a few Strategy codes and the Calibration codes for which they stand for.....
Strategy = Calibration
06'S
FBNF1G3 = TJF1 = This code updates to= FBNF1GA = TSG0 ** Updated 2/7**
FBNE0G5 = GYX1
FBLF152 = VDX1 = This code updates to = FBLF1G2 = SRV0 **Updated 12/06*
FBLE0G3 = FTV1
07'S
FOAF054 = TZZ2
FPAF053 = TNJ2
FOAF0A4 = KHK2
FPAF0A3 = XZE2
Nothing has been updated for 07' yet....
The Above are all GT's, if the V6 owner's would like the same then please let me know as it applies to everyone..
Just let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any help. Like I said please pass this along to any forums you know, this information can help alot of people.
***1/22/07*** If your X-calibrator will not read your strategy on your 05-up Ford then your version of the operating system or Firmware on the device maybe too old. You can update the firmware by going to www.sctflash.com/downloads.php and downloading Liveupdate and the newest version of the firmware.
If you haven't updated your Liveload Version to the latest since January 5th then you'll need to do this or your files will now say " Invalid LiveLoad file" Goto the same link as noted above for this.
Thanks, Doug
9/21/06, 08:01 PM
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Explaination....
When the dealer updated their computer it then changed the Calibration code inside the PCM. Unlike 04 and earlier models the X-calibrator didn't see this as a new vehicle and simply deleted the tune that the dealer installed and wrote the old program on the PCM. This old tune doesn't have the same settings and this causes the car not to start, to put it in simple terms.
When the dealer updated their computer it then changed the Calibration code inside the PCM. Unlike 04 and earlier models the X-calibrator didn't see this as a new vehicle and simply deleted the tune that the dealer installed and wrote the old program on the PCM. This old tune doesn't have the same settings and this causes the car not to start, to put it in simple terms.
9/21/06, 08:47 PM
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Doug,
I emailed you earlier today but as long as you are posting on the forum I'll ask you here since this may apply to others. I have your performance tune. When I select Read Strategy the Xcal2 searches for about 5 seconds and then says it cannot read the strategy. How do I correct this so that I can set up datalogging? Thanks.
I emailed you earlier today but as long as you are posting on the forum I'll ask you here since this may apply to others. I have your performance tune. When I select Read Strategy the Xcal2 searches for about 5 seconds and then says it cannot read the strategy. How do I correct this so that I can set up datalogging? Thanks.
9/21/06, 09:04 PM
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After re-reading your message I have another question and maybe the answer. My calbration code is TJF1. Am I safe in entering the strategy you have listed above in the Livelink program even though my Xcal cannot read my strategy? I tried returning to the stock tune but it still could not read it.
9/21/06, 10:32 PM
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After re-reading your message I have another question and maybe the answer. My calbration code is TJF1. Am I safe in entering the strategy you have listed above in the Livelink program even though my Xcal cannot read my strategy? I tried returning to the stock tune but it still could not read it.
Yes, you should be able to do so but I've responded to your email as well. I think you may have an earlier firmware and that would keep you from reading your strategy.
As for Diablo, I'm sure it does the same thing I'm just not a Diablo dealer so I can't say.
Thanks, Doug.
9/21/06, 10:33 PM
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thanks, Doug.
9/22/06, 12:31 AM
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I'm switching to SCT and Bamachips- I just ordered from Doug.
I have had it with the Predator tunes- I have no engine braking at all, and it is seriously affecting my ability to upshift the car at the track- RPM should come DOWN (fast) when you take your foot off the throttle!
I have had it with the Predator tunes- I have no engine braking at all, and it is seriously affecting my ability to upshift the car at the track- RPM should come DOWN (fast) when you take your foot off the throttle!
9/22/06, 10:37 AM
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Another quick ? I am thinking it is unecessary to switch out the C&L intake w/ either the stock or a K&N system before taking my car in for an oil change. Am I correct or just being paranoid about warranty crap? (I know if I switch out the intake I would have to tune back to stock, so I hope I am correct)
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Another quick ? I am thinking it is unecessary to switch out the C&L intake w/ either the stock or a K&N system before taking my car in for an oil change. Am I correct or just being paranoid about warranty crap? (I know if I switch out the intake I would have to tune back to stock, so I hope I am correct)
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My dealer has no problem with the tune or the CAI. Ford and Steeda are in bed together so I can't see how it could be an issue with dealers. Since this is not a perfect world I'm sure there will always be an exception(s) to the rule. I copied Doug's msg and emailed it to my service rep and told him to keep it on file just in case....
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Doug,
This may be a dumb question, but does the "read strategy" procedure you reccomend have to be done when the unit is brand new, I.E. before a tune is initailly uploaded while all the stock parameters are still in the PCM? I've had my tune for a couple of months now (with no service work done). Will I still be able to read the proper strategy code for future reference?
This may be a dumb question, but does the "read strategy" procedure you reccomend have to be done when the unit is brand new, I.E. before a tune is initailly uploaded while all the stock parameters are still in the PCM? I've had my tune for a couple of months now (with no service work done). Will I still be able to read the proper strategy code for future reference?