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Duramax E98 Quick Start Guide

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First published 29 February 2016

Revised 8 June 2017

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Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2

Additional Support Resources ......................................................................................... 2

Software Version Overview ............................................................................................. 2

Tune File Locking ............................................................................................................ 2

DSP4 – Duramax Switchable Programming ..................................................................... 3

Licensing Requirements .................................................................................................. 3

GM Tuning Option Enabled .......................................................................................... 3

VIN Licensing ............................................................................................................... 4

Reading an ECM ............................................................................................................. 5

EFILive Scan and Tune ................................................................................................ 5

FlashScan V2 ............................................................................................................... 7

AutoCal ........................................................................................................................ 7

Editing a Tune File ........................................................................................................... 8

Flashing the ECM .......................................................................................................... 10

EFILive Scan and Tune .............................................................................................. 10

FlashScan V2 ............................................................................................................. 12

AutoCal ...................................................................................................................... 13

Setting up FlashScan V2/AutoCal for Reading, Flashing and Logging using V8 Scan and Tune ....................................................................................................................... 14

BBL (Black Box Logging) Configuration ..................................................................... 14

BBR & BBF (Black Box Reading and Flashing) Configuration ................................... 15

Switchable Tune Configuration .................................................................................. 15

Quick Setup ............................................................................................................... 16



Introduction

This document is intended to assist new EFILive customers with the basic operations and steps necessary to work with the E98 GM Diesel supported vehicles. While this guide is specific to the E98 GM Diesel ECM, it will also assist those customer who wish to tune their matching T43 TCM. For customers already familiar with existing vehicle support most of the document contents will be familiar to you already.

Additional Support Resources

If after reviewing this guide further assistance is required please contact the EFILive Authorised Reseller from whom you purchased your product. They are your first point of contact for EFILive support related inquiries.

If your question is in relation to the actual tuning of your vehicle (i.e. how to gain performance, economy etc.) then please ask these questions on the EFILive Forum (http://forum.efilive.com/). EFILive does not provide support or assistance for the actual tuning of any supported vehicles.

Software Version Overview

EFILive presently has two major software versions (V8 and V7) that service different parts of the tuning and scanning process. The V8 software is undergoing significant development and will eventually supersede V7 entirely for FlashScan V2 customers. For the moment, however, both versions are required.

The following is a brief view of the activities that are performed with the different software versions:

Feature V7 V8

Scanning

OBDII Diagnostics

Reading

Flashing

Tune Editing

VIN License Management

Firmware Management

Congifure FlashScan V2/AutoCal for DSP4 tune switching

Tune File Locking

Security features exist in the EFILive Tune Tool to protect tune files from being read by other tuners. Refer to the EFILocker COS Patch.pdf for detailed instructions on how to lock tune files.

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DSP4 – Duramax Switchable Programming

EFILive's DSP custom operating systems for the E98 GM Diesel ECM allows customers to be able to switch 'on the fly' between multiple tunes, all stored in the ECM's flash memory. Refer to the Duramax 2p8l DSP4 User Guide.pdf for detailed instructions on how to upgrade your operating system.

Licensing Requirements

To Flash an E98 GM Diesel ECM, the following licensing conditions must be met:

1. For FlashScan V2, the GM Tuning Option must be enabled. 2. FlashScan V2/AutoCal must have and available VIN License (if not already

licensed).

GM Tuning Option Enabled

To ensure that your FlashScan V2 device is licensed to tune GM vehicles:

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane. 4. Select [F2: Hardware] to display Tuning License details.

5. To purchase additional Tuning Licenses for FlashScan V2, click on the Purchase Tuning License Activation Code(s) link to order products. NOTE: AutoCal Users should contact their tuner before purchasing Tuning Licenses.

6. Enter emailed Activation Code and select Activate.

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VIN Licensing

Each vehicle that you tune requires an available VIN license. The license is allocated during the flashing process. Reflashing the same controller multiple times using the same FlashScan V2/AutoCal only uses one license.

To check that you have an available VIN license to allocate to your vehicle perform these steps.

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane. 4. Select [F3: VINs] to display VIN License details.

5. To purchase additional VIN Licenses, click on the Purchase Activation Code(s) link to order products. NOTE: AutoCal Users should contact their Tuner before purchasing additional VIN licenses to discuss tune file compatibility.

6. Enter emailed Activation Code and select Activate.



Reading an ECM

E98 GM Diesel ECM reading is supported by;

1. EFILive Scan and Tune software (V8 software). 2. FlashScan V2. 3. AutoCal.

EFILive Scan and Tune

Follow these steps to read the selected controller using EFILive Scan and Tune software.

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be

cranked/running when reading). 3. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application.

4. Click on the [F3: Tune] menu and select the [F2: Read] menu option.

In the Controllers: field either select Auto Detect, or right click on the controller box to use the dropdown list to select the correct controller type. A picture of the currently selected controller is shown to assist in identification.



5. Click the Read button to initiate the read operation.

While the ECM is reading an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display detailing the Read progress.

6. When the read process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions:

a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer

expires. This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a read operation.

7. [F3: Calibration] summary is displayed after the countdown time is complete. 8. Save the tune file.

NOTE: If this is your vehicle's stock calibration, you should ensure you make a backup of this file in case you ever need to return the vehicle to stock.



FlashScan V2

Follow these steps to read the selected controller using FlashScan V2.

1. Setup FlashScan V2 for BBX features if not already setup. 2. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be

cranked/running when reading). 4. Navigate to the F2 Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning -> F1 Read Tune menu option. 5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers. 6. Click the OK button to initiate the read operation.

AutoCal

Follow these steps to read the selected controller using AutoCal.

1. Install AutoCal configuration files provided by your Tuner if not already setup. 2. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be

cranked/running when reading). 4. Navigate using the arrow keys to the Read menu option. 5. Select the correct controller type from the previously configured BBX controllers

in the Read 1-5 options. 6. Click the OK button to initiate the read operation.

To move calibration read files from FlashScan V2/AutoCal to your PC for editing and backup purposes;

1. Connect your FlashScan V2/AutoCal device to your PC. 2. Open EFILive Explorer. 3. Navigate to the directory on your PC where you wish to save the file. 4. Navigate to the [F3: Data Files] -> EFILive ->Tune -> Read location and drag

the selected tune file to your PC.



Editing a Tune File

Follow the steps below to modify your E98 GM Diesel ECM calibration.

1. Open the EFILive V7.5 Tune Tool application 2. Click the File Open button.

3. Navigate to the location on your computer where the saved tune file you wish to open is located. Then click on the tune file to select it, and click Open.

4. Navigate to the table(s) you wish to modify by using the Windows Explorer style navigation window.

5. Edit selected table(s) by changing the values or by using the adjustment functions.



6. A range of tune file security options can be applied in the Permissions tab (or via the V8 software using [F3: Tune] -> [F4: Properties] -> Security Restrictions tab).

7. Save changes to the tune file by using the Save tuning file, Save tuning file as,

or Save tuning file for AutoCal option.

If using the Save option, ensure you have a copy of your stock tune saved elsewhere.

Save tuning file as, and Save tuning file for AutoCal options automatically appends a sequence number to the filename to make it unique giving users a history of sequentially numbered files with each saved change made.



Flashing the ECM

E98 GM Diesel ECM flashing is supported by;

1. EFILive Scan and Tune software (V8 software). 2. FlashScan V2. 3. AutoCal.

EFILive Scan and Tune

Follow the steps below to flash your E98 GM Diesel ECM controller.

1. Connect your FlashScan V2 or AutoCal device to your PC and your vehicle. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On positon (not the Accessory position. Vehicle

must not be cranked/running when flashing). 3. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application. 4. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane. 5. Click on the Open button at the bottom left of the screen. 6. Select the calibration file for the controller you wish to flash or license. 7. If tune file security has been applied to the tune file, review and accept the

Security Warning.

7. Click on the [F6:Cal Flash] or [F7: Full Flash] options in the left-hand pane.



8. Click on the Check License button. This will indicate if the controller is already licensed or not.

9. When the Check License process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions:



10. If the controller is not licensed, select the Activate License button, and follow the prompts to license the controller.

11. Select Cal Flash / Full Flash button to commence the flash. Three notification screens will display. Please ensure that you read and understand the contents of these screens before proceeding with the flash operation.

12. While the ECM is flashing an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display detailing the Flash progress.

13. When the flash process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When prompted perform the following actions:



14. Once the countdown timer is completed the flash summary will be shown.



FlashScan V2

Follow these steps to license and flash the selected controller.

1. Setup FlashScan V2 for BBX features if not already setup. 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan V2 if not already copied. 3. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle. 4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On positon (not the Accessory position. Vehicle

must not be cranked/running when flashing). 5. Navigate to the F2 Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning and select either F2 Program Cal or

F3 Program Full menu option. 6. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the correct tune file and select OK. 7. If the controller has not been licensed by the selected FlashScan V2 previously,

you will be presented with the License this controller now? message. Select Yes to license the controller.

8. Click the OK button to initiate the flash operation. 9. When the flash process is complete the Reset Controller notification will be

shown. When prompted perform the following actions:





AutoCal

Follow these steps to license and flash the selected controller.

1. Install AutoCal configuration files provided by your Tuner if not already setup. 2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan V2 if not already copied. 3. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle. 4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On or Accessory position (vehicle must not be

cranked/running when flashing). 5. Navigate using the arrow keys to the Prog 1-5 option for Cal Flash or the Full 1-

5 options for full flash. 6. Select the correct tune file from those listed and select OK. 7. If the controller has not been licensed by the selected AutoCal device, you will be

presented with the License controller? message. Select OK to license the controller.

8. Click the OK button to initiate the flash operation. 9. When the flash process is complete the Reset Controller notification will be

shown. When prompted perform the following actions: a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off. b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer. c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer




Setting up FlashScan V2/AutoCal for Reading, Flashing and Logging using V8 Scan and Tune

There are a range of configuration files that need to be programmed onto FlashScan and AutoCal to enable hardware to work in standalone mode for your controller. Each step can be programmed into the device individually, or collectively.

With your FlashScan V2/AutoCal plugged in to a USB port, open V8 Scan and Tune and click on the [F5: BBX] option.

BBL (Black Box Logging) Configuration

1. Select the [F2: Scan] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity restrictions

are not exceeded. 3. Add the correct controller to your list;

a. Press the green '+' icon. b. Right clock on the Engine Controller box. c. Select controller. d. Read and accept the BBL Information display. e. Select OK.

4. Navigate and select Available PIDs to facilitate logging. 5. Drag PID selections from the Available PIDs window into the Selected PIDs

window.



BBR & BBF (Black Box Reading and Flashing) Configuration

1. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity restrictions

are not exceeded. 3. Add your chosen controller(s) to your list;

a. Press the green '+' icon. b. Right click on the Engine Controller or Transmission Controller box. c. Click on a selected controller. d. Select OK

Switchable Tune Configuration

Switchable tune configuration is only required when DSP4 tune files are to be flashed into the ECM.

1. Select the [F4: Switch] option in the left-hand pane. 2. Enter switchable tune names you wish to display on FlashScan V2/AutoCal as

appropriate.



Quick Setup

1. Select the [F6: Quick Setup] option in the left-hand pane.

2. Edit FlashScan V2 or AutoCal Settings as required. Ensure that DSP4 tunes can be switched after powering off FlashScan V2/AutoCal by selecting

1. [F6: Logging] –> At start-up, automatically re-select the most recently used PID list.

3. Select appropriate BBX Quick Setup options. 4. To place tune files on FlashScan V2/AutoCal, add tune files to the Quick Setup

using the green '+' icon.

Write this configuration to FlashScan V2 or AutoCal using the [Program Quick Setup] function. The [Program Quick Setup] programs all selected Scan, Tune, Switch options, as well as selected device settings, BBX Quick Setup selections and tune files. Once the device is programmed, FlashScan V2 or AutoCal is configured for BBX functions and tune switching via FlashScan V2 or AutoCal.

Each option can be programmed individually using the [Program] button on each tab, or collectively using the [Program Quick Setup] option.

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