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DmaxHawk
November 17th, 2008, 11:44 AM
Trying to tune a 99 Escalade with the 5.7. When I try to flash, it get through the 4 steps of initializing the PCM then stops at setp 1 of 4 when it tries to initailize the bootloader. Then it tells me that it failed because of no response. Whats the problem? Do i have to pull any fuses?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Blacky
November 17th, 2008, 01:37 PM
Make sure you are using the latest software and firmware.

As of October 31, 2008 you should have:
- EFILive V7.5.5 build 73
- EFILive V8.1.2 build 43

If you are using FlashScan V2, you should have:
- FlashScan bootblock V2.06.02
- FlashScan firmware V2.06.05

Regards
Paul

DmaxHawk
November 17th, 2008, 01:53 PM
I have build 42 of V8 would that really be the problem?

Blacky
November 17th, 2008, 03:43 PM
No, the V8 software version won't be the problem directly. The firmware version of FlashScan V2 (if you're using a V2) could be. The latest firmware is only available as part of the latest V8 (build 43) download.

Regards
Paul

DmaxHawk
November 17th, 2008, 03:44 PM
I am using the V2, so why cant i tune it?

Blacky
November 17th, 2008, 03:51 PM
Does your V2 have the latest firmware (V2.06.05)?

If so, please see this web page and send the relevant *.blx files to me (paul@efilive.com) with a link to this thread so I can correlate your email with this thread.

http://www.efilive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=121

Regards
Paul

DmaxHawk
November 17th, 2008, 03:59 PM
Oh I see, alright I will thanks!