EFILive wish list for the future

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Originally Posted by Blacky

The next version (version 8) has user definable axis units and user definable data units. You can set up any table exactly how you want it.

Regards
Paul

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Sweet! Thanks paul

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Originally Posted by Garry

Don't know if this has been mentioned before ... it would be nice if V2 remembered the PIDs last selected ... every time I hook it back up, I need to select the PIDs again ... combined with the situations where I get an error after low-power mode and have to disconnect to get BB working again makes it even more of a pet peeve ... :/

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I second that request.

When the switch tune option is avail, will it include RoadRunner functionality also?

That would be awesome.. RR and v2... I have asked for this.. haven't I paul?

RR and V2 (without needing a laptop?) yes it's been requested many times. It is not a high priority but it is something we'd like to implement eventually.

Regards
Paul

I could really use the ability to run the automated ABS bleed procedure from the flashscan.

printing option would nice

I could really use BCM editing ability.

I understand that there advantages with the wideband being on a serial port instead of going through analog to digital converters. But the problem is that I have a V1 and I don't want to spend $550 to upgrade to a V2.

My AEM wideband has a serial output that I can wire up to a DB-9 connector, is there a way that EFILive can be integrated to use a program like "HyperTerminal" to record the AFR input from a com port instead of reading it as a 0-5v external voltage? Just an idea for some of us without V2 that still want the advantages of a "direct" AFR.

Not sure if this will even work but it would be nice for some of us perfectionists. :) A few extra wires while tuning but what one more? hehe :D

-CoryF

You can probably get a Digital Analog converter and convert the serial WB into analog, but then you probably have the same problems with ground offsets again.. (ie) Save for $550 :)

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Originally Posted by ringram

You can probably get a Digital Analog converter and convert the serial WB into analog.

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Ya the idea here would be to get rid of the analog to digital, or digital to analog converters... :D

-CoryF

The wb sensor already does the serial to analog to digital for christ sake.

Ya but look back at post 49 the idea here was to get rid of analog-digital and digital-analog converters all together and stick to digital.

-CoryF

He has a V1 which doesn't have serial AFR ability.

just an idea if theres a vehicle that needs this tool the most it would have to be bmw. great cars, attention to detail surpurb goes like a shopping trolley.
i could imagine how much a bmw dealership would charge just to reset fault codes...........

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Originally Posted by Blacky

The bidirectional controls (DVT controls) will allo wyou to manually add spark and/or fuel. We've added extensive updates to the DVT controls in the latest beta software.

Adding spark/fuel per cell is not supported yet. We had it in version 5 of the software but it was replaced with functionality in the RoadRunner device. We may re-implement it in version 8.

Regards
Paul

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Should the DVT functionality come back with any status when using Bi Directional Controls?

i.e. crank learn comes back with an "unknown error" and it is not clear whether it is proceeding or not.

Will an E38 that has crank learn being attempted on it, read back these status' if everything going ok:

"Crank Angle Error Sensing in Progress"
"Crank Angle Error Sensing Learned This Key On"

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by gmh308

Should the DVT functionality come back with any status when using Bi Directional Controls?

i.e. crank learn comes back with an "unknown error" and it is not clear whether it is proceeding or not.

Will an E38 that has crank learn being attempted on it, read back these status' if everything going ok:

"Crank Angle Error Sensing in Progress"
"Crank Angle Error Sensing Learned This Key On"

Cheers.

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Can you tell me if any numeric code was also displayed alongside the "unknown error"?

I don't think you'll ever see the message "Crank Angle Error Sensing in Progress", but if the sensor error has been learned this key-on, then you will see the "Crank Angle Error Sensing Learned This Key On" message if you attempt it again.

FYI: These messages are managed and transmitted by the ECM - not by EFILive. EFILive is just displaying the messages it receives from the ECM.

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Blacky

Can you tell me if any numeric code was also displayed alongside the "unknown error"?

I don't think you'll ever see the message "Crank Angle Error Sensing in Progress", but if the sensor error has been learned this key-on, then you will see the "Crank Angle Error Sensing Learned This Key On" message if you attempt it again.

FYI: These messages are managed and transmitted by the ECM - not by EFILive. EFILive is just displaying the messages it receives from the ECM.

Regards
Paul

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Thanks Paul.

My apologies if I appeared to assert that EFILive was managing and transmitting the messages.

Did want to confirm though, that if the ECM does have these status flags available, that EFILive does present them transparently (or not), given they are True/False GM PID's (though admittedly may not necessarily be available in E38).

Will come back re the error message with some details.

Also, one PID that may assist with the Crank Learn routine, is the status flag that shows that the relevant brake pedal status is ok. While not likely an issue on production cars, certainly for conversions it is.

Cheers and thanks again for the rapid reply! :)

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Originally Posted by gmh308

Thanks Paul.

My apologies if I appeared to assert that EFILive was managing and transmitting the messages.

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I just added the "FYI" for anyone else who may be reading the thread in future.

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Originally Posted by gmh308

Did want to confirm though, that if the ECM does have these status flags available, that EFILive does present them transparently (or not), given they are True/False GM PID's (though admittedly may not necessarily be available in E38).

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If the ECM transmits a response to FlashScan, then it will be displayed in the EFILive software. What I meant was that I don't know exactly which responses are valid (i.e. which ones you might see under different circumstances) for an E38.

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Originally Posted by gmh308

Will come back re the error message with some details.

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Thanks

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Originally Posted by gmh308

Also, one PID that may assist with the Crank Learn routine, is the status flag that shows that the relevant brake pedal status is ok. While not likely an issue on production cars, certainly for conversions it is.
Cheers and thanks again for the rapid reply! :)

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Yes, a valid point. However, if the brake pedal is not pressed the ECM will send back a messge to that effect, which will be displayed by EFILive.

Regards
Paul

E69-4 support.. that all i've got ;)

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Originally Posted by Blacky

Yes, a valid point. However, if the brake pedal is not pressed the ECM will send back a messge to that effect, which will be displayed by EFILive.

Regards
Paul

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Oki doki. Already covered. :).

Thankyou.

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Originally Posted by Blacky

Can you tell me if any numeric code was also displayed alongside the "unknown error"?

I don't think you'll ever see the message "Crank Angle Error Sensing in Progress", but if the sensor error has been learned this key-on, then you will see the "Crank Angle Error Sensing Learned This Key On" message if you attempt it again.

FYI: These messages are managed and transmitted by the ECM - not by EFILive. EFILive is just displaying the messages it receives from the ECM.

Regards
Paul

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Happy New Year to all!

Finally got to trying the CASE again and tracking the error messages. Message returned is: "Unknown DVT Message: 0". Also sometimes get "No Reply, try again".

The DVT is partially working, as the MIL can be cycled via the Scan Tool, but the fans cant, and the CASE Relearn doesnt.

Any prerequisites, or should this "just" work.

Cheers.

It should just work, you should not get that error. Error 0 means there was no error, I do not know why EFILive is displaying the "error". It is possible, but highly unlikely that the PCM is returning a failure message with a failure reason of 0 (i.e. no reason at all).

Regardless, as soon as EFILive displays that error message, de-activate DVT controls. Then using FlashScan's key pad, save a trace file (F2->F3->F1) and then use EFILive_Explorer to copy the saved trace file from the [Scan] tab page in EFILive Explorer to your PC

Then, back in the Scan Tool software, generate an error report (File->Generate Error Report) and save the error report.

Email me the trace file from FlashScan and the error report from the Scan Tool to me at [email protected]

Include a link to this thread so I know what it is about.

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Blacky

It should just work, you should not get that error. Error 0 means there was no error, I do not know why EFILive is displaying the "error". It is possible, but highly unlikely that the PCM is returning a failure message with a failure reason of 0 (i.e. no reason at all).

Regardless, as soon as EFILive displays that error message, de-activate DVT controls. Then using FlashScan's key pad, save a trace file (F2->F3->F1) and then use EFILive_Explorer to copy the saved trace file from the [Scan] tab page in EFILive Explorer to your PC

Then, back in the Scan Tool software, generate an error report (File->Generate Error Report) and save the error report.

Email me the trace file from FlashScan and the error report from the Scan Tool to me at [email protected]

Include a link to this thread so I know what it is about.

Regards
Paul

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Thanks Paul. Will D/L Explorer and get back into it soon.

Does DVT require a certain version+ of scan tool firmware?

Cheers.

I've got one that would benefit just about everyone.

When going to "FILE" at the top of the editor to open a file or save, or load alternate cal....you get he "classic windows" "open dialogue" window that shows you files in the "current" folder.

You can delete and re-name files...sometimes copy and paste, but I believe there are more "windows" functions that just do not work.

When opening a window to access files, sometime I run across a mistake or spelling bo-bo or whatever.

I'd like to have more functionality to be able to use more of windows inherent features from within that window....rather than having to open a window outside of efi live's editor to handle it.

While I realize that we're obviously opening EFI LIVE .tun files, but it would sometimes be nice to see (or have the option to) other files besides .tun ones.

I'm not entirely sure how those controls work when programming in windows environments, but I assume they are like permissions which could be enabled.

I dunno...Maybe it's just me, but all too often I find myself needing more functionality.

Chuck CoW

Last time I asked for something similar, I was told that Inherent functions from windows cannot be modified.

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Originally Posted by Chuck CoW

I've got one that would benefit just about everyone.

When going to "FILE" at the top of the editor to open a file or save, or load alternate cal....you get he "classic windows" "open dialogue" window that shows you files in the "current" folder.

You can delete and re-name files...sometimes copy and paste, but I believe there are more "windows" functions that just do not work.

When opening a window to access files, sometime I run across a mistake or spelling bo-bo or whatever.

I'd like to have more functionality to be able to use more of windows inherent features from within that window....rather than having to open a window outside of efi live's editor to handle it.

While I realize that we're obviously opening EFI LIVE .tun files, but it would sometimes be nice to see (or have the option to) other files besides .tun ones.

I'm not entirely sure how those controls work when programming in windows environments, but I assume they are like permissions which could be enabled.

I dunno...Maybe it's just me, but all too often I find myself needing more functionality.

Chuck CoW

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EFILive uses the standard Windows dialogs. Everything you can do in a "standard" open file dialog should be available. What functionality are you expecting that is not available?

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by gmh308

Thanks Paul. Will D/L Explorer and get back into it soon.

Does DVT require a certain version+ of scan tool firmware?

Cheers.

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As of Jan 04, 2009...

The latest version of V7.5.5 (build 77)
The latest version of V8.1.2 (build 44)

The latest V2 boot block should be 2.06.02.
The latest V2 firmware should be 2.06.06.

You can get the latest versions here:
http://www.efilive.com/index.php?opt...=48&Itemid=124

After installing each of V7.5.5 and V8.1.2 you should perform the start menu options:

Start->All Programs->EFILive->V7.5->Tools->Check for New Updates,
to update from build 72 to 77.

And

Start->All Programs->EFILive->V8->Tools->Check for New Updates,
to update from build 42 to 44.

Updates will continue to be made available regularly. You can get the latest updates by performing the "Check for New Updates" option whenever you want.

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Blacky

As of Jan 04, 2009...

The latest version of V7.5.5 (build 77)
The latest version of V8.1.2 (build 44)

The latest V2 boot block should be 2.06.02.
The latest V2 firmware should be 2.06.06.

You can get the latest versions here:
http://www.efilive.com/index.php?opt...=48&Itemid=124

After installing each of V7.5.5 and V8.1.2 you should perform the start menu options:

Start->All Programs->EFILive->V7.5->Tools->Check for New Updates,
to update from build 72 to 77.

And

Start->All Programs->EFILive->V8->Tools->Check for New Updates,
to update from build 42 to 44.

Updates will continue to be made available regularly. You can get the latest updates by performing the "Check for New Updates" option whenever you want.

Regards
Paul

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Thanks Paul, 7.5.5.77 was already installed since Dec.

D/L'd Explorer, installed and updated to 8.1.2.44.

Explorer crashes every time if the FlashScan is plugged in. (V2.05.XX)

What am I doing wrong?

Emailed support.

Have a nice day!

Alright holy dead thread I know, but my request fits in the scope of this thread.

Would it be possible to add a DVT control for the E67 (and probably the E37/38/39/40/78) for spark similar to the LS1 PCM? Mostly just the Electronic Spark Control where you can advance, retard, add, and subtract a set amount of spark across the board (or individual cells would be sweeter!). Just having spark retard doesnt help a ton when trying to get optimal timing.

And if we get really lucky, another one for engine RPM? I think these would help a lot when tuning on a dyno where you could turn on DVTs to command a certain RPM then tune the spark in real time to find optimal timing.

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Originally Posted by ScarabEpic22

Would it be possible to add a DVT control for the E67 (and probably the E37/38/39/40/78) for spark similar to the LS1 PCM? Mostly just the Electronic Spark Control where you can advance, retard, add, and subtract a set amount of spark across the board

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Sorry but that can't be done, the spark limitation in the DVT's is an ECM thing, not us. I have no idea why GM would want to do it that way, but they did.

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Originally Posted by GMPX

Sorry but that can't be done, the spark limitation in the DVT's is an ECM thing, not us. I have no idea why GM would want to do it that way, but they did.

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Dang, figured Id ask anyway. Bummer!

Hey Guys i would really like to have the ability to bbl external pid's without a host ecm connected. i could build a frequency to voltage converter and basically have all the functionality of a LM-2 Without having to buy any extra hardware.

Thanks,

My Efi Live wish list is just about as long as my

Christmas wish list was as a kid.....

Asteroids, Atari, Atari 800 computer, Atari 810 disc drive, acoustic modem,

the Hayes 1200 baud modem (was high on the list!)....BB GUN, Motorcycle, and the

list went on...and on...and on....

As for EFI LIVE???

I'd like to be able to have customers "CLEAR FUEL TRIMS" with AutoCal from the device with no laptop.:grin:

I'd also like to tune BMW and Mercedes vehicles with EFI LIVE and charge $1,500 per tune instead of $500.

I'm a simple guy with simple needs....
Chuck CoW

^^ seeing as they run mostly bosch controllers, it wouldnt defiently be an area efilive could capitilize on. not user software on the market for them.

I just couldn't find the enthusiasm for those vehicles to do it.

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Originally Posted by GMPX

I just couldn't find the enthusiasm for those vehicles to do it.

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Yeah but.... Trust me, I have no love for those cars either... But, for profit reasons (just like the Duramax craze:grin:) it might be well worth it....

I mean, so long as nobody neglects us V8 GAS guys in the process....:angel_innocent:

Tuning Mercedes and BMW cars might command triple what gas cars do and for that matter,

maybe a vin license could be $150 and streams could be $4,000????

Interested???

Chuck CoW

you've obviously never been in a supercharged e55 or e63 then?

lol.

No, I don't know any lawyers or gangsters to ask for a ride :sly:

i would have thought with the kiwi's having cheap import tax's for cars there would be plenty of them running around new zealand.