BBL installer update: June 22, 2008

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June 25th, 2008
Goldfinger911

Sweet. Thanks man, I appreciate it. That is a good feature.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

Set AutoPIDs to YES to cause FlashScan to "remember" the most recently selected PID list and to reselct that same list when you power up FlashScan. It just saves you form having to select PIDs every time you start FlashScan.

Note: it will take slightly longer to startup because it has to read all the PID info into memory. It will also take a little bit longer when selecting a different set of PIDs because it has to save your selection to the Settings.dat file.

Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
fire0021

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

To edit the Options.ini file, you need to double click it from Windows Explorer (not EFILive Explorer). Once you have edited it and removed the unsupported PID(s), save it and then use EFILive explorer to transfer it to FlashScan's [Config] folder.

Regards
Paul

ok I thought tht this was going to be updated in this release. are guys going to fix tht so we wont have to go in and edit the unsaported pids Thanks
June 25th, 2008
juddski88

flashscan doesn't recognize PCM

I tried to hook up flashscan to my LB7 just now and when I try to read DTC's it gives me error $0280- no vehicle detected....my key is on, bootblock v2.5.8, firmware 2.5.17 (622) . efi live v.2.5.4 build 63 in both scan and tune tools. all up to date I thought. my computer recognizes the flashscan so it can't be a driver issue right?
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecar

So far, LS1B is working fine.

I have noted that some of the mode $06 maximum limits change as conditions vary (compare 34.txt and 26.txt).

Hi Joe,

Can you boot FlashScan (to clear out any trace file data), then do a "Record all diags" and save the trace file immediately afterwards.
Then once you think those max limits may have changed, boot FlashScan, then do a "Record all diags" and save the trace file immediately afterwards.
Please send me the two dtc files and the two trace files. That way I can see if the PCM is really sending two different max limits, thanks.

P.S. You can boot FlashScan using Ctrl+Cancel. No need to unplug.

Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by fire0021

ok I thought tht this was going to be updated in this release. are guys going to fix tht so we wont have to go in and edit the unsaported pids Thanks

Yes, there will eventually be a windows style interface for selecting/deselecting PIDs.
Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by juddski88

I tried to hook up flashscan to my LB7 just now and when I try to read DTC's it gives me error $0280- no vehicle detected....my key is on, bootblock v2.5.8, firmware 2.5.17 (622) . efi live v.2.5.4 build 63 in both scan and tune tools. all up to date I thought. my computer recognizes the flashscan so it can't be a driver issue right?

Error $280 is "Unsupported protocol (i.e. no vehicle detected)".

When ignition is on and FlashScan is connected, press Ctrl+Ok which causes FlashScan to re-detect the protocol, you should see VPW XX appear in the lower right corner of FlashScan's display. The XX is the number of modules detected with the VPW protocol.

As a last resort try, Ctrl+Cancel, which reboots FlashScan and also re-detects the protocol.

Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by stacks04

i have done this and i tried to update the firmware through the firmware screen and it is telling me i have .05.xx and i have to upgrade through explorer?????????? wtf is explorer. and what have i done???

After installing V8.1.1, there will be a file called:
\Program Files\EFILive\V8.1\Documentation\ReadMe.rtf (or ReadMe.pdf)

Please open that document and it will explain how to complete the FlashScan V2 upgrade process.

Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
Duramax 6.6L

Where can I get the updated users manual.
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duramax 6.6L

Where can I get the updated users manual.

It's not available yet.
Paul
June 25th, 2008
Cougar281

Few questions: There are modifications being made to the tune switching part of the V2 firmware... When will the actual OS be available that it'll work with? Also, with the 5 speed and 6 speed Allison calibration update, where any tables added or changed? One more... In the BBL PID TSTATE16, are there any more sub-PIDs? Shouldn't there be adapt cells for all the shifts (N-R, R-N, N-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, {5-6, 6-5}*, 5-4, 4-3, 3-2, 2-1, 1-N)?

* - 6 Speed TCM's
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougar281

Few questions: There are modifications being made to the tune switching part of the V2 firmware... When will the actual OS be available that it'll work with?

Soon, the E38 switchable tunes are being road tested now. Works well :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougar281

Also, with the 5 speed and 6 speed Allison calibration update, where any tables added or changed?

You'd need to ask Ross what he changed/updated (i.e. send a pm to GMPX).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougar281

One more... In the BBL PID TSTATE16, are there any more sub-PIDs? Shouldn't there be adapt cells for all the shifts (N-R, R-N, N-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, {5-6, 6-5}*, 5-4, 4-3, 3-2, 2-1, 1-N)?

Yes, there's a bunch more PID data for the Allison that we have not added into the Scan Tool yet.

Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
LBZRCKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecar

I installed from the files... I did it again and now they both say build 63... I don't know what happened...

Same here, I had to install the files posted, the auto update did not bring me up do build 63 and I had 20 calibrations less:confused:
June 25th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBZRCKS

Same here, I had to install the files posted, the auto update did not bring me up do build 63 and I had 20 calibrations less:confused:

The auto update is only configured to update the V8.1 software (EFILive_Hapi and EFILive_Explorer). The V7.5.4 software will be added to the auto update next week. For now you have to manually download the V7.5.4 update and install it that way.

Regards
Paul
June 25th, 2008
LBZRCKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

The auto update is only configured to update the V8.1 software (EFILive_Hapi and EFILive_Explorer). The V7.5.4 software will be added to the auto update next week. For now you have to manually download the V7.5.4 update and install it that way.

Regards
Paul

Ok thanks Paul
June 26th, 2008
nevinsb

I was wondering if it would be better to have the PID list associated VIN numbers instead of booting to a default PID list. For example, when the V2 detected it was connected to a previous vehicle, it could recall which one it used. The only issue I could see with this is if you tune a whole bunch of vehicles, but maybe limiting the number of vehicles in this cache would work?
June 26th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevinsb

I was wondering if it would be better to have the PID list associated VIN numbers instead of booting to a default PID list. For example, when the V2 detected it was connected to a previous vehicle, it could recall which one it used. The only issue I could see with this is if you tune a whole bunch of vehicles, but maybe limiting the number of vehicles in this cache would work?

Its a good solution and that's sort of what the laptop based scan tool software does. But for performance reasons and size restrictions it is not so easy to do on the handheld unit. Keep the ideas coming...:cheers:

Regards
Paul
June 26th, 2008
fire0021

Paul i still can get bb logging to work on my lmm it keeps saying invalid or unsaported pid so i go in edit the bad one out like you showed me previousley. reload them into the v2 and the it shows another unsaported one. i did this 4 times today any solutions to this ? how many do i have to delete to get it to work? there cant be many left at this point. Thanks
June 26th, 2008
mr.prick

most PIDs don`t have an explanation when right clicking them.
was this always the case?
i never noticed how many had info about how they worked before
but now it seems like 90% don`t have any details on how they work.
June 26th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.prick

most PIDs don`t have an explanation when right clicking them.
was this always the case?
i never noticed how many had info about how they worked before
but now it seems like 90% don`t have any details on how they work.

In the \Program Files\EFILive\V7.5\configuration folder you'll see a bunch of *.rtf files with names starting with "PID_". Each of those files corresponds to a PID that has a description. We will eventually document as many PIDs as we can.

Where you see a filename in angle brackets like this: <copyright.rtf> that just means that file will be included by EFILive in the displayed info.

Regards
Paul
June 26th, 2008
oztracktuning

Im having trouble with the V2 needing to be rebooted after logging to let it flash an E38 ECM each time.
June 26th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by oztracktuning

Im having trouble with the V2 needing to be rebooted after logging to let it flash an E38 ECM each time.

I'm pretty sure that was fixed in the latest release V2.05.18 - which is being posted tonight on the main website download page.

Try this: after logging (I presume pass-through to the laptop), and after disconnecting the scan tool, press the Ctrl+Ok button. That should re-detect the ECM/TCM combo.

What happens during pass-through is that the PC sets FlashScan to only "know" about one module, the ECM or TCM - depending on what controller you select when the Scan tool connects. That is a limitation of the V7 software, V8 software will connect to multiple controllers at once. You can see the change in the lower right corner. It changes from CAN 02 to CAN 01 when you connect via the PC. You have to change it back to CAN 02 by pressing Ctrl_Ok.

In the V2.05.18 firmware, it does that automatically when pass-through logging is disconnected.

P.S. Just in case you did not know, to reboot FlashScan you can press Ctrl+Cancel.

Regards
Paul
June 27th, 2008
Duramax 6.6L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

I'm pretty sure that was fixed in the latest release V2.05.18 - which is being posted tonight on the main website download page.

Regards
Paul

This may be a dumb question, but what is the web address? :confused:
June 27th, 2008
juddski88

Paul, I did what you said, Pressing CNTRL+OK does nothing and CNTRL+OK reboots it but doesn't fix problem..XX is still shown and error $0280 still comes up. could it be the BootBlock or firmware?
June 27th, 2008
XLR8NSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duramax 6.6L

This may be a dumb question, but what is the web address? :confused:

I'm guessing this is it. :)

http://www.efilive.com/download.aspx
June 27th, 2008
Highlander

I am having an issue with this release that I have to power down the v2 everytime I log something, otherwise the tune tool will not find the vehicle...

anyone have this?
June 27th, 2008
Cougar281

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

In the V2.05.18 firmware, it does that automatically when pass-through logging is disconnected.
Regards
Paul

So does this mean it's leaving beta?
June 27th, 2008
scdyne

Am I the only person having a Device Time issue?
Every time I open up EFILive Explorer my PC clock and V2 time are off by days and/or hours. I'm resetting it constantly, but it always seems to be off for some reason.

This has been an ongoing problem since day one, but everything else seems to work as intended.
June 27th, 2008
Duramax 6.6L

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLR8NSS

I'm guessing this is it. :)

http://www.efilive.com/download.aspx

I know about that address, but I have never seen firmware updates there.
June 27th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by scdyne

Am I the only person having a Device Time issue?
Every time I open up EFILive Explorer my PC clock and V2 time are off by days and/or hours. I'm resetting it constantly, but it always seems to be off for some reason.

This has been an ongoing problem since day one, but everything else seems to work as intended.

The clock does not run while FlashScan is switched off. There is no battery in FlashScan to power the clock. When FlashScan is powered up it sets its clock to the last time that was set from the PC or the last time that was entered from FlashScan's keypad. It does not save the time when you switch off (since there is no power to save the time).

So, if you set the time to 8:00am 28 June 2008, then left it powered all day until 4:00pm, the time would correctly read 4:00pm. Then if you unplugged FlashScan and plugged it in again, the time would reset back to 8:00am June 2008.

This "feature" is really only meant to be used as follows: Set up your PIDs (options.ini file) and transfer it to your FlashScan device using the EFILive Explorer program. Then click on the [Set Now] button in the [Date/Time] tab page to set the current date/time from the PC into FlashScan.

FlashScan will write that date/time to its internal flash memory. Then you unplug FlashScan and reconnect it to the vehicle. FlashScan will re-set its date/time to the date/time that you just set from the PC. It may be a minute or two behind (depends how long it takes to get to your vehicle). Unfortunately, if you unplug FlashScan and reconnect it, it will alwyas set its time back to the date/time that you set from the PC. You can always adjust the date/time from FlashScans keypad. But that's the best we can do with no battery inside FlashScan to maintain the clock.

Regards
Paul
June 27th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highlander

I am having an issue with this release that I have to power down the v2 everytime I log something, otherwise the tune tool will not find the vehicle...

anyone have this?

Looking into it.
Paul
June 27th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cougar281

So does this mean it's leaving beta?

The V7.5.4 software is leaving beta.
The V2.05.18 firmware is leaving beta.
The V8.1.1 software is a pre-release version that is fully supported but not yet complete.

The latest versions should be available from our main web download page this weekend.
http://www.efilive.com/download.aspx

Regards
Paul
June 27th, 2008
Blacky

Quote:

Originally Posted by juddski88

Paul, I did what you said, Pressing CNTRL+OK does nothing and CNTRL+OK reboots it but doesn't fix problem..XX is still shown and error $0280 still comes up. could it be the BootBlock or firmware?

I recommend upgrading to the V2.05.18 firmware once we post the update on our web site.

Meanwhile, I am investigating this issue to see if it really has been solved in V2.05.18. Can you please tell me which type of vehicle is being logged/tuned when you see this problem occur?

Regards
Paul
June 27th, 2008
juddski88

I am tuning a 04 GMC LB7 duramax. OS:15189044. this vehicle right now has a ECM serial that got wiped the last time it got flashed, thats why I have been trying to get this new beta to work, so I can do full reflash. Thanks.
June 28th, 2008
XLR8NSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duramax 6.6L

I know about that address, but I have never seen firmware updates there.

The updated firmware should be packaged with the new installations. They are both(7.5.4.64 and 8.1.1.32) up on that page now, check it out. :)
June 28th, 2008
Chevy366

New software worked flawlessly , P12 now shows "Auto" , "Manual" , have not tried BBL on a P12 yet , but will later .
Great that BBL is in "Final" stages . :thumb_yello:
June 28th, 2008
Goldfinger911

Been logging like a mad man with the latest build(s).

HOT DAMN I love this product!! It make driveability tuning so easy and precise. I am working on a plan for a car-puter now. Small touch screen tablet PC mounted in the car running EFILive.

Thanks guys for all the hard work. This things rocks!
June 28th, 2008
mr.prick

today after i stopped logging and my laptop
went into stand by with the software open,
i reconnected and tried RTACS and the RR would not update.
logging was fine but no update no matter what.
only after a restart of the software it would update again.
usually i can stand by and go with out issue.
June 28th, 2008
dfe1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldfinger911

Been logging like a mad man with the latest build(s).

HOT DAMN I love this product!! It make driveability tuning so easy and precise. I am working on a plan for a car-puter now. Small touch screen tablet PC mounted in the car running EFILive.

Thanks guys for all the hard work. This things rocks!

What kind of hardware? I bought a cheapy touch screen and plugged it into my laptop. I have some compatibility and/or software issues and the touch screen doesn't function properly, but it's great for monitoring. The touch screen tablet sounds like a killer deal.
June 28th, 2008
TFZ_Z06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

The V7.5.4 software is leaving beta.
The V2.05.18 firmware is leaving beta.
The V8.1.1 software is a pre-release version that is fully supported but not yet complete.

The latest versions should be available from our main web download page this weekend.
http://www.efilive.com/download.aspx

Regards
Paul

WHen I used the update options in start->programs->EFILive, it said I was up to date, yet I have version 63.
June 28th, 2008
XLR8NSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFZ_Z06

WHen I used the update options in start->programs->EFILive, it said I was up to date, yet I have version 63.

http://forum.efilive.com/showpost.ph...83&postcount=6

The automatic updater doesn't work for these updates it doesn't seem. Just go to the download page and update them manually. :)

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