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    Default have not updated my controller in a long time. whats needed?

    I am still running on v7.5.5 (build 88)

    Is there anything special i need to do to update my box? I tried to data log my car yesterday and all my pids were gone from my v2. I would have to scan through it on lap top , just want to get back in to doing some tuning, took a long break from cars. Thanks in advance. Chad
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    So I tried to do the updates and now when I try to open efi live tune, I get error

    Cannot open file "c:\documents and settings\localservice\my documents\EfiLive\V7.5\user
    Configuration\calc_pids.txt" the system cannot find file specified




    It will not open, help!
    2000 NBM trans am.
    427 Dart ship block,Lme ported Ls7 heads 12.5 compression
    246/262 .730/.712 112+4 low lash solid roller
    Rmvb 4l80 with transbrake, 8" FTI converter
    12 bolt Moser rear end with 4.10 gears

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aint Skeered View Post
    So I tried to do the updates and now when I try to open efi live tune, I get error

    Cannot open file "c:\documents and settings\localservice\my documents\EfiLive\V7.5\user
    Configuration\calc_pids.txt" the system cannot find file specified




    It will not open, help!
    Also after following all those tutorials except one about changong .tun to .ctz I still get the same error code in above
    2000 NBM trans am.
    427 Dart ship block,Lme ported Ls7 heads 12.5 compression
    246/262 .730/.712 112+4 low lash solid roller
    Rmvb 4l80 with transbrake, 8" FTI converter
    12 bolt Moser rear end with 4.10 gears

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    Do these steps in order:

    - save your calc_pids.txt someplace,

    - manually download and install V7 build 211 and V8 build 203 from the downloads page at www.efilive.com,

    - very carefully this thread before proceeding: Upgrading-from-older-bootblock-firmware

    - when you understand that pdf then proceed with your V2 upgrade,

    - after doing all of the above, see this thread: Setting-up-a-FSV2-from-scratch

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    Joe I did not wait, I should have known better but like always I got impatient.

    I upgraded boot block and firmware already. My tune or scan icon won't open.
    2000 NBM trans am.
    427 Dart ship block,Lme ported Ls7 heads 12.5 compression
    246/262 .730/.712 112+4 low lash solid roller
    Rmvb 4l80 with transbrake, 8" FTI converter
    12 bolt Moser rear end with 4.10 gears

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    What Windows OS are you using on your PC/laptop...?


    What does your V2 do when connected to your PC/laptop...?

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    Windows xp on my acer laptop

    When I plug in my v2 it just lights up and shows the options but when I click on scan tool (f1) it brings me to the next screen and when I select pids (f1) it says options.txt not found.

    It says that on all options


    I have to leave for a while but will check back in a few hours. Thanks already joe
    2000 NBM trans am.
    427 Dart ship block,Lme ported Ls7 heads 12.5 compression
    246/262 .730/.712 112+4 low lash solid roller
    Rmvb 4l80 with transbrake, 8" FTI converter
    12 bolt Moser rear end with 4.10 gears

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    Ok, you have to do this:

    Quote Originally Posted by joecar View Post
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    - after doing all of the above, see this thread: Setting-up-a-FSV2-from-scratch

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    Quote Originally Posted by joecar View Post
    Ok, you have to do this:
    I went to that page and did all of section 1.

    I don't understand the section 2, where do I go to save .ctz from .tun?
    2000 NBM trans am.
    427 Dart ship block,Lme ported Ls7 heads 12.5 compression
    246/262 .730/.712 112+4 low lash solid roller
    Rmvb 4l80 with transbrake, 8" FTI converter
    12 bolt Moser rear end with 4.10 gears

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aint Skeered View Post
    I went to that page and did all of section 1.

    I don't understand the section 2, where do I go to save .ctz from .tun?
    Do you have any .tun files from your PCM...? Which folder are they located...?

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