using EFILive like HPTuners

[5557nut]

I am still learning EFILive. I posted this in V2 but didn't think anyone would see it or it was in the wrong place. Anyway...
I have a friend with HPtuners that had a screen up monitoring cam n crank voltage, injector pulse, coil voltage with ign on not running and when running.
I have been trying to create the same display dashboard in scan v7.5 but am not having success.
Ihave an LS3 e38 ecm in 55 Chevy manual trans, os:12633056
Does anyone know if that can be done and where?
Thanks

[pinstripebob]

There are a few ways to view all the information you're looking for, and there are a ton of options for what you can view. I would definitely read through the V7.5 Scan Tool manual a couple times, which can be found here: https://download.efilive.com/Documen...iveV75Scan.pdf

In short, start by choosing the information you want to view, called PIDs in EFILive. If you're new to EFILive, plug your laptop and FlashScan V2 into your car, turn it on (at least have the key in the run position), and connect to your car when you have the V7.5 Scan Tool open. Once connected, go to the PIDs tab, and check the box labeled "Supported" near the top of this page. This is where you choose what you want to view or log, such as injector pulse width or coil voltage.

Once you pick all the information you want to view or log, then click on the "Data" tab or the "Dashboard" tab. These two tabs let you view all your data in different formats. If you want something that looks like a car's dashboard, go to the "Dashboard" page and click on the "A." If you want graphs, click "B." If you want something else, click "C" and spend some time putting together what you want.

There's a little bit of a learning curve, but once you start playing with it the possibilities are almost endless.

[5557nut]

Thank you pinstripbob, that was a very helpful explanation. Sometimes some responses feel like they think I'm a seasoned tuner.
When I did as you suggested I got 88 PID's. So I will use the manual to figure out what some PID's mean that I can't figure out. I'm hoping the manual will tell me the most informative PID's to use. Thanks again.

[5557nut]

Hey, I got my support answers:
1. needed to change properties>connection> cable to V2.5
2. I had originally had the Dakota Digital Bim connected to OBD at the pin but changed it later because I forgot a dyno tuner said DD Bim could not share can connection. I had changed the connection to be at the can connection (split connector). Thats why all the #31 errors.

I am attaching my latest tune and short log from Scan7.5 and one from V8. Still not driving it because the fans aren't working (relays wired wrong by a dip...I've had to rewire this harness so many times) and the engine doesn't sound right(like timing and fuel are off. I used Swingtan's guide for OLSD tune and hope I did not miss something. Hope you can see something.

[pinstripebob]

Not a problem, there is a very big learning curve, but the more you play with it the better you'll become.

There may be more PIDs that become "supported" but rely on other PIDs to be selected first. That manual may not have many good recommendations for what you want to see.

Personally, I would be looking at injector duty cycle, airflow from your MAF, manifold pressure (MAP), RPM, spark advance, spark knock retard, maybe vehicle speed (VSS), throttle position, probably throttle area if you have a drive-by-wire setup, short term and long term fuel trims, intake air temp, engine coolant temp, oxygen sensor voltage for sensor one in both banks, and commanded AFR. There will be more that you will want to view or log depending on what you're trying to tune. If you're trying to tune fueling, airflow, or spark, you'll want different PIDs. You have a manual so you won't be worried about transmission stuff which will simplify things.

The V7.5 scan tool will start to slow down its refresh rate if you have too many PIDs being logged at the same time, so try to only log what you need. Go ahead and give it a crack and start playing with it. If you're only scanning, you won't hurt anything, so don't be afraid to try things that move you out of your comfort zone.

[5557nut]

OK, Here are some screen shots.

[joecar]

OK, Here are some screen shots.

For E38, use GM.INJPWB1 and GM.INJPWB2 (noting that GM.IBPW1 and GM.IBPW2 are for LS1A and LS1B)...

you will then need to modify your calc_pids.txt by inserting the following (at the right places):

*CLC-00-011
%                  0.0         100.0       .1  "{GM.INJPWB1}*{SAE.RPM}/1200"

*CLC-00-012
%                  0.0         100.0       .1  "{GM.INJPWB2}*{SAE.RPM}/1200"

and

CALC.INJDCB1               F011 CLC-00-011   %                Tuning           "Injector Duty Cycle Bank 1"
CALC.INJDCB2               F012 CLC-00-012   %                Tuning           "Injector Duty Cycle Bank 2"

[5557nut]

Wow, thanks, but most of the PID's you suggested are NOT supported. Do you know why?
I looked at the DATA tab and all the PID's marked unsupported are in the DATA tab???
I am going to use a density tune and not the MAF because I am using a y-pipe cold air intake. Does that complicate things?

[pinstripebob]

They'll be supported, might have a weird description. Make sure you're connected to your car, where you can press log or record and it will start doing a log.

If you still have issues, take a screenshot of your PIDs tab.

No problem running with or without the MAF.

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[pinstripebob]

Interesting. This might seem like a silly question, but can you click on File>Select Controller and make sure it's set to E38? From your first post, that's the ECM you're using.

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