Saving ECM/TCM Files

[Cougar281]

I'm holding out for the V2 hardware to be released, since if I understand it correctly (which I might not), to buy the scan only tool now is $249, and when V2 hadware comes out, I think I was told (or read) that it was like $199 or $299 to upgrade from V1 to V2 hardware (or am I mistaken?). Anyway, When I get the scan tool (unless by the time V2 is released I have the money for the commercial version), would I be able to read and save the tune(s) in my ECM and TCM to my PC with just the scan version (obviously I couldn't edit/save or flash)? and if I'm mistaken on the price to upgrade from the V1 hardware to the V2, please correct me... I'm somewhat confused....

[Tordne]

Scan Only license should ONLY license the Scan Tool.

To read a PCM/TCM you use the Tune Tool, so I would expect the answer to be no.

The last published information of upgrade costs from V1 to V2 was $299 if I recall correctly.

Cheers,

[Cougar281]

If the answer is no (the only reason I thought it MIGHT be possible is that the read function does not require any licenses), If someone nearby me had personal or commercial EFILive, would I be able to use their cable to read my ECM/TCM and save the file(s) without compromising their license(s) or cable?

[Tordne]

The Tune Tool will probably run in Demo Mode though, so I doubt it. The cable is licensed as well as the software.

[Blacky]

Upgrading to the FlashScan V2 hardware is $399* regardless of what license you currently hold. You will end up with the same license on your FlashScan V2 interface cable.
i.e. if you had a Scan Only license on V1 and upgraded to V2, then you'd have a Scan Only license for V2.
If you had a Commercial Scan and Tune license on V1 and upgraded to V2, then you'd have a Commercial Scan and Tune license for V2.

Those who purchased the Scan Tool prior to the recent price drop to $249 can upgrade to a Scan and Tune license for $211. Those who purchased the Scan Tool after the recent price drop to $249 can upgrade to a Scan and Tune license for $500.

* For the first month of FlashScan V2 sales, the upgrade price will be $299.

Regards
Paul

[Blacky]

If the answer is no (the only reason I thought it MIGHT be possible is that the read function does not require any licenses), If someone nearby me had personal or commercial EFILive, would I be able to use their cable to read my ECM/TCM and save the file(s) without compromising their license(s) or cable?

Yes - PM sent.

Regards
Paul

[Cougar281]

Thanks Guys