Upgrade to Commercial Version

[Blacky]

The upgrade to Commercial does not include any PCM licenses and will not change whatever PCM licenses are in the cable.

Regards
Paul

[warpster]

I know I'm showing my ignorance but...
What benefits do we actually get by upgrading to the commercial version? In other words how would it benefit me? Why would I want/need the added features?

[Blacky]

I know I'm showing my ignorance but...
What benefits do we actually get by upgrading to the commercial version? In other words how would it benefit me? Why would I want/need the added features?

Not your fault, we have not adequately advertised or explained the commercial version yet - its still early days.

It is an email upgrade, so once you have ordered it we will send you an activation code via email.
You then enter the activation code in the "Help->FlashScan License" window on the [Upgrade Cable] tab page.
It will cost USD $150. The extra features you get with the Commercial version are:

1. Full PCM reflashing, which means you can flash EFILive's custom* operating systems that we will be releasing soon after the Commercial version is available.
It also means you can upgrade your PCM to a later model's oeprating system. Later models usually have better tuning options.
2. PCM locking, which means you can lock your tune into a PCM so that no one can read it or write over it.
3. Electronic Throttle Control calibrations.

Our custom operating systems provide the following extra functionality over a normal GM operating system:

1. Speed density (i.e. MAFless) operation with full adaptive spark/knock control, using dual spark maps.
2. Valet mode which allows you to calibrate a secondary RPM limit that is switchable via a hidden switch (that you fit). It is useful for when you leave the car with a valet driver to prevent abuse.
3. 2-bar support for turbo and super charged engines.

Regards
Paul

[wait4me]

hey paul, The valet switch maybe turned into a two step for launches???

[Blacky]

hey paul, The valet switch maybe turned into a two step for launches???

You're always thinking Jese

[XLR8NSS]

1. Full PCM reflashing, which means you can flash EFILive's custom* operating systems that we will be releasing soon after the Commercial version is available.
It also means you can upgrade your PCM to a later model's oeprating system. Later models usually have better tuning options.
Regards
Paul

Hi Paul

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra and have already used one of the slots on my Flashscan cable to program the PCM. If I got the commercial version upgrade and wanted to reflash the PCM to a 2001 calibration will I need to use another spot on my cable to tune that calibration or will the original slot I programmed my truck with still work with the newer year calibration PCM?

Thanks

John

[Dirk Diggler]

1. Full PCM reflashing, which means you can flash EFILive's custom* operating systems that we will be releasing soon after the Commercial version is available.
It also means you can upgrade your PCM to a later model's oeprating system. Later models usually have better tuning options.
Regards
Paul

Hi Paul

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra and have already used one of the slots on my Flashscan cable to program the PCM. If I got the commercial version upgrade and wanted to reflash the PCM to a 2001 calibration will I need to use another spot on my cable to tune that calibration or will the original slot I programmed my truck with still work with the newer year calibration PCM?

Thanks

John

Nope Flashscan locks itself to the PCM id (each PCM has a unique identifier) instead of the VIN. You can pretty much flash to any os/cal you want and go about your business

[XLR8NSS]

Ok, that is what I was thinking but, wanted to make sure.

Thanks

[zrx1200]

i read elsewhere on the forum it is possible to toast the pcm what is the likely hood of that considering i have a vu ute..takes 10 mins to read ,wich is slow...i know in the early edit days they recomended using a bench harnes.

[wait4me]

If anyone has a computer that is dead, or that efilive cant licence for some reason. I will trade you guys for one that will or fix the one you have. I Dont charge anyone on this site to do that for them. Just cover exact shipping. So Even if for some weird reason you have a battery go dead or something happens to it, ill take care of you guys.