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Here you will find all the information VMP has to offer in regards to tuning, datalogging, and general use of the SCT device and software.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REQUIRED DEVICES AND SCT SOFTWARE
REQUIRED DEVICES AND SCT SOFTWARE
Windows based computer (preferably a laptop)
Adequate Internet Connection
HOW TO LOAD YOUR VMP CUSTOM TUNE FILE(S)
HOW TO LOAD YOUR VMP CUSTOM TUNE FILE(S)
If your VMP custom tune file(s) were sent to you via Email
When you've purchased your SCT device separately from the VMP custom tune, the tune file will be sent to you via email and will need to be loaded to your SCT device before it can be loaded to your vehicle. You can do so by:Download and save the .CEF tune file from the email chain that you have with your calibrator
Connect the SCT device to your computer using the provided Micro-USB to USB cable
*Note, other cables can be used but they must be a data cable that is capable of transferring files - not just charging*Open the SCT Device Updater Program
Select "Load Custom Tune File" from the menu of the Device Updater Program.
Click "Browse" from the top right corner of the program
Navigate to the location where you've saved .CEF tune file, and click "Open"
You will see the name of the file appear under the "Available Tunes" list
Click the >> Add to Device button
You will see the name of the file appear under the "On Device" list
Click "Program" to begin loading the file to your device
Wait for "Load complete" message before disconnecting SCT device from laptop
If your VMP custom tune file(s) have already been loaded to your SCT device
When you've purchased your SCT device directly from VMP in the same order as your custom tune, your tune file may have been loaded to your SCT device before it had shipped out. You can load the tune file directly to your vehicle by:
Plug SCT device into the OBD2 port of the vehicle using the OBD2 cable provided
Turn the key to the ON position. Do not start the engine
Select "PROGRAM VEHICLE" on the main menu of the SCT device
Read and follow the prompts on the screen
Navigate down to highlight and select the VMP Tune File
** It is important that you flash the VMP custom tune file and not the preloaded tunes that come in the SCT device.
**Your VMP custom tune will be displayed in your device with the following naming format: Fuel Octane VMP MM/DD/YYYY EXAMPLE: 93 VMP 01/01/0101
Watch our video on how to tell the difference between a VMP TUNE FILE and PRELOADED TUNE FILE: https://www.youtube.com/embed/WoenhRmvQcs
Click the right arrow on the device to highlight and select the "Approve" option
Confirm the information on the screen reflects the VMP tune, and select "Continue"
Continue to follow the prompts on the screen until the screen displays "DOWNLOAD COMPLETE"
Turn the car off, and allow the ECU to completely power down before starting the vehicle.
DATALOGGING INFORMATION
DATALOGGING INFORMATION
Datalogging your vehicle allows your tuner to see ECU parameters in real time and make tuning adjustments accordingly.
A good datalog will help your tuner address concerns and verify proper vehicle operation.
The following is IMPORTANT when datalogging:
Using the necessary parameters
This is CRUCIAL when addressing concerns. VMP offers configuration files that will layout the needed parameters for many vehicle platforms.
Preferred naming convention of datalog file
Please name your file with this naming convention:LAST NAME - FUEL BEING USED - TYPE OF LOG - DATE - SCT DEVICE SERIAL NUMBER.CSV
Example) Smith-93Octane-IdleSlowRev-01012020-X4111222333.CSV
International Customers
Laptops must have the Time & Language settings set to certain configuration in order for us to be able to open / review datalogsCountry/Region should be set to "United States"
Regional Format should be set to "English (United States)"
Time Zone should be set to "Eastern Time (US & Canada)"
Language should be set to "English (United States)"
Important Notes:
If you've recently swapped to a new fuel type, please have gone through at least (2) consecutive tanks of that type of fuel before logging.
Please turn off the air conditioning and defrost before starting your recording.
LIVELINK - STEP BY STEP DATALOGGING INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH A LAPTOP
LIVELINK - STEP BY STEP DATALOGGING INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH A LAPTOP
What you will need:
Windows Laptop
SCT Livelink GENII Datalogging Software: Click HERE to download Livelink
SCT Device Updater Software: Click HERE to download Device Updater
STEP 2) Connecting the SCT device cables - Video Time Stamp 0:56
Open the Livelink datalogging software. Plug the Micro USB cable into the laptop and the bottom of the SCT device, and the OBD2 cable into the OBD2 port and the top of the SCT device.
STEP 3) Checking Device Communications - Video Time Stamp 1:16
Start the vehicle's engine, and click the Comm button located in the Settings menu at the top of the screen.
Once on the Communications screen, click the Check Communication button.
* If the device and vehicle do not communicate, disconnect all the cables and reconnect. Verify that you're using the USB cable that came with the SCT device. *
STEP 4) Loading the configuration (.cf4) file - Video Time Stamp 1:33
Once communication is established, click the Load Config at the top in the Chart Gauges menu.
Some common configuration files can be found here: Google Drive: VMP Tuning Configuration Files
STEP 5) Starting the datalog recording - Video Time Stamp 1:46
Once the vehicle is up to operating temperature, click the button that is shaped like an SCT device with a green circle on it. It is located on the top left of the screen.
Step 6) Recording the requested datalogs - Video Time Stamp 2:10
Your calibrator will request datalogs based on the conditions they are wanting to see.
Types of Datalogs:
Please perform ONLY the datalogs requested by your tuner - below are examples of the datalogs you may be requested to perform.
Idle / Slow Rev Datalog:
Allow the vehicle to get up to operating temperature. The vehicle should idling in neutral/park for a few minutes before this log is performed.
Start the datalog and allow the vehicle to idle for 30 seconds, then slowly rev the vehicle up to ~100 RPM before redline, and then let off the pedal to allow the vehicle to return to idle.
The rev should be a smooth transition, with steady pedal input all the through the RPM range before letting off the pedal to return to idle.
WOT Datalog: *Please do not perform WOT datalogs unless advised to do so.**
This datalog should capture a WOT (Wide Open Throttle) pull. This should be done in a gear that will not break traction. The pedal should be completely to the floor from 2,500 RPM to 6,000 RPM. We do not recommend starting pulls lower than 2,500 RPM.
Cold Start Datalog: *These logs are not necessary, unless requested by calibrator*
This datalog should capture the cold start taking place. Turn the key to the ON position, but do not start the engine. Start the datalog recording, and then start the engine. The datalog can be stopped after ~3 minutes of run time.
STEP 7) Stopping the recording and saving the datalog (.csv) file - Video Time Stamp 2:57
Click the button shaped like a device with the red square on it. It is located next to the start datalogging button
Save the datalog by clicking the Save ALL button in the datalog menu.
DO NOT CLICK "SAVE VIEW" AS IT WILL NOT SAVE THE ENTIRE LOG.
Please save the file with the preferred naming convention.
STEP 8) Sending the datalog (.csv) file to your calibrator - Video Time Stamp 3:31
Send the datalog file as a reply to the email chain with your calibrator.
STEP BY STEP DATALOGGING INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH AN SCT DEVICE
STEP BY STEP DATALOGGING INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH AN SCT DEVICE
You are able to datalog with the device, but we do not recommend datalogging with a device due to the lag in the data - the device does not have the processing power that the laptop has. This may hinder your tuner from being able to review the logs efficiently.
You will need to download the Livelink Datalogging Software and the SCT Device Updater Software.
Open Livelink and select Load Config from the top of the screen in the CHART GAUGES section
Select and open the configuration file that you wish to load to your device. The parameters will then load into Livelink
Once loaded, you will select Export DLF/DLX, select your device model and select OK
Enter the description as "VMP CONFIG" and select Export
Save the .DLX/.DLF file in a location on the computer's desktop
Open the device updater application and select Transfer File to Device. Select Browse and open the .DLX/.DLF file that was saved on the desktop. The file will then save to your SCT device.
Plug your SCT device into your vehicle and select Gauges/Datalog
Select the Configuration option, and select the VMP config. This will load the gauges and parameters required to log the vehicle with the device
Connect your SCT device to the computer and open the SCT Livelink Datalogging Program
Select I want to import a datalog from a device
It will prompt your to connect your SCT device to the computer - click Next
Click the Check Communication button
If the device does not communicate, try to unplug and plug the device back into the computer and OBD2 port
Once it has communicated, you will be able to click import data
Save the datalog by clicking the save all button in the DATALOG section
Once saved, send the datalog file as an email attachment as a response to the email chain you were working with your tuner in.
HOW TO MANUALLY BUILD A .CF4 CONFIGURATION FILE
HOW TO MANUALLY BUILD A .CF4 CONFIGURATION FILE
If there are issues when loading a .CF4 configuration file, you can manually build the configuration file yourself by going through adn selecting the needed parameters.
Plug SCT device into computer and OBD2 port
Open the SCT Livelink Datalogging Program
Select I want to datalog a vehicle
Turn the key to the ON position - do not start the vehicle
Select the check communication button
If the device and vehicle does not communicate, try to unplug and plug the device back into the computer and OBD2 port. Also note that you need to be using the USB cable that came with the SCT device.
Once communication is established, click the vehicle info button in the bottom right hand corner
Click the select items button and check the proper parameters for your vehicle
Below are screenshots of the parameters to select by vehicle year and model
NOTE: For 11-14 GT500 and 11-17 Mustang GT, you can filter the types of parameters and make many easier to find by selecting the PID button in Livelink (as shown below)
07-10 GT500 Parameters
11-17 GT Parameters
11-14 GT500 Parameters
03-04 Cobra Parameters
05-10 GT Parameters
99-04 GT, 03-04 Mach 1, 99-01 Cobra Parameters
8. Click "Configure Datalog" in the bottom right hand corner of the screen
9. Save your custom configuration file for use at later times
HOW TO SETUP ANALOG WIDEBAND EQUATIONS
HOW TO SETUP ANALOG WIDEBAND EQUATIONS
Plug SCT device into computer and OBD2 port
Open the SCT Livelink Datalogging Program
Select I want to datalog a vehicle
Select next in the bottom right corner (x3)
Select the check communication button
If the device does not communicate, try to unplug and plug the device back into the computer and OBD2 port
Once communication is established, click the vehicle info button in the bottom right hand corner
Select select items button and check the Analog Input 8 - Orange FireWire and Analog Input 7 - Red FireWire
Select the Load config button from the top of the screen in the CHART GAUGES section- select yes when asked "do you want to merge with current list available?" and browse to find the desired configuration file
If you don't have a configuration file, please see the "HOW TO MANUALLY SELECT DATALOGGING PARAMETERS" section of this page to see what parameters you need to select
Once parameters have loaded, click the tools tab at the top of the page then click the equations button in the ANALOG section
If not already done, input a "v" to every cell next to Analog Input 1-8 to allow the raw voltage from the wideband to be datalogged
Click the home tab to return to the home page
Select the list button in the ITEMS section to return to the parameter list
Select the configure datalog button in the bottom right hand corner
Once the screen has loaded, select the save config option in the CHARTS GAUGES section and overwrite your old datalog configuration
Now your config file will include the analog data from your wideband and should display an accurate AFR reading - you can perform your requested datalogs.
HOW TO PULL .BEF FILE FROM SCT DEVICE
HOW TO PULL .BEF FILE FROM SCT DEVICE
Open the device updater application
Select the Get Stock File from Device button
Select Browse and save the file to your desired folder
Attach the .BEF file as a response to the email that you've been working with your tuner in
HOW TO LOAD A RECOVERY FILE FROM SCT SUPPORT
HOW TO LOAD A RECOVERY FILE FROM SCT SUPPORT
STEP 1) Plug your SCT device into the computer and open the DEVICE UPDATER application.
STEP 2) Select the "AUTOMATICALLY CHECK FOR UPDATES" button
STEP 3) Once loaded, please select the UPDATE DEVICE button
*Process can take hours depending on time since last update*
STEP 4) Once device is up to date updated, please plug your device into the vehicle and return to stock when prompted.
HOW TO RETURN TO STOCK TUNE USING SCT DEVICE
HOW TO RETURN TO STOCK TUNE USING SCT DEVICE
Note: Pre-2015 vehicles - The "stock file" stored in the SCT device is a copy of whatever file was in the vehicle when you used the device to flash it with your new tune - whether it was a stock file, manufacturer tune (Roush, Whipple, etc) or a custom tune file.
STEP 1) Plug your SCT device into the vehicle's OBD2 port
STEP 2) Select the "PROGRAM VEHICLE" option
STEP 3) Select "Return to Stock" option, allow flashing process to complete
SCT DEVICE FUNCTIONS - READ DTCs, CRANK RELEARN, KAM RESET
SCT DEVICE FUNCTIONS - READ DTCs, CRANK RELEARN, KAM RESET
READ AND CLEAR DTCS
What is a DTC?
A DTC or Diagnostic Trouble Code is an indicator that allows technicians to identify where and what problem exists on a vehicle.
How to Read DTCs
STEP 1) Plug your SCT device into the vehicle and allow the device to power on
STEP 2) Select the VEHICLE FUNCTIONS option, then select the READ DTC CODES Option
STEP 3) Turn the key to the ON position, but do not start the engine, Click CONTINUE
STEP 4) Take record of the codes being thrown, either by taking a photo or writing them down
How to Clear DTCs
Note: We recommend reading DTCs and taking note before clearing
STEP 1) Plug your SCT device into the vehicle and allow the device to power on
STEP 2) Select the VEHICLE FUNCTIONS option, then select the CLEAR DTC CODES Option
STEP 3) Turn the key to the ON position, but do not start the engine, Click CONTINUE
CRANK RELEARN
When does a crank relearn need to be performed?
Coyote:
Any time the engine, clutch/flywheel or transmission has been removed
GT500:
After a lower crank pulley removal/installation, oil pump gear removal/installation or after camshafts removal/installation
How to perform a crank relearn
STEP 1) Start the car and allow it to get to operating temperature
STEP 2) Plug your SCT device into the vehicle and allow the device to power on
STEP 3) Take a record of, and clear any codes you may have - see "READ AND CLEAR DTCS" above
STEP 4) Select the VEHICLE FUNCTIONS option, then select the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS option
STEP 5) Select the CRANK RELEARN option and follow on screen prompts
If the vehicle is not yet up to temp, it will prompt you to allow it to get to temp before performing the crank relearn
It will prompt you to rev the vehicle to a targeted RPM, then let off the pedal to allow it to return back to idle.
When successful, it will say that it has successfully performed crank relearn
KAM RESET
What is KAM?KAM stands for Keep Alive Memory - this is the memory that contains all the adaptive parameters that the vehicle's ECU has learned over time, such as fuel trims, transmissions adaptive, etc.
When should a KAM Reset be performed?
A KAM reset should be performed after a mechanical issue has been fixed, such as a vacuum leak or after draining a tank of bad gas.
How to reset KAM
STEP 1) Plug your SCT device into the vehicle and allow the device to power on
STEP 2) Turn the key to the ON position, but do not start the engine
STEP 3) Select the VEHICLE FUNCTIONS option, then select the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS option
STEP 4) Select the KAM RESET option
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