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Tips to Read VAG DQ500 Gearbox with PCMTuner

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  Question: Got a problem with pcmtuner reading vw dq500 gearbox. Can't read. Is connected on bench with extra 12v on pin 15. no ident no read Tips to read DQ500 with pcmtuner : Use permanent 12V power on pin 15, so use a battery and connect to pin 15 and GND then connect pcmtuner cables as normal … so you have power and gnd from pcmtuner AND power and ground from another 12v source. DQ500 pin 15 must be manually switched, other is permanent. most people build custom breakout to do this. Here are notes on this …. DQ500–0BT/0BH (no 0DL SUPPORT!!) to Read DQ500: only when connected directly! NOTE: the power supply must be switched manually, while only the ignition must be switched on or off (pin 15), the second contact must be connected constantly. may require 120ohm pullup on can bus built the resistor here, put between CANH and CANL pcmtuner VAG DQ500 0BT/0BH gearbox pinout

PCMTuner Tutorial: How to Stop PCMFLASH Updates?

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 Do remember always update pcmtuner software . Never update pcmflash software online. This is the message we want to get rid of. "PCMFLASH: An updated version was found on the server, would you like to download build 1.2.5 released on 2022–02–20" Firewall needs to be active. First, get into the windows settings Then reach the firewall settings. Enter the advanced settings. Create a new rule Select the pcmflash.exe destination folder Block the connection Repeat the operation for the next rule. Then you're done. Technical support from www.iecutool.com

PCMTuner test report: read and write SID209 successfully

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 Ford Ranger SID209 pcmtuner read password ok OBD Read/write ok Bench Fap/Egr/Adbleu off Stage 1 Good. OBD is just for reading password file Follow this guide Ford PSA SID208 SID209 BSL Guide with PCMTuner

[Solved] PCMTuner software Unable to Use Selected Interface J2534

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  Question: What’s this message of pcmtuner ? this error appeared. ‘Unable to Use Selected Interface J2534 Scanmatik -SM2 USB’ Solution: The fact your interface hung means there was an issue. Clear everything and have a tidy place to work with just ECU and LAPTOP. Disconnect everything. Restart laoptop. Turn on/off pcmtuner power . Restart pcm-flash. Redo all connections SLOWLY and recheck. Then try to read. You do not need a battery just use a power supply. EXTRA POWER is not the answer for not reading.

How to use the transistor given by PCMTuner?

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 What is this for? I see there is a box in the pcmtuner package. It is MMBT2222A. Spare transistors used for GPT circuits, lots of people damage these by connecting wrongly to ECU so these are replacements if it happens. they cost $0.22. you can find even on ebay. Check: Module 71 bench mode not working solution

How to Activate PCMTuner VZ-Performance Account?

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 Question: I received the pcmtuner . How can I activate my VZ-Performance account? Answer: Activate automatically after 24hrs, also be sure to use the correct email and serial number as password (shown in the PCMtuner app lower left).

5 Steps to Delete GMC Sierra AFM with MPM ECU Tool

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 One of our customers has figured out how to delete or disable Active Fuel Management (AFM) on a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 with MPM ECU Tuning tool , working 100% Follow 5 steps below: BEFORE STARTING, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A BATTERY MAINTAINER IN THE CAR, YOU NEED CONSTANT POWER TO MAKE THIS READINGS AND WRITING, DO NOT RISK BRICKING THE ECM STEP 1: Hit MPM PLUG in PCMTUNER software, once it opens. click on read ( see picture below) Check: How to install and activate MPM Plug software? STEP 2: hit Gather info, and then Read. will give you the option to read transmission, ECM, and CCM. just go for the ECM to do this. STEP 3: SAVE ALL ORIGINAL DATA, ONLY THEN: Click on 'engine', then go to fuel, and change DOD to 'Disable' FUEL/DOD/DISABLE STEP 4: hit 'Write' STEP 5: choose 'write calibration' on the prompt and hit write. wait until is done and take it for a ride to check it out NOTE: MPM Plug will do ECM, TCM, some fuel pump mo