Cummins HD User Guide

Cindy Myers
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© 1998 EFILive Limited
All rights reserved

First published
7 September 2017

Revised
8 July 2021

EFILive, EFILive FlashScan and EFILive AutoCal are registered trademarks of EFILive Limited.
All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Contents

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Prerequisites ....................................................................................................................4
Intended Audience .......................................................................................................4
Computer Knowledge ...................................................................................................4
Tuning Knowledge .......................................................................................................4

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Introduction ......................................................................................................................5
What is EFILive? ..........................................................................................................5
EFILive Hardware ........................................................................................................5
Vehicle Communications Ports ....................................................................................5
Software Version Overview ..........................................................................................5
V8 Software Support ................................................................................................6
V7 Software Support ................................................................................................7
Supported Engines.......................................................................................................7
Unsupported Applications ............................................................................................8

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Licensing Requirements ..................................................................................................9
Cummins HD Tuning Option Enabled ..........................................................................9
VIN Licensing ...........................................................................................................9

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V8 Scan and Tune Scan ................................................................................................11
Pass-Thru Data Logging ............................................................................................11
Pass-Thru Read a Controller .....................................................................................12
Edit a Tune File ..........................................................................................................13
Cummins Fuel Timing Calculator............................................................................15
Pass-Thru Licence and Flash a Controller .................................................................17
Pass-Thru OBD Functions .........................................................................................18
Retrieve Controller OBD Details .............................................................................18
Lookup DTC ...........................................................................................................18
Move Tune and Log files from FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC ..................................18
FlashScan/AutoCal V3 ...........................................................................................18
FlashScan/AutoCal HD ...........................................................................................19

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Configure FlashScan/AutoCal for BBX ..........................................................................21
Data Logging ..............................................................................................................21
Configure Tuning........................................................................................................21
Configure DTCs .........................................................................................................22
Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................22

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FlashScan/AutoCal Menu Navigation ............................................................................24
FlashScan/AutoCal V3 ...............................................................................................24
Data Logging ..........................................................................................................24
Read a Controller ...................................................................................................24
License and Flash a Controller ...............................................................................25
FlashScan HD ............................................................................................................25
Data Logging ..........................................................................................................25
Read a Controller ...................................................................................................26
License and Flash a Controller ...............................................................................26
AutoCal HD ................................................................................................................27
Data Logging ..........................................................................................................27

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Read a Controller ...................................................................................................28
License and Flash a Controller ...............................................................................28

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XCal File Conversion .....................................................................................................29

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Support ..........................................................................................................................30
Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................30
Error Codes ................................................................................................................30
Checksums ................................................................................................................30
Cummins HD Vehicle Specific Information .................................................................31
Failed Flash Recovery Methods .................................................................................31
Flash Base with without tune file security restrictions. ............................................31
ROM Boot Recovery ...............................................................................................31
Trace Files .................................................................................................................31
V8 Scan and Tune *.htx files ..................................................................................31
FlashScan/AutoCal V3 *.xalm files .........................................................................32
FlashScan V2 Trace Files ......................................................................................32
AutoCal V2 Trace Files ...........................................................................................33
Knowledgebase..........................................................................................................33
EFILive Authorized Dealer .........................................................................................33
How to Tune? .............................................................................................................33
EFILive Service Desk .................................................................................................33

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Prerequisites

Intended Audience
EFILive Customers using the V8 Scan and Tune Tool software.

Computer Knowledge
It is expected that readers have a basic understanding of:
 The Windows operating system;
 Starting and using Windows applications;
 Navigating folders using Windows Explorer.

Tuning Knowledge
It is expected that readers have a basic understanding of:
 Electronic Fuel Injection;
 On Board Diagnostics.
And enough common sense to understand the following:
 Make small incremental changes;
 Only make minimal changes at a time;
 Evaluate and analyze the results of each change using the Scan Tool
and/or other data logging devices before making the next change;
 Do not make changes that you do not understand;
 If you are unsure about making a particular change, ask a knowledgeable
tuner first.

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Introduction

What is EFILive?
EFILive is tuning software and hardware - it is not a tune. Together the software
and hardware give users the tools to write tunes. EFILive does not provide tune
files, tuning advice or support, but do provide software support and hardware
support.

EFILive Hardware
Cummins HD tuning support is available on the following EFILive hardware:
FlashScan V3 and AutoCal V3 will support Cummins HD vehicles where the
Cummins HD Tuning Option is active.
FlashScan HD and AutoCal HD will only support Cummins HD vehicles.
FlashScan V2 and AutoCal will continue to support the GM Tuning option and/or
Dodge Cummins Tuning option. FlashScan V2 and AutoCal V2 cannot be used to
read/flash Cummins HD vehicles.

Vehicle Communications Ports

Cummins HD vehicles communicate using the J1939 communications protocol.
The vehicle type and application will determine the style of communications
port/diagnostic port fitted to the vehicle.
FlashScan HD and AutoCal HD are shipped with an OBD-II cable, and a J1939 9
pin Black Deutsch connector to 16 pin OBD-II adapter to suit most on-highway
applications up to 2016.
On-Road applications for the 2017 model year and beyond communicate using a
different CAN speed and vehicle connector. These vehicles require a J1939 9 pin
Green Deutsch adapter. This adapter is not included with purchase, however
upon public release of 2017+ support, this adapter will be an optional purchase via
the EFILive store.
Some Off-Road applications use custom communications ports. Where the
vehicle is not fitted with a standard OBD-II or 9 pin Deutsch communications port,
customers will need to source an appropriate adapter and ensure its compatibility
with the included OBD-II cable.
Some Light Duty On-Road applications contain multiple communications ports to
support multiple CAN protocols. In some instances where an OBD-II port and
another communication port is fitted, the OBD-II is non-standard and does not
support J1939 communications protocols. Customers will need to source a
specific adapter and ensure its compatibility with the included OBD-II cable.

Software Version Overview

This version of the Cummins HD Quick Start Guide migrates all processes to
EFILive V8 Scan and Tune software. Functionality is still available in V7.5
software, however software support and bug fixes will cease in 2021.
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FlashScan/AutoCal V3 and AutoCal HD are not compatible with V7 software. V7
functions are only supported by FlashScan V2/HD. The following is a brief view of
the activities that are performed with the different software versions:

V8 Software Support
The following Cummins HD are supported in the following ways in the V8 Scan
and Tune software:
V8 Software
Controller Year
Scan OBD Read Flash Edit
CM2670 2020+

CM2450A 2020+

CM2350A 2013+

CM2250 2010+

CM2220 2009+

CM2880 2009+

CM2150 2007-2011

CM2150E 2007-2014

CM850 2002+

CM870 / CM875 2002-2006

CM871 / CM876 2007-2012

The following Dodge Cummins Light Duty controllers are supported in the
following ways in the V8 Scan and Tune software:
V8 Software
Controller Year
Scan OBD Read Flash Edit
CM846 2003-2005

CM848 2003-2005

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V7 Software Support
The following Dodge Cummins are supported in the following ways in the V7 Tune
Tool and V7 Scan Tool software:
V8 Software
Controller Year
Scan OBD Read Flash Edit
CM2670 2020+

CM2450A 2020+

CM2350A 2013+

CM2250 2010+

CM2220 2009+

CM2880 2009+

CM2150 2007-2011

CM2150E 2007-2014

CM850 2002+

CM870 / CM875 2002-2006

CM871 / CM876 2007-2012

The following Dodge Cummins Light Duty controllers are supported in the
following ways in the V7 Scan and Tune software:
V8 Software
Controller Year
Scan OBD Read Flash Edit
CM846 2003-2005

CM848 2003-2005

Supported Engines
EFILive will only support single ECM configurations, typically 4 cylinder and 6
cylinder applications. Two distinct categories of vehicles are supported;
On-Highway applications; covering Medium Duty, Heavy Duty, Light
Commercial, Bus and Motorcoach applications.
Off-Highway applications; covering Agriculture, Construction, Fire & Emergency,
Marine, Mining, Power Generation and Rail applications.
Supported engines by controller type is documented on the EFILive Cummins HD
Supported Vehicles page. (Add link)
Most engines are available with between 5 and 10 different power ratings. EFILive
recommends that ONLY the calibration read from the vehicle is used to program
the vehicle.

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Unsupported Applications
Vehicles using multiple ECMs will not be supported. For example; the QSK60 V16
engine uses a total of 4 ECMs.
Cummins HD Natural Gas engines will not be supported.

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Licensing Requirements

To Flash a Cummins HD ECM, the following licensing conditions must be met:

1. The Cummins HD Tuning Option must be enabled.
2. A VIN License must be available (if not already licensed).

Cummins HD Tuning Option Enabled

To ensure that your device is licensed to tune Cummins HD vehicles:
1. Connect your FlashScan or AutoCal device to your PC.
2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application.
3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane.
4. Select [F2: Hardware] to display Tuning License details.

1. To purchase Tuning Options FlashScan, click on the Purchase Tuning

License Activation Code(s) link to order products. NOTE: The Cummins
Tuning Option is included on AutoCal devices, if this is not active, please
contact support.
2. Enter the activation code that was emailed to you and click the Activate button.

VIN Licensing
Each additional vehicle that you tune requires an available VIN license. The
license is allocated during the flashing process. Reflashing the same controller
multiple times using the same FlashScan/AutoCal uses the same license each
time.

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To check that you have an available VIN license to allocate to your vehicle,
perform these steps.

1. Connect your FlashScan or AutoCal device to your PC.

2. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application.
3. Select the [F7: License] option in the left-hand pane.
4. Select [F3: VINs] to display VIN License details.

5. To purchase additional VIN Licenses, click on the Purchase Activation Code(s)

link to order products. NOTE: AutoCal Users should contact their Tuner before
purchasing additional VIN licenses to manage the AutoCal’s maximum VIN
license capacity and tune file compatibility.
6. Paste the Activation Code and enter the License number from your email.

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V8 Scan and Tune Scan

Pass-Thru Data Logging

To log data using FlashScan or AutoCal and V8 Scan and Tune software;
1. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune.
2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position.
4. Select an existing Dashboard configuration either by using the [Open Dash]
button or using the Dashboard drop down, or configure your own customized
dashboard after making controller and PID selections.
5. Navigate to the [F2: Scan] -> [F2: PIDs] menu option.
6. In the Engine field use the drop-down list to select the correct controller type or
use Auto Detect option.
7. Drag the selected PID from Available PIDs window into the Selected PIDs
window.

8. Navigate to the [F3: Data], [F4: Charts], [F5: Gauges] or [F6: Maps] tab and
configure your dashboard to customize data display formats.
9. Users should [Save Dash] to save their custom configurations to reduce future
configuration requirements.
10. Start the vehicle.
11. Select either Record or Monitor from the [F3: Data], [F4: Charts], [F5: Gauges]
or [F6: Maps] screens.
12. Select Stop to stop the data logging session.
13. Save the log.

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14. To replay the data log, navigate to the [F3: Data], [F4: Charts], [F5: Gauges] or
[F6: Maps] tab and select the appropriate Playback buttons.

Pass-Thru Read a Controller

Follow these steps to read the selected controller.
1. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal device to your PC and vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position (vehicle must not be
cranked/running when reading).
3. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application.
4. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane.
5. On the [F2: Read] menu, select your controller(s) by using the [Auto Detect]
button, or;
1. Hover over the Engine Controller box, and right click on the “Right-click
to select engine-controller” box and manually select the ECM.
2. Navigate and select the correct controller.

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6. Select the [Read] button to initiate the read operation.

7. While the ECM is reading an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time

Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display tracking the Read
progress.
8. When the read process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When
prompted perform the following actions:
1. Turn the vehicle ignition off.
2. Click on the Start Countdown button to begin the countdown timer.
3. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal, initialization
functions after a read or flash operation.

9. On the [F3: Calibration] tab, confirm Checksums are valid. Where the
checksums are invalid, users should not use the file and should source a
calibration file where checksums are valid.
10. If checksums are valid, save tune file. If this is your vehicle's stock calibration,
you should ensure you make a backup of this file in case you ever need to
return the vehicle to stock.

Edit a Tune File

Follow these steps to modify your ECM calibration.
1. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application.
2. Navigate to the [F3: Tune] -> [F5: Edit] menu in the left-hand pane.
3. Open your selected tune file.
4. On the [F3: Calibration] tab, confirm Checksums are valid. Where the
checksums are invalid, users should not use the file and should source a
calibration file where checksums are valid.
5. Navigate to the table(s) you wish to modify by using the Windows Explorer style
navigation window.
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6. Highlight a cell, multiple cells, columns, rows or the entire table and adjust the
values using the calibrator editor icons.

7. EFILive has developed a method to prevent the calibration data from being
read out via the J1939 CAN bus. Calibrations can still be flashed to the ECM
by both EFILive and other tools.
Set {B9901} to Disable and Save the tune file. Once this tune file is flashed
into the ECM, the read function will be blocked, preventing EFILive and any
other tuning tools from reading out the contents of the ECM. Calibrations can
still be flashed to the ECM by both EFILive and other tools.
To un-block the read function, flash a tune file with {B9901} set to Enabled.
8. A range of tune file security options can be applied using the options in the
[F3: Tune] -> [F4: Properties] -> Security Restrictions tab.

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9. Save changes to the tune file by using the Save tuning file, Save tuning file as,
or Save tuning file for AutoCal options.
If using the Save option, ensure you have a copy of your stock tune saved
elsewhere.
Save tuning file as, and Save tuning file for AutoCal options automatically
appends a sequence number to the filename to make it unique giving users a
history of sequentially numbered files with each saved change made. A
FlashScan device must be connected to save security and/or AutoCal options.

Cummins Fuel Timing Calculator

To open the CFTC, click this icon in the tool bar:

The icon is only enabled when one of the fuel timing tables is displayed for editing.
When you open the CFTC window, the table is pre-populated with the correct
percentages that are required to calculate the currently displayed timing table
values. That allows you to evaluate the existing injection pulse timing. After you
have made any changes to the CFTC table, click the [Apply] button. Applying the
changes will update the underlying fuel timing table so that the injection pulses are
delivered at the timing selected in the CFTC window.
Minimum %
It is sometimes required that the minimum timing does not fall below a certain
percentage. In that case, check the Minimum % check box in the lower left corner
of the calculator window. And set the minimum percentage value.
Setting that value will not change any values displayed in the timing calculator,
instead it will simply force the calculator to compute timing values that are never
less than the percentage value specified when the [Apply] button is clicked.
For example, setting the Minimum % to 5 will force the calculator to treat all cells’
values that are less than 5% as if they were 5% when computing the fuel timing.

How does it work

When fuel is injected, the injection pulse width is some number of micro seconds.
Some tuners would like to set the fuel timing so that the injection pulse will start at
a given crankshaft position relative to top dead center (TDC) of the piston.
The CFTC allows you to specify the percentage of the injection pulse width that
will occur before top dead center (positive values), exactly at top dead center (0)
or after top dead center (negative values).
For example, assuming the injection pulse width for a particular cell is calibrated at
500us (500 micro seconds), then the following percentages in the fuel timing
calculator will result in the injection pulse starting at various crank shaft degrees
for 1000rpm and 2000 rpm:

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Fuel Timing Injection Start Degrees Degrees Relative to TDC
% us @1000rpm @2000rpm
200% 1000 6.0 12.0 Before TDC
100% 500 3.0 6.0 Before TDC
50% 250 1.5 3.0 Before TDC
0 0 0.0 0.0 At TDC
-50% -250 -1.5 -3.0 After TDC
-100% -500 -3.0 -6.0 After TDC
-200% -1000 -6.0 -12.0 After TDC
Looking at the second row, a percentage of 100% means that the injection pulse
starts 100% of the pulse width before TDC. Since the pulse width is 500us, the
injection start time should be 500us (100% of 500us) before TDC. At 1000rpm that
would be 6 degrees before TDC, at 2000rpm that would be at 12 degrees before
TDC.
Looking at the fifth row, a percentage of -50% means that the injection pulse starts
50% of the pulse width after TDC. Since the pulse width is 500us, the injection
start time should be 250us (50% of 500us) after TDC. At 1000rpm that would be 3
degrees after TDC, at 2000rpm that would be at 6 degrees after TDC.
Related Tables
The CFTC uses values from two other related tables. Those tables will usually be
different for each timing table. The names of the related tables are shown in the
CFTC window’s description pane. If the values in those related tables are not
accurate then the calculator may not produce accurate results. For example, if you
were working with the timing table E2503, the related tables are: {D0508}
"Injection Pulse Conversion" and {D0782} "Fuel Pressure, Base". The first column
of data in {D0508} may be calibrated to be all zeros which will cause this calculator
to set the corresponding first column of data in {E2503} to be all zeros.
You may prevent the calculator from adjusting any cells by selecting only those
cells in this table that you want updated before clicking on the [Apply] button. If no
cells (or all cells) are selected in this table, then the entire table will be updated.
Technical details
The CFTC computes the fuel timing percentages from the fuel timing degrees
using the following equation:
% = t / (us * rpm * 0.00000006)
The CFTC computes the fuel timing degrees from the fuel timing percentages
using the following equation:
t =% * (us * rpm * 0.00000006)
Where:
 t is the injection timing in degrees of crankshaft rotation.
 us is the injection pulse width in microseconds.
 rpm is the engine speed.

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Pass-Thru Licence and Flash a Controller
Follow these steps to license and flash the selected controller.
1. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application.
2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC and your vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position, (not the Accessory position.
Vehicle must not be cranked/running when flashing).
4. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane.
5. Click on the Open button and select the calibration file for the controller you
wish to flash or license.
6. If tune file security has been applied to the tune file, review and accept the
Security Warning.
7. Click on the [F7: Full Flash] options in the left-hand pane.

8. Click on the Check License button. This will indicate if the controller is already
licensed or needs to be licensed.
9. Where the controller is NOT licensed, select Activate License to license the
controller.
10. Select Yes to license the controller or No to close this window without licensing
the controller.

11. Select Yes to license the controller or No to close this window without licensing
the controller.

12. Select the Full Flash button to commence the flash.

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13. While the ECM is flashing an Elapsed time indicator, an Estimated Time
Remaining indicator, and a Progress bar will display tracking the Flash
progress.
14. When the flash process is complete a countdown timer will be shown. When
prompted perform the following actions:
a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off.
b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.
c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal, initialization
functions after a read/flash operation.

Pass-Thru OBD Functions

A variety of OBD (On Board Diagnostic) data can be obtained, cleared and/or
changed from the ECM including:
 Controller information and segment part numbers.
 SAE-J1939 DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
 Vehicle VIN.

Retrieve Controller OBD Details

Follow these steps to log the selected controller using EFILive Scan and Tune
software in pass-thru mode.
1. Open the EFILive Scan and Tune application.
2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC and your vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position, (not the Accessory position.
Vehicle must not be cranked/running when flashing).
4. Navigate to the [F4: OBD] -> [F2: OBD] menu option and select the [Details]
tab.
5. Select your controller(s) by using the [Auto Detect] button, or;
a. Hover over the Engine Controller box, and right click on the “Right-click
to select engine-controller” box and manually select the ECM.
b. Navigate and select the correct controller.
6. Click the [Read] button to populate controller data.
7. To reset DTCs and SRTs select Clear.

Lookup DTC
The EFILive Scan and Tune tool has an option to allow you to lookup DTC code
descriptions. Navigate to the [F4: OBD] -> [F3: Lookup DTC] menu and enter your
DTC code and FMI (Failure Mode Indicator) code.

Move Tune and Log files from FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC

FlashScan/AutoCal V3
Connect FlashScan/AutoCal V3 as a USB Thumb Drive to Windows Explorer
1. To move tune files and log files from FlashScan V3 onto your PC;
2. Connect FlashScan V3 to your PC.
3. On FlashScan V3 navigate to Options -> File System -> USB Thumb Drive.
4. Using Windows Explorer, locate the files you wish to copy in the correct
folder of your FlashScan V3 and copy or drag the files into the desired folder
on your PC.

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EFILive Explorer
To move tune files and log files from FlashScan/AutoCal V3 to your PC;

1. Connect FlashScan/AutoCal V3 to your PC.

2. Open EFILive Explorer.
3. Navigate to the directory on your PC where you wish to save the file.
4. Navigate to: [F3: Data Files].
5. Select appropriate folder on your FlashScan device and drag the selected file
to your PC.

FlashScan/AutoCal HD
To move tune files and log files from FlashScan/AutoCal HD to your PC;

1. Connect FlashScan/AutoCal HD to your PC.

2. Open EFILive Explorer.
3. Navigate to the directory on your PC where you wish to save the file.
4. Navigate to: [F3: Data Files].
5. Select appropriate folder on your device and drag the selected file to your PC.

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Once tune and log files are copied from your FlashScan/AutoCal to your PC, they
can be opened/viewed using EFILive Scan and Tune.

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Configure FlashScan/AutoCal
for BBX

There are a range of configuration files that must be installed on FlashScan and
AutoCal devices before the device can be used in standalone mode (BBX).
Follow these instructions to configure your FlashScan or AutoCal for BBX.
1. Connect your FlashScan or AutoCal to your PC.
2. Open the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune application.
3. Select the [F5: BBX] option in the left-hand pane.

Data Logging
To configure data logging;
1. Select the [F2: Scan] option in the left-hand pane.
2. Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity
restrictions are not exceeded.
3. Add your chosen controller(s) to your list;
a. Press the green '+' icon.
b. Right click on the Engine Controller box.
c. Navigate to Select the correct controller.
d. Select OK.
4. Click on the selected controller in the “BBL Enabled Controllers” window.
5. Navigate and drag the PIDs or PID folders from the Available PIDs window into
the Selected PIDs window.

Configure Tuning
To configure flashing for your chosen controller on your FlashScan/AutoCal;
1. Select the [F3: Tune] option in the left-hand pane.
2. Remove any unnecessary controller configurations to ensure capacity
restrictions are not exceeded.

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3. Add your chosen controller(s) to your list;
a. Press the green '+' icon.
b. Right click on the Engine Controller box.
c. Navigate to select the correct controller.
d. Select OK.

Configure DTCs
To configure the display of trouble codes and descriptions onto FlashScan;
1. Select the [F5: DTC's] option in the left-hand pane.
2. Select appropriate DTC options.

Quick Setup
To configure BBX settings, device settings, and configure tune files for BBX;
1. Select the [F6: Quick Setup] option in the left-hand pane.
2. Select appropriate BBX configuration options.
3. Edit device settings as necessary. To automatically select the most recently used
controller and PID selection when FlashScan/AutoCal powers up:
a. Selecting the correct hardware on the [F6: Quick Setup] -> [Edit AutoCal
V3 Settings] button.
b. In the Device Settings window, navigate to [F6: Logging] and tick the “At
start-up, automatically re-select the most recently used PID list.”

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4. Add tune files to the Quick Setup using the green '+' icon.

5. Write this configuration to FlashScan or AutoCal using the [Program Quick

Setup] function. The [Program Quick Setup] programs all selected Scan, Tune,
Switch, and DTC options, as well as selected device settings, BBX Quick
Setup selections and tune files. Once the device is programmed, FlashScan or
AutoCal is configured for BBX functions.
Each option can be programmed individually using the [Program] button on
each tab, or collectively using the [Program Quick Setup] option.

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FlashScan/AutoCal Menu
Navigation

FlashScan/AutoCal V3
FlashScan/AutoCal V3 supports two menu structures; the EFILive standard menu
and the user defined menu. Where a used defined menu is not installed, the
EFILive standard menu will be displayed.

Data Logging
1. Configure FlashScan/AutoCal V3 for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal V3 device to your vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position.
4. Navigate to the Scan Tool -> F1 Select PIDs menu option.
5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers.
6. Navigate to the F1 Scan Tool -> F2 Data Logging menu option.
7. Select F1: Record Data to commence the logging session.
8. The LCD will display recording status, elapsed time, frame count and the
selected PIDs.
9. A range of options are available while the Log is recording:
1. Select ✔ to pause/resume the log.
2. Select the up and down arrows to navigate through selected PIDs.
3. Select X, to stop data logging and save the logged data.
10. Start the vehicle and drive to record actual performance. Do not attempt to
operate a FlashScan/AutoCal device while your vehicle is in motion.
11. Select X on FlashScan/AutoCal V3 to stop data logging and save the log file.

Read a Controller
1. Configure FlashScan/AutoCal V3 for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal V3 device to your vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position. (Vehicle must not be cranked/running
when reading).
4. Navigate to the Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning -> F1 Read Tune menu option.
5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers.
6. Click the ✔ button to initiate the read operation.
7. While the ECM is reading a Progress bar will display for the user to visually track
the read.
8. When the read process is complete, the saved file name will display. Select X to
close this message.
9. The Reset Controller notification will be shown, and the controller reset process
will begin.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition off.
2. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.
3. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal, initialization
functions after a read or flash operation.

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License and Flash a Controller
1. Configure FlashScan/AutoCal V3 for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan/AutoCal V3 if not
already copied via Quick Setup during step 1.
3. Connect your FlashScan/AutoCal V3 device to your vehicle.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position, (not the Accessory position.
Vehicle must not be cranked/running when flashing).
5. Navigate to the Tune Tool menu and select F1: Tuning -> F3 Program Full
menu option.
6. Navigate to the folder your tune file is located in and select ✔ to commence
the flash.
7. If the controller has not been licensed by this device previously, you will be
presented with an “Unlicensed Controller” message. Select ✔ to proceed with
licensing the controller, or X to exit without licensing the controller.
8. Select ✔ to confirm licensing the controller and commence the flash, or X to exit
without licensing the controller.
9. When the flash process is complete, select X to close the flash completed
message.
10. The Reset Controller notification will be shown, and the controller reset process
will begin.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition Off.
2. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.
3. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer
expires. This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal,
initialization functions after a read or flash operation.

FlashScan HD
Data Logging
1. Configure FlashScan HD for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Connect your FlashScan HD device to your vehicle.

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3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position.
4. Navigate to the F1 Scan Tool - F1 Select PIDs menu option.
5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers.
6. Navigate to the F1 Scan Tool - F2 Data Logging menu option.
7. Select F1: Record Data to commence the logging session.
8. The LCD will display the elapsed time, frame count and the selected PIDs.
9. A range of options are available while the Log is recording:
1. Select OK to pause/resume the log.
2. Select F1..F4 or Ctrl+F1..Ctrl+F4 to add “user notes” 1 thru 8 to the log.
3. Select Enter to toggle between Metric and US Customary units.
4. Select the up and down arrows to navigate through selected PIDs.
5. Select Cancel, to stop data logging and save the logged data.
10. Start the vehicle and drive to record actual performance. Do not attempt to
operate a FlashScan/AutoCal device while your vehicle is in motion.
11. Select Cancel on FlashScan V2 to stop data logging and save the log file.
NOTE: When data logging is activated you cannot return to the menu until
logging is stopped.

Read a Controller
1. Configure FlashScan V2 for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position. (Vehicle must not be cranked/running
when reading).
4. Navigate to the F2 Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning -> F1 Read Tune menu option.
5. Select correct controller type from BBX configured controllers.
6. Click the OK button to initiate the read operation.
7. While the ECM is reading a Progress bar will display for the user to visually track
the read.
8. When the read process is complete, the saved file name will display. Select OK
to close this message.
9. The Reset Controller notification will be shown, and the controller reset process
will begin.
a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off.
b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.
c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal, initialization
functions after a read or flash operation.

License and Flash a Controller

1. Configure FlashScan V2 for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to FlashScan V2 if not already copied
via Quick Setup in step 1.
3. Connect your FlashScan V2 device to your vehicle.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position (not the Accessory position. Vehicle
must not be cranked/running when flashing).
5. Navigate to the F2 Tune Tool -> F1 Tuning and select F3 Program Full menu
option.
6. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the correct tune file and select OK.
7. If the controller has not been licensed by this device previously, you will be
presented with the License this controller now? message. Select Yes to
license the controller or No to exit without licensing the controller.

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8. Select Yes to confirm licensing the controller and commence the flash, or No to
exit without licensing the controller.
9. When the flash process is complete the Reset Controller notification will be
shown. When prompted perform the following actions:
a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off.
b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.
c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal functions after a
read/flash operation.

AutoCal HD
Data Logging
1. Configure AutoCal for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position.
4. Navigate to the Select PIDs menu option and select OK.
5. Select the correct controller type from BBX configured controllers and make a
selection using the OK button. Where only one controller is in the BBX,
executing the Select PIDs option will make that selection and return to the
menu.
6. Navigate to the Record Data option and select OK to commence the logging
session. AutoCal will display the following to commence the logging session;
a. Creating Log File.
b. Starting Scanner.
7. The Time indicator will increment to indicate recording has commenced.
8. Start the vehicle and drive to record actual performance.
9. Stop the vehicle and turn the ignition off prior to saving the log on AutoCal.
10. A range of options are available while the log is recording.
a. Select OK to pause/resume the log.
b. Select Next to scroll forward through the list of PIDs.
c. Select Prev to scroll backwards through the list of PIDs. Scrolling back
to the very first entry displays “Exit”, when “Exit” is displayed, click OK
to stop data logging and save the log.

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Read a Controller
1. Configure AutoCal for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to AutoCal if not already copied via
Quick Setup in step 1.
3. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position (not the Accessory position. Vehicle
must not be cranked/running when flashing).
5. Navigate using the arrow keys to the Read menu option.
6. Select the correct controller type from the previously configured BBX
controllers in the Read 1-5 options. (NOTE: Unused Read options are hidden
on the AutoCal Simple Menu).
7. Click the OK button to initiate the read operation.
8. When the read process is complete the following messages will be displayed.
a. Saving Wait
b. Checking
c. Saved as with file name displayed on the screen.
9. The Ignition Off NOW! notification will be shown, and the controller reset
process will begin.
a. Turn the vehicle ignition Off.
b. Click on the Start button to begin the countdown timer.
c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal, initialization
functions after a read or flash operation.

License and Flash a Controller

1. Configure AutoCal for BBX features if not already setup.
2. Copy selected tune file(s) from your PC to AutoCal if not already copied via
Quick Setup in step 1.
3. Connect your AutoCal device to your vehicle.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the On position (not the Accessory position. Vehicle
must not be cranked/running when flashing).
5. Navigate using the arrow keys to the Full 1-5 option. (NOTE: Unused Prog/Full
options are hidden on the AutoCal Simple Menu).
6. Select the correct tune file from those listed and select OK.
7. If the controller has not been licensed by this device previously, you will be
presented with the License controller message.
8. Select OK or Prev to exit without licensing the controller.
9. Select OK to license the controller and initiate the flash operation or Prev to
exit without licensing the controller.
10. When the flash process is complete the Ignition Off NOW! notification will be
shown. When prompted perform the following actions:
a. Turn the vehicle ignition off.
b. Click on the OK button to begin the countdown timer.
c. DO NOT turn the vehicle ignition on until the countdown timer expires.
This time is critical to allow the ECM to perform internal, initialization
functions after a read or flash operation.

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XCal File Conversion

To assist tuners who have existing Cummins HD tune file libraries in *.xcal or *.0?
file formats EFILive has developed a conversion tool called “EFILive XCal” to
convert these tune files for use in EFILive software.
*.xcal files are files with an extension of “xcal”.
*.0? files are files with extensions similar to: *.00, *.01, *.02, *.03, etc.
EFILive XCal is a standalone program that is included with the EFILive V8
software installation. The EFILive V8 software installation is governed by the
EFILive Terms and Conditions and the EFILive End User License Agreement.
The EFILive XCal application file (EFILive_xcal.exe) may be copied to and used
on any other device, including but not limited to external thumb drives.
Please refer to the Cummins HD File Conversion Guide.pdf for more information.

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Support

Trouble Shooting
Should users encounter problems with the EFILive software, FlashScan or
AutoCal hardware they should:
1. Confirm software, firmware and boot block versions are up to date.
2. Check the stock file was read from your vehicle. Where the stock file is not
read from the vehicle, vehicle specific information will be missing which may
cause running issues or vehicle functions to stop working.
3. Check that checksums are valid.
4. Remove/isolate all after-market devices including mobile phone adapters, after-
market equipment (audio systems, security, remote start etc.) and any devices
wired into the OBD port that may interfere with vehicle communications.
5. DO NOT operate any vehicle feature that may communicate on the data bus.
This includes opening or closing of hood, doors, windows, as well as changing
settings on radio, HVAC, connecting/removing charging devices etc.

Error Codes
If an error occurs while using AutoCal, users can look up the error code
description in the EFILive V8 Scan and Tune software.
The [F8: Tools] -> [F8: Error Codes] menu item provides an error code lookup
function, and the “EFILive Error Codes.pdf” document accessed by selecting the
Windows Start Icon and navigating to Program Files->EFILive->V8->Documents-
>EFILive Error Codes.pdf is also available. Both options provide error code
descriptions, causes and actions.
Should the issue not be resolved after reviewing the Error code list, end users
should contact their Tuner for support.

Checksums
Checksums perform a vital role in ensuring the integrity of the data in the tune file.
There are two main reasons that checksums display as invalid:
1. The data in the file is corrupt and MUST NOT be flashed into a controller.
2. The data in the file has been modified with a software package that did not
update the checksums – such as a hex editor.
Do not correct the checksums unless you know the tune file was modified outside
of the EFILive software and that the modifications are correct and accurate.
If you correct the checksums of a file with corrupt data you are merely masking
corruption. If you flash a corrupt file into a controller, you risk damaging the
controller and/or causing the vehicle to operate incorrectly.

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Cummins HD Vehicle Specific Information
The ECM contains information specific to each vehicle which is usually
programmed at the point of manufacture. This includes VIN, tire sizes, PTO and/or
other operating options.
Where a tune file from a different vehicle is flashed into the ECM, the vehicle
specific information will be reprogrammed with the information contained in the
tune file.
This may cause running issues or vehicle functions to stop working. This can be
corrected by flashing the correct base file back into the ECM which will restore
vehicle functionality.

Failed Flash Recovery Methods

In the event that an ECM fails during the flashing process, recovery methods exist
to restore the ECM.

Flash Base with without tune file security restrictions.

In most instances, simply retrying the flash process will return the ECM to working
order.
In the instance where tuners apply security restrictions to a tune file, including
locking to the controller serial number, and the flash fails, you must try to recover
the ECM with a file that has no security restrictions in place (e.g. stock tune)
before attempting to reflash a file with security restrictions.

ROM Boot Recovery

In some flash failure instances the ECM may stop responding and cannot be
recovered to normal operation by simply retrying the flash.
Such situations may occur if the ECM was flashed with a non-compatible
operating system, or where the failed flash occurred right at the end of the process
but the ECM thinks it completed.
In these situations the ECM is usually only recoverable by forcing the ECM into
ROM Boot Recovery mode. Specialized bench programming equipment, such as
the BenchForce PowerBlock IV with ROM Boot Switch is required to perform this
task.
Tips to recover the ECM using this equipment includes:
1. The ECM must be powered down. (IGN switch off but battery power
connected.)
2. Hold the ROM Boot switch on.
3. Power the ECM and bench equipment.
4. Attempt to flash the ECM with your recovery file.
5. Once the flash is under way you can turn off the ROM Boot switch.

Trace Files
V8 Scan and Tune *.htx files
When V8 Scan and Tune software reads or flashes a controller the details of the
read/flash process may be saved in trace files for diagnostic purposes.
In addition, users can manually save trace files where options do not perform the
desired outcome.

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To manually generate a trace file, generate the error in V8 software, then open the
EFILive Control Panel and navigate to [F8: Trace] and select [Save Trace]. Users
can set the trace file and save location during this process.
Automatically generated trace files are created on your PC or laptop in the folder:
\Documents\EFILive\V8\Trace and are named using the following naming
convention:
YYYYMMDD_HHNNSS_T_CCC.htx, where:
 YYYYMMDD: is the year, month and day that the trace was recorded.
 HHNNSS: is the hour, minute and second that the trace was recorded.
 T: is the mode and is one of R=Read F=Full-Flash W=Cal-Flash.
 CCC: Is the controller type
 htx: is the file extension.

FlashScan/AutoCal V3 *.xalm files

Trace files are automatically saved where an error message is presented using the
device in BBX mode. Users can manually save trace files where options do not
perform the desired outcome, including for pass-thru functions.
To manually generate a trace file on FlashScan/AutoCal V3 navigate to Scan Tool
-> F3: Scan Options -> F1: Save Trace.
FlashScan/AutoCal V3 maintains an internal buffer of the most recent messages
sent to and received from the vehicle. That buffer is stored in RAM memory and is
wiped clean each time the device is powered off or rebooted. Therefore you MUST
save the trace file before powering off or rebooting the device.
Trace files are located in the EFILive -> Trace folder on FlashScan/AutoCal V3.
Trace files are named using the following naming convention:
yyyymmdd_hhnnss_<desc>.xalm, where:
 yyyymmdd: is the year, month and day that the trace was recorded.
 hhnnss: is the hour, minute and second that the trace was recorded.
 <desc>: is the description where;
o “User” means user generated trace files
o “xxx._x_$xxxx” identifies the 3 character controller ID, the
communication process upload/download, and the 4 digit error code.
 xalm: is the file extension.

FlashScan V2 Trace Files

Trace files are automatically saved where an error message is presented using the
device in BBX mode. Users can manually save trace files where options do not
perform the desired outcome.
To manually generate a trace file on FlashScan V2 navigate to F1 Scan Tool -> F3
Scan Options -> F1 Save Trace File.
FlashScan V2 maintains an internal buffer of the most recent messages sent to
and received from the vehicle. That buffer is stored in RAM memory and is wiped
clean each time the device is powered off or rebooted. Therefore you MUST save
the trace file before powering off or rebooting the device.
Trace files are located in the Scan folder on FlashScan V2. It will be named
USR_xxxx.efx, where xxxx is the unique file counter number.

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AutoCal V2 Trace Files
Provided enough space exists in the [Data] file system of AutoCal V2 trace files
are automatically saved where an error message is presented using the device in
BBX mode. Users can manually save trace files where options do not perform the
desired outcome.
To manually generate a trace file on AutoCal V2 navigate to:
1. AutoCal (standard menu): Save Trace File
2. AutoCal (advanced menu): Scan Tool -> Save Trace File
AutoCal V2 maintains an internal buffer of the most recent messages sent to and
received from the vehicle. That buffer is stored in RAM memory and is wiped clean
each time the device is powered off or rebooted. Therefore you MUST save the
trace file before powering off or rebooting the device.
The trace file will be saved in the Scan folder on the device. It will be named
USR_xxxx.efx, where xxxx is the unique file counter number.

Knowledgebase
The EFILive Knowledgebase provides a detailed resource on how to configure and
use your EFILive software and hardware.

EFILive Authorized Dealer

If after reviewing this guide further assistance is required please contact the
EFILive Authorised Dealer from whom you purchased your product. They are your
first point of contact for EFILive support related inquiries.

How to Tune?
EFILive is tuning software and hardware - it is not a tune. Together the software
and hardware give users the tools to write tunes. EFILive does not provide tune
files, tuning advice or support, but do provide software support and hardware
support.
If your question is in relation to the actual tuning of your vehicle (e.g. how to gain
performance, economy etc.) then please ask these questions on the EFILive
Forum (http://forum.efilive.com/).

EFILive Service Desk

Should you require additional assistance after using this support guide, please
start a ticket on the EFILive Service Desk. Please include the following
information:
1. Dealer Name.
2. Device type.
3. Serial Number and Auth Code.
4. Your computer operating system.
5. Software and firmware versions.
6. Trace files.
7. Detailed information about your issue.

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