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EFI LIVE DELETE TUNER INSTALLATIONUpdated 5 months ago

Attached to this card are instructions for your EFI LIVE delete tuner. For your GM/CHEVY/DURAMAX

Please read through these instructions and follow them carefully!

IMPORTANT NOTE 

Our EFI LIVES are not preloaded and will require you to load up the tunes to your EFI LIVE device. An email will be sent to you post purchase containing your tune file (.BBX File) and instructions on how to install the tunes onto you efi live.


For more info please review this article here : Click me for installing tunes on EFI LIVE device


VIDEO INSTALLATION GUIDE

Click the link down below to see how to install the EFI LIVE on your GM/CHEVY/DURAMAX.

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Written Instructions  

Great! Assuming you watched the ENTIRE video, lets move on to more info! 

Down below you can download our written instructions if you wish to have the PDF Version 

CLICK THE ORANGE LINK DOWN BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS 

CLICK ME for EFI LIVE Written Instructions


Important Details Before Installation

*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO READ STOCK FILE USING AUTOCAL, IF YOU REQUIRE A STOCK FILE, HAVE YOUR NEAREST DEALERSHIP REFLASH THE TRUCK BACK TO STOCK FOR YOU.*

Not all trucks are made equal and may require additional adjustment to the custom calibration once received. If the calibration present on the EFI Live AutoCal V3 unit you have purchased is not accurate to your vehicle (check engine lights, de-rate, etc.) please contact us directly at [email protected] to receive a new calibration with your specific demands and vehicle specifications.

Please remember to install your delete tune before removing your emission parts, if there is an error code on your tuner, send us the error code


*IF YOU HAVE A 2018+ CUMMINS OFFROAD VEHICLE, PLEASE ENSURE YOU USE THE INCLUDED CUMMINS UNLOCK CABLE AND INSTALL IT INTO YOUR OFFROAD VEHICLE BEFORE BEGINNING PROGRAMMING*

If you have watched the video above, Kyle from Dark Iron Diesel shows you exactly how to install the bypass cable. please review that portion of the video. More information down below! 


*IF INSTALLING IN 2007-2012 CUMMINS TRUCKS, PLEASE INSTALL PATCH FILE BEFORE INSTALLING THE TUNE FILE OR THE FACTORY PCM MAY BECOME CORRUPT AND REQUIRE A TOW TO A DEALERSHIP FOR A FACTORY REFLASH. *


Please ensure that the vehicle is connected to a battery tender or charger while flashing your offroad vehicle. If the vehicle shuts off/dies while being programmed, the PCM may become unusable.


THE PROCESS 

( Step 1 ) Plug in the supplied OBD2 cable into the AutoCal device.

( Step 2 ) Plug opposite end of OBD2 cable into vehicle’s OBD2 port.

( Step 3 ) Once the device has powered on, scroll to the Tune menu and press Enter (Check button).

( Step 4 ) Select the Tuning menu option.

( Step 5 ) Select the Program Full menu option.

( Step 6 ) Select the Calibration file included with your AutotCal device ( eg. “LML SOTF PO#21789.ctz”)

( Step 7 ) Vehicle will begin uploading the tune file to the vehicle, please follow the steps on the AutoCal as you may be required to cycle the ignition ON/OFF during the programming process

( Step 8 ) Once the tune has completed programming, you may now safely remove your AutoCal device from the vehicle and confirm vehicle operation.


Make sure to "unplug" the intake air throttle valve" or it may stick closed and the truck won't run right or REV up. The intake air throttle valve is located on the driver side of the motor underneath the intake by the intercooler pipe. It can be complicated to locate and "unplug" if you have never unplugged one before.


SOTF SWTICH INSTALLATION

 The Shift on The Fly Switch is optional to install, if you are not wanting to install the switch that is NO PROBLEM!

Down below is a clip from Dark Iron's Installation video on how to install the DSP5 SOTF Switch for you


We have an article on our support centre with a ton more info :

 Click me to get a lot more info on the DSP5 Switch!

If you are running into any issues with the switch, please review this article here : Click me for Switch Trouble Shooting

Not planning on installing the switch? But Need some info? Click me for more info!


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