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by dex
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:53 pm
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: How to use the XDF compare feature in TunerPro RT?
Replies: 1
Views: 126

Re: How to use the XDF compare feature in TunerPro RT?

The compare tool allows the comparison of the binary file not the .xdf.
by dex
Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Rev Limit Changer
Replies: 3
Views: 1431

Re: Rev Limit Changer

It is available from the definitions page on the TunerPro website.
by dex
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:49 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Rev Limit Changer
Replies: 3
Views: 1431

Re: Rev Limit Changer

The '93-94 Holden VR 3.8L & 5.0L automatic' xdf looks to have rev limiters in it.
by dex
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:30 am
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: How do I read a file from my car's ECU?
Replies: 1
Views: 1502

Re: How do I read a file from my car's ECU?

You need to provide more information. Different ECU's require different H/W and / or S/W to read their ROMs.
by dex
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: Ford
Topic: Ford EEC-V questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1517

Re: Ford EEC-V questions

'Bin' is an abbreviation for binary and usually refers to a binary file. The eec-v banks 0, 1 , 8 and 9 are numbered that way because of how Ford only use the BS0 and BS3 'bank select' lines of the microprocessor. How different software arranges the bank order is pretty much down to the authors pref...
by dex
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:27 am
Forum: Ford
Topic: can I flash using a pass thru and rt 2002 ranger ecu
Replies: 3
Views: 1154

Re: can I flash using a pass thru and rt 2002 ranger ecu

TunerPro cannot reflash an eec-v ECU but can be used to program a J3 chip adapter.
by dex
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:41 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: basic binary file question
Replies: 2
Views: 1362

Re: basic binary file question

Notepad will try to display any file you open with it as ASCII text. It pretty much has no use for anything other than a text file. If your programmer can save files as .hex or .bin why are you trying to change the file format? If the binary file opens OK in TunerPro then that's all you need as far ...
by dex
Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Ford
Topic: Diagnosing datalogging issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 1790

Re: Diagnosing datalogging issues?

The ADX file is standalone. The TunerPro help file has lots of useful information about definition files.
by dex
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Ford
Topic: Diagnosing datalogging issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 1790

Re: Diagnosing datalogging issues?

If you can datalog with Binary Editor satisfactorily then that suggests there is nothing wrong with the hardware (PC, ECU or QH). You need to concentrate your investigations on the TunerPro configuration and/or the definition you are using.
by dex
Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:32 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: How to get the help bubbles like this guy
Replies: 1
Views: 2287

Re: How to get the help bubbles like this guy

Those 'bubbles' are the parameter comments. If there are no comments then nothing will be displayed.

For comparing bins see the 'Comparing Bins' section under 'Editing Bins' and the 'Comparison Tool' section under 'Tools' in the TunerPro help file.
by dex
Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:23 am
Forum: Report A Bug
Topic: can't find the hardware
Replies: 8
Views: 3763

Re: can't find the hardware

There is an installation guide on the FTDI website: https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads ... -10_11.pdf
by dex
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Report A Bug
Topic: can't find the hardware
Replies: 8
Views: 3763

Re: can't find the hardware

Have you installed the FTDI drivers and checked the COM port number matches what Windows assigns it?
by dex
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: V5 compatibility and usage
Replies: 1
Views: 2504

Re: V5 compatibility and usage

It sounds like the definition you are using does not update the checksum(s) correctly if you get a checksum error when saving an unaltered calibration.
by dex
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: Ford
Topic: Correlation of Bin file to XDF file
Replies: 8
Views: 3876

Re: Correlation of Bin file to XDF file

You cannot use the compare feature to compare parameters that use different strategies. If you want to do that you will need to create a temporary copy of the binary file from one of them, copy the data from the other calibration, re-open the first definition and then paste the data into the tempora...
by dex
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:31 am
Forum: Ford
Topic: Correlation of Bin file to XDF file
Replies: 8
Views: 3876

Re: Correlation of Bin file to XDF file

I recommend reading the TunerPro help file as a starting point to assist in learning what the binary file and .xdf are. As for making any parameter adjustments you will only be able to alter those parameters exposed by the definition.
by dex
Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:42 pm
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Password workaround
Replies: 3
Views: 2163

Re: Password workaround

The password protects the .xdf, nothing else.
by dex
Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Password workaround
Replies: 3
Views: 2163

Re: Password workaround

The password is there to protect the authors hard work, trying to circumvent it is not acceptable. The error you are seeing is more probably the result of trying to use the calibration from a different strategy to that of the .xdf or a binary with / without padding that differs from what the .xdf is...
by dex
Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:23 am
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: Windows 10 OS and newest version of Tunerpro RT
Replies: 7
Views: 2881

Re: Windows 10 OS and newest version of Tunerpro RT

At the moment there is not a DIY tuning device comparable to the QuarterHorse available. Hopefully someone will provide something similar in the future.
by dex
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Export Datalog to CSV
Replies: 2
Views: 1893

Re: Export Datalog to CSV

Use TunerPro RT instead of Scannerpro and then you can export your datalog to a .csv file.
by dex
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Asking for TunerPro version 5.00.9332.00 and 5.00.9290.00 download please
Replies: 1
Views: 2261

Re: Asking for TunerPro version 5.00.9332.00 and 5.00.9290.00 download please

Go to the TunerPro applications download page and then 'copy and paste' the address of the current version into your browser's address bar. You can then manually edit the version number to suit the version you want.
by dex
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:16 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Spark Map always went 0 when i try -2
Replies: 2
Views: 2306

Re: Spark Map always went 0 when i try -2

You need to supply more information such as the definition and calibration that you are using so that people will know whether it is something they can help with.
by dex
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: General Motors
Topic: 1989 Corvette BIN file
Replies: 2
Views: 2481

Re: 1989 Corvette BIN file

Looking at the definition downloads page it appears the $6E definition applies to your vehicle.
by dex
Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:29 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Problem with TunerPro
Replies: 2
Views: 2000

Re: Problem with TunerPro

Several of the older versions are available on the TunerPro applications download page.
by dex
Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:02 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Please help
Replies: 2
Views: 2425

Re: Please help

When you get the save file dialogue window open change the 'Save as type:' drop down selection option to 'All Files' and then append '.ads' after the file name in the 'File name:' box.
by dex
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Exponent in formul editor
Replies: 3
Views: 2328

Re: Exponent in formul editor

The caret symbol (^) is the XOR operator in TunerPro, use the POW(x; exp) function.

See the TunerPro help file section 'The Conversion Editor' under 'Editing Bin Definitions' for details of the operators and functions.
by dex
Fri May 27, 2022 8:02 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: 1227165_160.ads 87-88 5.0/5.7 F & Y Body PID Question
Replies: 4
Views: 3735

Re: 1227165_160.ads 87-88 5.0/5.7 F & Y Body PID Question

You may need to find a definition specific to your ECM program ID.

Airflow is usually g/s and the conversion is usually X/4.
by dex
Wed May 25, 2022 4:25 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: 1227165_160.ads 87-88 5.0/5.7 F & Y Body PID Question
Replies: 4
Views: 3735

Re: 1227165_160.ads 87-88 5.0/5.7 F & Y Body PID Question

The 160 baud ALDL datastream is very limited in the number of parameters because of the slow transmission rate. The MAT is either missing from the definition (in which case the .ads needs updating) or is simply not present (in which case the calibration could be amended to replace one of the other p...
by dex
Wed May 18, 2022 4:41 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: 1995 Impala SS: Address 2016?
Replies: 2
Views: 2998

Re: 1995 Impala SS: Address 2016?

0x2016 is the address of part of the ROM checksum value.
by dex
Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:12 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: A028 OBD1 ADS file
Replies: 3
Views: 2654

Re: A028 OBD1 ADS file

There is an A028.ds file in this zip file if you wish to create your own definition. Disclaimer: I found the link from googling and have no idea how safe this website is.

https://files.sandmkustomz.com/TunerPro ... 0Fileman/4)%20Datastream%20Definitions/ALDLstuff.zip
by dex
Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:44 pm
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: A028 OBD1 ADS file
Replies: 3
Views: 2654

Re: A028 OBD1 ADS file

If there is not a link then there is no .ads and the details are there just for information.
by dex
Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: XDF Normalizing function - how does it work?
Replies: 1
Views: 2297

Re: XDF Normalizing function - how does it work?

Posting screenshots and/or your xdf and binary would help people better understand your query.
by dex
Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:25 am
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: XDF File Desperately Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

Re: XDF File Desperately Needed

The reason why you have not had a reply is probably because no one is aware of a definition for your application. Diesel tuning is not a common subject on this forum.
by dex
Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Who Needs An ADS or ADX?
Replies: 390
Views: 1665398

Re: Who Needs An ADS or ADX?

Have you tried the one on the main TunerPro website? http://www.tunerpro.net/downloadBinDefs.htm#GM
by dex
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: BIN Stacker help
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Re: BIN Stacker help

See the 'Bin Stacker' section under the 'Index' tab of the Tunerpro help file.

If you do not want to stack binaries then see the 'AutoProm PROM I/O' section for the offset to use when programming.
by dex
Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: I shrank the Dashboard
Replies: 3
Views: 2598

Re: I shrank the Dashboard

Left click on the 'Dashboards' title bar and drag the screen to re-size it.
by dex
Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:34 am
Forum: Bosch
Topic: BMW M70 ROM checksum error
Replies: 4
Views: 1861

Re: BMW M70 ROM checksum error

Presumably your vehicle has two Motronic 1.7 ECU's in it and both will need the checksum correcting. There's a way of correcting the checksum given here (bit of a hack ), no idea if it works or not:

https://www.car-auto-repair.com/bosch-m ... de-winols/
by dex
Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:31 am
Forum: Report A Bug
Topic: Checksum update error GM P01 Bin edit
Replies: 3
Views: 3212

Re: Checksum update error GM P01 Bin edit

The P01 checksum plugin is written by a third party, you will need to contact them if there is an issue with it.
by dex
Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Help
Replies: 2
Views: 3620

Re: Help

See the TunerPro help file; Contents --> Editing Bins --> Bin Editing Overview
by dex
Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: bin files
Replies: 4
Views: 3756

Re: bin files

See the TunerPro help file; Contents --> Editing Bins --> Bin Editing Overview
by dex
Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: LT1 fuel cutoff/resume
Replies: 4
Views: 5066

Re: LT1 fuel cutoff/resume

The ECU probably infers the current gear from the vehicle speed and the engine speed.
by dex
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:41 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Bin and XDF Files
Replies: 1
Views: 5428

Re: Bin and XDF Files

by dex
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: ALDL to adx?
Replies: 4
Views: 4133

Re: ALDL to adx?

by dex
Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:21 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: TP Checksum plugin
Replies: 6
Views: 5125

Re: TP Checksum plugin

I am guessing that the ' Data Size ' is not 1 byte as otherwise using the ' LSB First ' check box would have worked. It sounds like you may need a custom checksum plugin. A work around solution would be to use an unused part of memory outside of the checksum ' Data Start ' and ' Data End ' address r...
by dex
Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: TP Checksum plugin
Replies: 6
Views: 5125

Re: TP Checksum plugin

Use the 'LSB First' check box to select the order of the low and high bytes.
by dex
Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: Checksum error when saving bin files in tunnerpro.
Replies: 3
Views: 5823

Re: Checksum error when saving bin files in tunnerpro.

Providing more information such as the binary file and xdf definition details will help people see if they can assist you.
by dex
Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Report A Bug
Topic: tunerpro wont open
Replies: 8
Views: 18414

Re: tunerpro wont open

tdjb, glad to see you found a solution for your install problem and thanks for posting it.
by dex
Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:01 am
Forum: General Motors
Topic: 16197427 ecu Connection to ECU Adjustment
Replies: 2
Views: 4906

Re: 16197427 ecu Connection to ECU Adjustment

What is the 'broadcast code' (aka BCC) of the ECM you are using? This is needed to see if there is an ADX for that particular application.
by dex
Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: General Tuning Discussion
Topic: Best reader/programmer for EPROM chip tuning?
Replies: 12
Views: 11200

Re: Best reader/programmer for EPROM chip tuning?

The Moates Ostrich 2.0 is an 8 bit emulator (it can emulate 27C256 EPROMs) and it cannot read or program chips.
by dex
Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:17 am
Forum: TunerPro Discussion
Topic: Can't start program
Replies: 2
Views: 2768

Re: Can't start program

Try installing the Visual Studio 2017 redistributable manually, see this thread:

http://forum.tunerpro.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5100