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TuneECU can basically be used only on models which are listed in the compatibility list.

last Update may-21-2022
!! Important note !!
No Motobike Manufactor have had involvement in this product.
The use of a manufactures name and / or model designation to describe
the motorcycles on this site does not imply that the manufacturer endorses
the use of this application.

Support is only for the software (Android vers. only), no advice or recommendation
will be given on the use of maps. Except the brief descriptions available on the site,
no additional information will be provided on the maps, for any additional questions,  please ask in the appropriate forums.

No support when it comes to such trivial questions as:
  • Is my bike compatible and which functions are supported (see simply in the Bikes List)
  • Which cable do I have to use and where can I get it (see simply "System requirements")
  • Which Bluetooth adapter do I have to use, etc., questions that everyone can answer for themselves
    if they only deal a little with the instructions and the software itself.

Quick Guide

This description was created for the Windows version of TuneECU and can be applied
largely on the Android version. Deviations in the Android version will be added here by
and by, or can be read HERE.

The Windows version and support is no longer available.

Please use the Android version of TuneECU.


Software:
TuneECU for Android is available for a fee on the developer's official website only.


Installation instructions

How to register


Suitable maps for reprogramming can be found HERE and  HERE

The maps or map folder must be stored in the "TuneECU" folder on the Android device for use with TuneECU. OEM maps can be downloaded directly from the opened TuneECU app also (select the menu "map" -- "open" --"download") and saved on the Android device and edited also.

Hint:
Unfortunately, the databases on tuneecu.net can no longer be kept up-to-date, as information about new maps
is no longer automatically communicated by the developer. Hours and hours would have to be spent tediously acquiring these. Unfortunately, the old database of the developer of TuneECU is no longer kept up-to-date
on Box Net either..
What is kept up to date appears to be the location, from which the maps can be downloaded directly from the TuneECU app.


Recommended FTDI CDM (D2XX) drivers Windows only- Virtual COM Port Drivers older FTDI Drivers here.
The Windows version and support is no longer available.
Please use the Android Version of TuneECU.


Sources for cable and/or Plug Adaptor:

Simple over view:

  1    For Windows, The Windows version and support is no longer available.
                                    Please use the Android version of TuneECU.   

  1.1 For Android: Install the Android software exclusively from https://tuneecu.fr
        For the Android devices additional is a host-cable or host-adapter is required (also called
        OTG-cable or OTG-adapter) and a ELM 327 Bluetooth Adapter.
        Attention: For the Triumph models, which can be reprogrammed via Bluetooth, special Bluetooth
        adapters like the "OBDLink LX" or "MX" or  "UniCarScan USCI-2100" have to be purchased,
        only these adapters enable the         reprogramming of the compatible models (see Bikes List,
         Important!! Also note the footnote in this list.).

 More Information for the Android version: HERE

  2    Order a USB OBD2 KKL FTDI cable for VAG (VW Audi Group).
        Only required for models that are compatible for cable connection.

  2.1   Download and install the FTDI-driver for cable. (Windows only)
The Windows version and support is no longer available. Please use the Android version of TuneECU.
           Windows7, Vista & XP: after driver-download, disconnect the Internet connection,
           now plug in the cable.
        
   2.2 For Walbro models required is only a RS232-computer-cable and the same AMP-Super-seal plug,
         which is also used for the Benelli-Sagem models. Maybe You need nor a USB/RS232-converter.
         This converter is required if your computer has no serial interface (RS232) has.

         For the Android devices additional is a host-cable or host-adapter is required (also called
         OTG-cable or OTG-adapter).

 More Information for the Android version: HERE
         

Note: For the Walbro models is when using TuneECU for Android, still a converter cable,
            FTDI-USB-RS232, required.       

Problems with the driver installation (Windows only) ?
The Windows version and support is no longer available.
Please use the Android version of TuneECU.
For example, Windows reports: can not find driver software for this device
Please read this post:
http://www.triumphrat.net/ecm-and-fi-tuning-help-tips-and-tricks/217097-tuneecu-cable-caution.html

  3 - Download any/all related maps for your bike and save them in the TuneECU folder,
        if necessary, unzip them first (zip)
.
  4 - Open map and connect to bike (Turn the key to the ON position and the ignition kill switch to the RUN
        position, but do not start the engine.).

  5 - Under ECU at top, select Read Map (only possible with cable connection).
        This will upload the map from the ECU to TuneECU.  

  6 - Save the original map with a new name. Preferably in a new file for your future maps.        

  7 - Open map file you want to load to bike's ECU.

  8 - Download map to ECU.
  • Should you have issues connecting to the ECU, make sure your battery is fully charged FIRST.
  • Then make sure key switch is ON and kill switch is ON.
  • Check if the correct ECU type has been selected (only required in the Android version of TuneECU)
  • Occasionally it happens that the download fails, although was kept strictly to the instructions.
  • It turns out that it comes to these interruptions, when the battery voltage falls below 12,5 volts,
  • even when connected battery charger.
  • Apparently, the power delivered to the modern battery chargers not prevent that.
  • It works perfectly when a second 12-volt car battery is connected.

YES - The TuneBoy USB cable will work with TuneECU.

YES - The serial TuneBoy-cable can also be used with TuneECU, but is a USB-Serial-Adapter necessary,
           which has a FTDI-chip-set. Good example is here the Digitus DA-70156 USB-Serial-Adapter.
YES -  The ELM 327 (Bluetooth) also works with TuneECU, but only with TuneECU for Android.

Restriction: reading the map from the ECU is not possible with a Bluetooth connection.
Reprogramming the ECU is only possible with a Bluetooth connection for those models that are
specially marked in the bike list. And only possible with special Bluetooth adapters, such as the
OBDLink LX or the OBDLink MX.

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Restriction for the USB-TuneBoy-Cable (Windows only):

The Windows version and support is no longer available. Please use the Android version of TuneECU.
The USB-TuneBoy cable works only with the ancient FTDI driver from TuneBoy's own site.
The hardware id of TuneBoy cable is different vs. a generic/TuneECU FTDI cable.
So even though both cables have same chip, TuneBoy cable needs the matching driver.
For  WIN8/8.1 unfortunately, the tuneboy driver is to install only with a trick. See here.
The problem is the enforced driver signing in Windows8 & Windows 8.1.

NO   - The TuneECU cable will not work with TuneBoy/TuneEdit

!! Important note !!
No Motobike Manufactor have had involvement in this product.
The use of a manufactures name and / or model designation to describe
the motorcycles on this site does not imply that the manufacturer endorses
the use of this application.

All care has been taken in the creation of this page, however, the author
cannot guarantee  the completeness and accuracy of this information.
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