last
Update dec-02-2020
!! 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 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.
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 (Windows version), but is no longer recommended.
TuneECU (Android version) Google
Play Store
Installation
instructions in
various languages - tuneecu.net
Recommended FTDI CDM (D2XX)
drivers - Virtual
COM Port Drivers older
FTDI Drivers here
Sources for cable and/or Plug Adaptor:
- TwinPower, UK, for Triumph
- ECU VONIX, Italia, for Triumph, Aprillia, KTM & Ducati
- CJ Designs, US, for Triumph, KTM & Aprilia
- Bella Corse, US, for Triumph
- Tuning Center Otto Leirer, Austria, KTM
- SJK Digital, Germany, for Triumph
- OBD Auto, France, Triumph, KTM, Aprilia & Ducati
- USB/Serial Adapter Digitus DA-70156
- Lonelec, UK, Triumph, KTM, Aprillia, Benelli & Ducati
- MY-OBD Shop (Germany) Bluetooth Adapter Vgate V1.5 Mini OBD2
- OBDLink Adapter LX, MX und MX+
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: Download the Android software exclusively from the Google Play Store.
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" 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
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.
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.
.
Restriction
for the USB-TuneBoy-Cable:
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
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.