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Doc Ver:2.5 Mar. 2013
Android Doc Ver:4.0 Jul. 2019

last update sep-16-2024
ATTENTION, in order to avoid bad investments,
please first read the TuneECU pages in detail,
 then get the necessary equipment.

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Overview

             WARNING !! Use TuneECU ONLY for motorcycle listed on the compatibility list.

TuneECU Android

Warning: Use of this software solution under certain circumstance can invalidate your warranty.

Use of this software is at your own risk, no guarantee is implied or given,
either by the author(s) of this software, nor the website administrator. !!!!!!!!!!!

!! Damages of any kind caused by the use of this software are your own responsibility. !!

 


This site deals only with the peculiarities of the Android version.
Everything else can be found on this homepage on the other pages.


TuneECU for Android is only available on the developer's official website.

There are 2 different licenses available:
  • Standard: for private users (limited to 5 bikes) € 25.-
  • Pro: for professionels (unlimited bikes) € 300.-

    Important:

    As of September 1, 2023, newly purchased licenses are no longer valid for life.
    As before, all licenses purchased before September 1st, 2023 remain valid for life.

    Modification from September 1st, 2023 :
  • The standard license is valid for 1 year.
    When the license is renewed, the number of registered bikes will be reset to zero.

  • The Pro license is valid for 3 years.

For your own safety, install the tuneecu Android, exclusively from here.

Important: 
When purchasing the software, the user account sent to the developer (usually the Google account installed on the device) must be used, otherwise the license cannot be activated on the developer's server. Please go to https://tuneecu.fr and read the installation and registration documentation.

To renew the license, the user must:

  • have a one year license
  • Use the app version 6
  • Read the Basic guide at section "Renew the license".
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Technical Support  only in Chat and only in english or french language.
Or at the new TuneECU forum, also in English or French only.

Support is only for the TuneECU Android- software, no advice or recommendation will be given
on the use of maps.


To get support, the following information are required:
  • A short description of the problem.
  • Android device & Android version
  • License type (Standard or Pro)
  • The exact TuneECU version, (e.g. 5.4.16)
  • From where purchased and installed? (From the Google Play Store or from the developer's website?)
  • What connection is used, Bluetooth or cable ?
  • For Bluetooth problems: What a Bluetooth adapter is used? (Manufacturers and
    Firmware version)
  • For cable problems: Cable manufacturer or source of supply.
  • Which cable adapters are used (OTG etc.) manufacturer or source of supply.
  • Loaded Map in ECU (e.g. 12345map.hex)
  • Bike manufacturer, model and model year
  • VIN of your bike (the last 6 characters of the chassis number, either consisting of digits or a combination of letters and digits)
  • Also post the contents of the "trace.txt"
No support can and will not be provided without answering the above questions.

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.


1.Introduction:

TuneECU is a software for reprogramming, diagnosis and testing of engine control units (ECU),
which are built into some motorcycle models with Electronic Fuel 
injection.

Compatible models, see HERE
Important!! Also note the footnote in this list
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Suitable Custom maps for reprogramming can be found
HERE

Suitable OEM maps for reprogramming can only be used
can be downloaded using the TuneECU app.

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.

Info:
For a few years now, Triumph hasn't changed its map names on updates, only the revision level is added.
To always use a map that has the current revision level, download the map directly from the app via the menu: "Map---open---download" from the server of the TuneECU developer's. You can display the revision status from the map, in the map information after the download.



TuneECU Basic Guide


1.1  System requirements:

  •  Smartphone or Tablet Android version 4.4 minimum, dual Core 1.2 Ghz mini and OTG.
     RAM absolute minimum 2 GB RAM, best and most stable, works TuneECU with at least 3 - 4 GB RAM.
     You can test your phone or Tablet for OTG connectivity with the App "USB Host Test"
     and / or the App
    "OTG Troubleshooter" from Google Play Store.
    Note:
    The cheap phones or tablets with Android Go versions do not have enough memory to run TuneECU
    and no OTG support for using a USB cable.
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  • Cable USB OBD2 KKL FTDI (The cable is the same as the windows version)
    Info: FTDI chips which have been proven to work if the cable is of good quality:
    • Chip type: FT232R, Vendor ID: 0x0403, Product ID: 0x6001
    • Chip type: FT232 / 245BM, Vendor ID: 0x0403, Product ID: 0x6001
    • And from TuneBoy the USB cable with Chip Type: FT232R, Vendor ID: 0x0403, Product ID: 0xBF40
    • FTDI chips with Vendor ID 1027 also fit.
  • Adapter USB/micro (cable OTG) if needed.
  • Optional: Interface Bluetooth, but only those recommended by the developer..
    Attention:
    For the Triumph models, which can be reprogrammed via Bluetooth only, special Bluetooth-adapters
    like the "OBDLink LX" or the "OBDLink MX" or MX+ or "UniCarScan UCSI-2100" have to be used,
    only these adapters allow the reprogramming. (see Bike List).
    .
  • For the Walbro Benelli models, a special converter cable and AMP Super-Seal connector (6 pin)
    is still required, see here.
  • For Aprilia, various Triumph Euro 5 models from 2023 onwards, KTM, Benelli, Husqvarna,
    Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Gilera & Moto Morini
    ECUs, other components are required in addition to
    the OBD-2 cable and the OTG adapter, components checked with TuneECU are available from Lonelec.

WARNING: Avoid the cheap adapters on online platforms, there's a lot of bad chinese clones that don't
work or not properly with TuneECU and specific protocols use by bikes supported.

Some bluetooth adapters recommended, see the list below:
Devices tested:
  • Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, S10e & S10

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) WIFI Model

    Warning, devices with less than 3 - 4 GB RAM could cause problems, to ensure reliable work, a minimum
    of 3 - 4 GB RAM is recommended.
    Previous devices that were on the list here have been removed because unfortunately they no longer meet the current requirements of TuneECU.

 

 This is not an exhaustive list.

Adapters Bluetooth tested

The following Bluetooth adapters are required for models that can be remapped via Bluetooth,
see Basics.
Other adapters are not suitable for remapping.
If problems occur with one of the OBDLink Bluetooth adapters, it can be reset to the FACTORY SETTINGS.
1.Press and hold the connect button for 15 seconds.
2.When factory defaults are restored, the green Power LED will blink and then turn solid.

Only for diagnosis & maintenance (no reprogramming),
Both the above and the following adapters are suitable for
diagnosis & maintenanceSee Bikes List. Warning, only buy from trustworthy sources.
BAFX have posted warnings on their website about copies of their products.

     This is not an exhaustive list.

ATTENTION, some of the information on Bluetooth devices only applies to the models up to 2021.
Later models only work with the Bluetooth adapters listed on https://tuneecu.fr.


Note: We can not know all the devices on the market or future devices.
We can make a reliable statement only about the devices, that we have tested ourselves.
Of course, since we are private people, we can not constantly buy and test devices from all manufacturers.

References to other Android devices and Bluetooth adapter, which work with the Android version
of TuneECU, are gladly accepted in the TuneECU-forum.



1.2 Installation Guide of TuneECU for Android:

HERE as a PDF file for download.

1.2.1 Registration Guide:

HERE as PDF File for download


1.3 Utilization / ECU Connection:
The software has 4 main screens: Map, Dashboard, Adjustments and Sensors.
To switch between screens, swipe the screen from left to right or vice versa.
In “Map” mode, with a map open, the different tables can be displayed by swiping the screen up or down.
From the “F” or “I” screen, the corresponding corrections F Trim table can be displayed by swiping towards
the right.

Connection to ECU (Sagem & Keihin models) with cable:
  • Connect the cable OBD (with OTG adapter if needed) to your Android device and to the diagnostic connector on your bike.
  • Open TuneECU and authorize the app to access the USB accessory.
  • In the ECU-menu, use the option "Select" to set the ECU type (for example, Triumph Keihin)
  • Turn on the ignition
  • In the “ECU” menu, select “Connect”. The light in the bottom right corner starts blinking:
    • Red – Initiating Connection to the ECU
    • Orange – authentication
    • Green – Connection established


Connection with compatible Bluetooth adapter:
Important NOTE !! With Bluetooth connection, turn off all others bluetooth devices paired
with your android device (headphone, speaker...).
  • Start the Bluetooth function in your Android device
  • Plug the compatible Bluetooth adapter into the diagnostic connector on the bike
  • Turn on the ignition
  • Connect the Bluetooth adapter and the Android device via the pairing function
  • Start TuneECU
  • When you start TuneECU for the first time, select the Bluetooth adapter to use. If you start it later,
    all you have to do is confirm that the application is authorized to enable Bluetooth.
  • In the ECU menu, use the "Select" option to select the ECU type (for example, Triumph Keihin)
  • Select "Connect" in the "ECU" menu
    When using a compatible Bluetooth adapter, the LED flashes:
    • Blue while connecting,
    • Red – Initiating Connection to the ECU
    • Orange – authentication
    • Green – Connection established
Connection to the Walbro ECU:
Note: For the Walbro models is when using TuneECU for Android, still a converter cable,
          FTDI-USB-RS232, required.

  • Connect the cables with the Android device and the 6-pin diagnostic socket of the bike.
  • Do not connect the 2-pin connector.
  • Start now TuneECU.
  • In the Menu "ECU", use the option "Select" to set the ECU type.
    Note: For Benelli 899/1130 models (Walbro ECU): The selection for these models
    will only be displayed if you have connected the cables to the Android device.
    For these models, keep also the 2-pin connector ready and connect it to the ECU only
    when prompted by TuneECU.

  • Turn on the ignition
  • Now select the menu "ECU" <Connect>
TuneECU Basic Guide


All information given here about certain models are snapshots.
Means that this information does not have to be applicable to all model years.

The app has four main screens:
  • Map
  • Dashboard
  • Settings
  • Sensors

You can get to the different screens by simply "swiping" to the left and / or right.

  • In the map screen with the map open, swiping down / up takes you to the individual tables (F, I, L, AF etc.) and swiping right (out from the F and I tables) takes you to the Trim tables. By swiping to the left, you get back to the screens of "Map", "Dashboard", "Settings" or Sensors ".

Map Screen:


Menu „ECU“
  • Connect: Connect to the ECU
  • Select: Select the ECU or Bike Typ
  • Disconnect : disconnect the ECU.
  • Read Map: Read the map from the ECU (only possible via cable connection)
  • Reprogram: Write the map loaded in TuneECU to the motorcycle ECU. 
    For many models only via cable, for many newer Triumph models only via Bluetooth.
    See "Basics".
     <<BE CAREFUL!>>
  • Information: Information about the ECU (VIN, Serial number, Map number)
Menu „EDIT“ (Table)
  • Modify Table: Change of the characteristic maps in the tables.
    In sub menu select "modify table" mark one or several cells, wipe up or down to modify the values.
    Procedure:
    • Open the map under menu Table, hit modify. A flashing red border appears around the table.
    • Press on a cell until it turns yellow. Holding your finger down, you can drag over a range of cells
    • which turn yellow.
    • Lift your finger to stop selecting cells.
    • Then move your finger up or down anywhere on the map to increase or decrease the values.
    • Save or discard the changes with the green check or red X in the upper right.
  • Copy / Paste: Copy or Paste the entire table.
  • Graphic Mode : Graphical or Numeric table display.
  • F Trim global : Use the F Trim table for all « F » tables
  • Commit trims: Apply each Trim table to the F & I table and reset the F Trim tables.
 Menu „Map“
  • Open: open a map from the TuneECU folder or download directly from the web server (OEM-Map's only).
  • Comparison maps feature: In cells mode holding your finger on the screen
    to see the difference (colored). In graph mode you can see the difference by rpm or TPS.


  • Import table PCIII/V : Import a table PCIII or V in the trim tables.
  • Information : Display the “Infos” / Comments from the map
  • Parameters:
  • Speed setting limitation (1/min)
  • Speedometer calibration (not possible on all models)
  • Setting the switch-on temp., Thermo Fan (°C),
  • Setting the injector flow,
  • Setting the target idle A/F etc

  • Devices:
    Allow to active or deactivate for the map the following devices:  
    • SAI
    • O² probe.
    • Immobilizer,  e.g. Ducati Monster SR4RS 998
    • Traction control
    • Deactivate the instrument cluster ---- e.g. for Daytona 675
          (doesn't mean the instruments stop working), but it will the engine can also be started without the
           instrument panel.


     


Dashboard Screen:

Menu „ECU“
  • Connect: Connect to the ECU
  • Select: Select the ECU or Bike Typ
  • Disconnect : disconnect the ECU.
  • Error Codes: Display / Erase the error codes stored in the ECU
  • Information: Information about the ECU (VIN, Serial number, Map number)


If you press "KM/H> MPH" in the field where speed and rpm are displayed (gray background), for a longer
time, a small window opens in which you can switch between Km/h and MPH and you can choose whether
the GPS should be active or the data stream should be used to determine the speed.

From version v4.8.01 there is a new design and the change from km / h to MPH and vice versa, or the switching on of the GPS is done via the three-point menu ---- parameters ---- "speed setting".

You can also switch from ° C to ° F in the three-point menu using the "Units" option.
In addition, you can use the "Themes" option in this menu to choose between 3 different themes.


             

TPMS Screen For Triumph with TPMS:
When connected in the Dashboard screen, you have an arrow at the right of the REC button.
Slide the REC button up and it change to TPMS button.Long press on the button to go to the TPMS screen.

Instructions for activating the TPMS, Triumph only.



Adjust Screen:

The left gauge shows the vacuum values for the cylinders to allow the butterfly synchronization only for Keihin ECU's.

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             Menu „ECU“
  • Connect: Connect to the ECU
  • Select: Select the ECU or Bike Typ
  • Disconnect : disconnect the ECU.
  • Error Codes: Display / Erase the error codes stored in the ECU
  • Tests & Adjustments: Test components (fuel pump, radiator fan, etc…)
  • Adjust :
    • CO adjustment (Sagem)
    • TPS reset (Sagem & IAW5AM)
    • Idle air control valve (IACV) setting (Sagem)
    • Long-term mixture adjustment (Sagem)
    • Reset adaption (Keihin)
    • Trottle Position Sensor Adjustment (Triumph)
    • Reset Gear Position / Neutral / Position Adaption (Triumph)
    • Reset Shift Force Sensor Adaption (Triumph)
    • Crankshaft Position Adaption (Triumph)
    • Setting e.g. "Exhaust Valve" (Keihin)
    • Setting the idle control ("TPS / ISCV") (Keihin)
    • Devices adjustments (Exhaust valve, Idle speed, .)
    • Reset Service Interval (Triumph) (exclusively with Bluetooth)
      ATTENTION! The date on the dashboard (bike) must be correct.

      With TuneECU the reset interval service now might be done on some
      Triumph models Euro 5 also:

      • Thriumph all models except Tiger 1200 MY 2022+: The Reset Service Interval (when supported) can be done only with a Bluetooth adapter.
        Tiger 1200 MY 2022+: The Reset Service Interval can be done only with a OBDLink adapter.

    • Activating TPMS (Triumph only)
    • ABS Bleed feature, Triumph only (with usb cable, for models with K-line protocol only,
      for the Ride by Wire models only with bluetooth.) The ABS bleeding doesn't work on the
      latest Triumph models (MY 2021 and up)


 Sensor Screen:

In the Sensors Screen, all sensors in the bike can be checked for their values.
It can be selected via a submenu, the sensors whose values you want.




Sensor data recording:
- Click twice on the "REC" button (or do a long press for Android version 4),
   it must turn green and the red dots must appear at right of the values.
- Select your bike and connect. When datas are recording, the "REC" button turn red.
- The recording is stopped by a long press on the "REC" button again.
A Datalog file is saved in .csv format in the "TuneECU/Logs" folder on your Android device.
This file can be played in the Dashboard Screen or opened and viewed in a screen.

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PS: Not all features are available on all motorcycles.


Delete a bike (Only possible from TuneECU version 5.6.25).

When 5 bikes has been registered, you have the possibility to delete one (you must be connected to internet).

Go in the menu "3 dots/License", click on the number of bikes, then select the bike you want to delete.



The deleting confirmation is displayed a few seconds in the bottom of the screen.

This operation can be done only one time within 180 days.


Videos


Appropriate equipment:


Converter Cable for Walbro ModelleAMP 6-Pin
The OBDLink LX or MX or MX+ Bluetooth adapter
is required for the newer Triumph models, other
adapters do not work. See Bikes List.
Since TuneECU version 5.5.42 from 05/20/2022, the Bluetooth adapter "UniCarScan UCSI-2100" (minimum firmware v2.49) can also be used for a reassignment of the ECU on the newer T-models.


Glossary:

ABS: Anti-lock Braking System

CAN: Controller Area Network

DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Codes

ECU: Engine Control Unit

EPC: Electronic Power Control

EXBV: Exhaust Butterfly Valve

IMU: Inertial Measurement Unit

ISCV: Idle Stepper Control Valve

MAP: Manifold Air Pressure

MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

SAI: Secondary Air Injection

TC: Traction Control

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitor System

TPS: Throttle Position Sensor

TSA: Triumph Shift Assist

TTC: Triumph Traction Control

VIN: Vehicle Identification Number


Disclaimer:

Use of the software is at your own risk. Neither the software developer or the website operator will provide any form of guarantee.

!! Damages of any kind caused by the use of this software are your own responsibility. !!

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!! 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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