EFILive’s AutoCal device is intended to provide a convenient platform for professional tuners to distribute custom tunes to their customers. And for their customers to collect and submit logged data back to the tuner for analysis. It allows the tuner to update and optimize the original tune without shipping and/or removing controllers from customers’ vehicles. To program an AutoCal device for an end user, the Tuner must first program the AutoCal using their FlashScan V2 device.
Where FlashScan V2 offers end users the ability to create, view, and modify tunes, with AutoCal ONLY the FlashScan V2 programmed to the AutoCal device has that access. The end user gains access to the tune, and the ability to data log/read clear codes, but the Tuner retains software permissions. AutoCal devices cannot be shared by an end user between multiple FlashScan devices, only the device that first programmed the AutoCal has software rights to that device.
Applications
- Supporting Remote Customers
The location of a customer and the location of a tuner become irrelevant with AutoCal. Once a tuner sends a customer an AutoCal device, tune files and data logs can be emailed for data analysis and tune revision. The customer never needs to visit a shop for re-tuning. Why would customers ever settle for a generic handheld tune ever again? AutoCal is perfect for tuners with remote customers.
- Hard Parts Suppliers
Engine parts suppliers can include an AutoCal device with each engine upgrade package. The customer attaches AutoCal to their vehicle and reads out the existing calibration and emails it back to the parts supplier. The parts supplier emails the customer a tune file that matches their controller. The customer flashes their engine and/or transmission controller(s) with the matching tune file(s).
- Mail Order Tuning
Tuners can offer mail order tunes that can be delivered via an AutoCal device. Using an AutoCal device means the customer is not required to remove/replace any controllers. This is especially important for vehicles with controllers that cannot be removed, such as the T43 transmission controller.
- Multiple Tunes
Tuners can sell multiple tunes to their customers. For example a power tune, an economy tune and a tow tune. Multiple tunes can be stored in a single AutoCal device and the customer can flash in the appropriate tune at any time to suit their requirements.
A FlashScan Device is Required
To be able to create tunes for your customers’ AutoCal devices, you must:
- Connect the AutoCal device and your FlashScan V2 device to the same PC and select the link option, or
- Send a file that was “saved for AutoCal” to your customer that the customer flashes into their vehicle. AutoCal will link itself to the FlashScan device that was used to save the file for use with an AutoCal device.
Differences between FlashScan V2 and AutoCal
There are significant differences between FlashScan V2 and AutoCal for end users. It is important that both the tuner and the tuner’s customer (end user) understand these differences.
- With FlashScan V2, end users have the ability to create, view, and modify tunes. With AutoCal, only the tuner has that ability.
- Tunes from multiple sources can be flashed with FlashScan V2, however AutoCal is limited to flashing tunes provided by a single tuner.