Free LS tuning, TunerPro Basics, VATS delete, BIN and XDF files

Going over the basics of Tunerpro, very simple intro to get your swap running.
Link to PCMhammer, github.com/LegacyNsfw/PcmHack...
OBDlink LX, amzn.to/322p6Wk
OBDlink MX (one I'm using), amzn.to/3jVrcgy

[@davidsabyan2481]

Thanks for sharing this information. I was a GM factory tech and was fortunate to receive factory training in the 80s and 90s with the first rather crude efi systems of the day icluding PFI and SFI. I decided to change careers, but got back into the performance game in the last couple of years. I just purchased a complete G3500 wreck with a Lq4 and 4l80e. I keep replaying and reviewing your video's because they are so well done. I am determined to use the 2004 ecm and save the $2000 required to buy the Holley controller. Please keep up the great work, enjoy your videos every day.

[@notsure7874]

You can get a Megasquirt 3 gold box with harness for about 1300 bucks but that takes all the fun out of it!

[@K1LL3R_M1LL3R]

Grateful for you putting out these videos. Thanks a ton.

[@johnelliott7375]

Their loss if they don't have the span to watch it, can't learn it if you don't want to watch and listen. Sorry to hear that people can't wait fifteen minutes to get quality time and information on how to save time and money to do the work at hand. Thanks again for your time and help.

[@thegrandpumbaa]

Nice work JR.

[@zanedrummond8958]

THANK YOU. I had OS 9379910 and for the life of me could not find an xdf to translate it. After watching your video, following your instructions my truck runs now. Thank you SO much, my head was starting to hurt trying to figure it out.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Man, I'm glad to hear it helped you

[@zx001961]

It's easy to make a xdf file from your Bin it won't be modified the way most of them are looking it will have everything that's on your computer xdf file I made one for my Bin same os number

[@frankguerra3314]

Shit I love the long videos.i watch them over an over again.i am learning new shit

[@dankostic6708]

thank you for posting this vid, im new to tunerpro and pcmhammer, i would like to experiment with these programs, im just messing around with unlocking and tuning with stock files for now. i had one of my trucks tuned by 2 separate tuners who used HP Tuners and i feel both took my money and didnt do very much in return.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm glad they're helping you. Looking at other people's tunes is the way I learned the most

[@diydadsht9785]

I missed where you actually found the 12208322 XDF? You start to talk about the EFI website then you select a BIN file? Is that because it's a good fondation BIN for 2001 LS and it includes the XDF?

[@pawpatina]

How do you do a segment swap? Need to make a 05 truck pcm into a truck with manual trans.

[@mastermind7864]

Thank You !!!

[@RickyBobby-es3tn]

Why can't I see my ve tables and everything? I don't have the airflow option or anything.

[@pimprock23]

is there settings for fuel temp and fuel rail pressure on cng equipped models like my 04 express? trying to remove the system and i get codes for those sensors witch have been removed

[@phatbastard]

Hey J.R., wouldn't the DTC codes be the same from TunerPro and HP Tuners? If so, couldn't you just open HP Tuners and mark the ones you need to disable and write down the codes to turn off in TunerPro?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes

[@pmotorsports8276]

Your a man after my own heart. It you learn and know you tools and manipulate them to your liking

[@WeFinnaC]

Is there a bin for an lq4/700r4 combo? Or do I use the lq4/4l80e bin?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Not a factory combination, so there won't be a BIN for it. I'd use a manual trans.

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

✝️🇺🇸👍 can't wait for end of the day so i can watch . Again thanks for video god bless and have a great day.

[@blairgautschi1453]

Great Video! Hopefully you check this out soon...I have many fault codes and currently in reduced engine power mode after integrating the Holley Terminator X ECU into the OEM ECU for my 620hp 408 stroker build in a 2004 Hummer H2. Will this OBDLink MX+ and TunerPro software be able to turn these codes off?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yes, it can disable the fault codes you're having

[@blairgautschi1453]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer thanks for the immediate reply! Just watching another video of yours and will get that scanner ordered...thanks man, you're a life saver!!!

[@blairgautschi1453]

What is the link between the scanner and software? Bluetooth?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Correct

[@shop_night]

I appreciate all the effort you've put into all of your videos. I wonder if you can do a video on using tuner pro to setup for turbo. My big question is do I need to swap operating systems?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I would not use Tunerpro with forced induction before PCM Hammer gets their data logging working

[@Memphis-15bs]

I want to start tuning cars and came across Tunerpro RT. I'm confused as to what adapter I need to buy? There is literally no resources on tuning OBD2 cars with Tunerpro. Looking to first experiment and learn on my car and then start tuning professionally. I'm a developer by profession, so I think I can handle it. Will the OBDLink MX+ work in my case? I've MSI laptop.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

The adapter you need is linked in the description

[@fiendwithout]

Hey I'm buying hp tuners but need some direction on if I need the standard or pro version. I own an 06 got that I want to work on and an 06 5.3 silverado I plan on doing the typical cam, exhaust etc...

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

With HP Tuners, you can always upgrade to Pro later if you want.

[@fiendwithout]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer that's a good point! And thanks for the quick reply. What are the major benefits of the pro over the standard?

[@kenken4153]

I could not get it to read using the OBDlink MX+

[@CaliVibe4U]

I'm having a hard time opening the bin file to the tuner pro software. I connected my android phone and I see my read file but when I click on it, it doesn't show on the tuner pro...please help

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Need a PC

[@Genschannel]

Hi, what cable or interface were you using with the flash program? I’m trying work out what I need to get to get it to plug into pc, trying to avoid hptuners and efilive hardware. Thanx

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Everything used should be in the description

[@tuckerbarrett]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer no reason you couldn't use a USB to OBD cable though, right?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@tuckerbarrett thats correct, the beauty of PCM Hammer is there's a lot more options for how you connect

[@tuckerbarrett]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer While I'm here, have you found a windows based program that scans ABS/SRS as well as just ECU functions?

[@James_R_]

I cant find the XDF files anywhere, I found a bin on the same page you found the 6.0 LQ4 .bin. I need one for the 4.8 LR4. I have not seen 1 XDF on Gearhead even, am I missing something?

[@vickvam3412]

Did you find xdf files?

[@James_R_]

@@vickvam3412 I just ended up copying the one from the PCM with LS droid and editing it in PCM hammer on my computer.

[@drewster956]

@@James_R_ how did u copy the xdf file from the pcm ,care to share

[@TotlKaos]

Have you encountered locked pcms? And if so how did you get around it?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

No, but if I did I'd just use PCM Hammer to smash a stock file over whatever's there

[@jamesruiz4005]

Thank you

[@michaelvoigt724]

👍

[@kevinreed4399]

Really confused, you mentioned you don't need to match xdf, I can't find one close to mine. I just noticed as soon as you started you had an xdf already loaded then just downloaded a bin. I'm on the forums there and they said I had to load a certain one and changed injectors and pedal because no one has made an xdf matching mine. Any help there?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Whatever XDF and BIN you use, has to match. You don't need to fixate on finding a XDF to match your BIN, might not be one. Just find a matching pair that do what you need and load them on your PCM

[@kevinreed4399]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer speedy response. Much appreciated. Best place for xdfs? Is that on theirs to? I mostly found bins. Im worried I have a 06 Silverado with a 12613248 and I found a 246bin on their site. Just need to find xdf, is what they are saying is true? They mentioned using a 7406 and changing injectors and fuel pedal and that just blew my mind. It'd would be cheaper to go with hpt if I had to go that route. So as long as I get same trans, engine code and year and it's a 1mb ecm I should be good? Also I heard some guys having issues after wrong xdf like bad idle or trans shift points changing? Will this be an issue or is that from unmatched bin/xdf?

[@JSCB-365]

Ok, I'm still trying to clear up confusion. I'd like some definitions as to what each file does. and compatibilities. You said you pick a BIN that matches your transmission. Then pick and XDF that matches your Bin. I'd understand this better if they made a Flow chart and posted it on the Forums. I didn't want to change much on my ECU initially. I just want Vats turned off and Turn down or off the Torque limiting. looking to run an 8.1 with an Allison 2,000 the series. They stopped using EGR in 2003 they also used a return less fuel rail then. point me in the right direction OB1

[@jameslogan454ZZ]

I have a 03 5.3 ls swaped in to a 95 gmc 3500 dually withat a manual NV 4500 trans and what I did the tune on the pcm I did not turn the auto trans off and tell it its manual now how would I change the trans in the pcm or do I need a different xdf file than the one I used for my swap 1st. The file I used was a 2012 CAMMARO tune xdf file and I think it was set with a auto trans and now I have a Manual I have searched online all over and don't really find a definite answer. Any guidance and help will be gratefully appreciated. Thanks, James Logan

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

The easiest thing to do is find a manual XDF file, there's a bunch on the facebook group.

[@haystar216gaming7]

How do I get xdf files?

[@RuneSkyNox]

Know what I can use to just turn off the stupid security on my 2002 impala?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Security a d vats are the same thing

[@gunnermaison24]

is it possible to disable dod/afm using tunerpro?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Nope

[@zx001961]

Is there a way to turn the airbag light off

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Not with this

[@CountyGarage207]

So the original OS in my 2000 ecu is a 9381344 which I cant find an XDF for. Can I just write the 8322 OS over the 1344 OS?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Yep

[@CountyGarage207]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Thank you. You're the man.

[@darenclouse3236]

I matched my XDF and bin OS# and I keep getting a checksum error message

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You don't have the checksum files installed in the correct folders

[@matthewward627]

Are you familiar with or have you tried speeduino drop bear ?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I'm familiar with it, I'm not going to try it

[@drewster956]

Ok so I have my 2088 bin and 2088 xdf and I'm ready to flash it on to my pcm ,the one thing I want to understand is does it matter my pcm is 2002-2003 , looks identical just newer or is that a brick waiting to happen ,thanks

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

2002 and 2003 are completely different PCMS

[@drewster956]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer ok thanks

[@elcasiraider1404]

Hello, thank you for making these fantastic videos. I have a question for an expert like you. I am looking for .xdf files to open the .bin file coming from my aprilia tuono motorcycle. Do you know where I can get it? Thanks in advance and greetings from Spain.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You'd want to visit the pcmhacking.net forum to see if anyone has developed that.

[@elcasiraider1404]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer thanks for the help but the link doesn't work😔

[@blobcsgo7190]

So if I buy a ODB2 to USB cable, and connect to my laptop, I can then tune my truck through TunerPro or another software?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Sure?

[@blobcsgo7190]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer "PULSAR OBDII TO USB UPDATE CABLE" made by holley, I am wondering if this would do it.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@blobcsgo7190 the stuff in the description works lol. It's the stuff I used in the video. Idk what else works

[@blobcsgo7190]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Thank you for the tips! good vid!

[@jackedteeth]

Hi J.R. I've been a fan/follower for years. I wanted to ask a question for some guidance in your group but it's still paused. Can you recommend a halfway decent group I could join so ask a harness question? I'm scouring the web the best I can but not finding an answer. I'm a rookie so I'm on team fkn struggles right now. Thanks for your time. I appreciate any direction you're able to point me, if you get a chance

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Idk, they're all kind of shit honestly, full of why don't you just buy greatest thing.. Paused mine because it was definitely strongly trending that way, in spite of booting dozens of people. Guess I'll unpause for awhile

[@luciankristov6436]

Where do i find bin files for my ecu . Man this is confusing lol

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YofDkEzFF6XzEvmlm1PzEHHrMk0ghMAc?usp=sharing

[@lt.schlechtnacht9414]

How do you get rid of the checksum error with tuner pro?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Move the checksum files to the root directory

[@lt.schlechtnacht9414]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer what's the checksum files?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You probably need to watch the other videos in this series. The checksum files are on the Tunerpro site

[@amindnew527]

using a YAHOO email, AND posting back the 43 digit validation code, and posting to the admin PRIOR to the 24 hr deadline, I am now on GearHead EFI... nice thx DE and commenters

[@james10739]

It's weird they don't have most of the dtc codes listed since they are standard obd2 mostly

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

I haven't opened this software in years lol, don't even have a copy currently. No telling what's on there now

[@james10739]

@TheDrivewayEngineer ya I don't know but the obd 2 standard has been a thing since like 96 right and the like base codes have been the some probably since but whatever it's easy to find the info and I have hp tuners to compare with

[@jameslogan454ZZ]

How come my xdf files i can find in my labtop files but open up the tuner pro and it doesn't find my files what to do or am i doing wrong please help last step till my ls swaped 03 5.3 ls in a 95 gmc dually

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You're probably looking in the wrong folder on Tunerpro, Tunerpro looks in it's own folder, if you downloaded them and didn't move them, that's why it doesn't see them.

[@jameslogan454ZZ]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer i think i got it now to write it to my 5.3s pcm n try it then if it worked ill 1999 6.0 lq4 swap my 85 monte carlo

[@jameslogan454ZZ]

Ok i turned vats off but when hooked back up to 5.3 still the same start run for 30 secs thn die i have a 12579405 bin file and no correct xdf please help

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Without an XDF to match your BIN you cant tune with Tunerpro, you're lucky you didn't brick it. Change to an OS that has an XDF

[@jameslogan454ZZ]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer could you send me the bin and xdf link i found some for a 04 but wand another bin and xdf to try also so if you could send me a link would be great and btw love you channel

[@meathead1011980]

I keep getting error one or more checksums could not be updated😑😑😑

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Gotta have the checksums in the install folder

[@meathead1011980]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer in the plug-in folder correct?? I did that and it’s still the same.. unless it’s a different folder I use

[@justfixit1348]

Do u have a link to xdf files?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lK9myLtwV1SAm53_OjHkOryRf0KEbok6

[@vickvam3412]

What about the 8322?

[@robertholmes2295]

do they have any gen V files?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

No, it dosn't work on Gen IV or Gen V

[@robertholmes2295]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer Thanks

[@ezrawall8972]

Where do I find the xdf’s

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Gearheadefi, or PCMhammer GitHub, on my Facebook group, on PCMhammer Facebook group

[@ezrawall8972]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer can you send me the links to the download I’m currently trying to tune out vats and I can only access 6E.xdf

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

@@ezrawall8972 drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1lK9myLtwV1SAm53_OjHkOryRf0KEbok6?sort=13&direction=a

[@ezrawall8972]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer thank you, is there anyway I can contact you in the future if i have any questions I have be struggling to remove vats and this has been the most help in Atleast 3 weeks

[@pinetreemafiallc7052]

02 are code p0420 and p030 .. just make them 0

[@-g.k.4389]

I don't see obd1 tuning I only see ob2 tuning

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Definitely no OBD 1 tuning in this, or any of my other videos

[@derJackistweg]

If you want to make it short AND efficient - make a script, if you are not used to perform speeches. What do you want to transmit, why what is it for and why would I want to know that. And all of that in a clever order, depending on how it works.

[@mistersniffer6838]

Example: In your video you say XDF xxx works on any computer from 99 to 2002 PCM. Then you say " I know it works and it is all there"."To use XDF xxxx file, then you say go to "here" and get the BINS, but then you say, and i quote "It only works on a few". Works on what? YOUR car? How mice! And THEN to top it off you say "make sure you use a BIN and XDF that match, AFTER you tout you dont do that and do something else. No mention of checksums and or errors. I must have missed that? Yea, other than showing screen shots, something smells. NO ONE tells people this is only a 20% success out of the box and you have to stab the shyt out of it for anything of a higher success rate. Relive it or not, I am not really busting on you, just pissed that no one will mention these things. Time to bring it to air.

[@thegxpguy]

this shit does not work, ive torn my hair out trying to get it to work

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

And yet hundreds of people are out there driving around with tunes they did this way.

[@JimmiZero]

Does anyone know of a site (forum/repository) like this but for motorcycles???

[@Keeterbob]

Can you help me find the xdf for 9373372?

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

Use any OS you can find a XDF for.

[@Keeterbob]

@@TheDrivewayEngineer I just that this one programed with VAT delete and a few other things turned off. With this be lost. .?

[@RickyBobby-es3tn]

Why can't I see my ve tables and everything? I don't have the airflow option or anything.

[@TheDrivewayEngineer]

You probably have a XDF/BIN mismatch