How To Flash The Tunes To My Truck?

Duramax Tuning Installation Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing your Duramax tune. Please read and follow each step carefully to ensure optimal results. For advanced troubleshooting, submit a support ticket to PISTONTWISTIN@GMAIL.COM.

Vehicle Preparation:

Close all vehicle doors.
Disconnect all electronic accessories. It is crucial to keep doors closed and electronics off during the flashing process.
Battery Health: Ensure your vehicle battery has sufficient voltage. A high-quality trickle charger is strongly recommended during flashing to prevent voltage spikes or drops that can damage the ECM, tuning device, or other electrical components.
LB7/LLY Duramax Fuse Removal: For LB7 and LLY Duramax models, specific fuses may need to be removed before flashing to avoid errors. (Consult your specific instructions for fuse locations.)

Critical Warnings:

DO NOT unplug the tuning device (AutoCal/V2) while it is reading or flashing the vehicle. Unplugging during this process can cause serious damage.

Duramax Fuse Removal

Year	Engine	Pull Fuse	Pull Fuse	Pull Fuse	Pull Fuse	Fuse Locations
2001	LB7	SEO-1	SEO-2			Driver-side dash fuse panel
2002	LB7	SEO-1	SEO-2			Driver-side dash fuse panel
2003	LB7	TBC BATT	TBC IGNITION	INFO	RADIO	Driver-side Engine Bay Fuse Box
2004	LB7	TBC BATT	TBC IGNITION	INFO	RADIO	Driver-side Engine Bay Fuse Box
2004.5	LLY	TBC BATT	TBC IGNITION	INFO	RADIO	Driver-side Engine Bay Fuse Box
2005	LLY	TBC BATT	TBC IGNITION	INFO	RADIO	Driver-side Engine Bay Fuse Box

Flashing Your Duramax Tune: Step-by-Step Guide

With your vehicle prepped, you're ready to flash the tune. Follow these instructions carefully:

Connect the AutoCal: Plug the AutoCal device into your truck's OBD-II port using the provided cable.
Key Position: Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position without starting the engine.
Select Tuning Tool: On the AutoCal screen, select "Tuning Tool" and confirm.
Choose Tuning: Select "Tuning" and confirm.
Program Full: Select "Program Full" and confirm.
Select Tune File: Locate your tune file. DSP5 tunes are typically named "Mod_DSP5_ACL," while single tunes are named "Mod_XHP_ACL." Select your file and confirm.
Warning & Licensing: Read the warning message and confirm. You'll then be prompted to license the ECU; confirm this as well.
Flashing Process: The AutoCal will begin flashing the tune to your ECU. A progress bar will display the flashing progress.
Completion & Ignition Off: Once the progress bar reaches 100%, a message will appear instructing you to turn the ignition off. Follow these instructions.
Countdown & Disconnect: After turning the ignition off, confirm on the AutoCal. After the countdown, unplug the AutoCal from the OBD-II port.
Start Your Engine: You can now start your truck.
Monitor for Errors: Crucially, monitor the AutoCal for any error messages during the flashing process, even after 100% completion. Note down any error messages as you may need them for support.

Keywords: Duramax Tuning, Tune Flashing, OBD-II Port, AutoCal, DSP5 Tune, Single Tune, ECU Programming, Error Messages, Support.

Keywords: Duramax Tuning, Tune Installation, Flashing Instructions, ECM, AutoCal, V2, Trickle Charger, LB7 Duramax, LLY Duramax, Troubleshooting, Support Ticket.

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Duramax Tuning Installation Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing your Duramax tune. Please read and follow each step carefully to ensure optimal results. For advanced troubleshooting, submit a support ticket to PISTONTWISTIN@GMAIL.COM.

Vehicle Preparation:

Close all vehicle doors.

Disconnect all electronic accessories. It is crucial to keep doors closed and electronics off during the flashing process.

Battery Health: Ensure your vehicle battery has sufficient voltage. A high-quality trickle charger is strongly recommended during flashing to prevent voltage spikes or drops that can damage the ECM, tuning device, or other electrical components.

LB7/LLY Duramax Fuse Removal: For LB7 and LLY Duramax models, specific fuses may need to be removed before flashing to avoid errors. (Consult your specific instructions for fuse locations.)

Critical Warnings:

DO NOT unplug the tuning device (AutoCal/V2) while it is reading or flashing the vehicle. Unplugging during this process can cause serious damage.

Flashing Your Duramax Tune: Step-by-Step Guide

With your vehicle prepped, you're ready to flash the tune. Follow these instructions carefully:

Connect the AutoCal: Plug the AutoCal device into your truck's OBD-II port using the provided cable.

Key Position: Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position without starting the engine.

Select Tuning Tool: On the AutoCal screen, select "Tuning Tool" and confirm.

Choose Tuning: Select "Tuning" and confirm.

Program Full: Select "Program Full" and confirm.

Select Tune File: Locate your tune file. DSP5 tunes are typically named "Mod_DSP5_ACL," while single tunes are named "Mod_XHP_ACL." Select your file and confirm.

Warning & Licensing: Read the warning message and confirm. You'll then be prompted to license the ECU; confirm this as well.

Flashing Process: The AutoCal will begin flashing the tune to your ECU. A progress bar will display the flashing progress.

Completion & Ignition Off: Once the progress bar reaches 100%, a message will appear instructing you to turn the ignition off. Follow these instructions.

Countdown & Disconnect: After turning the ignition off, confirm on the AutoCal. After the countdown, unplug the AutoCal from the OBD-II port.

Start Your Engine: You can now start your truck.

Monitor for Errors: Crucially, monitor the AutoCal for any error messages during the flashing process, even after 100% completion. Note down any error messages as you may need them for support.

Keywords: Duramax Tuning, Tune Flashing, OBD-II Port, AutoCal, DSP5 Tune, Single Tune, ECU Programming, Error Messages, Support.

Keywords: Duramax Tuning, Tune Installation, Flashing Instructions, ECM, AutoCal, V2, Trickle Charger, LB7 Duramax, LLY Duramax, Troubleshooting, Support Ticket.

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Duramax Tuning Installation Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing your Duramax tune. Please read and follow each step carefully to ensure optimal results. For advanced troubleshooting, submit a support ticket to PISTONTWISTIN@GMAIL.COM.

Vehicle Preparation:

Close all vehicle doors.

Disconnect all electronic accessories. It is crucial to keep doors closed and electronics off during the flashing process.

Battery Health: Ensure your vehicle battery has sufficient voltage. A high-quality trickle charger is strongly recommended during flashing to prevent voltage spikes or drops that can damage the ECM, tuning device, or other electrical components.

LB7/LLY Duramax Fuse Removal: For LB7 and LLY Duramax models, specific fuses may need to be removed before flashing to avoid errors. (Consult your specific instructions for fuse locations.)

Critical Warnings:

DO NOT unplug the tuning device (AutoCal/V2) while it is reading or flashing the vehicle. Unplugging during this process can cause serious damage.

Flashing Your Duramax Tune: Step-by-Step Guide

With your vehicle prepped, you're ready to flash the tune. Follow these instructions carefully:

Connect the AutoCal: Plug the AutoCal device into your truck's OBD-II port using the provided cable.

Key Position: Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position without starting the engine.

Select Tuning Tool: On the AutoCal screen, select "Tuning Tool" and confirm.

Choose Tuning: Select "Tuning" and confirm.

Program Full: Select "Program Full" and confirm.

Select Tune File: Locate your tune file. DSP5 tunes are typically named "Mod_DSP5_ACL," while single tunes are named "Mod_XHP_ACL." Select your file and confirm.

Warning & Licensing: Read the warning message and confirm. You'll then be prompted to license the ECU; confirm this as well.

Flashing Process: The AutoCal will begin flashing the tune to your ECU. A progress bar will display the flashing progress.

Completion & Ignition Off: Once the progress bar reaches 100%, a message will appear instructing you to turn the ignition off. Follow these instructions.

Countdown & Disconnect: After turning the ignition off, confirm on the AutoCal. After the countdown, unplug the AutoCal from the OBD-II port.

Start Your Engine: You can now start your truck.

Monitor for Errors: Crucially, monitor the AutoCal for any error messages during the flashing process, even after 100% completion. Note down any error messages as you may need them for support.

Keywords: Duramax Tuning, Tune Flashing, OBD-II Port, AutoCal, DSP5 Tune, Single Tune, ECU Programming, Error Messages, Support.

Keywords: Duramax Tuning, Tune Installation, Flashing Instructions, ECM, AutoCal, V2, Trickle Charger, LB7 Duramax, LLY Duramax, Troubleshooting, Support Ticket.

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