[Enthusiast or Professional?]

8 hours ago, 05xtsleeper said:

Im going from a btr 4 speed auto to a t5 as I have it already. Will I need a new pcm for the t5 or thats only if I want the t56?? I had a look at website from what I seen ford used my pcm module type in the mk1's maybe a mk1 manual strategy would work. What options do I have if i keep the t5 and current pcm, try and flash a manual strategy if that doesn't work try and edit the current auto strategy if that doesn't work would a custom os work?? as of the auto loom ill repin and rewire to suit t5. I'm really hoping I can use my current pcm as I've been looking for nearly 3 years and only one that popped up a couple of years ago and it was DOA. I'm waiting on the Tactrix Openport 2.0 to come in the mail and then I'll buy pcmtec pro and start learning what needs to be done. @BeerTurbo thanks for the reply.

I've seen on other forums that some auto pcm's were made as auto pcm's only & don't like being edited to manual or flashed with manual tunes. They will accept auto to manual edits or complete manual flashes but cruise won't work & they have little gremlins that haunt you forever. Some ecu's are designed for both auto & manual & are happy with either strategy

[BF 3 plug PCM]

2 hours ago, Royboy said:

Hi all, I have a 2007 Bf zf fairlane which I'm currently fitting a turbo motor to, I was going to just use a boost tee to control boost (yes I know this is suboptimal). But when I was plugging my engine in  I discovered my PCM has 3 usable plugs. Can I enable factory boost control with this PCM or is that only possible with a turbo 3 plug PCM. Thanks for your input. 

BF na pcm's don't have the hardware required for boost control

[Bf computer and loom running fg motor]

8 hours ago, Escy said:

Hi, I have a 2009 na fg xr6 with a 5 speed auto. I'm planning on converting to a 6 speed and have a bf fairlane with everything I want to use in it. If I put the bf pcm and loom in my fg with the matching bf TCM on the ZF will it work and do I need to change anything? 

Cheers 

NO. CANbus is different for a start. There would be so many more issues created with mismatched wiring, ABS, BCM, cluster etc

[Bf computer and loom running fg motor]

8 hours ago, Escy said:

Hi, I've got a 2009 na fg xr6 with a 5 speed auto in it. I want to convert it to a 6 speed auto and have a bf fairlane with everything I want to use in it. If I put the bf pcm and wiring loom onto my fg with the matching bf TCM on the ZF, will it work and is there anything I need to change? 

Cheers. 

In short, no. The FG & BF CANbus systems are different & that's just the start of the issues you'd have.

[Help please,VSS ,non and bf ..]

12 hours ago, hulk said:

i have just put a e series rear ext housing on a  btr transmission 

to get a speed signal as they have put it on the front wheel 

with a abs ring.and iam trying to wire it up

Have a look for an unused 3 pin connector near the other gearbox wiring connectors that matches the Ford speedo transducer. It's usually got a plastic plug in it for protection & is taped to the rest of the loom.

13 hours ago, hulk said:

and 

get it to work in the pcmtec software ...

[Enthusiast or Professional?]

9 hours ago, BarraTuna said:

Pro way to go !

 

I am about to buy pro to fix up some bugs a tuner left behind and have a feeling the tune is locked!!!!!

Is there a way to check before buying?

 

 

 

You could contact the tuner & ask. The only other option is to read the tune.

Here's your options if it's tuner locked

 

[Zf relearn procedure on rebuilt transmission]

2 hours ago, Roland@pcmtec said:

It is already available here:

https://forum.pcmtec.com/topic/235-howto-disable-or-reset-zf-6-speed-long-term-adaptive-learning-kam/

Thanks Roland, I have read this topic & forgot the function was only available for customers with the workshop version.

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Hi Rusty, for PCMTec customers with the Workshop version there is a procedure we show them that allows them to reset the adaptive learning. 

I will let others answer the second method.

When Darryl said ^^^^^^ "there is a procedure we show them", I thought there was a new development that wasn't published on the forum.

[Zf relearn procedure on rebuilt transmission]

8 hours ago, Darryl@pcmtec said:

Hi Rusty, for PCMTec customers with the Workshop version there is a procedure we show them that allows them to reset the adaptive learning. 

I will let others answer the second method.

Hi Darryl, will the Workshop procedure be added to the Workshop Discussion section or is it made available upon request?

[Does PCMTEC Run on a Parallels Windows 10 Virtual Machine On Apple Macbook]

14 hours ago, Lesbo said:

Sorry about the specific question, I don't actually own a personal Windows 10 Laptop, I have an Apple MacBook Pro that I run Parallels Virtualisation software on which I have my Windows 10 Virtual machine.

The Virtual Machine has USB passthrough capability so that Windows 10 will see any USB device plugged into the hardware (Macbook Pro) but there may be instances where certain 'things' may not work.

I've found that PCMtec is setup to detect the VM in Parallels on Mac & stops itself from loading up in Windows 10 VM. I remember another post where someone had it running but there were some issues. This would require setting the VM up in a way that PCMtec couldn't detect the VM.

I have installed another instance of Windows 10 on the MacBook Pro via BootCamp & have no issues running PCMtec using a Tatrix OpenPort 2.0.

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So I am wondering if anyone has actually tried the software with the 2 X J2534 cable options Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 or Mongoose Pro?

The Tatrix OpenPort 2.0 works on Windows 10 in Parallels on Mac. I've used it with FORScan but only for testing.....the OBDLink EX is better for this.

HPTuners works on Windows 10 in Parallels so J2534 doesn't seem to be an issue. I use my Mac most of the time so having PCMtec run in Parallels would be nice rather than booting up BootCamp, shutting down & going back to Mac Big Sur to do the rest of my work.

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Otherwise I will most likely need to get a Native Windows 10 Laptop

Don't buy a Native Windows 10 laptop. Install Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit via BootCamp. Licences are cheap......do a google search I think I paid about $20 each for my licences.

[ba xr6t engine and pcm in to ba non abs ute speed sensor]

Have you disabled the VID Block & correctly set the speed source?

 

 

[Enthusiast or Professional?]

Before you go flashing an F6X tune into your Territory, check out the "HOWTO: ABS Re-programming". There's a lot of useful information there and some specific to the Territory & the different ABS systems that will likely change your mind about flashing the F6X tune in. You would be better off comparing the F6X calibration with yours & copying over relevant differences.

If you think you'll want to tune the ZF, get the professional version or you'll wish you had later on. Have a look at the pricing, the professional version will show you what you get on top of the enthusiast version.

If you've downloaded the Demo version, have a play around with it. Switch between Enthusiast & Professional to see what/where differences there are.

[first timer tuner - N/A bf turbo barra]

5 hours ago, Kayesem said:

Why can't you (the forum as a whole) simply point to a getting started guide and say look, here are the risks, here are the payoffs, here's what you'll need and what it will cost. Once you understand all that and are ready to continue, come back to us when you come up against a specific issue you are struggling with. (?)

Maybe that's already in place and I've overlooked it? I already asked @Roland@pcmtec for a getting started guide (on YouTube) and he ghosted me after that. I get that videos are not the main focus around here at the moment, but some more effort on that front would go a very long way towards welcoming newcomers to the scene.

There's plenty of help in the forum. You just need to search posts, read up, learn & then ask questions.

As for setup costs, they will vary depending on what you're prepared to spend on the equipment required and what level of training you may want before jumping in & buying any tuning software, as everyone's budget is different. This is something each individual needs to research. You need to ask yourself.....what are my end goals, time frame for completion, what is my budget, what is my risk, do I have an alternate vehicle & funds should something go wrong, is road tuning feasible or not, am I better off paying someone?

The web is also a good source of information. Here's a few links I found to both free & paid tuning courses in just a few minutes. The tuning software used may be different, but it's the principles of tuning that are what is required

https://www.hpacademy.com/technical-articles/tuning-tools/

https://www.hpacademy.com/technical-articles/explained-pre-tuning-essentials-part-1/

https://www.hpacademy.com/technical-articles/explained-pre-tuning-essentials-part-2/

https://www.hpacademy.com/courses/

https://www.hpacademy.com/hpa-starter-package

Once you've been through all the HP Academy material, @Roland@pcmtec has mentioned in forum posts, training materials being worked on by a tuner using PCMtec tuning software.....it might be completed & available if you still need more specific training on the PCMtec product & tuning. I'm sure I've also seen references to other sources of information & training within forum posts.

 

[HOWTO: ABS Reprogramming]

15 minutes ago, Bugsy said:

Hey guys.

Would anyone have the Ba as built file.

Customer has changed pcm, bcm key and key reader but not the abs module.

Now got no speed reading .

Thank in advance 

You'll find the speed source setting is incorrect in the PCM for the vehicle.

The BA uses 2 different ABS systems. The first is a 3 channel system for ABS equipped vehicles & a 4 channel system for ABS/TCS equipped vehicles. I wouldn't expect that the calibrations would be in any way compatible which rules FORScan out as an option for fixing your issue.

I believe you'll have 3 options.....I'd go with option 2 if you have the original PCM

Option 1. licence the PCM & change the speed source setting to match the original PCM.....there may still be other differences in the calibration that may cause problems

Option 2. See below....HOWTO: PCM Replacement

 

Option 3. change the ABS module to suit the pcm. You'd also need to confirm there are no body wiring loom differences, brake master cylinder is the same etc.

[Can't read fault codes (DTC)]

1 hour ago, Turboidiot said:

Does forscan work with the tatrix?

Yes & no. I've found the OBDLink EX cable works better & haven't used the Tatrix with FORScan for quite some time until you asked the question.

I've found the Tatrix to be temperamental with later versions of FORScan & Tatrix drivers. You will need to make sure you have the Tatrix selected in settings & the correct settings for it to work. I've just connected to a BA RTV pcm using Tatrix & bench loom which is why you'll see a lot of fault codes.

I have several other pcm's which I've just connected to where the Tatrix won't connect or if it does, FORScan doesn't recognise the calibration or won't read DTC's. The OBDLink EX will connect & read all these pcm's & will read vehicle modules.

After making changes to FORScan settings, disconnect the cable from laptop & pcm, then restart FORScan. Sometimes you may also need to reboot before reconnecting cable.

[Overboosting / spiking between gear shifts]

9 hours ago, Roland@pcmtec said:

I wouldn't waste your time with the eboost and I'd put whatever a tach converter costs towards getting a turbo pcm. 

I'm no tuning expert but I'd have to agree with you Roland.....rather than wasting money on an eboost, tach converter or additional tuning time =$$$ doing a work around with an na pcm, just get a turbo pcm. They come up for $200-$250...$500 if you're desperate. Do it once, do it right!!

[HOWTO: ZF Transmission replacement (TCM)]

7 hours ago, Roland@pcmtec said:

Not possible, requires KLine which the tactrix doesn't support. 

Thanks for the confirmation that it couldn't be done using PCMtec & a different cable.

I've been advised of a cable & different software that'll work but haven't looked at it any further yet.

[HOWTO: ZF Transmission replacement (TCM)]

7 hours ago, Roland@pcmtec said:

The hardware as far as I know is the same but the operating system may not be. You might be able to just change the calibration, if the operating system needs changing you'd need to send it to Custom Machine Works or BPR to have it changed (requires a special cable that uses KLine) 

Hi Roland, does the PCMtec application have the ability to change the operating system?

[HOWTO: ABS Reprogramming]

30 minutes ago, Roland@pcmtec said:

Great info Bill! Does anyone know what DSC actually does btw?

This is Ford's explanation of what DSC does & how it's done using the yaw sensor, an acceleration sensor, wheel speed sensors, ABS and/or TCS & engine management.

[HOWTO: ABS Reprogramming]

8 hours ago, jpm600 said:

to answer my own question. incase it's useful for anyone else.

It seems the F6x had a different calibration of the ABS for bigger brakes, but it also must have a different ABS module.  Using forscan, if I select F6x in the configeration, it tries to load it to the ABS, but then fails - incompatible module.

so im back to my HACH4K6 config

Here's a summary of the differences in ABS modules used in the SY Territory......Bosch 5.3 & Bosch 8.0.

[User Guide: First time setup of the Editor and vehicle read]

7 hours ago, galapogos01 said:

Latest Tactrix drivers as shown in my screenshot worked fine here. Make sure you're downloading from the Tactrix website.

I've downloaded the latest version (later than the one you've installed) from the Tatrix website & have rendered my device unusable unless I follow the steps in the YouTube video posted earlier.

I'm not going to edit the registry at this point unless I really need my device. I've done some research and it would appear that if you haven't done Windows 10 Updates in a while, you will get away with updating drivers & if you update windows afterwards you are fine but if you update windows before installing the drivers, you will have issues.

I've emailed Tatrix & opened a case. I've let them know that at this point in time, I won't update the registry and am willing to test a new driver.....unless I need the Tatrix. Hopefully, they'll get it sorted quickly. It appears after using the same drivers for several years, they've had a few driver updates recently & whatever Microsoft are doing with updates, it appears to be affecting drivers.

[User Guide: First time setup of the Editor and vehicle read]

EDITED.......DO NOT USE THE LATEST DRIVERS.....TATRIX no-longer working...."No ELM Found"

I'll send an email to Tatrix and let them know so they can sort the issue with Microsoft & update the registry as per the Youtube video.

I've just downloaded the latest drivers & had a look at the "openport.sys" properties. It would appear Tatrix have been made aware/realised there was a driver issue & have provided a new Driver version.

I'll update my drivers in a while & see if it all still works

Version 1.02.0.4943.......

 

[User Guide: First time setup of the Editor and vehicle read]

10 hours ago, galapogos01 said:

Weird problem, haven't got to the bottom yet. Latest driver has newer dates/versions FYI.

I am picking certificate/date issue or something else funky going on with the PC.

Is your Tatrix working ok with the later driver version?

Contemplating updating my driver to see if my Tatrix still works or if it breaks my Mac

[User Guide: First time setup of the Editor and vehicle read]

9 hours ago, Cookie92 said:

 

 

Follow this YouTube video and solved the issue 

Great to see you got it sorted. Google usually has the answers. It's not that long ago that I setup my Mac. Wondering now if I used an installer I had on One Drive or if I downloaded the latest version.

I might have to install the latest drivers & see if it breaks or if it still works ok.

[User Guide: First time setup of the Editor and vehicle read]

1 hour ago, Cookie92 said:

I still can't get tactrix to connect iv found the drivers in device manager and its coming up with code 52 anyone seen this before how can I fix?

There's info on "Windows Driver error 52" if you do a google search and the message it displays is basically telling what's wrong.

Have you tried uninstalling OpenPort 2.0 rebooting and reinstalling?

You could check the "openport.sys" file to see what it displays

 

[User Guide: First time setup of the Editor and vehicle read]

5 minutes ago, Cookie92 said:

Still same result

Looks like you need to contact TiPerformance