SCT Ford 5015P, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 SECTION HEADER HERE USER GUIDE PART S FORD 5015P GM 5416P ...

Page 2: ...y pg 7 2 6 Reading Clearing Vehicle DTCs pg 7 SECTION 3 PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3 1 Installing a Pre Loaded Tune File pg 8 3 2 Installing a Custom Tune File pg 10 3 3 Returning Your Vehicle to Stock pg 11 3 4 User Adjustable Options Explained pg 12 SECTION 4 USING DEVICE FEATURES 4 1 On Device Data Logging and Monitoring pg 14 4 2 Connecting External Analog Inputs pg 15 4 3 Performance Tests pg 1...

Page 3: ...r device to the vehicle Plug the device into the OBD II port and wait for the main menu screen to appear The default menu screen is Program Vehicle If you are using the device for custom tuning you will need to read the vehicle strategy first through the Vehicle Info main menu screen and send that information to your custom tuning dealer See Section 4 1 NOTE SCT does not recommend using this devic...

Page 4: ...rformance modifications such as cold air kits high flow exhaust systems and other basic modifications Vehicles that have aftermarket superchargers or turbochargers will require custom tuning which can be purchased only through SCT of one of our authorized SCT Custom Tuning Dealers To locate a dealer near you use the dealer locator on the SCT website at www sctflash com where to buy The stock file ...

Page 5: ... cap or compartment door labeled OBD II port 2 If the connector pins are covered or the port is located behind a compartment door remove the cap or open the compartment door 3 Connect the OBD connector from the Livewire TS to the vehicles OBD II port USING THE COMPUTER 1 Install SCT Device Updater www sctflash com support before connecting your unit via USB Updater Download 2 Locate the computer s...

Page 6: ... Updater software that you just installed there will be a shortcut icon with a white U on a red background on your desktop 5 Now select Load Custom Tune File from the Basic Operations menu followed by clicking on Locate Custom Tunes 6 Select the desire tune on the left under Available Tunes Then select the Add to Device button in the middle of the screen This will transfer your tune file to the On...

Page 7: ...HICLE INFO Vin Strategy Vehicle Weight DEVICE SETTINGS LCD Brightness Day Time LCD Brightness Night Time Theme Red Blue Dark Ambient Light Sensor Audio Ignition Key Check Power Save Mode DEVICE INFO Device Name Device Part Serial Number Firmware Version Preloaded Tuning Custom Tuning Tune Revision Market Unlocks Left Married Status Current Flash Total Flashes Support Info Vehicle Batt Vehicle Boar...

Page 8: ... On Position or Second click 3 Turn the key forward until your dashboard lights display but do not start the engine of the vehicle 4 Once the Livewire TS has detected you turned the key on it will proceed to display your VIN COMM and ECU Strategy 2 6 READING CLEARING VEHICLE DTCS If you are experiencing a check engine light on your dashboard you will be able to retrieve the code and read the cause...

Page 9: ...r adjustments to the calibration being loaded It is not necessary to make adjustments in this area If you wish to make an adjustment simply press the option you would like to change and the screen will change to display the available values for that option When you are satisfied with the values of these options or if you do not wish to change them touch Approve 7 You will now be prompted with a sc...

Page 10: ...r truck Street Less power than Performance Moderate gain over stock safe for light towing under 5k lbs Performance The most aggressive preloaded diesel tune Good for everyday use racing economy but not recommended for any type of towing Tow This tune should be used when towing any significant load With this tune shifting is towing centered How do I know what the Options do Section 3 4 contains a l...

Page 11: ...er deactivated these options based on vehicle upgrades 6 You will now be prompted with a screen to review your vehicle and options Press Continue 7 The next screen possibly two will differ between vehicles You will be prompted to Turn key Off and or Turn Key On It s important here to follow the prompts from the device 8 Livewire TS will now Upload the current file that is in your vehicle referred ...

Page 12: ...4 Depending on your device settings you may be prompted to Turn Key On If so please turn the ignition key to the On position but do not start the vehicle 5 The next screen possibly two will differ between vehicles You will be prompted to Turn key Off and or Turn Key On It s important here to follow the prompts from the device 6 Livewire TS will now load the original file saved from when you tuned ...

Page 13: ...ll be prompted to save all adjustments Once the adjustments have been saved you will be prompted to continue the upload process NOTE Adjustable Options vary for each vehicle and are not available on all vehicles DIESEL VEHICLES SPECIFIC OPTIONS PERFORMANCE The most aggressive preloaded diesel tune Good for everyday use racing economy but not recommended for any type of towing STREET Less power tha...

Page 14: ...tane based tunes to focus more on towing over performance ECONOMY TUNE Adjusts the Octane based tunes to focus on economy over performance REAR O2 S Disables the Rear O2 s and eliminates CEL caused by rear O2 removal GLOBAL SPARK Add or Remove Timing to the entire RPM range SPARK BY RPM Add or Remove Timing by RPM Range 0 2k 2 4k 4 8k WOT FUEL Add or Remove Fuel at Wide Open Throttle WOT FUEL INJE...

Page 15: ...AUGE To edit a gauge you will tap twice on the gauge you would like to edit You will be taken to the edit screen where you can choose what parameter you would like to monitor ITEM Here you will find a list of parameters that are preloaded on your device You can find the Analog Inputs at the bottom of this list EQUATION We have preset the most common equations below V this would be Voltage SCT EGT ...

Page 16: ...firewire port on the OBDII cable 2 Power on your LWTS on the bottom left of your home screen you will see Gauges Datalog select it 3 You will be prompted to turn the key to the ON position the LWTS will automatically detect your key being turned on 4 Select the appropriate Preloaded Datalog File displayed on the screen that matches your type of vehicle in this example we will use Ford Diesel 6 0L ...

Page 17: ... the 0 60 MPH Mile ET and Braking ET all in one test or individually You many select more than one test at a time NOTE Prior to using the LWTS Performance Test you must configure your vehicle s weight within the Vehicle Info Menu The option to modify weight will appear only after you have successfully read Vehicle Info SECTION 4 USING DEVICE FEATURES ...

Page 18: ...rom Auto or Always On AUTO When the device sees you have shut off the vehicle the programmer will start a counter to automatically shut down in 5 minutes ALWAYS ON Your device will remain on whether you shut off the vehicle or not The device will need to be manually turned on after 24 hours as it completely shuts off to prevent draining the battery STARTUP FUNCTION When the device is turned on you...

Page 19: ...PCM Should I return to stock before taking my vehicle to the dealer Yes this prevents the Livewire TS from becoming locked if the dealer updates the PCM Can I use a lower octane fuel than the tune file lists No you must use the same octane fuel that the vehicle is tuned for Failure to use the proper octane can result in severe engine damage I have a supercharger nitrous oxide on my vehicle can I u...

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