Help: EFI update issue

[marcusrushing90]

I downloaded the most recent update for efi live off of their website. Because, I went to pull my stock TCM tune to be sent to atp. It gave an error telling to download v8 and update the firmware in HAPI. Well I did all that and now....It wont recognize the v2 cable every now and again. Its still saying I need to download v8 and update the firmware in HAPI. Also my v2 will power on but it runs extremly slow...even using the F keys takes a while to open up diagnostic's and other things. I dont know what to do, Im stumped. And i need to get my stocker to Rob cause he is waiting and so am I. Help please!!

 

[Sledhead]

I had issues with ECMs a couple weeks ago and EFI instructed me to use the Pre-release Candidate versions of V8 and V7. Might be something to try?

 

[marcusrushing90]

Are they in the same section as the other downloads.

 

[Sledhead]

It is here; http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?17096-Release-Candidate-2-Aug-19-2011

I am no EFI expert though, just trying to help. Have you had any advice from their team?

 

[marcusrushing90]

No i havent posted it on the EFI board. Thats the next thing on my list. Just busy at the moment and havent had time. But i thank u for all ur help.

 

[EFI Support]

First things first, you need to make sure you are running the latest software, firmware and bootblock. They can be found here http://www.efilive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=133

Having a mismatch of software/firmware will cause issues, so it's really important to be running a suite of software that matches. The latest releases are:

EFILive V7.5.7 Build 180
EFILive V8.2.1 Build 170
FlashScan/AutoCal V2.07.22

You'll find a guide in our knowledge base on how to upgrade your software/firmware here. http://support.efilive.com/kb_article.php?ref=7243-SFGL-2949

Brian (Tanc Crusher) has written a really good step by step guide from a user perspective on how to upgrade everything also, and how they all inter-relate. It was posted here and I think it may even be a sticky, but I'm not sure if it's being maintained on this site. It is being constantly updated on Diesel Place and is in the EFILive subforum as a sticky there if you need it.

Try connecting after that and see how you go. We have another knowledge base article on reading ECM/TCM/PCM's that you may find helpful if you are still having issues. You will find that here http://support.efilive.com/kb_article.php?ref=8254-QOGC-9586

You've said you had problems with your TCM, but how did you go with your ECM? and can you perform other functions like read/clear codes?

Cheers
Cindy

 

[marcusrushing90]

ECM and TCM reading was the same. Each time i went to do a calibrated flash of the ECM or just a read of the TCM. It gives an error saying that i need to download latest version of v8 and update firmware in Hapi. I did the firmware update and its all recent date's. The v2 will read and clear codes but it is extremely SLOW.

 

[marcusrushing90]

Flashcan V2 boot block: Version: 2.07.03 date July 25, 2011 and it says it's ok

FlashScan V2 Firmware 2.07.22 date Aug 23, 2011 and it says its ok.

And I gave both builds installed on my computer and still....nothing.
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[marcusrushing90]

Didnt have the latest build of v7.5. Thats what was causing my problems with reading and flashing. And the v2 was running slow because I had the sd card in.

Thanks to Sledhead, cindy and Huge thanks to Ira on EFI board. I called him and he walked me right through it. Everything is in working order, and wouldnt have been without him.