[2006BlackBeauty]

I just got my SCT xCal3 tuner, but not sure how to use it. It comes with a CD-rom, but my computer's CD-rom drive isn't working. Does anyone have instructions they could share? Thanks.

[05horse]

the CD is instructions u can go to www.sctflash.com to get a PDF


basicly plug it in the port below your wheel.

go to program car

then custom or canned tune

turn off your radio and any lights.


press program

then it will say turn key on and off ( but dont start car ) a few times.


the first flash will take a good 10 minutes to get your stock code ect ect. but next time it will be lots quicker.


if you need mroe help pm me and ill give you my number and walk you through it.....



im feeling generous today.

[duckbubbles]

Originally Posted by 2006BlackBeauty

I just got my SCT xCal3 tuner, but not sure how to use it. It comes with a CD-rom, but my computer's CD-rom drive isn't working. Does anyone have instructions they could share? Thanks.

You got a CD with it? Wow, I must have gotten ripped off. The enclosed instructions (pamphlet) leave a LOT to be desired.

Frank

[2006BlackBeauty]

Just installed the tune, but the car isn't running well. It's idling around 500 rpms and when I rev the engine with the AC on, the car cuts off because the rpms fall to 0. My only mod is a K&N CAI and this tune. What's going on??

[05horse]

return to stock dont do damage.


call who you got the tune from and tell them whats up. they should tweek it for you.

try useing one of the canned generic tunes


i really reccomend ordering a bama tune or a tillman speed tune.


i love my bama 93!

[stlwagon]

Whose tune is it?

[2006BlackBeauty]

Americanmuscle.com

They had me flash back to stock, then reflash to the custom tune, but still the same problem. Re-checking CAI for the 40th time to make sure there aren't any leaks. Just dropped a small plastic piece down into the engine somewhere, so now I get to spend the next hour hunting for that... Not having a good day here.

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by 2006BlackBeauty

Americanmuscle.com

They had me flash back to stock, then reflash to the custom tune, but still the same problem. Re-checking CAI for the 40th time to make sure there aren't any leaks. Just dropped a small plastic piece down into the engine somewhere, so now I get to spend the next hour hunting for that... Not having a good day here.

Check your MAF sensor to ensure you somehow didn't install backwards. It is possible on some intakes.

[2006BlackBeauty]

By backwards you mean upside down?

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by 2006BlackBeauty

By backwards you mean upside down?

Yes... Just make sure the little square opening on the side is facing the air filter.

[2006BlackBeauty]

I checked and its correctly installed. I missed the call back from AmericanMuscle.com and will have to wait until Tuesday to talk to a tech. $%^%#@!

Thanks for your help.

[stlwagon]

Do you have the hose from the CAI attached to the passenger valve cover?

[baddger]

Doesn't the xcal 3 model 3015 come with the three "strategy" "canned" tunes as well? If so I would try one of those while your waiting on an update from AM.

And after way too much time on this forum you should really just get a bama/brenspeed/tillman tune. I think you will be remarkably impressed. Have not heard too much good here lately about AM tune files.

[2006BlackBeauty]

stlwagon: There is a rubber hose that comes out of the left side of the air intake tube near where it connects to the throttle body. It connects to the left side of the engine. So I think the answer to your question is 'yes'.

baddger: I might do that to see if it helps. What makes bama/brenspeed/tillman so much better?

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by 2006BlackBeauty

stlwagon: There is a rubber hose that comes out of the left side of the air intake tube near where it connects to the throttle body. It connects to the left side of the engine. So I think the answer to your question is 'yes'.

baddger: I might do that to see if it helps. What makes bama/brenspeed/tillman so much better?

Sure sounds like you've got everything setup correctly. My guess is they've set up the tune for a different CAI. Simple fix but they'll need to redo the tune. Agree with Baddger, try the canned tune.