Flashing Your Vehicle Tune File | Scribe

    Flashing Your Vehicle Tune File

    • 14 steps
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    Make sure you have the latest version of the HP Tuners software installed. For most cases, the Latest Stable version is fine. \ Download Link: [VCM Suite Latest Stable Version](https://files.hptuners.com/VCM%20Suite/VCM%20Suite.msi) If your tuner says you need the latest Beta version, please download and install using this link, instead.\ BETA Download Link: [VCM Suite BETA](https://files.hptuners.com/VCM%20Suite/VCM%20Suite%20\(Beta\).msi) Detailed installation instructions here: [Download, Install, & Open HP Tuners Software](https://scribehow.com/shared/How_to_Download_and_Install_HP_Tuners_Software__u8ak5XcNTq277KinD6ov2A)
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    If you are using an RTD, you will need to use the RTD Flasher software instead of the VCM Editor when reading/flashing tune files. When following these instructions, everywhere it mentions "VCM Editor," you'll use "RTD Flasher" instead.\ Download Link: [RTD Flasher](https://files.hptuners.com/RTD%20Flasher/RTD%20Flasher.msi)
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    Launch the "VCM Editor" app on your computer
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    Connect your HP Tuners interface to the vehicle and your laptop via USB cable.
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    2003-2007 Classic GM Trucks/SUVs: If you have an aftermarket radio installed, remove the radio fuse from the under hood fuse block before reading/flashing tune files. If you don't, the process may fail.
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    Radio fuse location for 2003-2007 Classic GM Trucks/SUVs
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    In VCM Editor, click the "Open File" icon on the left of the menu bar
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    In the popup window, navigate to where your tune file is saved. If it was emailed to you, it may be in the "Downloads" folder.
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    Click the tune file
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    Click "Open"
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    If you have purchased credits but have NOT yet licensed the vehicle to your tuning device yet, you need to sync those credits to your device. [How to Resync HP Tuners Interface](https://scribehow.com/shared/Resync_HP_Tuners_Interface__OLaNF7M5RxCBZNjjoB1oEw)
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    Turn the key to the ON position, but do NOT start the vehicle. For push-button vehicles: - Ford: press the start/stop button once - GM: press and hold the start/stop button for 5 seconds until the dash illuminates - Mopar: press the start/stop button twice, until it is in the RUN position.
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    Ensure the vehicle battery is in good condition with a full charge. Turn off all accessories (radio, HVAC, headlights, etc.)
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    Click the "Write Vehicle" button in the menu bar
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    You must license the vehicle/file to your tuning device to flash it. When the license prompt appears, click "Show License Options" \*If it's already licensed, skip to [Step 14](https://scribehow.com/shared/Flashing_Your_Vehicle_Tune_File__6Os88IrPROuYsyxCK2DocQ#459df63c)
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    Select the appropriate license option(s) and click "Ok" When asked to confirm the licensing, click "Yes"
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    When the Vehicle Writer window appears, make sure the proper write type is selected (usually "Write Calibration", but your tuner will let you know otherwise) and click "Write"
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    **THE WRITE PROCESS MUST NOT BE INTERRUPTED OR YOU MAY RENDER THE ECM PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE!** **Don't do stuff on the computer. Don't mess with stuff on the vehicle. Just wait.**
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    Follow any onscreen instructions that may appear. Some vehicles will ask you to cycle the ignition, wait a certain amount of time, etc. When the write process has completed, click "Close" on the Vehicle Writer window and cycle the key OFF before starting the vehicle.