Reading Your Vehicle Tune File | Scribe

    Reading Your Vehicle Tune File

    • 10 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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    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 "Read Vehicle" icon in the menu bar
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    If this option is grayed out, you may have a tune file open in VCM Editor. Close that tune file by selecting "File > Close" then attempt the read.
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    In the popup window, click "Read"
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    DO NOT interrupt the read process once it has started, or you will have to restart the procedure. Don't mess with the laptop, don't do anything with the vehicle, just sit and wait.
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    Follow all on-screen prompts during the read process. Some vehicles will ask you to cycle the ignition, wait a certain amount of time, etc.
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    Once the read process is finished, a window will popup asking you to save the file. Give it a useful filename (e.g. "2013ChevyCamaro_JohnDoe_STOCK"), and save it in a location that you fill be able to find.
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    After you save the file, you may turn the key off. Your vehicle's current tune file is now saved to your computer.