TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Device Firmware & Tune Revision Updates ............pg. 4 1.2 About Your SCT Device ..................pg. 4 SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED 2.1 Powering On the Livewire TS+ .................pg. 5 2.2 Loading Email Custom Tunes to the Livewire TS+ ..........pg. 6 2.3 Menu Navigation ....................pg.
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“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 device with any other tuning module or device that modifies the vehicle PCM parameters, increases horsepower, torque or modifies transmission characteristics.
1.1 DEVICE FIRMWARE & TUNE REVISION UPDATES From time to time, you may wish to update your device to the latest version of firmware or tune revision. For step by step instructions on how to update your SCT www.sctflash.com/support device visit .
If the connector pins are covered or the port is located behind a compartment door, remove the cap or open the compartment door. Connect the OBD connector from the Livewire TS+ to the vehicles OBD II port. USING THE COMPUTER Install SCT Device Updater www.sctflash.com/ support before connecting your unit via USB (Updater Download) Locate the computer’s USB port.
Save your custom tunes from your email to your desktop. Open SCT Device Updater software that you just installed, there will be a shortcut icon with a white ‘U’ on a red background on your desktop.
SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED 2.3 MENU NAVIGATION PROGRAM VEHICLE DEVICE INFO • Return to Stock • Device Name • Device Part # • Strategy Tunes • Custom Tunes • Serial Number • Firmware Version GAUGES / DATALOG • Preloaded Tuning •...
Ford will often times update the computer in your vehicle. The new update ID (calibration ID) that is loaded into your computer is called a strategy. Your vehicle strategy will be required when acquiring custom tunes from your SCT dealer or troubleshooting your device.
Touch the menu item that contains your vehicle. Next you will be prompted to adjust options. These options are items available from SCT to make minor adjustments to the calibration being loaded. It is not necessary to make adjustments in this area. If you wish to make an...
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SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.1 INSTALLING A PRELOADED TUNE FILE Which tune file do I choose? GASOLINE ENGINE: Tunes are based on Octane, make sure you choose the correct octane rating based on the octane you are running in your vehicle. •...
For GM vehicles you may see a “Power Down ECU” screen while the vehicle completes some power down procedures. NOTE: Custom tunes are built by SCT’s network of Custom tuning Dealers and any questions related to them need to be directed towards the tuning dealer.
SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3 RETURNING YOUR VEHICLE TO STOCK Start with the unit powered on and connected to the vehicle, press the “Program Vehicle” button on the screen. Next you will be prompted with a “Street Use Notice” which you must agree to and approve to begin the Return to Stock procedure.
SECTION 3: PROGRAMMING YOUR VEHICLE 3.4 USER ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS EXPLAINED User Adjustable Options are contained within the pre-loaded tuning files. You will be prompted to Adjust Options during the tuning process. The Adjust Options menu will appear and you will navigate through the options using the touch screen. To enter the option or select the option, use the approve button.
SECTION 4: USING DEVICE FEATURES 3.4 USER ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS EXPLAINED DIESEL & GAS SHARED OPTIONS: AXLE RATIO: Set the axle ratio to correct shift patterns and speedometer. TIRE SIZE: Set the tire size to correct shift patterns and speedometer. IDLE SPEED: Sets Idle speed in RPM.
Analog Inputs at the bottom of this list. EQUATION: We have preset the most common equations below • V (this would be Voltage) • SCT EGT ˚ F • PLX EGT ˚ F • AEM X-WIFI EGT ˚ F • SensorConnection EGT ˚F •...
Item: Press and hold on the screen to scroll, all the way at the bottom where the Analogs are located, tap “Analog In 7 Red-Wire” b. Equation: Tap “SCT EGT F” c. You may now modify Min and Max Value’s...
SECTION 4: USING DEVICE FEATURES 4.3 PERFORMANCE TESTS Using the LWTS+ Performance Test to measure your vehicle’s performance: The LWTS+ Performance Test feature allows you to measure the 0-60 MPH, ¼ 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.
SECTION 5: COMMON QUESTIONS/CONTACTING SCT 4.4 DEVICE SETTINGS Within the Device Settings menu, we have given the options to customize your device for exactly your needs. Below is an outline of all options and their functions. CD BRIGHTNESS DAY TIME:...
For high horsepower modifications such as superchargers, nitrous oxide or turbo systems, you will need to have your vehicle tuned by an SCT Custom Tuning dealer. 5.1 CONTACTING SCT PERFORMANCE Email Support : support@sctflash.com...
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