For instance, if your engine coolant temperature sensor reads -40F and you do not live at the north pole chances are the sensor is bad OR the wiring/connection to that sensor is faulty. A simple glance over your sensor perimeters will reveal most problems. You do not need to be a professional technician to catch most problems.
If you click on the little red box it will tell you what the code is. Inside the box you’ll see a red box (or many). With Datamaster if you have a code there will be a red box illuminated in the top right corner of the main Datamaster window. It is always a good idea to see if there are any DTC’s (Diagnostic Trouble Code). () Sensor problems – Fix before proceeding Do not roll in the throttle, or get data in anything other than 100% throttle You must drive through at least one gear at 100% throttle. () A SINGLE Log file no shorter than 15 minutes. () Name log file with coherent description such as “log using tune 4″” () Incorrect file type correct TTS Datamaster *.uni unless prior arrangements made
Please take time to re-read this document if necessary and correct the issue. In this case we will send back the following with X marks noting the problem. More often than not we receive files with incomplete, wrong, or bad data. () Trouble Codes present – Fix before proceeding
() Name log file with coherent description such as “log using tune 4” () File type correct TTS Datamaster *.uni unless prior arrangements made If we noted that you have a sensor that is bad it doesn’t help us to send us another log with the same bad sensor. Correct issues noted by us before sending us a new log. Wide open throttle samples are also handy but be sure to do them in a safe place like a sanctioned track.Ĥ.
Typically 15 minutes worth is the minimum. Multiple small files are cumbersome and inconsistent for us to work with. Please capture plenty of data in one single file. For most OBD1 Vehicles this is TTS Datamaster.
Please use the scanning software we recommend.
We cannot look up orders by email alias as easy as a full name.Ģ. Use common sense and include your full name. Note that Save Now might not be selectable as the software will automatically save itself periodically.īefore sending a datalog to PCM of NC please take note of these following rules.ġ. To end the log click Stop and then File -> Save Now. Drive the car for 15-20 minutes if possible.
Click Start in the lower left corner of the Serial Data Acquisition window. Click File -> Open, Navigate to a easy to find location (like your desktop) and type a new name for a log. It should be one of the selectable items in the list.Ĥ. A new window appears, click Setup -> Com Port and choose the appropriate com port for your cable. Open the correct version of software for your platformģ. To initiate a datalog with TTS Datamasterġ. TTS Datamaster provides a nice reliable platform for scanning which is easy to use and easy to on the eyes.ĭatamaster is available for download here. Please notice that there are many versions available so be sure to pick the correct one for your application. Just like Windows users don’t like to switch to Mac and vice versa, we like to stick to TTS Datamaster for our 86-93 Car and 93-95 Truck datalogs. We are a bit picky when we have datalogs sent to us. * For all OBD1 GM vehicles our favorite is the ALDU1 & CABL1 We have used Moated hardware for years here in our own shop with no major failures or problems to speak of. Their products have offered reliable service and the product is very well packaged and professional. While there are many solutions on the web to scan your own car, we have grown especially fond of those sold at. Performance Parts Installation & Tuning.