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vF Tuner installation guide & FAQ

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Shellshock, Nov 24, 2020.

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  1. Jul 12, 2022 at 6:34 AM
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    Thank you for the responses and clarification. I appreciate it.
     
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    You're welcome!

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  3. Jul 12, 2022 at 7:48 AM
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    Hello! Just confirming will this and Techstream work with Surface Go-Windows 10 Home with 1.6GHz and 4GB RAM? I will also be using a USB-A to USB-C adapter. I do have an old Surface PRO but the batt isn't as good as the GO...My VfTuner kit should be here tomorrow. TIA
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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    @Shellshock is using a Surface Go.

    The Surface has a USB C port, right? So your going from USB C to a hub or a USB C to USB Mini Cord? Either way, it should work.

    I think @Shellshock linked this up before:
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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUBPYTQ/?coliid=I2Y4GOLPBU8JP3&colid=3KSVDZKZ7D7VA&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2022 at 8:05 AM
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    Yup that’s the cable I use with a go
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    Thanks!

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  7. Jul 12, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    I’ll be using this adapter. JXMOX USB C to USB Adapter (2 Pack),USB Type C Male to USB 3.0 Female OTG Cable Thunderbolt3 to USB Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air 2019 2018 2017, Samsung Galaxy S20 S20+ Ultra Note 10 S9 S8
    JXMOX USB C to USB Adapter (2 Pack),USB Type C Male to USB 3.0 Female OTG Cable Thunderbolt3 to USB Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air 2019 2018 2017, Samsung Galaxy S20 S20+ Ultra Note 10 S9 S8
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GKWDQM7
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2022 at 8:52 AM
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    Like I said, any USB connection should work.

    The one that you linked shows as unavailable.
     
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  9. Jul 12, 2022 at 9:02 AM
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    Ok. I purchased this cable few months ago. The Surface Go will be my dedicated machine for tuning. Thx!
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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    You're welcome.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    I have another question. Once I download the software, get the serial number and email it to them. I can only use that sole laptop? I can’t download the software on a second laptop and flash a tune on the same truck?
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2022 at 7:29 PM
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    Once the serial is registered, you can install the software anywhere
     
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  13. Jul 13, 2022 at 7:54 PM
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    Oh wow that’s pretty cool. I had the flash kit when it was just OVTune and you couldn’t do that without good reason lol.
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2022 at 8:40 PM
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    I just got my cable kit and downloaded the software today. Does this "VF Tuner License check error" a normal occurrence? I was told that the "Device Serial" is ready to go when shipped...Do I still need to register and email zendesk? Thx. I did emailed zendesk.
     
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  15. Jul 14, 2022 at 2:31 PM
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    I get the error noted - but it shows the device S.N. in the box and bottom of the screen at launch - I just ignore it as the software works fine.
     
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  16. Jul 14, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    My software won't even open after the error msg pops up.
     
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  17. Jul 14, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    ??? hit okay and or re-launch? if not then for sure a zendesk thing for them to resolve. ?? does your tactrix device sn show up in the box?
     
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  18. Jul 14, 2022 at 9:31 PM
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    It’s all good now. The device serial needed to be registered. Thx!
     
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  19. Jul 27, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    Hey guys. Quick question: I updated to VFTuner 1.6 and instead of "prepare ECU" it shows "prepare ECM". Is this button doing the same process as before?

    vftunerimg.jpg
     
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  20. Jul 27, 2022 at 5:08 PM
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    Same thing. ECM and ECU are the same thing, as is TCM and TCU.
     
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