Free LS tuning via bluetooth with LS-Droid - VATS delete, PE, efans, etc
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- čas přidán 22. 09. 2021
- Quick how-to for absolutely free LS swap tuning with no licensing needed...just a cheap bluetooth OBD2 dongle. With HPTuners being almost $1000 and EFIlive being over $1000, free is a pretty nice alternative. And you can do as many VIN numbers are you desire, HPT and EFIL both charge extra for every additional VIN.
I went to gearhead-efi.com and found the baseline tune I wanted (4.8/5spd/2wd) to replace the 4.8/auto/4wd tune that my engine came with. I used free TunerPro RT to make changes to the tune and LS-Droid to flash it to the PCM.
I turned off the anti-theft so I don't need the truck column and key, and enabled power enrichment and changed the speedometer reading to match the Beretta tires I'll be running. Even these early 99-02 computers can run electric fans, so I turned that on also.
BTW, this also works on 99-06 GMT800 trucks. I tuned my 8.1 Vortec a couple years ago and it works great. Added fans, fixed tire size, enabled PE, added spark...
Any questions just drop a comment.
tunerpro.net/ (tuning software)
ls-droid.com/ (PCM flashing app)
obdxpro.com/product/obdx-pro-vt/ (PCM flashing hardware)
gearheaddezign.com/
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Thanks man I screw around with all sorts of stuff an I’ve been messing with ls’s for years I tried this once before but I didn’t do it right now I know how to
I'd only tuned OBD1 stuff and hated the idea of buying credits for every VIN. This is a lot more agreeable. Haha
Great info and excellent detail in post.
LS-Droid is still kinda under the radar probably because it's not super user-friendly...but it's a perfect match for what I'm doing since I'm cheap and I already know TunerPro really well. haha
about ready to hop back on and try it again
Thank you for the good video. You'll be seeing me using this hopefully in September 😂. LS swapping a 91 GMC S-15 (4.8/AR5/8.8).
Sweet deal. I bought a 5.3 with harness and fuse block too swap my s10 blazer...but I dunno man. Mine is such a rusty turd it might not be worth it!
I have the 4.8 and 8.8 setup in my Beretta RWD swap, but ended up going T56 instead of the 5spd
Heck yeah. I hope my truck is save able myself. I'll finally start being able to film the process starting in September. I'm always looking for new channels. Thanks. This LS droid is going to save me a lot of bs
Im new to this thanks!😊
perfect keep making these helpful videos
I'm keeping my LS swap cheap cheap cheap. Haha
@@GEARHEADdezign this should work now with gen 4 e38 ecu using the new ls droid right?
@@FirstLast-tx3yj I just googled it, and it looks like it can
@@GEARHEADdezign amazing then!! Where to download the bin files from?
@@FirstLast-tx3yj read the one from your existing PCM
I'm just wanting to turn on the fans on my 03 Escalade, would I need to do any extra changes I'm new and love the video looking to learn as much as possible
Just the wiring for the fan relays.
I already have that exact BT dongle. I wish I'd known about this before getting hpt. I'll find some way of justifying it lol
No way. Haha. I'm picking up 2 more LS engines tmo just to have on hand. 00 and 01 so they're DBC and free tunable 😎
Guess this isnt like adjusting valve lash?
Good video, i made a transmisión swap from 4l60e to 4l80e on a gmc Sierra 2001 5.3, can this work to make the 4l80e work?
Yup. Watch video about segment swapping to see how.
Looking for the bin you used for my application. Absolutely could not keep up or make out the screen in the video
I sped up the video but you can slow it down via the youtube speed
I have no idea what you did, but guessing, you changed factory programing using selective factory options for other models basically. you eliminated auto trans sensor, enabling use of ol' school manual? and somewhere in those files alarm/immobilizer is deactivated? wud you be willing to program my pcm when time comes? or write a kindergarten brain mentality directional list of procedures. I'd be willing to pay , one more thing, how much more/less vehicle info does one need for getting most outta pcm to a non -pcm vehicle aka '81 p/u , and a/c as future option, everything else standard '81 no smog pump,can a performance chip be used or is that basically wat is being done? can cam timing be modified ? original 5.3 LS had automatic in 4wd crewcab '05 no idea if 4L60 or 4L80 i cud find out if thats necessary ....just curious, how did you learn bout all coding n is it something that experienced ppl shud do? i'm sure video is/was helpful to many, so thanx for making it, consider doing one using MSD LS box for naturally aspirated engine?
awesome video you just go so fast it's hard to follow thanks for the great videos
Sorry, didn't want the video to get too long. But you can always replay parts you need
So if I buy a ODB2 to USB cable, and connect to my laptop, I can then tune my truck through a tuning software? after I read and write the stock ECU files?
Not necessarily. The Windows version of LS Droid might be able to, but I've never used it.
I modified the tune on PC, but read and wrote the tune via Bluetooth on my phone
Is there a way to skip the "middle man" of the Android phone and BT dongle, and just read/write the file straight from the TunerPro software on the computer? Using a USB to OBD2 cable?
Nope. I don't think so. You need the Android OS to run LS Droid and Windows for TunerPro. I did set my laptop up to connect to the BT dongle and that let me datalog. (See my other video). But TunerPro will only write OBD1 chips, it can't do OBD2.
@@GEARHEADdezign gotcha, thank you very much for the explanation
Great content by any chance would this work with OBD link MX or is it only OBD Link LX
I'm not sure, but it would be free for you to try
Let me know what you find
Did you end up trying the obdmx, and did it work?
I used obd mx+ with bimmercode and it worked so I'm sure it would
`i have trying to do this, not sure if i have the newer lx green tool cant get trough to the second warning where it actually writes the pcm just stops shortly after silencing bus what version of droid are u using or maybe could be my internet blocking it but dont know how to unblock cause there nothing that pop up
The newer LX won't work, I got mine almost 3yrs ago. The OBDX pro will work though
My LS1 had a custom tune years back and sadly the tuner is no longer in busineess. Long story short, the cats went bad and did a cat delete. I am getting some P1133/53 error codes thrown at me, and nothing seems to fix it. I read somewhere that it's possible to tune out these codes from coming up. Is that something I can do with this software? I do not want to lose the custom tune done though will I lose it if I start messing around or can it just go in and change what is needed to turn off the codes. Any help would be much appreciated.
Yeah, you should be able to read your custom tune and just make changes. If the operating system isn't supported by TunerPro you could also try "universal patcher"
Do you have to remove the PCM to read and write to it ? Is it possible to do it obd port inside the car not take anything apart?
In a truck with canbus it's recommended you remove PCM. I was able to do it from the port in my old LS swap car though
I don't have an ECU. Can I get one for a 99-07 truck, my engines out of a 01 truck, use this method to clean it and clear vats? I put a bigger cam and headers on it so will this stuff let me tune it at home?
Yes, you'll have to get a 99-02 (red/blue connectors) to match your engine. But yes. This is how I'm running an LS in my Beretta🤣
I'm actually running a Camaro tune with a truck PCM and moving a couple wires on the truck harness
Subscribed! this is an amazing video! One thing i eread somebody say they bricked their ecu doing this, is a easy to do that or maybe the person just did something wrong?
I've only heard of that if the battery dies while doing it. But, there's a ground pin inside the PCM case that you can ground while booting up the PCM and it will "unbrick" it. I've actually used that process once to save one that I screwed up.
@@GEARHEADdezign good to know, i think i am going to do this and try it out, is the bluetooth dongle you have listed the only one that works ?
I think that's the only dongle that's guaranteed to work. Others could possibly, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Just got my dongle , will wire up a setup like yours and will be trying it out!! you have any other videos showing the actual changing of settings in the tune, like torque management and such? You video goes so fast at that part of it, thanks!
@@kevinc5917 sweet. I sped up that part of the video cause it was boring otherwise. But you can replay it and get the details you need probably. Have you downloaded the software and checked it out yet? The XDF that I used had good notes that explained the parameters
I’m brand new to this. I didn’t see anything in this video regarding VATS delete; Also, how do you know what values to enter for the tune? I just got my LS engine, it’s not in the car yet. I have everything, harness, computer, fuse block, etc.
Yup, there's a spot in there to delete VATS. There are parameter comments for most of the options too. So like VATS if I recall correctly it's a 1 or 2 in the field for on or off. The key is right in the comment.
@@GEARHEADdezign thank you! I gotta start playing…hopefully this weekend! Are you doing all those selections on a laptop/desktop? You’re flying! (Unless it’s sped up video for this how-to you made lol)
I have to put this on .25 speed so I can keep up!! That said, YOU keep it up, I love all this legwork you’ve done. If I can help gearhead-efi, I’ll post there for SURE!
@@r.joseph8911 haha yes, it's sped up for the video. It would drag on forever and be boring if I made the video normal speed, but I figured people could slow it down or rewatch if needed
So... Will ls droid work to actually tune? Looking at building my v-max.
Yup. Tuned 6 vehicles with it already.
Also, did you modify your alternator mounting yourself, to bring it off to the side like that? How so???
Yeah. Just cut some of it off and made a simple bracket. Look at the LS2 intake videos
@@GEARHEADdezign thanks!!
I have been trying to do this and I know I sound stupid but I have no computer skills what so ever .I really need help .I need a video step by step ti show me where I get the xdf file and the os number that matches because I'd like to do excactly well almost exactly what your doing here I only have a tablet and desk top computet
I just get so confused
@@russellsnyder4221 if you play the video in slow mo, you should be able to follow along step by step
@@GEARHEADdezign t.y I'll try
What if you can't get pcm os number? How can I make it work 🤔
Is it a p01 or p59 PCM?
@@GEARHEADdezign p01
im confused great video
Lol. I went quick to keep from being boring, but you can always rewind if you miss something
1) Do you have to pull the PCM or can this be done on the truck using the OBD2 port?
2) How do you properly delete EGR?
Thanks for the video!!
I read mine in the truck, but it's suggested to remove PCM for flashing. The body modules can mess with the signal supposedly.
Easiest way to delete someone is to raise the enable temp higher than you're ever likely to hit
@@GEARHEADdezign I'll think that applies to 03+ vehicles that use can bus.
For a 99-02, I don't think it would be an issue leaving the PCM in the truck to flash.
@@tt7hvn that would certainly be handy for my Beretta swap where the wheel needs to come off and fender liner out to get to the PCM🤣
Great info
Does this work as well on Canada ecm/ pcm too. Reading on information on obd link and says USA vehicles?
I would think it should work, but I can't confirm that
@@GEARHEADdezign thanks for reply, I have a android Samsung galaxy note but can’t download the ls droid app.
Typical for Canada, we just get screwed across the board in the gear head builder game
I was sent a file that's 628.8 kb...is it too big? It suppose to be for a 2002 tahoe but from what I found, 99-02 files should be no more than 512kb
Rayshaud right? Shows 512 to me...
@@GEARHEADdezign you right my bad
Do you offer yours services to program for Ls swaps (for a fee of course)
I have for some local buddies, but not commercialy, no
I just need a few for some swap’s I’ve done a 6.2 from a 2012 ctsv going into a 1974 trans am ,and a 05 6.0 going into a 86 Silverado do u know where or who can or will do it .
where did you get the car intake? Which application?
It's a used LS2 from eBay. 6.0 Corvette and GTO mid 2000s
@@GEARHEADdezign awesome, thanks again!
No e38 support ?
I don't think so
Where can I get the ADX file?
Email me gearheaddezign@gmail.com
Do you have any tips for new hemi owners?
Buy a Chevy🤣
Same things are possible, just need more money to do it..... unfortunately
how did you get the bins to doenload??
What are you having trouble with?
Every time I read the pcm on the app I never get the option to save it? Can someone tell me what I’m doing wrong?
What does it do after you read the PCM?
@@GEARHEADdezign literally nothing it says my ls droid app is offline as soon as I open the app I’m not sure if that has to do with it
@@Danii2. it needs a wifi or cell connection while you use it.
@@GEARHEADdezign it does have one that’s the thing I don’t understand
@@Danii2. hmmm. I'd try a different Android device
where do I go on gearhead efi to find my matching os number
I use the search bar. Some OS aren't cracked and you'll have to convert
@@GEARHEADdezign t.y very much for getting back to me .im determined to figure this out
@@russellsnyder4221 yeah, it's not as user friendly as hptuners etc...but it's freeeee
@@GEARHEADdezign so i was gonna buy the new hpt 3 with 2 credits do you think it wld be easier for me to understand and use
would you recommend hpt for me seeings how i dont have any computer skills what so ever
In the fans for the a/c is the settings where they need to be or did you not adjust them because your not running a/c? I don't want to blow up my a/c system because the fans didn't turn on
The fans turn on just to help the a/c condenser cool down. And trucks have a clutch fan so the PCM setting is irrelevant.
@@GEARHEADdezign ok thanks
I'm trying to research the best option for my 2012 Tahoe LTZ 5.3 AFM/DOD delete ECM mod.
My understanding is I need to reprogram the ECM. I've installed a new non AFM/DOD cam & lifter kit.
This is the only modification that I will be performing on this 5.3 MVS Chevy engine, so this mod doesn't justify the purchase of the "HP Tuner" for $500 plus a credit or two.
What's the best and most cost effective course of action in reprogramming or flashing the ECM to delete the DOD/AFM OEM feature in the ECM?
Last I knew, this software only works with 99-07 P01 or P59 PCMs
@@GEARHEADdezign
Boo hoo😢
Thank you for you quick & prompt response👍
nice information, can you please slow down the point and click, thanks
Originally I had that stuff in at regular speed, but the video seemed kinda boring, so I sped it up 3x or something. If there's something you missed you can always go back and rewatch that part. Or of you have specific questions I can answer them here.
i saved evry ls droid reless i could get if need it ill post a link soon
thus is where I have a problem
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manyouteallyknowyourstuffandweappreciateyourtutorialbutmanyouneedtoslowitdownalittlebitbecausethisishowitsoundstousclickthispageemailmyphonetomypcthemslammyphoneintomylaptopthentossmecmagainstmypowersuoolyitriedthatbutitdiddntwork,,,,,thanks i will have to watch this a few times lol
Haha, sorry it seems fast. It's easy I've you've done it a couple times🤣