SCT X3 Tuner Help

SKRAPR · January 2nd, 2008, 10:28 PM

Well . . . just got the FRPP 4.10's put in today. Got an SCT-X3 to go along. Shop said they could use it to adjust speedometer . . . and I would need it for any more mod's. So I've got the thing.

Came in a plastic package with a cardboard logo/insert . . . and no kind of instructions whatsoever. Anybody know where I can find some advice (or a manual) of how I actually use this thing. I know I'm supposed to be able to adjust all kinds of stuff but other than that . . . I've got no info. Looked around on the SCT site a bit. They have a forum . . . but didn't see any kind of link to a manual or anything. Thought it would come with a little more info than this.

Any help?

Jucostud · January 2nd, 2008, 10:32 PM

They have manuals on there site. Thats the best i can tell you. Their site had everything i needed.

aleykat271 · January 19th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Been there...go to their site,and look for the sticky...You can download all the instructions there...

Originally Posted by SKRAPR

Well . . . just got the FRPP 4.10's put in today. Got an SCT-X3 to go along. Shop said they could use it to adjust speedometer . . . and I would need it for any more mod's. So I've got the thing.

Came in a plastic package with a cardboard logo/insert . . . and no kind of instructions whatsoever. Anybody know where I can find some advice (or a manual) of how I actually use this thing. I know I'm supposed to be able to adjust all kinds of stuff but other than that . . . I've got no info. Looked around on the SCT site a bit. They have a forum . . . but didn't see any kind of link to a manual or anything. Thought it would come with a little more info than this.

Any help?

MMP, Inc. · January 20th, 2008, 02:19 AM

Unfortunately SCT cut some corners on the SCT X3 and puts a little piece of paper saying to go to their site for instructions.

SCT Flash Devices - MORE Power . . . Period!

aleykat271 · January 20th, 2008, 10:04 AM

Yep! That's all you get with the tuner is a website..Here's what you need to do...Go to that website..click on forums for the X3..click on X3 user insructions,and a PDF adobe file will open,and you'll be able to print out the instruction...By the way good luck with your X3,myself and alot of other people been having problems with it...I'm sure your going to get to know their Tech Support,so have their number handy.Luckily I don't live far from their office,I had to go in and get it totally re-programed...Sorry to give you that bad news..Good Luck,,,,

Originally Posted by SKRAPR

Well . . . just got the FRPP 4.10's put in today. Got an SCT-X3 to go along. Shop said they could use it to adjust speedometer . . . and I would need it for any more mod's. So I've got the thing.

Came in a plastic package with a cardboard logo/insert . . . and no kind of instructions whatsoever. Anybody know where I can find some advice (or a manual) of how I actually use this thing. I know I'm supposed to be able to adjust all kinds of stuff but other than that . . . I've got no info. Looked around on the SCT site a bit. They have a forum . . . but didn't see any kind of link to a manual or anything. Thought it would come with a little more info than this.

Any help?

MMP, Inc. · January 20th, 2008, 10:50 AM

aleykat271 - Good advice. Let's make it easier for him

http://www.sctflash.com/PDF/X3rev1.pdf

SKRAPR · January 20th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Well . . . as some of you know from a couple of threads that I have posted . . . the SCT-X3 has some issues straight out of the box. This should probably be in a review thread . . . but I felt the need to at least let you guys know how things turned out . . .

The SCT website is some help . . . but it does not give you all of the info that you need. For example, you need to use the windows drivers for the Livewire device in order for the X3Livewire Update software to work. That little bit of left out information caused me a lot of stomping and cursing for a few nights . . .
. . . Anyway . . . after spending about a week trying to fix the thing myself . . . I finally took some time at work and called their support line (they did not respond at all to any emails that I sent to their support . . . so call them if you're having problems)

The SCT support staff was EXTREMELY nice and helpful. They even remote linked to my computer and fixed the device themselves. The hardest part was trying to get in touch with them . . . you will be on hold for about 20-30 minutes waiting. But once you talk to them . . . they take care of you. I reinstalled the new software . . . it now seems to be working flawlessly. I have flashed back and forth with a couple of different octane tunes . . . and the gear change parameter has fixed my speedometer issue. I was also having some pre-ignition issues before at random . . . I tune parameters allows you to adjust the timing at various rmp levels so I've been able to take care of that as well.

So, it seems to be a good device . . . but plan doing a little legwork yourself before it works like it should. As for me . . . it's all good as long as it works. I give it an (A-) due to the initial aggravation. But like I said . . . works great now.

Just food for thought for those of you looking at Flash devices.

aleykat271 · January 21st, 2008, 01:00 AM

Yep...I feel your pain!! Went through the same prcess for about a week,and I finally went to their office to fix the flash tuner.It takes awhile to talk to the Techs there,becuase they are having alot of issues with the X3....and they just moved into a new office...

RicksBlack06GT · January 21st, 2008, 04:00 AM

Ya, I want the new X3, but it seems to have alot of issues. Knowing that they were able to fix it remotely has made me want to get it again.

Trick Tuners · January 21st, 2008, 11:06 AM

This is why i sell way more Xcal2s than 3s. The 2s always work.

January 2nd, 2008, 10:28 PM	#1
SKRAPR Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	SCT X3 Tuner Help Well . . . just got the FRPP 4.10's put in today. Got an SCT-X3 to go along. Shop said they could use it to adjust speedometer . . . and I would need it for any more mod's. So I've got the thing. Came in a plastic package with a cardboard logo/insert . . . and no kind of instructions whatsoever. Anybody know where I can find some advice (or a manual) of how I actually use this thing. I know I'm supposed to be able to adjust all kinds of stuff but other than that . . . I've got no info. Looked around on the SCT site a bit. They have a forum . . . but didn't see any kind of link to a manual or anything. Thought it would come with a little more info than this. Any help?

January 2nd, 2008, 10:32 PM	#2
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	They have manuals on there site. Thats the best i can tell you. Their site had everything i needed. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

January 21st, 2008, 01:00 AM	#8
aleykat271 Regular 2008 GT 5Spd 13.7 102.39 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 462 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yep...I feel your pain!! Went through the same prcess for about a week,and I finally went to their office to fix the flash tuner.It takes awhile to talk to the Techs there,becuase they are having alot of issues with the X3....and they just moved into a new office... __________________ *"Drive it like you stole it"*

January 21st, 2008, 11:06 AM	#10
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	This is why i sell way more Xcal2s than 3s. The 2s always work. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

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January 20th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#4
MMP, Inc. Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: www.MuscleMotors.com 818-888-7778 Canoga Park/Los Angeles, California Posts: 118 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unfortunately SCT cut some corners on the SCT X3 and puts a little piece of paper saying to go to their site for instructions. SCT Flash Devices - MORE Power . . . Period!

January 20th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#6
MMP, Inc. Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: www.MuscleMotors.com 818-888-7778 Canoga Park/Los Angeles, California Posts: 118 iTrader: 0 reviews	aleykat271 - Good advice. Let's make it easier for him http://www.sctflash.com/PDF/X3rev1.pdf

January 20th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#7
SKRAPR Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well . . . as some of you know from a couple of threads that I have posted . . . the SCT-X3 has some issues straight out of the box. This should probably be in a review thread . . . but I felt the need to at least let you guys know how things turned out . . . The SCT website is some help . . . but it does not give you all of the info that you need. For example, you need to use the windows drivers for the Livewire device in order for the X3Livewire Update software to work. That little bit of left out information caused me a lot of stomping and cursing for a few nights . . . . . . Anyway . . . after spending about a week trying to fix the thing myself . . . I finally took some time at work and called their support line (they did not respond at all to any emails that I sent to their support . . . so call them if you're having problems) The SCT support staff was EXTREMELY nice and helpful. They even remote linked to my computer and fixed the device themselves. The hardest part was trying to get in touch with them . . . you will be on hold for about 20-30 minutes waiting. But once you talk to them . . . they take care of you. I reinstalled the new software . . . it now seems to be working flawlessly. I have flashed back and forth with a couple of different octane tunes . . . and the gear change parameter has fixed my speedometer issue. I was also having some pre-ignition issues before at random . . . I tune parameters allows you to adjust the timing at various rmp levels so I've been able to take care of that as well. So, it seems to be a good device . . . but plan doing a little legwork yourself before it works like it should. As for me . . . it's all good as long as it works. I give it an (A-) due to the initial aggravation. But like I said . . . works great now. Just food for thought for those of you looking at Flash devices.

January 21st, 2008, 04:00 AM	#9
RicksBlack06GT Newbie 2006 Black Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya, I want the new X3, but it seems to have alot of issues. Knowing that they were able to fix it remotely has made me want to get it again.

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