SCT X Calibrator 2 Questions

6stang · April 2nd, 2008, 08:04 PM

Hey, the package arrived today with the Xcal 2 inside. I bought it off of an ebay seller. ($210) Is there supposed to be some software, other wires and the little SCT Emblem decal as well? He claimed it was like new. I figured "like new" meant came with everything a new one would. What do I need to use this? All I got was the Xcal 2 unit and a single sheet with a list of the possible tuning. I can't try it out just yet either since I'm about to swap the engine in my car. I also noticed there is a little rattle when I shake the unit. I haven't left feedback yet. It came, and what I got looks to be in good condition but I wasn't sure what a new one is supposed to come packaged with. What should I know about this thing and it's capabilities? Any advice is always appreciated.
Thanks, Nathan

ESG-642T · April 2nd, 2008, 08:06 PM

is it even unlocked?

yojoe600 · April 2nd, 2008, 08:09 PM

yea make sure its unlocked..

GreenFaleen · April 2nd, 2008, 08:12 PM

yeah you need the software cd, and you will need to unlock it and have a tune with your engine code in it put on the tuner, he needs to send you the other stuff

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 08:13 PM

you don't really need the CD.. all the drivers are free online

6stang · April 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM

How can I check to see if it's unlocked? Can I hook it up to my Mustang's old engine (with the thrown rod), or will that lock it on to that engine? I want it to work with the engine I'm going to finish and install in the next few weeks.

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

try to down load a tune.. on any mustang.. you will know if it's locked in about 10 seconds

6stang · April 2nd, 2008, 08:23 PM

I don't have any extra cables at all. I have no way of hooking it up to my PC! No CD, no cables, no booklet, no SCT emblem. WTF! Did I get screwed? What is supposed to come in a new unopened package for the Xcal 2?

HMUSN · April 2nd, 2008, 08:29 PM

plug it into the car dude.

yojoe600 · April 2nd, 2008, 08:32 PM

it shoule have a cable hooked to it.... unless thats missing too

MWWarlord · April 2nd, 2008, 08:39 PM

Plug it into your car and find out if it's locked. Go to the sct website and download all the drivers that you need. The cable to hook the tuner to your pc is a simple usb cable you can get one at any electronics store for $15 or less. New tuners do come with a nice badge that you can put on your car (see pics in my garage). As far as that goes I think you're pretty much screwed.

MWWarlord · April 2nd, 2008, 08:42 PM

BTW...like new doesn't mean new. Also other than the cable that is permanently attached to the tuner...the tuner doesn't come with any cables (unless you order from tricktuners .com)

RavensChild · April 2nd, 2008, 08:49 PM

calm down......i had the same issue and got a little crazy (some of you may remember lol). The cable is a simple usb a to usb b that can be bought at walmart for $10 or so. The software is free online. And if it is locked you can either send it in to sct to unlock it for $150 or you can do the really cheap but not the best thing to do like what i am doing. You can order a tune from Joe at Trick Tuners, SCT Flash Tuners, SCT Flash Custom Tuning, PLX Devices widebands and gauges, SCT Flash tuners, SCT Xcal2, sct livewire, sct xcalibrator and ask him to turn the PATS off on the tune. Though to get the original car tune to revert back to you can call SCT and ask them to send the stock tune for your car with the PATS off.

MWWarlord · April 3rd, 2008, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by RavensChild

calm down......i had the same issue and got a little crazy (some of you may remember lol). The cable is a simple usb a to usb b that can be bought at walmart for $10 or so. The software is free online. And if it is locked you can either send it in to sct to unlock it for $150 or you can do the really cheap but not the best thing to do like what i am doing. You can order a tune from Joe at Trick Tuners, SCT Flash Tuners, SCT Flash Custom Tuning, PLX Devices widebands and gauges, SCT Flash tuners, SCT Xcal2, sct livewire, sct xcalibrator and ask him to turn the PATS off on the tune. Though to get the original car tune to revert back to you can call SCT and ask them to send the stock tune for your car with the PATS off.

Yup I remember. I also remember that Joe helped you out big time. Hopefully he can help this guy out too.

6stang · April 3rd, 2008, 08:30 PM

Alright, I hooked the Xcal 2 up to my car today and checked it for codes (It's clear) so it works fine. I went to the SCT website and looked at all the cables they have for sale. Should I get any of those? What programs do I need to download?
Thanks, Nathan

HMUSN · April 3rd, 2008, 08:34 PM

you can find the drivers here..
SCT Flash Devices - MORE Power . . . Period!

just because it can clear codes doesn't mean that it's unlocked..

like I said.. try down loading a tune to it.
you only need 1 cable.. and I can get it to you for $10.00

6stang · April 4th, 2008, 06:31 AM

Is that the usb cable? If I download a tune to the Mustang before I swap the engine out will it be locked out when I try to hook it up with the next engine?
I was checking out tricktuners.com, it seems really cool. I'll probably subscribe once I get my car ready.
P.S. HMUSN, Where can I find info/pix of that '91 Cougar that runs 9.24? I'd like to see that!

HMUSN · April 4th, 2008, 09:14 AM

yes. thats the usb cable.

and no. you would down load the tune just to see if the xcal is locked.
as soon as you download the tune you care re-load your stock tune unlocking the xcal so you can use it after the swap.
and for the cougar pic go here I Dynoed The Cougar!

April 2nd, 2008, 08:04 PM	#1
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	SCT X Calibrator 2 Questions Hey, the package arrived today with the Xcal 2 inside. I bought it off of an ebay seller. ($210) Is there supposed to be some software, other wires and the little SCT Emblem decal as well? He claimed it was like new. I figured "like new" meant came with everything a new one would. What do I need to use this? All I got was the Xcal 2 unit and a single sheet with a list of the possible tuning. I can't try it out just yet either since I'm about to swap the engine in my car. I also noticed there is a little rattle when I shake the unit. I haven't left feedback yet. It came, and what I got looks to be in good condition but I wasn't sure what a new one is supposed to come packaged with. What should I know about this thing and it's capabilities? Any advice is always appreciated. Thanks, Nathan __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

April 2nd, 2008, 08:06 PM	#2
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it even unlocked? __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

April 2nd, 2008, 08:12 PM	#4
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah you need the software cd, and you will need to unlock it and have a tune with your engine code in it put on the tuner, he needs to send you the other stuff __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

April 2nd, 2008, 08:13 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	you don't really need the CD.. all the drivers are free online __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM	#6
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	He said it was... How can I check to see if it's unlocked? Can I hook it up to my Mustang's old engine (with the thrown rod), or will that lock it on to that engine? I want it to work with the engine I'm going to finish and install in the next few weeks. __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

April 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	try to down load a tune.. on any mustang.. you will know if it's locked in about 10 seconds __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 08:23 PM	#8
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't have any extra cables at all. I have no way of hooking it up to my PC! No CD, no cables, no booklet, no SCT emblem. WTF! Did I get screwed? What is supposed to come in a new unopened package for the Xcal 2? __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

April 2nd, 2008, 08:29 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	plug it into the car dude. __________________

April 2nd, 2008, 08:39 PM	#11
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Plug it into your car and find out if it's locked. Go to the sct website and download all the drivers that you need. The cable to hook the tuner to your pc is a simple usb cable you can get one at any electronics store for $15 or less. New tuners do come with a nice badge that you can put on your car (see pics in my garage). As far as that goes I think you're pretty much screwed. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

April 2nd, 2008, 08:42 PM	#12
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW...like new doesn't mean new. Also other than the cable that is permanently attached to the tuner...the tuner doesn't come with any cables (unless you order from tricktuners .com) __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

April 3rd, 2008, 08:30 PM	#15
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright, I hooked the Xcal 2 up to my car today and checked it for codes (It's clear) so it works fine. I went to the SCT website and looked at all the cables they have for sale. Should I get any of those? What programs do I need to download? Thanks, Nathan __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

April 3rd, 2008, 08:34 PM	#16
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	you can find the drivers here.. SCT Flash Devices - MORE Power . . . Period! just because it can clear codes doesn't mean that it's unlocked.. like I said.. try down loading a tune to it. you only need 1 cable.. and I can get it to you for $10.00 __________________

April 4th, 2008, 06:31 AM	#17
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is that the usb cable? If I download a tune to the Mustang before I swap the engine out will it be locked out when I try to hook it up with the next engine? I was checking out tricktuners.com, it seems really cool. I'll probably subscribe once I get my car ready. P.S. HMUSN, Where can I find info/pix of that '91 Cougar that runs 9.24? I'd like to see that! __________________ -Nathan (formerly known as Stang3.8)

April 4th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#18
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	yes. thats the usb cable. and no. you would down load the tune just to see if the xcal is locked. as soon as you download the tune you care re-load your stock tune unlocking the xcal so you can use it after the swap. and for the cougar pic go here I Dynoed The Cougar! __________________

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SCT X Calibrator 2 Questions

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