Ktuner- The first tuning solution for the 4G TL
#361
Okay so I started the car up after the whole process and something is definitely wrong, the basically wouldn't move. I would put it in reverse and it was very hard to rev the motor up and the car wouldn't go anywhere when I put my foot on the petal, so I went to move back to my spot and the same thing, the car would barely move even when I put my foot down. The car made some weird noises and I shut it right off. I will not be turning it back on and until Ktuner lets me know what is going on
#362
Drifting
Okay so I started the car up after the whole process and something is definitely wrong, the basically wouldn't move. I would put it in reverse and it was very hard to rev the motor up and the car wouldn't go anywhere when I put my foot on the petal, so I went to move back to my spot and the same thing, the car would barely move even when I put my foot down. The car made some weird noises and I shut it right off. I will not be turning it back on and until Ktuner lets me know what is going on
1) Did you register the unit with K Tuner?
2) Did you lock the unit to your ECU and use the serial # of your ECU ?
#363
Of course not, the help is appreciated. I am pretty sure I registered the unit with Ktuner but I may have entered the wrong user name and password so I'm not sure if it was correct or not. Secondly I did lock it to my ECU but I never typed in any serial numbers or anything like that but it did ask me to lock Ktuner to my ECU which I did
#364
Drifting
OK, I am trying to upload a video of the process to Photobucket ( its taking forever ) . I will then try to upload it to Azine so you can see if you followed the process completely.
May be a while though.
You could reset it to the factory tune.
May be a while though.
You could reset it to the factory tune.
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#365
Wow awesome thank you so much! No need to rush, enjoy Christmas with your family! I probably will reset it to factory and I want to possibly start from scratch with the software but I'm not sure if I delete the software and then re download it if it will mess anything up. I'm kind of scared to start the car back up the way it sounded and felt lol
#366
Drifting
Wow awesome thank you so much! No need to rush, enjoy Christmas with your family! I probably will reset it to factory and I want to possibly start from scratch with the software but I'm not sure if I delete the software and then re download it if it will mess anything up. I'm kind of scared to start the car back up the way it sounded and felt lol
Totally understand. With the unit plugged in to the OBD port you can choose the reset to factory and the stock tune will be loaded.
I cannot upload the video to Photobucket, it is too long. Not sure how to get it to you.
Christmas celebrations are over lol.
#367
Hope you had a good Christmas but YouTube maybe? If it's to much trouble no need to worry about it. I will upload the base tune tomorrow and hope that works and then try to re download the tune after. I just don't get how I could have messed up the process
#368
Drifting
I had great Christmas, thank you. Hope you had a good one too. You Tube says about two hours for a 5 minute video.You will probably see it tomorrow. It might be helpful to others also.
I will try and walk you through the process
Ignition off,K Tuner software open plug the unit in to the OBD, Plug one end of the cable to the unit and other end to USB port on your laptop.
Turn on ignition, laptop screen will show a window that shows RETRY--- Recover ECU---Disconnect. Turn on Ignition and Click RETRY, the bottom left of laptop screen will display a green bar that shows "Logging". Look at the top of your screen you will see an Up Arrow ( fifth icon from the left), click on that.
Another window will open up asking "Are you sure you want to erase your ECU and upload base code" click YES.
Bottom left of your screen will display a yellow bar showing " Erasing ECU" also your MID will start to show warnings such as "Check Emission System" "Check SH AWD System" "Check VSA System" etc.
Yellow bar at left of screen will change to green showing a percentage of the reflashing, wait until it reaches 100% . Another window will open up saying
"Please Key Vehicle off and on before hitting OK"
Key vehicle off and wait until you hear a click (few seconds) turn on the ignition without starting the car , click OK on the window. After clicking OK , switch off the ignition again , then you can start the car.
Window at the bottom left of your screen should now be green and display "Logging". At this point you tune is now uploaded , all warning lights should disappear.
Last edited by KarKraze; 12-25-2015 at 09:43 PM.
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#369
Drifting
Just got the video uploaded to YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKA9...ature=youtu.be
Hope this helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKA9...ature=youtu.be
Hope this helps.
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#370
The Original Shawdy
Works the same for push start I'm assuming. Thanks for the upload. Definitely helpful.
#371
Thanks a lot KarKraze!!! I really appreciate the help as I'm sure many others do as well! I will follow your steps step by step tomorrow morning and hope everything goes smoothly this time. I'm going to watch the video now as well, again thank you for all time and help!
Also do you guys think I did any damage to my motor by doing what I did?
Also do you guys think I did any damage to my motor by doing what I did?
#372
Thanks a lot KarKraze!!! I really appreciate the help as I'm sure many others do as well! I will follow your steps step by step tomorrow morning and hope everything goes smoothly this time. I'm going to watch the video now as well, again thank you for all time and help!
Also do you guys think I did any damage to my motor by doing what I did?
Also do you guys think I did any damage to my motor by doing what I did?
#375
Sounds like you finished the flash just fine or you wouldn't be able to start it at all. I don't change the fueling at anything other than WOT so if your fuel trims are being heavily corrected you either have one of the poorly designed intakes or a problem with your fuel system.
#377
It's best to use proper support outlets for support.
#378
So I reset the car to stock, took it for a quick spin and everything was okay. I then reflashed the car with the base tune and everything seems to be good now. I took it for a drive and the car feels pretty good, feels smooth and I can definitely feel some extra power. At first it was felt a little weird but it was probably just the ECU adjusting. Thanks everyone for the help, looking forward to getting it dyno tuned!
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#379
The Original Shawdy
Glad you got it working. What performance more do you have ffmjst?
#380
I have a K&N intake, XLR8 jpipe, and custom exhaust with magnaflow mufflers and both resonator deletes, not too many power mods so I hope I still significant gains. I had purchased the pre cat deletes but ended up returning them because of a lack of time to install them and because of the negative effects and emission testing in Jersey). May go with HFPC down the line.
Also is it best to take it easy on the car right after the reflash so the ECU can adjust?
Also is it best to take it easy on the car right after the reflash so the ECU can adjust?
#381
#382
I am interested in the K-turner after reading this thread.
May anyone know any tuning shops in Southern California who are capable and experienced with Ktuner like TurbogixxerTuning? I am appreciated your input.
May anyone know any tuning shops in Southern California who are capable and experienced with Ktuner like TurbogixxerTuning? I am appreciated your input.
#383
Church Automotive Testing and maybe Bisimoto not sure if the specialize in Ktuner but a email or phone call they might be able to help. But in Socal I'm sure there plenty options over there.
#384
Bisimoto and KVTuned have experience with KTuner. I'm not sure if Church will tune it.
#387
KVTuned is a dealer, so his info is on the dealers page. For Bisi see their site.
I have not heard of him using it at this point.
I have not heard of him using it at this point.
#388
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I'm seeing 253whp with the HFC and Ktune..
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250WHP without the tune but the J-pipe saying +10 +8 in this graph
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but in this graph says +16 +10 with out the tune and HFC
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And when all said and done it's 254WHP
So I'm a tad bit confuse. Why am I reading "the most bang for your buck" is the J-pipe? And why in the dyno graph 2 different numbers shown for the J-pipe... From what I'm seeing the most bang for your buck is K-tuner and the HFC. Add a J-pipe and your overall power goes up by 1hp. Am I reading wrong here or miss something?
I'm glad to see users submitting there personal experiences on here with DATA.
I've said this before a million times, on these TL's (3G/4g) , the j-pipe does not add any power if any. Your better off putting the stock j-pipe on and getting PCD's to replace your HFPC's. I'm sure you will be at 260+whp.
Just my
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Also I've been away from AcuraZine for a little bit, but if I recall b4 CT did not want to release the Supercharger for the 4g TL due to no tuning solutions, so has this now changed that k-tuned is now avail. ?
#389
It's KTuner, but CT has not been in contact and I've heard nothing about a SC.
#390
Senior Moderator
I know you said the Ktuner won't work with boost per say, but can't it work with a S/C like a rotrex since it's giving the same PSI per RPM linearly?
#391
Low boost can likely be achieved retaining the factory MAF.
#392
Job well done !
I'm glad to see users submitting there personal experiences on here with DATA.
I've said this before a million times, on these TL's (3G/4g) , the j-pipe does not add any power if any. Your better off putting the stock j-pipe on and getting PCD's to replace your HFPC's. I'm sure you will be at 260+whp.
Just my
Also I've been away from AcuraZine for a little bit, but if I recall b4 CT did not want to release the Supercharger for the 4g TL due to no tuning solutions, so has this now changed that k-tuned is now avail. ?
I'm glad to see users submitting there personal experiences on here with DATA.
I've said this before a million times, on these TL's (3G/4g) , the j-pipe does not add any power if any. Your better off putting the stock j-pipe on and getting PCD's to replace your HFPC's. I'm sure you will be at 260+whp.
Just my
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Also I've been away from AcuraZine for a little bit, but if I recall b4 CT did not want to release the Supercharger for the 4g TL due to no tuning solutions, so has this now changed that k-tuned is now avail. ?
#393
Burning Brakes
Job well done !
I'm glad to see users submitting there personal experiences on here with DATA.
I've said this before a million times, on these TL's (3G/4g) , the j-pipe does not add any power if any. Your better off putting the stock j-pipe on and getting PCD's to replace your HFPC's. I'm sure you will be at 260+whp.
Just my
Also I've been away from AcuraZine for a little bit, but if I recall b4 CT did not want to release the Supercharger for the 4g TL due to no tuning solutions, so has this now changed that k-tuned is now avail. ?
I'm glad to see users submitting there personal experiences on here with DATA.
I've said this before a million times, on these TL's (3G/4g) , the j-pipe does not add any power if any. Your better off putting the stock j-pipe on and getting PCD's to replace your HFPC's. I'm sure you will be at 260+whp.
Just my
Also I've been away from AcuraZine for a little bit, but if I recall b4 CT did not want to release the Supercharger for the 4g TL due to no tuning solutions, so has this now changed that k-tuned is now avail. ?
I'm not too sure you will get 260+whp with PCDs alone; even with a tune. Just my
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#394
The Original Shawdy
Ffmjst any updates on how your TL is running now that it's been some time? How are you liking it?
#395
Three Wheelin'
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Last edited by gerzand; 01-06-2016 at 11:02 PM.
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614erich (02-09-2016)
#396
The dyno tune in a whole took around 4-5 hours because of some issues that were occurring during the tuning process (after every reflash the tuning files were being curupted so after some time trying to fix this issue, Chris would just do a pull and reflash the ECU without saving the file to Ktuner and everything worked out fine). All said and done my car ended up making a total ofl 30 whp and I am not sure how much exact total torque was gained because I don't have the original dyno on hand. I am extremely satisfied with these gains especially on a naturally aspirated motor and the gains definitely are more then I thought I would gain. I think it's safe to say that Ktuner with a good tuner can be very effective!
The car feels great and the power gains are very much noticeable throughout all power bands. The car also feels much smoother as well. My short term fuel trim was around 10-11% off due to most likely the improperly designed MAF on my intake but this is also fixed now as well. All in all I am very satisfied and recommend Xenocron and Chris to anyone looking to get their car dyno tuned. Good luck to everyone!
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#397
Great gains, I was definitely impressed when Chris told me the outcome.
Your car kept throwing a code for the auto trans and locking into third gear. I was able to figure out what was causing it and even though nobody else has reported a similar issue, now nobody ever will!
Your car kept throwing a code for the auto trans and locking into third gear. I was able to figure out what was causing it and even though nobody else has reported a similar issue, now nobody ever will!
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#398
The Original Shawdy
That's good to know. Thanks for helping him! I'm sure it's bound to come up again on someone else but at least you know how to correct it now.
#399
The latest software update automatically handles it, so it won't ever happen again.
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