SCT Flash Device

blackheart · 02-23-2008, 01:34 PM

to anyone who has one, does it have its own power supply {battery}, needs the cig lighter, or does it run off of the car's power when connected? I was thinking about getting one but my cig lighter is screwed thats why i need to know, it doesn't say on the site.

Gorman · 02-23-2008, 08:46 PM

iirc. ... it gets its' power supply from the OBD socket... G.

ProfessorSabre · 02-24-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorman

iirc. ... it gets its' power supply from the OBD socket... G.

got one and that's correct.

blackheart · 02-24-2008, 12:12 PM

one more question how difficult are these to use? don't want to waste 400 bucks on something that'll fry my brain.

FastCougar · 02-25-2008, 02:01 AM

Step 1) download tune from tuner
Step 2) Using SCT software installed on your computer, load tune from computer to device via USB cable
Step 3) Pull fuel pump relay and fuse
Step 4) Plug device into car and upload tune

The device gives on-screen instructions on what to do and what not to do ... it's very easy and if you have any questions, you can always ask them here

gamiller · 02-26-2008, 07:12 PM

I live dangerously. I skip step 3.

Redlineracer12 · 02-28-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gamiller

I live dangerously. I skip step 3.

Me too!

Blackcoog · 02-29-2008, 10:46 AM

I've never done it either but it's needed because if your battery is low and the download takes too long your fuel pump will kill your battery in the middle of the tune download possibly causing some major issues.

Drewmanfu0 · 03-04-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackcoog

I've never done it either but it's needed because if your battery is low and the download takes too long your fuel pump will kill your battery in the middle of the tune download possibly causing some major issues.

Battery charger? That is what I had to use on the big Turbo Diesel we tuned at work.

Redmofo · 03-04-2008, 11:50 PM

Prob with battery charger is they can send spikes that can fry computer also. Jumper packs r recommended to use.
There is one type of battery charger but I highly doubt anyone has it since its like hlle expensive. This out straight from GM training.

If you dont want to remove the fuse just hook up a jumper pack to battery.

02-23-2008, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackheart NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sumter,SC Posts: 111	SCT Flash Device to anyone who has one, does it have its own power supply {battery}, needs the cig lighter, or does it run off of the car's power when connected? I was thinking about getting one but my cig lighter is screwed thats why i need to know, it doesn't say on the site. __________________ 2001 V6 Auto--HP TBA SOON!!! 1997 Hard Rock Sunfire 2.2--HP 150 1997 Pontiac Trans Am--HP wouldn't you like to know lol

02-23-2008, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gorman NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 578 Images: 4	Re: SCT Flash Device iirc. ... it gets its' power supply from the OBD socket... G. __________________ 2.5L MTX. SVT ECU. 2 Cold air feeds. Hogged out MAF. 65mm P+P TB. Port matched SVT upper to SVT LIM. MSDS Headers. Optimized Y pipe. Test pipe. Wish list. 4X4

02-24-2008, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackheart NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sumter,SC Posts: 111	Re: SCT Flash Device one more question how difficult are these to use? don't want to waste 400 bucks on something that'll fry my brain. __________________ 2001 V6 Auto--HP TBA SOON!!! 1997 Hard Rock Sunfire 2.2--HP 150 1997 Pontiac Trans Am--HP wouldn't you like to know lol

02-25-2008, 02:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 7,866 Images: 701	Re: SCT Flash Device Step 1) download tune from tuner Step 2) Using SCT software installed on your computer, load tune from computer to device via USB cable Step 3) Pull fuel pump relay and fuse Step 4) Plug device into car and upload tune The device gives on-screen instructions on what to do and what not to do ... it's very easy and if you have any questions, you can always ask them here __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Just hit 22.1 psi @ 60% duty cycle on boost controller. Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $900 shipped!

02-26-2008, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
gamiller NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,980 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 3	Re: SCT Flash Device I live dangerously. I skip step 3. __________________ Roush Performance Suspension Nautilus Performance Big Brake Kit Nautilus Performance Turbo Kit ...with all the trimmings! :D

02-29-2008, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Blackcoog 3L Install Maestro Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,169	Re: SCT Flash Device I've never done it either but it's needed because if your battery is low and the download takes too long your fuel pump will kill your battery in the middle of the tune download possibly causing some major issues. __________________ Current Rides 1999 MTX Cougar, 3L Supercharged 325hp and 278tq 1998 SVT Contour, ported 3L 1999 SVT Contour, stock Visit: http://www.3lduratec.com For info on our new supercharger kit coming out very soon.

03-04-2008, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redmofo NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hoffman Estates Posts: 874	Re: SCT Flash Device Prob with battery charger is they can send spikes that can fry computer also. Jumper packs r recommended to use. There is one type of battery charger but I highly doubt anyone has it since its like hlle expensive. This out straight from GM training. If you dont want to remove the fuse just hook up a jumper pack to battery. __________________ CougarDB GMprincess: I dont want to be a FRIGID BtICH but c'mon! 5 min later me: I dont want to be a frigid BtICH but Cmon! I use to OWN a PROBE

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