Common problems and solutions when using PCMtuner

This article lists some problems and solutions that may occur while using the PCMTuner ECU programmer.

Problem 1: Go to the official PCMTuner website and get a 419 error.

Solution: Use the Firefox browser instead of Google.

Problem 2: The error shown in the figure below appears when opening the PCMTuner software.

Solution: This is caused by opening more software, restarting or ending pcmtuner in the task manager.

Problem 3: Win7 system prompts the specified file not found error.

Solution: Download and install framework 4.8. Run setup as admin, disable all antivirus and real-time scans.

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Orange 5 Super Pro V1.35 Free Download & Operation Instructions

 Here Obd2shop.co.uk provides the latest 2022 free download link for Orange 5 Super Pro V1.35 full function & V1.36 software. Safe and virus-free, 100% tested!

Where to free download Orange 5 Super Pro:

https://mega.nz/file/6c4nBQJb#StikKVtqZ0ucFEP1WqDkCOlKeI5PwbD7ZslH70rt3ZQ

Size: 1.88G

(Super Pro: 2G, V1.36 software: 60MB)

Orange 5 V1.36 Version:

https://mega.nz/file/eYxhlBKC#ItU2jSjrpBTVZShJU_CIaU0Gvid8tWK4lV25m9Pdang

Size: 214MB

Operation Instruction

1. Before installing Orange 5 Super Pro software, please connect the device to the computer.

2. When the "USB device not found" pop-up window appears, the device driver is not installed.

3. Computer Management >> Device Manager >> Ports(COM&LPT) >> USB Serial Device(COM5) >> Update driver >> Browse my computer for driver software >> Browse >> orange5_SUPER PRO >> Driver >> x32/x64 >> Next

Once the "ORANGE5 USB" is coming out, which means successful.

4. Before opening Orange 5 Super Pro V1.35 software, please connect the chip to be tested.

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Free green chiptuning tokens for new PCMtuner users

Good news!!

Now customers who purchase PCMtuner products (a complete set of PCMtuner machines or a single PCMtuner dongle) can get 3 free green tokens (Total value is € 270.00, which can be viewed from the VZ-Performance official website), this promotion is valid until July 20th.

How to get green tokens?

For customers who purchased pcmtuner products during the promotion.

a. After receiving the device, complete the registration process.

b. After completing your registration, log into the VZ performance official website (https://support.vz-performance.com).

c. Create a “general support” ticket to request the recharge as shown in the image below.

What are Green Chiptuning Tokens used for?

GPF/OPF Removal DPF Removal

EGR Removal DTC Removal AdBlue Removal HOT Start Fix IMMO Removal

Readiness Calibration Flaps / Swirl Removal TVA Removal

Sport Displays Calibration Cold Start Noise Reduction Kickdown Deactivation StartStop Disable

MAF Removal

Speed Limiter Removal Torque Monitoring Disable Burbles Activation Popcorn Activation

EVAP Removal Exhaust Flap Removal SAP Removal

AGS Removal BMS/BPCM

Lambda/O2 Removal Launch Control

OBD Reading Protection Boost Sensor Calibration LC, AL and NLS for MED9.1 Checksum Fix

Stage1 Stage2 Stage3

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(Fixed) PCMtuner unable to use interface J2534: Scanmatik - SM2 USB

Customer Question: When I use the PCMtuner ECU programmer, the device displays "Unable to use the selected interface (J2534: Scanmatik - SM2 USB)" as shown in the picture, what should I do?

OBD2shop.co.uk technician replied: Uninstall the Scanmatik driver in Device Manager, then restart the computer, reinstall the Scanmatik driver and then reconnect the device.

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How to Read ECU VR Files with PCMtuner ECU Programmer?

Question: Why the V1.26 PCMtuner is unable to read VW VAG:2.0L TDI(EDC17C74) ECU? The read button is gray, what does this mean?

Engineer Replies

This VW ECU needs to read VR files on the VZ-performance server.

How to read VR files?

1. Log in VZ-performance server: https://support.vz-performance.com

2. Search >> Enter part number to search VR files >> Download

3. Go back PCMFlash to load VR files then read.

Done.

Hope this can help.

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PCMtuner V1.26 ECU Programmer FAQs Collection

Here's collected the most frequently asked questions and answers for PCMtuner V1.26 ECU Programmer. Read this post to learn solutions when having same operation issues.

Q: Why my PCMtuner cannot connect to PC? Computer is not responding.

A: Attention please PCMtuner has 2 power supply: USB communication cable & PCB power supply cable. Many users tend to just plug the USB cable but not main cable, that's the reason why computer failed to connection.

Q: Why PCMtuner can identify ECU successfully, but failed to find device when click "Read"?

A: In this case, simply plug & unplug the power supply cable once.

Q: Why my PCMtuner account displays "unactivated"?

A: Account will be activated 24 hours after the application is submitted, please wait patiently.

Q: Why the device cannot find PCM Dongle or PCMtuner?

A: Please plug main power supply cable, USB cable & PCM dongle for connection.

Q: Where to log in my user account?

A: We'll generate 2 user accounts: VZ performance & Tunerbox.

VZ performance: Log in at https://support.vz-performance.com for VR files & damaos.

Tunerbox: Log in at https://www.tuner-box.com for technical assistance.

Q: Wiring connection is all correct, but PCMtuner cannot read?

A: Make sure you have selected the right mode(OBD/Bench/Boot). If connect without opening shell, please select No.71 protocol. Users should select correctly according to corresponding MCU (Can be found in wiring diagram).

Q: What cars support virtual files?

A: Toyota, VW, Audi, Honda can support virtual files.

Q: How to select virtual files?

Steps: Identify ID >> Search ID/ SW software no./ part no. >> Download corresponding files

Read also

Solution: PCMtuner device not found?" Error

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/solution-pcmtuner-device-not-found-error/

Solved: PCMflash "Unable to use selected interface" Issue

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/solved-pcmflash-unable-to-use-selected-interface-issue/

Solution: PCMtuner account Can't login "User already exist!!"

http://blog.obd2shop.co.uk/solution-pcmtuner-account-cant-login-user-already-exist/

Solution: "PCMtuner device not found!" Error

Please notice not upgrade PCMflash 1.20 to above version in V1.25 PCMtuner software. Or else, this may cause "PCM Tuner Device not found!" error, failed to identify PCMtuner Dongle or to do any read and write jobs.

Solution

1. For upgrade misoperation, uninstall then re-install PCMflash 1.20;

Free download PCMflash 1.20 software:

https://mega.nz/file/xwMWiSYb#CVsKxEyCTjRTEnpe9memWCzywKihxEf0mO5OmgX4X0g

2. If the error still exits for other cases, unplug & re-plug PCMtuner Dongle, then restart PCMtuner ECU programmer.

Problem will be solved.

Hope this is helpful.

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