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2. Download the latest version of PCLink Tuning Software. When prompted to run or
save the file, select save. It is recommended to save this file on the desktop.
3. Double click the saved file and follow on screen instructions.
4. When prompted to install USB drivers, select yes. This may take some time.
5. When installed, open PCLink Tuning Software by double clicking on the icon that has
been placed on the desktop.
Installing from a CD
1. Insert the PCLink Tuning Software disk into you computer’s CD ROM.
2. Open 'My Computer'
3. Double click your CD ROM drive.
4. Double click the file labelled PCLink Tuning SoftwareSetup.exe (or similar name).
5. Follow the on screen instructions.
6. When prompted to install USB drivers, select yes. This may take some time.
7. When installed, open PCLink Tuning Software by double clicking on the icon that has
been placed on the desktop.
10.3 Communicating With Your ECU
After PCLink Tuning Software installation, you will be able to connect the G4 ECU to the
laptop to perform set-up and tuning work.
1. Connect the ECU to your laptop using a Link G4 ECU USB Cable. If not supplied
with the ECU, these can be purchased from a Link dealer. No other adapter or
cabling is required. Connect the cable to the connector labelled USB.
2. If this is the first time you have connected a G4 USB ECU to you laptop follow the
driver installation instructions that appear. When prompted if you wan to install
drivers select 'Continue Anyway'.
3. Start PCLink Tuning Software by double clicking on the PCLink Tuning Software icon
on the windows desktop.
4. Switch the key to the ON position. This will provide power to the ECU.
5. In PCLink Tuning Software, under the 'Options' menu, select 'Connection'. The
connection options dialogue will open. Select the correct COM Port number from the
drop down list or select auto for automatic com port detection.
6. PCLink Tuning Software offers both mouse and keyboard control. To establish a
connection between the PC and ECU using the mouse, click the ‘L’ icon located near
the top centre of the PCLink Tuning Software screen. Alternatively, using the
keyboard, press and hold the Ctrl, Shift and L keys. The same process can be used
to disconnect. If a successful connection is established, PCLink Tuning Software will
download settings from the ECU, otherwise you will be warned that an error has
occurred.
7. Make sure the connection shows “ONLINE” in the top right corner of PCLink Tuning
Software. The logo should also be spinning in the top right corner.
8. To permanently STORE any changes made to the ECU click on the 'S' icon near the
top centre of the screen or press F4. If this is not done before turning the ECU's
power off all changes made will be lost.
11 First Time Setup
This section of the manual details a generic procedure for first time set-up of the G4 ECU.
These procedures also provide a good means of becoming familiar with both the G4 ECU
and PCLink Tuning Software. It is recommended that these procedures are followed for
every set-up, no matter how experienced you are!
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