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Section 1
In section 1 of your Autotuner Training Course we will cover the basics starting steps with Autotuner. This will give you a chance to understand the benefits of Autotuner, how to install the tool and how to update the tool.
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Section 2
In section 2 we will cover the main programming features of the tool. We've made a video guide on how to perform programming on a engine ECU, a gearbox ECU and lastly how to perform a software update or backdate with Autotuner
- Lesson 4.1 – The FOUR types of programming
- Lesson 4.2 – How to remove and open the ECU
- Lesson 5 – How to use Autotuner to read and write an Engine ECU
- Lesson 5.1 – Reading a VR ID Only ECU with Autotuner on a VW Transporter using a EDC17CP20 ECU
- Lesson 6 – How to use Autotuner to read and write an DSG gearbox (TCU)
- Lesson 7 – How to perform a software update or backdate with Autotuner
- Lesson 7.1 – How to perform a software update or backdate with Autotuner on 2020 Audi RS6
- How to Bench read a ECU with Autotuner (Part 1)
- How to Bench read a ECU with Autotuner (Part 2)
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Section 3
Section 3 is the last section of this course and covers the commonly asked questions, be sure to read through these. After completing the course you will receive your downloadable certificate.
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Section 4
In this section you can find real world prerecorded examples on jobs being performed
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Section 5
Extra useful information not EXACTLY to do with Autotuner but it relates to the remapping industry
Lesson 7 – How to perform a software update or backdate with Autotuner
Lesson 7 – How to perform a software update or backdate with Autotuner
What is EA189 (VAG Emission scandal)?
Volkswagen Group announced that technical changes need to be made to the 1.6 and 2.0-litre (EA189 diesel engines) at the center of the ongoing emissions scandal. The recall started in January 2016 and has seen cars/vans fitted with the 1.6-litre TDi EA189 engines fitted with a new ‘flow transformer’ and a software update, and 2.0-litre variants with just a software update alone.
The alterations are designed to bring the engines’ NOx emissions down to acceptable standards while, “Volkswagen Group says”, avoiding major side effects on fuel consumption and performance. BUT this just isn’t the case, thousands of owners have reported the following problems after receiving the EMISSIONS FIX:
- Lower fuel economy
- Major reduction in low down performance
- Rapidly failing EGR valve
- Undesirable drive-ability characteristics
How do I know if my customers car has had the recall?
Volkswagen has released an online checking tool. You can enter your car’s VIN number on VW’s website here to find out if it’s affected.
Cars embroiled in the scandal include the VW Golf Mk6, Passat Mk7 and Tiguan Mk1, along with various Audis including the A1, A3, A4, Q3, Q5 and TT.
There are an often untapped sector of any customers who like to book a company to downgrade their ECU to pre EA189 software but don’t want a remap. In this section I will give you a guide on how to perform a software downgrade / update.