how to Data Log with an X3

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 01:37 PM

does anyone know how to data log with a SCT X3 tuner?

JC807 · 01-01-2011, 01:43 PM

you need to get a copy of Live Link - the sct software. plug in your x3 to both the obd2 port of the car and the usb of the laptop.

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 01:49 PM

i can get live link from SCT website?

Herrod Motorsport · 01-01-2011, 01:51 PM

Go to our Webb site and download the latest version of live link www.sctflashtuning.com

ratter · 01-01-2011, 01:52 PM

http://www.herrodmotorsport.com.au/S...1/Default.aspx

You can download it from the link above which is herrods site

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 01:54 PM

thank you

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 02:37 PM

right its data logging on the unit. how do i get that into livelink?

ratter · 01-01-2011, 02:43 PM

you use the X3 as a pass through device and record the info to your lap top using the live link software

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 02:46 PM

worked that out now i just need to know what i should be watching

ratter · 01-01-2011, 02:47 PM

that's entirely up to you depending on what you want to know.

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 02:49 PM

well. im not really sure. hahahahaha

atm im data logging all fuel and spark stuff. just at idle in my car port. guess i really need to go for a drive. donno how long my lappy battery will last tho.

Sprint347 · 01-01-2011, 02:51 PM

ratter does the Xcal3 need to be 'paired' with a car to datalog?

Say my Xcal3 is to be used on on my T3, and I just wanted to 'datalog' a BF super pursuit.

Do I have to 'pair' the xcal3 and the pursuit, or can I just plug in the xcal into car/laptop and run up the software 'passively'?

ratter · 01-01-2011, 02:53 PM

no the X3 does not need to be married to the car it is data logging

Sprint347 · 01-01-2011, 02:55 PM

Oh awesome, thanks!

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 03:04 PM

i just went for a drive and as soon as i got out of my wireless network range it died. does data logging require internet?

Sprint347 · 01-01-2011, 03:21 PM

I can read the car's strategy (HAANG), and the X3 speaks to the software and car fine... but I don't get any data?

ratter · 01-01-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Day-mow

i just went for a drive and as soon as i got out of my wireless network range it died. does data logging require internet?

No, you should have the X3 plug into the car and the other end into a USB port

ratter · 01-01-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprint347

I can read the car's strategy (HAANG), and the X3 speaks to the software and car fine... but I don't get any data?

you have to select the info you want to log

Sprint347 · 01-01-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ratter

you have to select the info you want to log

I selected 24 inputs (eg. tps/maf volts/rpm) but everything reads as 0

ratter · 01-01-2011, 03:31 PM

try a couple at the start, not all of them will read,
pick some that work, save them and add more as required

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprint347

I can read the car's strategy (HAANG), and the X3 speaks to the software and car fine... but I don't get any data?

i found you need to click on the graph icon in the live link and it'll select some stuff and graph it.

also may need to do a software update and let the Flash unit install on the pc

Sprint347 · 01-01-2011, 03:42 PM

The X3 is connected to the car, no worries there.
X3 reads 'LiveLink Activated CAN Detected'
I've clicked the graph button and added a heap of inputs but everything reads '0'.
'Module' set to 'ECM #1', Rapid Packet enabled and set to 'Ford'.

If I 'Detect Processor ID' it comes back with 'HAANG' so I know the X3 and laptop are talking.

X3 is not 'paired' with the vehicle.

ratter · 01-01-2011, 03:45 PM

Stupid question, but have you pressed the green button to start logging after starting the car

ratter · 01-01-2011, 03:47 PM

do not do a software update on the X3. Not sure but it may change the aussie settings and stop it tuning abilities.

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ratter

do not do a software update on the X3. Not sure but it may change the aussie settings and stop it tuning abilities.

it wanted to do a software update on the livelink?

i hope i've not stuffed mine.

ratter · 01-01-2011, 04:11 PM

update on the X3 or the livelink software?
software should not be an issue for livelink, but ot sure about the X3 if you updated that, may pay to talk to Herrods if you have updated the X3

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 04:17 PM

live link

CRAIGAU3220 · 01-01-2011, 04:23 PM

Ive been stuffing around with mine countless times, logging with hand held only or plugged into laptop it works ok, but unfortunately once im on the move it either freezes or says "lost communication"........Makes me want to put it on the road and line it up.

Day-mow · 01-01-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRAIGAU3220

Ive been stuffing around with mine countless times, logging with hand held only or plugged into laptop it works ok, but unfortunately once im on the move it either freezes or says "lost communication"........Makes me want to put it on the road and line it up.

thats what mine does

Day-mow · 02-01-2011, 11:08 AM

So watching fuel and knock and then trim up fuel where it's running rich would work?