Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

dumb xcal2 question, please help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:39 PM
  #1  
novocaine's Avatar
novocaine
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
dumb xcal2 question, please help

Just got my xcal2 today, got the strategy code thanks to you guys on here, emailed Matt..... now, how do I take the tune from email to the xcal2? I see a couple of extra "plugs" on it, but it came with no cable to attach. Is that normal? Do I need to get a USB cable that will fit the tuner?

thanks for the help. frustrated I may be waiting longer now to get this thing in the works.

Trevor
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:47 PM
  #2  
mrjc's Avatar
mrjc
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
You'll need a USB cable for a printer (square end for SCT and rectangle end for computer with anything except Windows Vista (SCT Software won't work on Vista). Download the latest software on SCT's website here: http://www.sctflash.com/download.php (Liveload 3). Then you can rename each tune if you wish and load all 3 favs into your SCT. When you go to load them into your trucks ECM, just hit the select button, scroll to load a tune and select one then have fun!
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:50 PM
  #3  
badbrad60's Avatar
badbrad60
Senior User
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 410
Likes: 0
my SCT works fine on Vista.
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:50 PM
  #4  
04Xcursion's Avatar
04Xcursion
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 365
Likes: 0
From: Alberta, Canada
Short answer: Yes you need a usb cable to go from your computer to the XCalII.

Once you have that cable make sure you've loaded the LiveLoad software from the CD that came with the XCalII. If you did not receive the CD the S/W is downloadable from sctflash.com Put the files from Matt somewhere where you know where they are and follow the instructions in the LiveLoad S/W.

Good Luck
 
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:55 PM
  #5  
novocaine's Avatar
novocaine
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
thanks

thanks for the help. I found a cable that will work, and I'm dowloading the software now.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:45 AM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE