Dimsport Software Download
***PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE PROCEEDING*** How to Flash Your ECU with the VR Tuned DimSport Handheld Tuner These instructions are for OBDII flashing your vehicle with the DimSport Handheld tuner provided by VR Tuned. We do not make the hardware but will do our best to support it.
Dimsport is based in Italy and some support for their tool may take 24-48 hours if issues arise. For a more in-depth manual,.
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Required to Flash • Windows PC or MAC running as a windows machine with USB drive. Must be Windows 8 or newer. Windows 7 download this.
• Dimsport Software (inside MyGenius Box on thumb drive) or see mygenius included sheet. • Battery Charger ***Please always have your computer plugged in and a battery charger on your vehicle during the flashing process.*** In the event an error occurs, please send us the LOG FILE. ***Important note after you flash – After you have received your tuned file and loaded to your vehicle, if you have had your vehicle serviced and the firmware updated during this time, whether you are aware or not, DO NOT flash your car again. Doing this will corrupt the ECU because of the mismatching firmware. Your vehicle will not start and you may have to have your ECU repaired or replaced.
In the event this happens, we cannot be held responsible and there may be costs involved at your expense. If the firmware was changed, do a new stock read/ID out and we will provide you with a updated tuned file.
If you have the option to READ, please do this, only if that does not work then do a ID. If you need support, please email. We will contact you back as soon as possible to request more information or do a screen share. Once you read out your car, you will need to send us your file ( ). We will then return your tuned file to this same email address unless otherwise specified. Install the dimsport mygenius software to your pc or laptop.
It is located on the usb drive that came with the unit. Must be a WINDOWS machine. Upon plugging in your handheld, this screen will pop up.
DO NOT HIT “OK“. Click the update button Update each item individually. Repeat this step 3 times to insure all updates are captured for both device and software Select yes.
This screen should pop up pretty quickly after the third repeat of this stage of the process You will see this during the update process Follow the instructions listed and DO NOT UNPLUG THE USB DEVICE Upon completion of updates, unplug the USB cord and attach the serial/OBDII cord to the device and bring it to the car! The OBDII port is typically located near the hood release under the steering column.
Plug in OBDII plug into OBDII port. Upon plugging the device in the main menu should pop up. Select “ WORK“ It will take you to an identification menu.
Select “ PRT INDENTIFY“ ***REMEMBER: When it tells you to turn the switch on dashboard, go to POSITION 2 with your key. DO NOT START THE CAR. W/ KEYLESS GO: Push the button twice, DO NOT PUT FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL.*** When you see “WRITE” in the identification menu, this process is complete. Disconnect mygenius and go to your computer.
Select the Download button Select “ NEXT“ Select destination of file, select “ NEXT“ Download complete! “ CLOSE” and locate your file. Select this file and upload it to us. We will process your tune file, write the tune, and send it back to upload to the handheld and apply to the car. We will get the file back to you within 24 hours of you sending it. Now that you have received your tune file back! Select “ Upload to Mygenius“ Select “ next“ “ Remember to select the.MYG file extension when looking for your file.
Select “ open“ “ Select “ next“ Select “ confirm“ Select “ close” and proceed to your car with the Mygenius Plug the unit back into the OBD port on the car Select “ work“ Select “ writing“ Select “ ok“ Select “ ok“ Select “ok” REMEMBER position 2 for keys and two button pushes no pedal for KEYLESS GO. DO NOT START THE VEHICLE.
It will communicate with the vehicle and start the writing process Select “ ok“ Select “ ok“ At this stage you will hear the engine fan turn on and it will run for the duration of this stage. This is normal! Select “ ok” when prompted (numerous times) Follow screen instructions WRITING ECU COMPLETED Tune has been applied to the car and the process is complete. The Mygenius handheld does not need to be connected to the car and is only used when applying tune files. Instructions and photos courtesy of Eurocharged Canada.