This page is intended to orient the new user to the ECMLink system and, to some extent, ECU tuning concepts in general. If you just received your package and really have no idea where to even start, this is probably the page for you. If you already know how to tune an ECU and already understand basic engine operation, then this page is probably not for you.

Engine and ECU 101: First, you need to start with some basic fundamentals of engine operation and ECU tuning concepts. You can get that on the Engine and ECU 101 page. If you already have an idea of how airflow and fuelflow and timing work together in an engine, then you can skip that page.

Installing ECMLink on your laptop is pretty simple. You just download the latest installer off our website or you install it off the CD included in your package. To download the latest installer off our website, hit our Downloads page. To install off the CD, just following the instructions included on the Quick Reference guide in your package.

Installing the device driver is just about as simple. You can simply plug the cable into your laptop and when Windows asks you where to locate the driver for it, just point it to the appropriate directory on the CD. There are videos showing this install procedure for Windows 98 as well as XP and Vista on our Downloads page. Please note that you will probably need to download and install the Video codec first before you can view the videos.

Installing the V3 flash device into your ECU is fairly easy. You can find a brief outline in our Chip Install document.

Installing the ECU into your is just the opposite of removing it. We do not currently have pictures of this process, but it basically involves removing the two side kick panels (each side of the center console) and then removing a few 10mm bolts holding the ECU in to place. The ECU is physically located “behind” the radio.