Problems with AutoCal

[Vigilant]

I'm asking for advice from people here who have purchased the AutoCal and can speak from experience. I have all ideas that Black Bear's tuning services are top notch. The problems I am having are with the AutoCal device. I followed the instructions and hooked the device up to the diagnostic port before I cranked the engine. Even so, during the data logging process, the PCM threw an engine code. I deleted the code several times using the device, and it still persisted in coming back after about 20 minutes or so of driving. Yesterday, I disconnected the battery, tapped the brake pedal several times to drain the remaining current, and left the vehicle for right at 48 minutes before I reconnected the battery. After about 20 minutes of driving, once again, the engine light came on. Also, since shortly after I began the data logging process, the transmission has been shifting hard between first and second gear, and some times so hard that I am concerned that this process has caused permanent transmiossion damage. Has anyone else here had similar problems? If so, were they resolved with the installation of the tune, or did they continue to persist? I would like to make this work, but am concerned about possible damage to the transmission, and also to the PCM. Any thoughts y'awl can share based on your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Blazed]

I'm almost positive the auto cal cannot cause this.

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And I've used it on my own truck

 

[JennaBear]

Nothing has been flashed to your vehicle, so you are still on the stock tune. What is that DTC?

Sent from a jelly bean.

 

[Vigilant]

Ecm

p0171

p0174

 

[JennaBear]

So both Bank 1 and Bank 2 are lean. Have you installed anything recently? Intake Tube? Check your intake tube and vaccuum lines and make sure they have not come loose.

This is definitely not an AutoCal issue. Need to get this taken care of before tuning.

If you are able to get a datalog over to us, we can help diagnose.

 

[Vigilant]

Thanks. I feel a little better, although the codes did not start until I began to data log. Could this cause the hard shifts from first to second also?

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In all fairness, the first time I recall doing any hard acceleration was also when I started to data log. I will have a look tomorrow and report back. Methinks the new Airaid Jr. could be the culprit after all.

I did send a data log in. Sounds like I may need to log some more if I can find the problem.

Thanks again.

 

[livingez_123]

I know my Denali's 1-2 shift in tow/haul mode is harsh.

 

[TheFuzz]

Sounds like your MAF sensor plug came loose, honestly. Have you rechecked all of your connections?

 

[Vigilant]

Sounds like your MAF sensor plug came loose, honestly. Have you rechecked all of your connections?

Gonna do that tomorrow and report back. Thanks.

 

[JennaBear]

Keep us posted!

Sent from a jelly bean.

 

[tlsnokuyeulb]

When I first installed the Airaid tube, it kept coming loose at the tb. I didn't throw codes, but that might be your issue. I just cranked the clamp and prob solved. I still check it now and then though just in case.

 

[TheFuzz]

The only reason I mention the MAF sensor specifically, is because he's having transmission issues. When I pulled the TB off of my NBS Yukon to clean it and do the coolant bypass mod, I forgot to plug the MAF sensor back in. As a result, the PCM freaked out because it wasn't able to meter any incoming air, and it maxed the trans line pressure out as a "safe mode" of sorts.

I'll bet a five spot that he didn't clip the MAF sensor plug in all the way, and it came loose under acceleration.

 

[Vigilant]

Dammit, y'awl! I thought I was among 'friends' here! I have spent the past several days fascinating myself with my own mislogic before I even attempted to apply it to y'awl. But did you work with me? Noooooooo..... y'awl had to come along with your common sense and steer me toward a logical solution. It's a conspiracy! It has to be! ROFL!

All joking aside, I feel a bit embarrassed. I still have issues with the instructions that came with the device, but Justin has indicated that he has worked some bugs out already, and continues to work toward that goal. Rather than keep that bit of frustration aside and concentrate on a logical solution, I just assumed.... and we all know what happens when we assume..... With this same mislogic, I had succeeded in convincing myself that the Auto Cal was also responsible for the **** war crimes, the Great Depression, and more importantly, the election and reelection of our current Thief in Chief, the latest squatter in the White House.

I had read here that some have had issues with the rubber coupler coming loose from the throttle body itself. I have been watching that closely. Never saw a problem. The TPS is also secure, but thanks for the advice. Turns out, the tube itself had slipped out of the other end of the rubber coupling at the throttle body. I reconnected it, torqued down on all the clamps, and gave it all a more thorough inspection.

I will do another data log, and send it in.

I thank you all sincerely for the advice, and apologize for a relapse of cranial-****** insertion syndrome on my part. Hopefully this thread will help some folks with similar issues in the future.

Full steam ahead.

 

[JennaBear]

glad you figured it out!

Sent from a jelly bean.

 

[TheFuzz]

You might be onto something with the war crimes thing, I just re-watched schindler's list tonight and I'm CERTAIN I saw an AutoCal in the background somewhere....



All jokes aside, glad you got it sorted out. Now go finish tuning it and go have some fun.

 

[Vigilant]

Oh, the possibilities with Photo Shop! ROFL

 

[Jmat]

The 2nd page of this thread made for some great laughs! Glad you figured out the issue "Nunyer".... if that's your real name...