STC Livewire TS+ User manual
QUICK START GUIDE
SECTION 1:
PARTS+ CHECKLIST
LIVEWIRE TS+ DEVICE
LIVEWIRE TS+ WINDOW MOUNT
MICRO USB™ CABLE
HDMI/OBD II CABLE
TOOLS NEEDED:
Fuse Puller | Voltage Tester | Battery Charger | Pliers
SECTION 2:
PRE-INSTALL CHECKLIST
BUSINESS HOURS
If you need to contact Tech Support, please be sure to
have your device with you before initiating contact.
INTERNET ACCESS
In the unlikely event that technical support is needed,
Internet access may be required to troubleshoot. Our
Technical Support team may also need to remotely connect
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ALLOW TIME FOR INITIAL SETUP
Make sure you have at least an hour to complete the initial
setup, update, and installation process.
READ LIVEWIRE TS+ USER MANUAL
SCT highly recommends taking a moment to read through
your Livewire TS+ User’s Manual found on our website
before your initial installation. There is a lot of in depth and
useful information inside the manual that won’t be covered
in this Quick Start Guide.
This device is not legal for sale or use in California on pollution
controlled vehicles.
SECTION 3:
IMPORTANT ON-DEVICE INFO.
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SERIAL NUMBER:
Needed for dealers to create custom tunes for your vehicle
and device.
FIRMWARE VERSION:
This is essentially your device’s operating system.
TUNE REVISION
The version number of your preloaded tunes.
UNLOCKS LEFT:
Number of unlocks remaining. An unlock is used when the
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programmed.
MARRIED STATUS:
Unmarried = Unlocked and ready for vehicle pairing.
Married = Locked to a vehicle.
VBATT:
The amount of voltage being run through the device from
your vehicle’s battery. As a general rule, 12.75 volts+ is
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SECTION 4:
UPDATING YOUR LIVEWIRE TS+ DEVICE
INSTALLING THE UPDATE SOFTWARE
2. Click “7HFK6XSSRUW”tab at the top of the page.
3. Click the picture of the /LYHZLUH76
(Part Number 5015P/5416P).
4. Click the œ'RZQORDG1RZŔ button to the left of the
listing that reads “Livewire TS+ Performance Ford Pro-
grammer & Monitor Device Update Software.”
5. Wait for that program to download, then double click
and “Run” the 6&7'HYLFH8SGDWHUH[HÄSLPMP[KVLZUV[
open automatically.
6. Follow the on-screen directions of the 6&7'HYLFH
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“Finish”.
7. Follow the on-screen directions of the 6&7'ULYHUV
,QVWDOOHU until it allows you to click œ)LQLVKŔ.
8. Your SCT Device Update Software and Drivers are now
fully installed and ready for use.
UPDATING YOUR LIVEWIRE TS+ DEVICE
1. Connect your Livewire TS+ Device to your
Windows™ based PC using the SURYLGHG0LFUR
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for Apple computers at this time.
2. Double click and open the 6&7'HYLFH8SGDWH
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3. Click œ$XWRPDWLFDOO\&KHFNIRU8SGDWHVŔ.
4. *VUÄYT[OL\WKH[LI`WYLZZPUN[OLœ8SGDWHŔ button.
The update will now begin.
5. Let the updater run until it says œ<RXUGHYLFHLVQRZ
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6. You may now unplug your device from your computer
and load a tune to your vehicle!
NOTE: Make sure the Livewire is unplugged from your
computer before starting this process.
SECTION 5:
READING VEHICLE VIN &
STRATEGY/OS PART#’S
)URPWKHMain MenuVHOHFWVehicle Info.
You’ll be asked to turn
the key on. The VIN
and if a Ford vehicle/
device, it will give you
the Strategy. If using
a GM vehicle/device,
it will give you the OS
Part Numbers.
SECTION 6:
CHECKING/CLEARING
VEHICLE TROUBLE CODES
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Diagnostics.
Within this menu, you
will be given the option
to read or clear DTC
codes. Make your
selection and follow the
on-screen prompts.
SECTION 7:
PROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE
POWERING ON THE LIVEWIRE TS+
To power up your device, using the provided HDMI to
OBDII cable, connect to the vehicle’s OBDII port. The OBDII
port is most commonly found within 24” of the steering
column under the driver’s side dash.
1. Once connected, press the power
button on the top right of the
device. The device should power
on.
BEGIN PROGRAMMING
1. From the Main Menu, select Program Vehicle.
2. At this point, the key should be in the ignition, but in
the OFF position until prompted to turn key ON.
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use on stock vehicles only.
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are any on the device.
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vehicle.
USING PRE-LOADED TUNE FILES
6UJL`V\MVSSV^[OLMPYZ[“Key On”prompt, the device will show
you a selection of vehicles and engine sizes. Select yours here.
This will take `V\[V(KQ\Z[HISL6W[PVUZ^OLYL`V\^PSSILHISL[V
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options including, but not SPTP[LK[VZWLLKSPTP[LYZH_SLYH[PVHUK
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USING CUSTOM TUNES
To install Custom Tunes, select Program Vehicle, and scroll down to
the Custom Tunes section. If your device contains any cus-tom
tunes for your vehicle, this is where they will be listed. Once you’ve
found your desired tune select it by pressing on it and follow the on-
RETURNING TO STOCK
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returned to stock. From Program Vehicle, select Return to Stock
and follow the on-screen instructions to advance through the
programming process.
NOTE: Custom Tunes are built by SCT’s network of
Custom Tuning Dealers and any questions related to
them need to be directed toward the tuning dealer.
SECTION 8:
LOADING CUSTOM TUNES
Download and install the SCT Device Updater software and Drivers
1. From your e-mail, save your custom
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Desktop.
2. Open the SCT Device Updater
software and click the Load Custom
Tune File button.
3. Click Browse and locate your custom
tunes on your Desktop. Alternatively,
click Locate Custom Tunes.
4. Select the Tune you wish to load.
5. The tune you selected should move
to the Available Tunes section.
6. Select the listed tune in the Available
Tunes section, then click the >>
button to move the selected tune to
the On Device section.
7. Once you have gotten all the tunes you’d like to program under the On Device section and they’re named to
your liking, just click Program, and the Device Updater will load the tunes to your device.
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SECTION 9:
ON–DEVICE DATA LOGGING
1. Connect the Livewire TS+ to the OBDII port.
2. From the Main Menu, select the Gauges/Datalog on
the Livewire TS+.
3. On initial setup, you will need to move to the
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you can continue without going through the vehicle
selection.
4. Once you select your vehicle, default gauges will show
up and you can now monitor these gauges.
5. The items being monitored can be adjusted by double
tapping on the item you’d like to change. Within this
menu, you can change the item you’re monitoring, and
the units in which it will be displaying.
6. To start or stop data logging,Tap the screen once to
bring up the options and select the top left icon that
says 9,*
7. While monitoring, you can be pull up the Gauges/Da-
talog menu by tapping the screen once to. From this
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with which to log, change the gauge layout, and reset
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livelink software for free from the SCT website
SECTION 10:
ADJUSTABLE OPTIONS EXPLAINED
DIESEL VEHICLE SPECIFIC OPTIONS
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The most aggressive preloaded diesel tune. Good for every-
day use, racing, or economy but not recommended for any
type of towing.
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Less power than Performance. Moderate gain over stock,
safe for light towing, under 5,000 lbs.
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towing centered.
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For Heavy Loads. Engine and boost left stock. Trans Only
tune.
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Exhaust brake to increase engine braking while coasting.
Lowers brake temps.
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Keeps the torque converter locked during deceleration to aid
in engine braking.
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Locks the torque converter in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear.
NOTE: Adjustable Options vary for each vehicle and
are not available on all vehicles
DIESEL & GAS VEHICLE OPTIONS:
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Removes the check engine light from deleting EGR me-
chanically.
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Sets axle ratio to correct shift patterns/speedo. (Not
available on all vehicles)
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Sets tire size to correct shift patterns/speedo. (Not available
on all vehicles)
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Sets idle speed in RPM.
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TCS button.
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Increase or Decrease the WOT Shift points of each gear
individually by MPH.
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% change in transmission pressure during shifts. (+ = Firmer,
- = Softer)
GAS VEHICLE SPECIFIC OPTIONS:
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Performance levels vary by the octane you select. Higher
octane will provide higher performance increase.
93 octane would be the highest increase.
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Adjust the octane based tunes to focus more on towing
over performance.
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Adjusts the octane based tunes to focus more on econo-
my over performance.
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Disables the rear O2s and eliminated the CEL caused by rear
O2removal.
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Add or remove timing advance to the entire RPM range.
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Add or remove timing by RPM range. (0-2000) (2000-4000)
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Add or remove fuel at wide open throttle. (WOT)
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on all vehicles)
GAS VEHICLE SPECIFIC OPTIONS:
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Updates tune to handle the CMCV/IMRC delete
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Lowers the temperature at which the fan turns on.
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Sets rev limit in RPM while in drive.
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Sets rev limit in RPM while in neutral.
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Remove, increase, or decrease the vehicle speed
limiter. (AKA Governor)
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