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INDEX
KIT DESCRIPTION……..…………………………………….p.3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION………………………………..p.4
FIRST USE – UPDATE……………………………………….p.5
READING - PROTOCOL IDENTIFICATION……………….p.6
- Totally automatic identification system
……..………………….p.6
- Protocol identification system – Brand/Model/Type
……….……...p.8
FILE DOWNLOAD…………...………………………………..p.10
FILE UPLOAD………………………………………………….p.11
WRITING…………………………………………...…………..p.12
SPECIAL MANUAL PROCEDURES………………………...p.13
WRONG SELECTION………………………..……………….p.15
RESET PROCEDURE………………….……………………..p.16
BRAND CHANGE REQUEST………………….…………….p.20
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KIT DESCRIPTION
F32MYGENIUS MyGenius unit
F32xxxx specific cable depending on the vehicle type*
C32GNUSB01 usb cable
CUSBKEY USB key with dedicated MyGenius Client software
*
contact your master to know what cable is required
.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Connect the USB key supplied with the KIT to the PC and run MyGenius Client software setup.exe.
Please follow the installation steps as described here below.
Select the directory
where the MyGenius
software will be
installed and follow
the setup procedure
by clicking NEXT.
The software is now correctly installed and ready to be used.
After the first installation connect the MyGenius device via USB to the PC and perform the mandatory
system update.
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Now the software and the tool will be updated to the latest available version.
After the update the unit can be used on the vehicle.
FIRST USE – UPDATE
Connect MyGenius to the PC. The PC will start the driver installation procedure for
the MyGenius device. Please follow the steps in order to install properly the device.
Now you are ready to run the
software. At the start of the
software you will be asked for
a mandatory update.
IMPORTANT!
Before any operation on the car check that the vehicle is properly serviced and no warning
lights are lit on the dashboard, if anything is wrong the vehicle MUST be first serviced and
repaired by a car dealer or repair shop.
The car battery MUST BE FULLY CHARGED and during all the MyGenius operations on the
vehicle we strongly suggest to connect a stabilized car battery charger.
During the reading/programming operations do not unplug the OBD II wire or perform
whatever operation with dashboard. To avoid any communication troubles do not switch on
AC, radio or any other devices that require car battery power.
Follow the instructions requested by the MyGenius
Connect the MyGenius to the cable supplied with the kit, then connect the cable to
the diagnostic port of the vehicle.
(The vehicle’s diagnostic port is often located under the steering wheel but,
depending on the brand/model/type, it can be located in a different place)
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READING - PROTOCOL IDENTIFICATION
Depending on the vehicle brand the MyGenius device follows 2 different identification systems.
1. Total automatic protocol identification system (pg. 8)
2. Generic Brand Model Type protocol identification system (pg. 10)
1.Totally automatic identification system
For the VAG, PORSCHE, BMW, MINI, MERCEDES, SCANIA, JOHN DEERE vehicles the MyGenius
device is able to recognize the correct protocol without any customer selection. The following chart will
show you how to proceed for one of the above mentioned vehicle brands.
IF your vehicle brand is not one of the listed above please jump now to page 8
Connect the OBDII cable to MyGenius and to the vehicle diagnostic socket. On the device main menu
select WORK, it will start the automatic detection of the correct protocol to use.
MyGenius has properly identified the correct serial protocol for your car. Click OK and select WORK,
depending on the protocol the device will be able to perform the reading or the identification only of the
ECU software.
(1a) READING
(1b)
IDENTIFICATION
ONLY
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MyGenius tool has now properly read the ECU. Unplug the OBDII cable from the car and connect the
USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC. To export the READING file from the device follow
the instructions of the chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
1b) IDENTIFICATION ONLY: select ID and follow the instructions.
MyGenius tool has now properly identified the ECU. Unplug the OBDII cable from the car and connect
the USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC.
To export the ID file from the device follow the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
WARNING!
* If the tool does not identify the ECU and does not identify the correct protocol to use, please read the operations
of the chapter SPECIAL MANUAL PROCEDURES 1s) on page 13.
1a) READING: select READING and follow the instructions.
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2.Protocol identification system – Brand/Model/Type
The MyGenius device is able to recognize the correct protocol through the Brand, Model, Type selection
performed by the client. The following chart will show you how to proceed for this specific situation
where you have to select the correct model and type of the vehicle you want to work on.
Connect the OBDII cable to MyGenius and to the vehicle diagnostic socket. On the device main menu
select WORK, the tool will show the vehicle brand therefore it is set up. Click SELECT button to
continue and to choose the correct model and type of the vehicle.
MyGenius has properly identified the correct serial protocol for
your car. Click OK and select WORK, depending on the protocol
the device will be able to perform the reading or only the
identification of the ECU software.
(2a) READING
(2b)
IDENTIFICATION
ONLY
WARNING!
* if the model and type selected are correct but the device is unable to automatically identify the protocol
please read the SPECIAL MANUAL OPERATION 2s) on page 14.
** if you select either the wrong model or type please read the WRONG SELECTION instructions on
page 15.
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MyGenius tool has now properly identified the ECU. Unplug the OBD II cable from the car and
connect the USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC.
To export the ID file from the device follow the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
MyGenius tool has now properly read the ECU. Unplug the OBDII cable from the car and connect the
USB cable to the MyGenius device and to the PC. To export the READING file from the device follow
the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 12.
2b) IDENTIFICATION ONLY: select ID and follow the MyGenius procedures.
2a) READING: select READING and follow the instructions.
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FILE DOWNLOAD
Connect MyGenius unit to the PC with the USB cable supplied with the kit,
run the MyGenius Client software and click Download from MyGenius.
The reading will be now transferred from the unit
directly on the PC, just follow the instructions in order
to save and send the file to your master
.
Now just select the destination folder where
to save the reading.
Now the file of the car has been saved on
the PC. Please open the directory where you
have just saved the file xxx.fpf and send it by
e-mail to your Master.
He will modify it and will send the modified
file back to you so that it can be loaded onto
the MyGenius unit.
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Please select the correct folder where you have saved
the modified file you received from your Master. Select
that file and click NEXT.
The modified file has been
correctly uploaded to the
unit.
Unplug the unit it from the
PC.
The MyGenius unit is now
ready to write the modified
file to the car.
In the NOTE field you will see the information relating to the
specific MOD file your master has sent you.
FILE UPLOAD
Save the tuned file received from your master on your PC. Run the MyGenius Client software and
connect the MyGenius unit to the PC with the USB cable supplied with the kit.
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Click OK, switch off the ignition and unplug the cable from the car socket. Turn engine on and verify that
CEL or MIL indicators are present on the dashboard. The car is now tuned with the modified file.
INFO
will show the notes relating to the MOD file sent by the Master. If more than one file has been
upload to the MyGenius unit, you can select it by clicking the arrows / button.
Click OK to continue the writing procedure with the MOD file selected.
WRITING
Plug the OBDII cable (or the specific diagnostic cable) to the diagnostic socket of the vehicle and click
WORK . Follow the instructions to write the file to the vehicle.
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MyGenius has now properly
identified the correct
protocol. Click OK and start
the procedure for the
standard reading.
1s)
After the first failed attempt of automatic identification, MyGenius will guide you through the manual
reading procedure.
SPECIAL MANUAL PROCEDURES
The special manual procedure starts on the device ONLY if the MyGenius unit is not able to
automatically identify the software of the ECU.
MyGenius will ask you to choose the correct type of vehicle by
Manufacturer Model Type
MyGenius will ask you to choose the correct protocol for your vehicle. IF more that one protocol is listed
contact your Master in order to know which one is the correct protocol to use.*
* IMPORTANT!
IF the client selects the wrong protocol for the manual reading,
before any new reading attempt it will be necessary to RESET the MyGenius unit.
In this case please refer to the RESET procedure, Case 1 on page 16.
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MyGenius will ask you to
choose the correct protocol
for your vehicle, IF more that
one protocol is listed
PLEASE contact your
MANAGER in order to ask
which one is the correct
protocol to use.
Otherwise you can try them
one at the time*.
* IMPORTANT!
IF the client selects the wrong protocol for the manual reading,
before any new reading attempt it will be necessary to RESET the MyGenius unit.
In this case please refer to the RESET procedure, Case 1 on page 16.
2s)
If during the standard reading procedure you selected the correct model and type but the MyGenius
is not able to recognize the ECU software, it will start the manual selection procedure.
MyGenius gives a specific message and offers a list of possible protocols for the reading/identification
procedure.
The possible protocols to try can be more than one, contact your master to know which is the correct
one or just try them one at a time *.
MyGenius has now properly
identified the correct
protocol. Click OK and start
the procedure for the
standard reading.
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MyGenius gives a specific message of wrong selection, click
OK and the procedure will restart from the beginning until you
perform the correct selection.
WRONG SELECTION
If you are using the Brand/Model/Type protocol identification system and for any reason you select the
wrong vehicle model or wrong vehicle type the MyGenius unit device will return a specific message.
At this point go to page 8 and follow the instructions for the
Protocol identification system – Brand/Model/Type
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RESET PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT!
RESET procedure must be performed ONLY in 3 cases :
1. WRONG PROTOCOL SELECTION: during the manual reading procedures (check page 15) the
client selects the wrong protocol to read or identify the ECU.
2. STOCK FILE REFLASHED TO THE ECU: if the dealership (or anyone else), during a standard
service (or any other programming operation with different tools), overwrites the STOCK file stored
in the ECU with a newer software update (different ID) the MyGenius will not be able to write back
any mod file. (Before any service - or any other programming operation with different tools – we
strongly advice the client to always reflash the vehicle with its stock file).
3. TUNED FILE REFLASHED TO THE ECU: if the dealership (or anyone else), during a standard
service (or any other programming operation with different tools), overwrites the MODIFIED file
stored in the ECU with a new stock file and a new software update (different ID) the MyGenius will
not be able to write back any mod file.
(Before any service - or any other programming operation with different tools – we strongly advice
the client to always reflash the vehicle with its stock file)
1
. During the manual reading procedure MyGenius asks to select the correct protocol for the reading, IF
the customer selects the wrong protocol the reading will be unsuccessful and the MyGenius tool needs
to be reset through the RESET procedure.
After clicking OK, the MyGenius unit will be ready for a new reading procedure, please verify with your
Master which is the correct protocol to be used on this vehicle.
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After clicking OK the MyGenius unit will be ready for a new automatic ID and reading of the vehicle with
the new updated software version.
Follow the instructions of chapter FILE DOWNLOAD on page 10.
The MyGenius unit returns a
Man. Code (ex. EC489926).
You must communicate it to
your Master.
He will provide you with a 4
digit code that must be input
correctly in the 4 boxes using
the arrow keys .
2.
STOCK FILE REFLASHED TO THE ECU: if the dealership (or anyone else), during a standard
service (or any other programming operation with different tools), overwrites the STOCK file stored in
the ECU with a newer software update (different ID) the MyGenius will not be able to write back any
mod file.
In this case, before the vehicle service (or any other programming operation with different tools) the
client reflashed the vehicle back to stock but the ECU has been reprogrammed by the dealership with a
newer software update (different ID).The MyGenius unit is unable to write any file.
The MyGenius unit needs a
RESET procedure. In the
main menu select RESET.
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3.
TUNED FILE REFLASHED TO THE ECU: if the dealership (or anyone else), during a standard
service (or any other programming operation with different tools), overwrites the MODIFIED file stored in
the ECU with a new stock file and a new software update (different ID) the MyGenius will not be able to
write back any mod file
In this case the client DID NOT reflashed the vehicle to stock before the service (or any other
programming operation with different tools). The tuned file present in the ECU has been overwritten by
the dealership with a new stock file and a newer software update (different ID). The MyGenius unit is
unable to write any file.
The MyGenius needs a FORCED RESET procedure through the
use of the MyGenius Client software and the help from your
Master.
Connect the MyGenius unit to the PC and run the MyGenius
Client software.
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By clicking YES you accept to
start the Forced Reset
procedure for your MyGenius
unit.
The software will warn you about
the situation and ask you to
confirm the Forced Reset
procedure. Press OK.
By clicking OK the request is sent to your
Master. Contact your manager and tell him
about the Forced Reset request you
performed.
The manager will tell you whether the
procedure has been properly accepted or not
and will upload a specific command for your
MyGenius unit.
As soon as you receive the OK from the
master you can run the MyGenius Client
software with the unit connected to the USB.
The software will ask you to perform a
mandatory update in order to download the
specific command. At the end of the update the
device will be ready to perform a new
identification/reading procedure.
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By clicking YES you accept to start the brand change
request procedure for your MyGenius unit.
By clicking OK the request is sent to your Master. Contact your
Master and tell him about the Forced Reset request you
performed.
Your Master will tell you whether the procedure has been
properly accepted or not and will upload a specific command
for your MyGenius unit.
As soon as you receive the OK from the Master you can run
the MyGenius Client software with the unit connected to the
USB. The software will ask you to perform a mandatory update
in order to download the specific command. At the end of the
update the device will be ready to perform a new
identification/reading procedure..
BRAND CHANGE REQUEST
It can occur in two different situations:
1. The client wants to use the unit on a different vehicle leaving the tuned file stored in the
previous one
2. The client wants to use the unit on a different vehicle after reflashing to stock the previous one
In both cases, in order to change the preset Brand on the device, the client must connect the device to
the PC and run the MyGenius Client software.
1. The client wants to use the unit on a different vehicle leaving the tuned file stored in the
previous one
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By clicking YES you accept to start the brand change request
procedure for your MyGenius device.
The software will ask to decide if you want a normal brand
change request or a forced one. In this case you should
already have written the original file back on the previous
vehicle and you want to use the device on a different vehicle.
Click OK to continue.
The software ask you to perform the RESET function on the
device. Now you have to go in the main menu of the tool and
perform the RESET function on the device.
By clicking OK you can run the MyGenius software with the device connected via USB, the software
will ask you to perform a mandatory update in order to download the specific command. At the end of
the update the device will be ready to perform a new identification – reading procedure on the desired
vehicle.
MyGenius gives you a Man.
Code (ex. EC489926). You
must communicate it to your
Master.
Meanwhile you wait for the
Master code to unlock the tool
the software will confirm the
requested operation.
When you have the
Master code you must
anter the 4 digit in the 4
boxes.
2. The client wants to use the unit on a different vehicle after reflashing to stock the previous
one
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