FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! - Page 4 - Focaljet

**MillerTime** · 03-27-2007, 09:01 AM

Can both the chip and the flasher be used at the same time?

to my understanding teh chip has a "stock" setting which I would use the flasher to tune. But I realy want the advantages of the security and Valet mode of teh chip.

would switching to a program on the chip by pas every thing that i flashed on the ECU in the "stock" mode?

If it would work and not have any side effects would the flashed program still be there when i switched the chip back to stock or would it have to be reprogramed?

**Bspourt1** · 05-05-2007, 12:35 PM

i have a auto sct flasher. i was wondering what points should i select for the wot shifting 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 and also what percent i should put it at for the shift press.

**FocusSportVP** · 05-05-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bspourt1

i have a auto sct flasher. i was wondering what points should i select for the wot shifting 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 and also what percent i should put it at for the shift press.

I wouldn't change them, but if you want to its all just personal preference. Don't go crazy with it, though.

**v8FociDreams** · 10-07-2007, 08:44 PM

What are the advantages / disadvantages and differences (other than the obvious) between flashers and chips? I am considering buying one for my 2.0 SPI with ATX trans. The car is completely stock. What real world improvements should I expect if I go through with it?

**focusrb** · 11-16-2007, 02:30 PM

Randy, I've been experiencing some abnormal speedo/tacho readings when I start my car cold. The cluster seems to reset itself. All four needles on the cluster jump to max, and then back before it starts reading the true values. It just started about a couple week ago.. I've heard from another forum that chips tend to cause this because of a gauge reset that is programmed in it. I've never heard of something like this, but i figured I'd ask if you knew anything about this occurence (because its a focussport/SCT chip).
Thanks, Ryan

**FocusSportVP** · 11-16-2007, 03:03 PM

I haven't ever experienced that. And if it hasn't done it from day one, I doubt it has anything to do with the chip.

**BUR_ZX3** · 11-16-2007, 04:36 PM

Its usually a sign of a bad ground.

**secondechomatt** · 11-20-2007, 10:01 AM

randy, I need a "stock" clean up tune, with egr and 2nd o2 delete for my xcal2. How much, and how would we go about doing that? Thanks!

**rje101** · 02-24-2008, 12:30 AM

Hi,
If I buy a second hand focusport turbo kit stage 2, I have to ship the xcal2 to you and you reprogram it? If i want the sct pro racer, do i have to reprogram the xcal2?
In this thread you say:

-The upgrade price for the pro race is $299 if you already have an XCal2.-

That's applied to a second hand xcal2?

Sorry for my english.

Rejean

**FocusSportVP** · 02-24-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rje101

Hi,
If I buy a second hand focusport turbo kit stage 2, I have to ship the xcal2 to you and you reprogram it? If i want the sct pro racer, do i have to reprogram the xcal2?
In this thread you say:

-The upgrade price for the pro race is $299 if you already have an XCal2.-

That's applied to a second hand xcal2?

Sorry for my english.

Rejean

You don't need to mail the flasher in to us, files can be emailed to you. That is as long as the flasher isn't locked. If it is locked you'd have to mail it in and pay $150 along with the shipping fees back and forth to SCT for the service.

Here are my rates for turbo programming:

Turbo and Supercharger Custom Tuning
Dyno or Street ( your choice )
In-House or Remote via email and phone ( your choice )
Prices start at $400 and go up from there. Most cars will be fully programmed for less than $600, but that is not a guarantee. This price is with a wideband oxygen sensor. If a wideband is not used or cannot be used, add $100. We sell widebands for $199 if you need one. These prices do NOT include the FocusSport/SCT XCalibrator 2 or X3 flasher that MUST be used.

An important note: If you are planning on pushing your car past the safe limit and/or you have an insane build, running mega boost, or have a REALLY loud car you may be required to have a J&S knock detector on your car. You can talk to me about this if you need more info.

The Pro Racer price is $349 now for people that already have the XCal2 flasher. And it should be noted that we will NOT send out our turbo or supercharger files in a format that can be viewed and changed with the Pro Racer software.

**sd_focus** · 02-25-2008, 09:43 PM

Two questions:
1. We have 89 and 92 octane in my area. Could you do a 92 tune if I order one?

2. I bought a used xcal 2 that was reflashed to stock, but should still be locked to the ecu code. If I buy a tune and send the xcal 2 to you would it still be $150 to unlock it? Otherwise I can buy a $50 cable and do it myself. Thanks.

**gateguardian** · 04-15-2008, 07:56 PM

Well since I didn't get a PM reply from either FS, nore from Drew I'll post in here -

I'll be buying an Xcal2 and just had a noob question (I read over the Q&A but I didn't find my answer) - I currently have a CAI/headers (obx 4-2-1) and exhaust(obx) on my Zetec and don't see myself going for any more engine mods in the future...

So under the options when ordering what should I pick? I'm guessing the rear oxygen sensor disabled? Anything else?

Sorry for the noob questions [IMG]../images/smilies/laugh.gif[/IMG]

I tried msging FS but I got not response from them.

**FocusSportVP** · 04-15-2008, 08:23 PM

Have you read thru the options descriptions?

http://www.focussport.com/chip2.htm

That should answer your questions. If you don't want to read, I'd probably go with rear o2 disable and EGR disable, but I do suggest checking out the link.

**gateguardian** · 04-15-2008, 08:30 PM

I did go through them, I just wanted the experts' opinion

What about this SF Strategy Flash Device on your werks page? Will it be an improvement over the Xcal2?

**FocusSportVP** · 04-15-2008, 10:39 PM

Absolutely not. The programming that is on the SF units is extremely basic and is not as well sorted as our programming. SF flashers are for shops that don't know how to program, that is why we don't sell them.

**rje101** · 04-25-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

You don't need to mail the flasher in to us, files can be emailed to you. That is as long as the flasher isn't locked. If it is locked you'd have to mail it in and pay $150 along with the shipping fees back and forth to SCT for the service.

Here are my rates for turbo programming:

Turbo and Supercharger Custom Tuning
Dyno or Street ( your choice )
In-House or Remote via email and phone ( your choice )
Prices start at $400 and go up from there. Most cars will be fully programmed for less than $600, but that is not a guarantee. This price is with a wideband oxygen sensor. If a wideband is not used or cannot be used, add $100. We sell widebands for $199 if you need one. These prices do NOT include the FocusSport/SCT XCalibrator 2 or X3 flasher that MUST be used.

An important note: If you are planning on pushing your car past the safe limit and/or you have an insane build, running mega boost, or have a REALLY loud car you may be required to have a J&S knock detector on your car. You can talk to me about this if you need more info.

The Pro Racer price is $349 now for people that already have the XCal2 flasher. And it should be noted that we will NOT send out our turbo or supercharger files in a format that can be viewed and changed with the Pro Racer software.

Hi Randy,
if i want to buy the pro racer with the SCT Pro Racer Edition Manual - The Basics of Tuning, i have to call you to proceed to the order? Because I don't see the option on the web site. I already have the Xcal2 flasher.

My name is Rejean Dery from quebec, canada.
I don't speak english very well so, you will know about what i want when i will call you,
Thanks

**FocusSportVP** · 04-25-2008, 11:16 PM

You can order it right here:

http://www.focussport.com/sct_proracer.htm

**Uncle Tail** · 05-19-2008, 04:01 PM

aheemm!

Randy, is it possible for someone to use the "modify additional parameters" option with a stock tune? Or is that just when the FS tune is in the ECU.

What about trying to modify parameters with the Mahle reflash?

Thanks,

Uncle Tail ( :

**FocusSportVP** · 05-19-2008, 04:07 PM

You can only use the modify parameters function with the program that is was created for. You cannot use it on your stock file or any other file that it was not intended for.

**Focus_2001** · 06-02-2008, 02:53 AM

I know this might sound retarded, but I will ask anyway. When you refer to the color of the chip, what part of the chip are you referring to? I know I am dumb

**FocusSportVP** · 06-02-2008, 03:11 AM

The entire chip. Its quite obvious if you have a chip in front of you.

**Focus_2001** · 06-02-2008, 03:25 AM

So green is good!!!

**Focus_2001** · 06-02-2008, 03:34 AM

I know you guys are always testing and I have had my chip for over 5 years. Has anything major changed? Would it be a good idea to send you my chip and have it reprogrammed?

**FocusSportVP** · 06-02-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focus_2001

I know you guys are always testing and I have had my chip for over 5 years. Has anything major changed? Would it be a good idea to send you my chip and have it reprogrammed?

Not unless there is a problem. If its running well, I'd leave it alone.

03-27-2007, 09:01 AM	#76
MillerTime TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 671	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Can both the chip and the flasher be used at the same time? to my understanding teh chip has a "stock" setting which I would use the flasher to tune. But I realy want the advantages of the security and Valet mode of teh chip. would switching to a program on the chip by pas every thing that i flashed on the ECU in the "stock" mode? If it would work and not have any side effects would the flashed program still be there when i switched the chip back to stock or would it have to be reprogramed? __________________ 2001 ZX3 2.0L Zetec (On it's second life)- Motor - SVT Header, SVT High Flow Cat, SVT Flex pipe, SVT MagnaFlow CatBack, IceMan intake tube, FS coolflow Air Intake, FC 65 mm TB, Screamin' Deamon Coil & wires, FS 91 Octane Tune Trany - Steeda Tri-Ax/f shifter with RS shift knob, FS Alum Flywheel, Luk Gold Clutch, F2 TurnKey Tranny with 4.06 gears Suspension - FS Strut Bars, Eibach Sway bars, Koni Sport Kit, VF rear engine mount, LCR Camber Plates

05-05-2007, 12:35 PM	#77
Bspourt1 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 103	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! i have a auto sct flasher. i was wondering what points should i select for the wot shifting 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 and also what percent i should put it at for the shift press.

11-16-2007, 02:30 PM	#80
focusrb Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 50	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Randy, I've been experiencing some abnormal speedo/tacho readings when I start my car cold. The cluster seems to reset itself. All four needles on the cluster jump to max, and then back before it starts reading the true values. It just started about a couple week ago.. I've heard from another forum that chips tend to cause this because of a gauge reset that is programmed in it. I've never heard of something like this, but i figured I'd ask if you knew anything about this occurence (because its a focussport/SCT chip). Thanks, Ryan __________________ The best sound system is under the hood. AEM Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Cat-back exhaust, FC 65mm throttle body, JBA Shorty Headers, Focus-Central High-Flow Cat, FS/SCT performance chip, AEM Underdrive Pulley kit, Arospeed Lightweight Crank Pulley, Ractive 9mm Spark Plug Wires Check it: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2852581

11-16-2007, 03:03 PM	#81
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,822	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I haven't ever experienced that. And if it hasn't done it from day one, I doubt it has anything to do with the chip. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

11-16-2007, 04:36 PM	#82
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,713	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Its usually a sign of a bad ground. __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

11-20-2007, 10:01 AM	#83
secondechomatt Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Boston, MI. Posts: 4,228	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! randy, I need a "stock" clean up tune, with egr and 2nd o2 delete for my xcal2. How much, and how would we go about doing that? Thanks! __________________ a jetter with a case of the "usta's" "The existence of flamethrowers is proof that someone, somewhere, said to himself, "I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't feel like walking over there to do it." There's no right way to eat a Rhesus.

02-24-2008, 12:30 AM	#84
rje101 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 19	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Hi, If I buy a second hand focusport turbo kit stage 2, I have to ship the xcal2 to you and you reprogram it? If i want the sct pro racer, do i have to reprogram the xcal2? In this thread you say: -The upgrade price for the pro race is $299 if you already have an XCal2.- That's applied to a second hand xcal2? Sorry for my english. Rejean __________________ Rejean Dery Focus ST GFX 2007 RED http://rje101.monchar.com/

02-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#86
sd_focus Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Two questions: 1. We have 89 and 92 octane in my area. Could you do a 92 tune if I order one? 2. I bought a used xcal 2 that was reflashed to stock, but should still be locked to the ecu code. If I buy a tune and send the xcal 2 to you would it still be $150 to unlock it? Otherwise I can buy a $50 cable and do it myself. Thanks.

04-15-2008, 07:56 PM	#87
gateguardian Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bulgaria/ Rochester/ MSU Posts: 1,366	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Well since I didn't get a PM reply from either FS, nore from Drew I'll post in here - I'll be buying an Xcal2 and just had a noob question (I read over the Q&A but I didn't find my answer) - I currently have a CAI/headers (obx 4-2-1) and exhaust(obx) on my Zetec and don't see myself going for any more engine mods in the future... So under the options when ordering what should I pick? I'm guessing the rear oxygen sensor disabled? Anything else? Sorry for the noob questions [IMG]../images/smilies/laugh.gif[/IMG] I tried msging FS but I got not response from them. __________________ FS: 15" OEM rims, 16" OEM rims (w/ winter tires in great condition), SVT suspension (sway bar is new), stock shifter assembly, stock upper grille, lower Euro grille.

04-15-2008, 08:23 PM	#88
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,822	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Have you read thru the options descriptions? http://www.focussport.com/chip2.htm That should answer your questions. If you don't want to read, I'd probably go with rear o2 disable and EGR disable, but I do suggest checking out the link. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

04-15-2008, 08:30 PM	#89
gateguardian Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bulgaria/ Rochester/ MSU Posts: 1,366	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I did go through them, I just wanted the experts' opinion What about this SF Strategy Flash Device on your werks page? Will it be an improvement over the Xcal2? __________________ FS: 15" OEM rims, 16" OEM rims (w/ winter tires in great condition), SVT suspension (sway bar is new), stock shifter assembly, stock upper grille, lower Euro grille.

04-15-2008, 10:39 PM	#90
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,822	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! Absolutely not. The programming that is on the SF units is extremely basic and is not as well sorted as our programming. SF flashers are for shops that don't know how to program, that is why we don't sell them. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

04-25-2008, 11:16 PM	#92
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,822	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! You can order it right here: http://www.focussport.com/sct_proracer.htm __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

05-19-2008, 04:01 PM	#93
Uncle Tail Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 77	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! aheemm! Randy, is it possible for someone to use the "modify additional parameters" option with a stock tune? Or is that just when the FS tune is in the ECU. What about trying to modify parameters with the Mahle reflash? Thanks, Uncle Tail ( : __________________ Red Rocket-01 zts PW@11 lbs./Lentec Street Terminator (w/LSD)/FC 65mm/OBX adj. cam gears/MSD 1972 Mach1 351C

05-19-2008, 04:07 PM	#94
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,822	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! You can only use the modify parameters function with the program that is was created for. You cannot use it on your stock file or any other file that it was not intended for. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

06-02-2008, 02:53 AM	#95
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 277	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I know this might sound retarded, but I will ask anyway. When you refer to the color of the chip, what part of the chip are you referring to? I know I am dumb __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

06-02-2008, 03:11 AM	#96
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,822	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! The entire chip. Its quite obvious if you have a chip in front of you. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

06-02-2008, 03:25 AM	#97
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 277	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! So green is good!!! __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!

06-02-2008, 03:34 AM	#98
Focus_2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Posts: 277	Re: FocusSport/SCT chips FAQ - Please read! I know you guys are always testing and I have had my chip for over 5 years. Has anything major changed? Would it be a good idea to send you my chip and have it reprogrammed? __________________ ALASKA where the IAT temps are 20 degrees below zero!!!