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Dyno & Tuning Zone => AFR & Tuning Zone => Topic started by: Ronbo2 on March 20, 2020, 03:07:06 PM

Title: Stored ECM trim settings
Post by: Ronbo2 on March 20, 2020, 03:07:06 PM
My understanding of trim settings is that based on certain calculations the ECM makes real-time adjustments when riding. Then when you power off it stores these adjusted values in various tables and applies them during the next ride.  If this is correct, will saving a copy of the current tune in my PV save these adjustments?

My objective/thought is when I load new maps, auto tune, etc,  I would like to be able to go back to my 'original" map with all the trims versus starting over.  Or are these trims really make any difference?  I do realize that there is a certain amount of flux in these settings each time you ride.

Thanks,
Ron
Title: Re: Stored ECM trim settings
Post by: Coyote on March 20, 2020, 03:12:01 PM
There are two trims, long term and short term. Long term are remembered unless you clear them, which is usually done when loading a map.

Switching from one map to another, you should always clear them.

The short term trims will occur fairly quickly. The long term trims a bit longer.  Once you get a good map, it won't matter much anyway since a good map should have small trims.
Title: Re: Stored ECM trim settings
Post by: Ronbo2 on March 21, 2020, 04:17:21 PM
Thanks,  that makes sense.  I'm going to take a look at the trims to see if how significant they are after a couple of runs.   Be safe...