Applicability

FIC6 / FIC8 identified by their own hardware and firmware

Identify F/IC6 or F/IC8

Record part number, firmware and current software. Communication does not validate wiring or signal interception; check the separate model reference.

If USB will not connect

Check ECU power first. Then check whether the operating system detects the device and driver. Only after that, check whether the application sees the controller.

Save the map before editing

Read and save the existing calibration. Check the load source, MAP units, enabled tables and correction direction against live signals. Fuel-table changes do not replace checking the factory ECU’s closed-loop behaviour.

Set logging interval and channels

Select RPM, load and correction channels for the fault and record operating conditions. F/IC6 and F/IC8 both reach 10 ms intervals, with 64 KB and 2 MB memory respectively; channel settings also affect duration.

Reference documents

AEM F/IC6 — Installation Instructions 30-1910
Document language: English
Document revision: Rev August 2013
Referenced chapters: Getting started, wiring, software tables, logging and specifications
AEM F/IC8 — Installation Instructions 30-1930
Document language: English
Referenced chapters: Channel allocation, auxiliary outputs, logging and specifications