This does make it a nice tool to use without the need to take your laptop to the car to tune it. However, a PC is still needed to read the file from the Genius for either editing it or sending it to a file provider. Here obdii365.com shows how to set up New Genius and first use.
New Genius Setup and First Use Guide
Part 1: Set up Flashpoint Client
Connect the New Genius to the computer and power adapter
Start the setup program from the provided USB stick.
Choose your language.
Accept the license agreement.
You can leave this blank and click on Next
Click Install.
The installation process might take a few minutes.
Click on Finish and double click the “Flashpoint Client” icon on the desktop.
Accept the software license agreement.
The first startup might take a few minutes.
If FlashPoint Client detects new updates available, click Yes to install the updates.
The first update can take a few minutes.
Once finished click OK and double click the “Flashpoint Client” icon.
When this window pops up click on “OK”
Click on NewGenius in the top menu bar, go through Update, Load ABL and click on from Internet
Click OK to update NewGenius to latest version.
Click on OK once the ABL is loaded.
Click on NewGenius in the top menu bar, go through Update->System, click on Forced.
Click on Yes to start the DSUpdate process.
Update completed.
Double click the “Flashpoint Client” icon
Accept the software license agreement.
The installation and setup is now done.
Part 2: Read ECU data
Disconnect the New Genius from the USB port and power adapter.
Connect the cable to the machine diagnostic port.
Click on WORK on the New Genius touchscreen.
Then select Vehicles->choose vehicle type, i.e Tractor
Choose the brand and model.
Click on READING.
Switch on the dash-board, check the connections and press OK to continue.
Click OK when the machine’s information is displayed.
Click OK to proceed with the reading.
The reading process can take a few minutes.
Click OK when the reading is completed.
Reconnect the New Genius to the computer and power adapter.
Run “Flashpoint Client” software
Select Read NewGenius
Enter the machine information
Press OK
Press YES to send data to Race Manager.
Click OK to open the OUT folder.
The “OUT” folder contains all stock files.
Get your file modified by tunner and download on your PC.
Run “Flashpoint Client” software.
Press “IN” tab, click OK to import the modified file.
Click on the newly imported file to highlight it.
Click on “Write New Genius” to load the modified file on the New Genius.
ECU data writing completed.
Part 3: Write ECU Data
Writing the modified software on to the vehicle.
Disconnect the New Genius from the USB port and power adapter.
Connect the cable to the machine diagnostic port.
Click on WORK on the New Genius touchscreen
Click on Programming.
Click on WRITING.
Here you can see again what modification it is, here is an EGR delete. Click on OK.
Click OK when the machine’s information is displayed
Click OK to proceed with the writing of the modified software.
When writing is completed, click on “OK” to finish the process.
The above are essential steps to successfully tune your vehicle using Dimsport New Genius programmer.
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