USB UPDATE AND SETTINGS MANUAL


USB Product Manual for

  • All mods4cars products with USB Port

    v2.0


    • Further information and manuals for all products can be found on our web site

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    We explicitly point out that all functions of this control unit should only be used while exercising caution and responsibility. We can NOT be held liable for any damage or injury caused by installing or using this product.
    PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.



    USB PRODUCT MANUAL - Steps 1-3
    1. Connect the mods4cars product to your computer (Mac or Windows). Connect the module first and wait for the USB/Serial driver to automatically install, BEFORE running the m4cconnect app.

    It is advisable to install the module in the car with the USB cable connected and accessible. This way the module can be updated or configured easily without the need to uninstall it first. All preferences can be configured via the m4cconnect app.
    2. Download the m4cconnect app from our website at https://www.mods4cars.com/usb (or install from the Mac app store). This app DOES NOT need to be installed and DOES NOT make ANY changes in your Windows registry. It can safely be deleted after use. IMPORTANT: To access the help pages and firmware updates an active internet connection is required. However, module settings can still be edited when offline.
    Run m4cconnect. On Windows, you might need to right-click the icon and select "Run as Administrator". If you haven't already done so, connect the USB cable to the module.
    3. After connecting the product, the type and currently installed firmware will be shown in the log window. The functions and settings are also read immediately and shown in parentheses (). If an update is available for the module or the m4cconnect app itself, a notification will be shown.
    USB PRODUCT MANUAL - Steps 4-6
    4. To search for a firmware update, first click the "Firmware" tab followed by the "Check for Update" button. This launches an online request to our update server and shows the result.
    5. Firmware update in progress. Please make sure you have a STABLE internet connection and do NOT disconnect the USB cable during update.
    6. After clicking the "Settings" tab, the personal preferences can be adjusted conveniently on the PC or written back to the module after a firmware-update. The "Settings Matrix" button opens our always up-to-date online functions and settings sheet for this module and firmware version. IMPORTANT: After a successful firmware update please verify all settings for validity. New settings might have been added or old ones removed! Lastly, click "Write to Module" to save the currently shown settings into the module.
    USB PRODUCT MANUAL - Step 7
    7. The "Remote Support" tab is intended for online support with a mods4cars engineer only. In case you have major problems and need support, please go to https://www.mods4cars.com/support and open a support ticket.