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Consider that in almost every profession, the use of slang and task specific jargon readily obfuscates painfully obvious as well as more technically challenging details. It's not uncommon, when work is discussed among a core group, for references and shortcuts in language to make vast assumptions between individuals with similar skill level. Problems arise when participants' skills and experiences don't match those of the core group. Clarification requires a deliberate action and must be targeted toward users outside the core group.
The primary goal of most Tunerpro end users is, well, use. The standard level of instruction is likely to remain a mishmash of conflicting instructions relayed with the best of intentions. From what I've seen, a couple of somewhat technical people on this site have put a large amount of effort into an instruction set aimed at the not-so-technically inclined and the feedback has been good. Many end users seem to believe that learning standardized and potentially confusing names and terms is secondary to making their vehicle run well. In some cases I've found it's best to have a translator present.
I'd agree. And at this point it's the next guy's problem if he can't understand the instructions, yes?
Replacing the memcal, the physical component which plugs into the computer, can be done by anyone who can correctly orient a plug. Obtain a stock replacement, remove old part, install new part. Making changes to the calibration parameters contained within the program stored on the memcal (hereafter known as "tuning") involves varying levels of complexity and some specialized tools. Simple changes such as disabling error codes can be accomplished by many people on the internet including quite a few members of this forum. More complex tasks such as determining and adjusting timing or fuel settings for maximum performance are best accomplished by someone in your area who has access to your vehicle.
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