The HP Tuners MPVI3 is an advanced OBDII interface that allows enthusiasts and professional mechanics to tune, log data, and perform diagnostics on a wide range of vehicles. It is the company's flagship device, designed as an upgrade from the MPVI2 and MPVI2+.
Key features
- VCM Suite software: The MPVI3 is packaged with the VCM Suite, which includes VCM Editor and VCM Scanner.
- VCM Editor allows you to read and write to your vehicle's flash memory and adjust complex engine parameters like spark tables, fueling, and transmission settings.
- VCM Scanner provides a comprehensive scan tool to view, chart, and log diagnostic data in real-time. You can view and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and command control functions.
- Standard Pro Feature Set: Unlike its predecessors, the MPVI3 includes the Pro Feature Set as a standard inclusion, eliminating the need for an extra upgrade purchase. This provides several advanced functions:
- Standalone data logging: Record vehicle data without a laptop, allowing for faster logging speeds and a larger storage capacity of 8GB (double the previous generation).
- High-resolution accelerometer: Built-in to provide more accurate data for speed and acceleration.
- PROLINK+ compatibility: The MPVI3 can be used with the PROLINK+ cable (sold separately) to connect external sensors, such as wideband oxygen or boost sensors.
- Hardware and connectivity:
- Connectivity: Features USB-C connectivity for reliable wired connections and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless access.
- Durable design: Has a motorsports-grade M8 screw-on connection for the OBDII cable and a larger
How the licensing and pricing work
- Initial hardware cost: The MPVI3 device itself typically costs around $399.99 USD, depending on the retailer.
- Credit-based licensing: To tune a vehicle, you must purchase "Universal Credits" to license the vehicle's control modules (ECM, PCM, TCM, etc.).
- The number of credits required varies by vehicle make, model, and year.
- Your account's credits are spent when you first license and write to a vehicle's module.
- Packages: Many retailers offer packages that bundle the MPVI3 device with a set number of Universal Credits for tuning specific vehicle models.
Vehicle support
HP Tuners provides a comprehensive list of vehicles supported for tuning on its website, including many models from:
- GM, including diesel and powersports applications
- Ford, including diesel models
- Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM
- Toyota
Before purchasing, it is highly recommended to check the HP Tuners website for the specific vehicle you intend to tune, as additional services or cables may be required, especially for newer vehicles with locked control modules.