Cable to use with ECU Explorer?
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Cable to use with ECU Explorer?
hi,
iv got a 2002 Sti BugEye and have the free software 'ECU Explorer' so i can just read and clear codes... i got a cable from eBay V1.5 ELM327 ELM 327 OBD2 OBDII USB CAN-BUS Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner
now i couldnt set it up with ECU Explorer or the software that it comes with....
im thinking it dont work with my car...
can anyone tell me the cables you are using or that will work with my year and model please?
thanks, any info will be appreciated
iv got a 2002 Sti BugEye and have the free software 'ECU Explorer' so i can just read and clear codes... i got a cable from eBay V1.5 ELM327 ELM 327 OBD2 OBDII USB CAN-BUS Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner
now i couldnt set it up with ECU Explorer or the software that it comes with....
im thinking it dont work with my car...
can anyone tell me the cables you are using or that will work with my year and model please?
thanks, any info will be appreciated
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3307533711...84.m1497.l2649
Thats the one i use, works a treat for logging ad reading codes.
Jay
Thats the one i use, works a treat for logging ad reading codes.
Jay
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http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...subaru-114582/
It needs to be that blue one they show, I got mine off ebay, the soldering is a little tricky but worth the effort. The software for logging and reflashing (including map editing) is romraider. Theres a lot of info on there site on how to learn todo it, I use this cable to reflash mine to tweak my map, I've also got a copy of the ppp wrx map aswell. You dont need the flash plug thats mentioned as u can bridge it with 2 paper clips. If I remember theres a small update to the design in them forum threads with changing to 12 power
It needs to be that blue one they show, I got mine off ebay, the soldering is a little tricky but worth the effort. The software for logging and reflashing (including map editing) is romraider. Theres a lot of info on there site on how to learn todo it, I use this cable to reflash mine to tweak my map, I've also got a copy of the ppp wrx map aswell. You dont need the flash plug thats mentioned as u can bridge it with 2 paper clips. If I remember theres a small update to the design in them forum threads with changing to 12 power
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Just noticed it shows v2 at the pics for the 12v so do as it shows, I do suggest u read up on the romraider site on learning what you u need 2 change and why in the maps.
Just a word of warning too reflashing CAN go wrong do dont blame me if it does worst case is you need a new ecu cos u bricked it, or you blow your engine due to too much boost or not watching for knock and melt a piston. Lots and lots of reading! A wideband is also worth having but if your not pushing it hard I.e. targeting a afr of 11.3 or close you should be safe (ish). But again thats why we log.
Just a word of warning too reflashing CAN go wrong do dont blame me if it does worst case is you need a new ecu cos u bricked it, or you blow your engine due to too much boost or not watching for knock and melt a piston. Lots and lots of reading! A wideband is also worth having but if your not pushing it hard I.e. targeting a afr of 11.3 or close you should be safe (ish). But again thats why we log.
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I just used cheap vag com cable to read. Make sure cable chipset appears in device manager when connected. Ecu explorer you need to go to bottom left and right click connection and select an option. Wont dump memory if has been ecuteked in past.
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I will be doing a lot of research before I consider re flashing.
I'm on the generic sti ppp map at the moment and my goal would be smoothing that out to a safe optimum.
Data logging and small adjustments I guess.
I hope to see more posts on the subject as people become more confident in the uk with diy O/S mapping.
It seems quite big in the usa and loads of base maps on romraider.
I'm on the generic sti ppp map at the moment and my goal would be smoothing that out to a safe optimum.
Data logging and small adjustments I guess.
I hope to see more posts on the subject as people become more confident in the uk with diy O/S mapping.
It seems quite big in the usa and loads of base maps on romraider.
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Dont think youd be able to self tweak ecutek as they are locked to dealers. You could always sell ecutek and get standard ecu but you would be starting from scratch. Believe some of the professionals are using open source now. if you wanted a base setup to work from im sure they would do it if asked, under strict guidance that there would be no comeback if you then altered.
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