Hi,

I want to be able to run diagnostics/reset on my MY05 WRX PPP wagon (blobeye). I just want to ensure that the following VAG-COM cable will work with my car? Or do these only work with the older bugeyes and classic models?

http://preview.tinyurl.com/3yo9pyz

I presume the PPP ECU works just the same as a 'regular' WRX ECU?

I have read on people buying these (the listing states it works with ECU Explorer...), but want to make sure it works OK on my blobeye.


Thanks in advance

 

You still have a 'regular' wrx ecu in your car, PPP is just a map loaded on if that helps

 

not sure about that one the tactrix cable works but is a lot more expensive than that

 

Sorry I never realised that! I'm sure I read they physically swap out the ECU. In that case I guess I just need to know if the VAG-COM cable method works with the blobeye cars then. I'm aware mind is a facelift blob (updated dash, etc) - don't know if that makes a difference.

Thanks again.

 

I have just bought a cable so will post my findings when I get it all set up!

 

Mini-update -

Havent had much time to mess about with it yet but I recieved the cable from the link above. Plugged it into my netbook (running Windows XP Home), installed the driver from the driver cd that came with it. I then proceeded to install the latest ECUExplorer.

Plugged the lot into my cars OBDII port and it seems to be working fine so far. Was able to read instant readouts, as well as reset my ECU. No fault codes were logged to begin with which is a bonus.

Gave the data logging a try - it did log for 5 mins but then the computer seems to lock up. I am unsure as to whether this is a fault with the laptop going to sleep or something, or a software fault. I was still able to read back what was logged fine though.

Car felt smoother to drive after the ECU reset. I gave the ECU fast learning trick a go, though I am unsure how much difference that made.

Next I will try ROMRaider.

Money well spent though so far!