dick dastardly
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I've bought a little box that can read and write ECU maps / logs / and reset fault codes for £320 inc post. For that the supplier will use my original map file and create 2 tuned maps that I can upload. Using the original map as base means that my car config (DPF cleaning cycles etc) is preserved. I downloaded my map, zipped it up and emailed to the supplier.
The first map arrived yesterday. Its only an ECO tune to save fuel but reduces turbo lag and solves the lack of acceleration in 6th gear problems of the standard map. Dont have any fuel figures yet. Nothing spectacular (only +30bhp) but the car is just nicer to drive. Awaiting the 2nd map with anticipation as this should be the full monty (but still road going).
The magic box can reload original or tuned maps as often as you need, download ECU logs and read and reset fault codes. The supplier is not a site sponsor yet, but I've asked him if he would be interested, awaiting reply.
Might now be able to compare TT with JE with TC !
Ideal kit for remote peeps, none of this retarded timing overfuelling by tuning boxes, but a real remap with control over all parameters. Can also restore to normal for places with dodgy diesel. Red Indian wisdom: If you must jump canyon, dont do it in 2 steps.
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disco4x4au
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
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If not, what is it?
Cheers,
Gordon 2006 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, with lots of stuff 
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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| Re: ECU map read / write fault reset equipment |
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dick dastardly wrote:I've bought a little box that can read and write ECU maps / logs / and reset fault codes for £320 inc post.
Any idea what fault codes it can do
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| Wed Jul 02 2008 8:35am |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
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Was talking to workshop foremam at the steelers today, in conservation about ECUs he mentioned there has been some damaged ECUs from some of these plug in seaders and fault code reseters that have proved very expencive 
Just passing on what I was told,
Has eneyone had this probem that is willing to admit it 
What ones are safe and useable
Rob
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| Wed Jul 02 2008 9:16am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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I know my brother had his ecu on his beemer fried by someone (BMW recommeded) when they plugged their reader in .
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| Wed Jul 02 2008 9:32am |
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dick dastardly
Joined: 29 May 2007
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DiscoDad wrote:Hi Mr Dastardly,
Is this anything to do with this - http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic22802.html
The box looks exaclty the same (apart from colour & some removed makings in the topic pic) the functions described are also exactly the same. The supplier is the original supplier via UK outlet and the price is cheeper (only £320 inc. 2 maps plus postage to switzerland). Havent fried anything yet ! Red Indian wisdom: If you must jump canyon, dont do it in 2 steps.
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wiggs
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Who is the supplier ?
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| Wed Jul 02 2008 5:17pm |
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dick dastardly
Joined: 29 May 2007
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| Re: ECU map read / write fault reset equipment |
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heine wrote:dick dastardly wrote:I've bought a little box that can read and write ECU maps / logs / and reset fault codes for £320 inc post.
Any idea what fault codes it can do
Tried it once, menu allows one option only (reset all or nothing). As there was nothing to reset cant say if it worked or not. Didnt fry anything though.
Had one problem when lights came on (opened door) whilst up loading, caused uploading fault, apparently car battery voltage drop can occur. Unit is powered via CAN bus. Uploading fault is apparently a very bad thing. Just turned everything off and started upload again, worked OK.
Not sure if the guy doing the tunes has enough LR experience, seems to be taking his time with the 2nd tune because he wants to "get it right" as this will be the full power version. I'm happy enough with the 1st map though  Red Indian wisdom: If you must jump canyon, dont do it in 2 steps.
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dick dastardly
Joined: 29 May 2007
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The unit is tied to one car only, but the supplier also sells a multi car version so I could go around frying all me mates cars too  Red Indian wisdom: If you must jump canyon, dont do it in 2 steps.
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
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wiggs wrote:Who is the supplier ?
Any contact details?
What Wiggs said......
If you don't tell us who the supplier is then there's not much point telling us all about it
It would seem that there's a rash of these devices on the market recently. First Baben in SA started selling them, now two of the site sponsors are selling them and you found one too....it's also funny how everybody is developing a second map, but nobody seems to have one ready yet...  It makes you think that all of the recent re-maps/boxes are coming from the same single source
I would definitely go with one of the site sponsors, but the price is way too high at the moment. Yours, however, for 320 GBP sounds very tempting. Does that include absolutely everything you need?
Give us some more details and your impressions on the remap when you get a chance Mr D 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
1990 Audi 90 2.2E Sport 5-cyl Tornado Red
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DiscoStu
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Location: Essex
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PaulP wrote:....it's also funny how everybody is developing a second map, but nobody seems to have one ready yet... It makes you think that all of the recent re-maps/boxes are coming from the same single source
Makes me happy to stick with my tried and tested tune from a reliable source Black Betty Tunisia 1 2 3 Power by 
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| Wed Jul 02 2008 8:57pm |
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dick dastardly
Joined: 29 May 2007
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Dont want to upset sponsors / site admin by doing free advertising. However dont want to upset members by holding back info on the competition. So it'll probably end up a case of shooting the messenger - cant win  .
If you already have a tune you can preserve it against the stealers overwriting it by backing it up.
Thinking of getting a TT tune anyway if TFC can work on .BIN files for a reasonable price. Dont think that suppliers tune can be quite as good as someone who understands LR machinery.
£320 included everything including a second (not yet delivered remap) and tempted me. tis funny that that all promise a 2nd tune that aint there yet ! I'm happy with the mild tune that I have because even if its not spectacular (+30bhp) it remedies the 6th gear acceleration feeling. The MY08 is quite nifty in lower gears anyway.
might PM you if you say pretty please Red Indian wisdom: If you must jump canyon, dont do it in 2 steps.
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| Wed Jul 02 2008 9:37pm |
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
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dick dastardly wrote:might PM you if you say pretty please
Pretty please with Swiss chocolate on top 2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
1990 Audi 90 2.2E Sport 5-cyl Tornado Red
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