bdickey058 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 i was wondering what the signs of a locked ecu are. I cant get my ap to work b/c it wont communicate with the vehicle or go into test mode. and i have had a tuner try to get into it and nothing is working. Was wondering how i would know if the ecu was locked. cobb tuning have any input on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdickey058 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 someone please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn06SpecB Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 have you used the AP before successfully? or did you just buy the AP and can't get it to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdickey058 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 i bought the ap and couldnt get it to work. i had a tuner try to get into it with opensource equipment here in town but he was not successful. but the ap is unmarried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarg Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Probably Ecutec or already has cobb installed. My guess since the AP can't see it is Ecutec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBB Tuning Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 If the AccessPORT won't install and you can't get ECU flash to even work then it's not a previous AccessPORT install. An AccessPORT will just overwrite an old AccessPORT install. ECUTek is a good guess. Some of the older ECUTek flashes would more or less "lock" the ECU. However, if it is not going into test mode, then you would not be able to flash your car anyway since it HAS to be in test mode to do a flash, so. You have connected the green connectors... Have you looked for a second set? Some cars have two sets of connectors under the dash. Travis COBB Tuning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildogck Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 If the AccessPORT won't install and you can't get ECU flash to even work then it's not a previous AccessPORT install. An AccessPORT will just overwrite an old AccessPORT install. ECUTek is a good guess. Some of the older ECUTek flashes would more or less "lock" the ECU. However, if it is not going into test mode, then you would not be able to flash your car anyway since it HAS to be in test mode to do a flash, so. You have connected the green connectors... Have you looked for a second set? Some cars have two sets of connectors under the dash. Travis COBB Tuning So this only answers 1/2 of the question. The flashing part. The test connectors do not need to be connected in order to log data (via RomRaider) or look at live streams of data (via FreeSSm) I cant get my ap to work b/c it wont communicate with the vehicle or go into test mode. I realize this question involves the AP. But you don't drive around with the AP AND the test connectors ... connected. They are for reading and flashing. When you connect up for driving data or gauges on the AP, the AP (or other software) should recognize the ECU as "something". The 1st part of the above question seems to saying there is no recognition to begin with. I am having a similar issue with a highly modified Fozzy XT. It's is pretty cobbled up. Huge Garret, plugs and hoses all over that I have to back trace and see what is, or isn't correct. However, I can't get either RR or FreeSSm to recognize a connection. I have used a Vag-Com and a Tactrix. I am going to make a second attempt within a week or so. The car isn't mine, I'm just the wrench. The owner linked me this thread. He thought we had found an easy fix. I am looking for input, I am running blind with this thing if I cannot log data. CKE SSP product information and sales : chris.ckessp@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Hmm, if the car is not going into test mode that is your issue, gotta figure out why. As cobb stated, on some vehicles there are two sets of connectors. If both are unplugged or only one is plugged in it will not enter test mode. For the fxt the second set are behind the pass kick panel. Traildogck - check that and respond back Bdickey - not 100% sure on your end as i dont recall the lgt having two sets so i would question your obd2 port,grounds and then the potential of it being locked with a older ecutek as cobb mentioned if the ap and opensource will not communicate Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 This being a 7yr old thread.....I hope Bdickey found a solution before now. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildogck Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Hmm, if the car is not going into test mode that is your issue, gotta figure out why. As cobb stated, on some vehicles there are two sets of connectors. If both are unplugged or only one is plugged in it will not enter test mode. For the fxt the second set are behind the pass kick panel. Traildogck - check that and respond back Dave Again, I did not try test mode on this car, I am not there yet. You don't need test mode to log RR or use FreeSSm. There is no need for flashing if you can't connect to log or stream data. I have a Buddy with a WRX he just bought, he can log it no issue...but can't flash. That's not what I am dealing with, at least not yet. Every other Subaru I have wrenched. If you plug in either one of those programs with a Vag-com (RR tactrix works) they car hooks right up. You get a ROM ID, a list of available parameters and bingo. This one...It's like the cable ins't plugged into a car. (BTW, I check the connection and com ports on the laptop several times) CKE SSP product information and sales : chris.ckessp@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildogck Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 This being a 7yr old thread.....I hope Bdickey found a solution before now. :lol: A higly Modded 2004 Fozzy is almost 14 years old...so if it gets this Foz logging, I'll take it. CKE SSP product information and sales : chris.ckessp@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I was kidding about Cryo responding to the 7 year old post in addition to yours. Sounds like you have some faulty equipment. Something not physically connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I just read them together lol....opps Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildogck Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I just read them together lol....opps Dave Where are you in CO? Springs or Denver? CKE SSP product information and sales : chris.ckessp@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 6100 West 55th place, Arvada, CO 80002. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildogck Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 That's weird, I probably should have known that. You are close. I usually don't need any help, maybe I'll stop by sometime to check the place out. I like Denver for the fact there is a decent amount of Subaru talent. Chris When I get a hold of the car again will try an connect to log. I really do not think it was a simple cable or mechanical issue. I am not a noobe at this, but for the sake of completely ruling it. CKE SSP product information and sales : chris.ckessp@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 When troubleshooting any issue I never take someone else's word that they have ruled out the simple stuff. Start from square one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Traildogck- i am by appt only so let me know before you swing by as i work offsite a fair amount on network dynos. Thanks Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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