BigTDogg MA Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Tested at lunch, worked fine with an unpowered hub. 'Twas a n00b moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 It does not work well with ECUFlash though. I always test write before writing, and it wouldn't write. A direct connection was no issue. That's fine for me, as when you're flashing your standing still, and I'd rather not brick my ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 You don't flash on the fly? Nothing is quite as exciting as flashing your ECU at 80 mph in rush-hour traffic... Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It does not work well with ECUFlash though. I always test write before writing, and it wouldn't write. A direct connection was no issue. That's fine for me, as when you're flashing your standing still, and I'd rather not brick my ECU. I'm sure you know this but I'll just post this for the flashing n00bs. If you have a glitch, just don't turn the ignition off before getting communication running again and ending or successfully canceling the process. You can reboot the laptop to fix a crashed USB stack and still recover. Just be sure car and computer have plenty of battery time and / or chargers handy. Test write is really cheap insurance too Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I always test write... I've flashed maybe 10 times, but with no issues. FS, what you're saying is, if you have a glitch, leave the ignition on, recompose yourself & your PC, reflash, then shut off car? Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yes. The ECU is quite hard to brick with the power on. If you cut power while the ROM image is incomplete or corrupted, you can freeze it into a state where it can't boot up, IOW bricked. Leave the power and you can still negotiate. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 So... maybe not flash when your battery cable looks like this, then: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/eje8uby9.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/9y2a2yry.jpg Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 I'm sure you know this but I'll just post this for the flashing n00bs. If you have a glitch, just don't turn the ignition off before getting communication running again and ending or successfully canceling the process. You can reboot the laptop to fix a crashed USB stack and still recover. Just be sure car and computer have plenty of battery time and / or chargers handy. Test write is really cheap insurance too I did not know that, but thanks! And yes, I'll take the free insurance every time So... maybe not flash when your battery cable looks like this, then: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/eje8uby9.jpg It's a goddamned OEM clamp, I'm telling you. I still want to get a picture. fahr_side, is that a (broken) OEM positive terminal clamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sure that's oem... especially the blue wire. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It's a goddamned OEM clamp, I'm telling you. I still want to get a picture. I never once disagreed with you! Or if I did, I didn't mean to. All I said was that that clamp is the wrong one for that post. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 18, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 18, 2013 It's a goddamned OEM clamp, I'm telling you. I still want to get a picture. fahr_side, is that a (broken) OEM positive terminal clamp? Once again, if the clamp was OEM, it wouldn't be as shiny and it would have a plastic piece clipped onto the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Once again, if the clamp was OEM, it wouldn't be as shiny and it would have a plastic piece clipped onto the base. I don't see anything shiny. The part on the battery is bright because of the light. F it I'm getting a photo of mine now. And the plastic cap could have broke off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 I know my terminals are hideous, I'm cleaning them next oil change. But that's an OEM terminal, exactly like the poor ghetto bastard's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 That might be OEM, but it's wrong. Wrong for electrical connectivity, and wrong for structural integrity. Now I want to look at mine. I'll post a photo later if I remember. And my terminals are more corroded than yours are dirty. I scrubbed them last weekend with a wire brush. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 18, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, I've got some bad news for you, BigTDogg. You have shitty aftermarket terminals on your LGT. Here's what they're supposed to look like: http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/thefultonhow/Subaru/872a8093-23da-43c1-9005-cd34457473e8_zpsef5b727b.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/thefultonhow/Subaru/8d4f2910-a02f-4195-879e-0ac649341b2a_zps226cba3d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 18, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 18, 2013 IIRC, they looked that way on my 05, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Interesting, wonder if the harness has been changed. Does it go from the + to the alt or the starter or both? http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=263-679 I've got a set of those going on with the next battery anyway, but I'm still surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 19, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 19, 2013 Interesting, wonder if the harness has been changed. Does it go from the + to the alt or the starter or both? Dunno, I've never looked that closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 OP, where did you get that USB hub? I like the switches for each port. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 That is clean! Very well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 OP, where did you get that USB hub? I like the switches for each port. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Adapter-Notebook-Macbook-Cosmos/dp/B005NE22TU/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_21?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1366998340&sr=1-21&keywords=usb+hub]Amazon.com: COSMOS ® Black High Speed 4 Ports ON/OFF USB 2.0V Mini Hub Splitter Adapter for Notebook Laptop PC Macbook/ipad 2 3/iphone 4 + Cosmos cable tie: Computers & Accessories[/ame] The switches work, but it's kind of a gimmick to me. I got it because of the size, shape and decent cord length. Doesn't work reliably for data logging, though that could be my VAG cable connection into the extension harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryD Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Can I ask a seemingly elementary question? For the Add-A-Circuit, can anyone tell me the type of fuse the Legacy uses? Are they the ATO or ATC type? Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 If you are adding it to the under dash fuse panel, I think they would be ATM (mini), at least on the 5th Gen. Adding the circuit to the engine bay fuse panel would be ATC. Otherwise, ATC and ATO are identical save for the 'O'pen or 'C'losed contact on the ends (to use for testing). Either will work and ATO is fine for interior use. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryD Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 GTEASER, Thanks for the fuse info. I am looking at the interior fuse panel, so most likely it will be the ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 4th gen, and all others I'd imagine, are ATM interior. The part I linked to in the first post is exactly what I got, but purchased it locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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