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Neil1985
08-05-2013, 09:07 PM
Just want to confirm. I have the black plastic cover, 0288 ecu. This is the correct one for a remap/flash isn't it?

Nick Mann
08-05-2013, 10:10 PM
Plastic case usually means reflashable using ecu flash and an open port 2.0 cable.

Neil1985
08-05-2013, 10:36 PM
Cheers nick. Using a company near me to hopefully get this done. But just wanted to make sure I had th correct ecu.

TAR
08-05-2013, 11:16 PM
early plastic cased ECU's had the H8 processor which can ONLY be flashed using MMC Flash. It will however accept a 7202 image.

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Neil1985
09-05-2013, 09:00 AM
What's the difference between a remap and flash? Or am I being stupid and there the same?

TAR
09-05-2013, 11:59 AM
Flashing is the same as remap. You download the image, remap it (modify it) and then flash it back to the ecu.

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Neil1985
09-05-2013, 01:04 PM
Ah I see. Simples...... Thanks for the help chaps.

Dixyman666
12-05-2013, 07:34 PM
Can any remapping company remap a ecu ? Or are there legnum specialists out there that have to do it ? I've got a remapping company close to me in Cornwall but I'm not sure if they can do it ? Can it be done through the diagnostic port or do I have to remove the ecu and get a chip put in it ? Thanks

TAR
12-05-2013, 09:28 PM
Scott. yes, anyone who knows how to map can potentially do it for you. If you have a metal cased ecu, then you have to remove the chip and only a couple of members on here (Kinky Afro or Foxdie) can do them. If you have a plastic case ecu, see posts above.

There is a very informative thread about all things to do with remaps written by Foxdie, I suggest you search for and have a read of it.

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Neil1985
12-05-2013, 09:37 PM
Can any remapping company remap a ecu ? Or are there legnum specialists out there that have to do it ? I've got a remapping company close to me in Cornwall but I'm not sure if they can do it ? Can it be done through the diagnostic port or do I have to remove the ecu and get a chip put in it ? Thanks

Im using a mitsi specialist near me. I think there going to do it through an evo scan. As im pretty sure mines a plastic case ecu, If they cant do it then i will be getting it done by one of the chap listed below. But will do the uprated fuel pump and regulator before i get it done.

Davezj
13-05-2013, 04:54 PM
EcuFlash is a free and well tested bit of software, on evo's and vr4's,I always use use this for doing the flashing.

I have not heard of any people using evoscan flash tool to do the reflash, I am not saying it won't work. I have just not heard of anyone using it. I always use evoscan for logging data though, but not for resetting fault codes, battery disconnect or that.

Davezj
13-05-2013, 04:55 PM
I believe the 7201 metal case ecu's car be flashed with the MMC software now, without having to have the chip removed.

Davezj
13-05-2013, 04:59 PM
Just want to confirm. I have the black plastic cover, 0288 ecu. This is the correct one for a remap/flash isn't it?

Take the plastic case off the ecu and check the processor says 7202 on the top of it.
The case is only held on with a couple of clips either side of rhe connector and the case slides off. Get a couple of screw driver or flat bladed kitchen knives, to pop the clips.

Neil1985
13-05-2013, 07:45 PM
Just to make sure im not being an idiot and I'm looking at the ecu and not something else. Is it located by the drivers side kick plate under the centre console?

elnevio
13-05-2013, 07:50 PM
Yes, it's the upper one with the four green plugs in it.

Or as you have a manual, just the one that's there with the four green plugs in it... (the auto ECU with three blue plugs sits underneath). Right at the bottom with a yellow plug is an SRS ECU of some description.

Neil1985
13-05-2013, 08:54 PM
Sweet. Well I was looking at the correct one. It seams to be a solid plastic unit. But I will investigate it more when it's not peeing down with rain.

Davezj
14-05-2013, 01:29 PM
sorry neil, buy the way you were talking i thought you had just bought an ECU with a plastic case and were unsure of its processor type, and it was off the car.
it is a little more work to remove the ECU from the car, i take mine out through the passenger footwell but both side have to come off to undo the bolts that hold it in.
the ecu cable be twisted out into the passenger foot well while it is still connected to the wireing loom, this make the disconnection much, much, much easier, rather than findling with the connector behind the centre console.

Neil1985
14-05-2013, 06:13 PM
sorry neil, buy the way you were talking i thought you had just bought an ECU with a plastic case and were unsure of its processor type, and it was off the car.
it is a little more work to remove the ECU from the car, i take mine out through the passenger footwell but both side have to come off to undo the bolts that hold it in.
the ecu cable be twisted out into the passenger foot well while it is still connected to the wireing loom, this make the disconnection much, much, much easier, rather than findling with the connector behind the centre console.


Hi Dave. That's alright. I was thinking when I was looking at it how the bl##dy hell does he do that. Thanks for the guide,I will take a look at it soon. Cheers

Dixyman666
14-05-2013, 08:56 PM
Ok cheers so who can do it for me on here and how much will it cost me ? Can I send it to someone to do or do they need to do it on the car to test it ? Cheers chaps

Nick Mann
14-05-2013, 09:10 PM
You don't want someone to tune your car without your car.

Davezj
14-05-2013, 10:05 PM
i think he does, it is not that easy is it nick. every car is different and requires a different tune based on the mods and the quality of the maintanance that has been lavished on the car over the years to determine what is possible and what is not.

Nick Mann
14-05-2013, 10:30 PM
That's why I didn't use a question mark. It wasn't a question, but a statement.

Davezj
14-05-2013, 10:47 PM
how is your tweaking going, hope you have had a chance to have a play. after the last RR day it looked like yours was coming along nicely.

i am just getting started on mine, trying to get the confidence up and go for it.
i will be out over the next few weeks to try a gather the data i need to get started properly, there is only a certain amout of reading you can do before you jump in.
i got my AFR logging sorted so that was my last stumbling block.

Sorry for the Hijack.

Dixyman666
14-05-2013, 10:58 PM
Oh that's a pain then, If my local tuning company can do mine (if its plastic type) they'll charge me a horrendous price as they do nothing cheap ! Ill call them tomorrow and see if they can do it for me.

Neil1985
14-05-2013, 11:34 PM
Ok cheers so who can do it for me on here and how much will it cost me ? Can I send it to someone to do or do they need to do it on the car to test it ? Cheers chaps

Scott. yes, anyone who knows how to map can potentially do it for you. If you have a metal cased ecu, then you have to remove the chip and only a couple of members on here (Kinky Afro or Foxdie) can do them. If you have a plastic case ecu, see posts above.

There is a very informative thread about all things to do with remaps written by Foxdie, I suggest you search for and have a read of it.


I know Foxdie is in Birmingham and believe he charges £60?? (Correct me if I'm wrong) need to do it with your car though.

Davezj
15-05-2013, 01:12 PM
Scott. yes, anyone who knows how to map can potentially do it for you. If you have a metal cased ecu, then you have to remove the chip and only a couple of members on here (Kinky Afro or Foxdie) can do them. If you have a plastic case ecu, see posts above.

There is a very informative thread about all things to do with remaps written by Foxdie, I suggest you search for and have a read of it.


I know Foxdie is in Birmingham and believe he charges £60?? (Correct me if I'm wrong) need to do it with your car though.

you can flash the metal case 7201 ecu with software without desoldering any chips, using MMC software, which cost about £100+ for a license.
not many peolpe have the MMC software or use it because it cost £100+ for the license, and ECUflash is free but only works on 7202 and 7203 ecu's.
i don't know why more metal case 7201 ECU owners don't buy the MMC software, it is cheaper than buying a plastic case 7202, 7203 ECU.