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Bodalenko · 12-23-2015, 01:28 PM

Steve,
The Aussie GTS has LED DRL that come on automatically when the ignition is in the 'On' position.

These don't cause an issue with regard to current spikes and power flow?

The HP fuel pump spins up as well. That is not an issue?

I have the 2013 86 GTS which you say can have dodgy OBD connector pins that can have a intermittent connection problem.

Does the OFT simply not work or can it identify a non connection or poor connection with a falure message before writing has started?

Can this connection issue happen mid update, say when a the OFT. Cable is moved?

Great post from yourself as usual but you've put the fear of God into me.

I'm going to write a pre-flight, or pre-flash, checklist for my car and tick all the things you've mentioned off before flashing or even pluging my OFT in!!!

12-23-2015, 01:28 PM	#3
Bodalenko Steve Bodalenko Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 243 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Steve, The Aussie GTS has LED DRL that come on automatically when the ignition is in the 'On' position. These don't cause an issue with regard to current spikes and power flow? The HP fuel pump spins up as well. That is not an issue? I have the 2013 86 GTS which you say can have dodgy OBD connector pins that can have a intermittent connection problem. Does the OFT simply not work or can it identify a non connection or poor connection with a falure message before writing has started? Can this connection issue happen mid update, say when a the OFT. Cable is moved? Great post from yourself as usual but you've put the fear of God into me. I'm going to write a pre-flight, or pre-flash, checklist for my car and tick all the things you've mentioned off before flashing or even pluging my OFT in!!!