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Originally Posted by Unichip Jack
I'll have to talk with our SW engineer about #2... but normally computers aren’t happy begin reprogrammed while they’re also working… if the OE ECU is powered up, it’s talking to the Flux2 which is talking to the Unichip.
Everything should be fine if you unplug the PnP's Unichip 24-pin connector when you want to program it.
As for the working in Hyperterminal, it’s a pretty low level communication and doesn’t have many functions like “help.” There are some basic capabilities, but if you do anything else, you get “Unrecognized Command.” You can find lots of stuff on line about using Hyperterminal if you’re not familiar with it.
A handy tip if you don’t use Hyperterminal that will make reading text easier… in the Properties tab during set up, select ASCII Set Up and check the box next to Append line feeds to incoming line ends.” If you don’t, you’re always typing on the first line and new text appears on top of old text which gets funky.
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#1
Windows 8 32-Bit doesn't have HyperTerminal so I ended up using an old copy of SecureCRT. It was enough for me to enter the commands to see what's programmed, to change it, to verify it, and see enough - on one line. Couldn't figure out the ASCII feed lines equivalent, but I got the job done!
#2
More of a "why" question than anything else. I was able to program it via the old cable without issues. However, for those just with the Flux2 kit and the Flux2 download cable - I'd wonder if that would work like the other cable because the other cable has an ON/OFF switch. I entirely like having to program stuff in the car as I've stowed the USB cable hidden under a center console panel and when I need to use it, I just quickly fish it out.