|
Software Tuning Discuss all software tuning topics. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
12-07-2019, 11:41 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Drives: 2013 Scion frs
Location: Chicago
Posts: 55
Thanks: 1
Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Dealer replaced ECU, now OFT won't work, any ideas??
I brought my car into the dealership for the valve spring recall. Two weeks later, the slip angle light, traction control light and check engine light came on and the car is really slow. I take the car back, and they state, it's an unrelated problem that the cam sprockets are bad and they damaged the ECU. Ok fine, so $2600 later, I get the car back, running well. I wanted to put back in my tune but obviously the Open Flash Tablet won't work now because it's married to the old ECU. What can I do? Any ideas??
Thanks for any insight/help |
12-07-2019, 12:06 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Drives: brz 2017 hksv2
Location: italy
Posts: 2,192
Thanks: 500
Thanked 1,064 Times in 773 Posts
Mentioned: 65 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
You can t do anything, you should have put the stock map before so to unmarry oft
Now it s kinda bricked Maybe you can contact OFT and ask rhem if they can reset it if you send it to them But you can t do anything to make it work, unless you ask them the old ecu and see if you can install it back and unmarry the oft |
12-07-2019, 12:27 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: Toyota GT86
Location: Belgium
Posts: 452
Thanks: 88
Thanked 386 Times in 183 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
I'm not sure, but I think @steve99 said that the dealer needs to put the old vin in the ECU and that the OFT should work.
As far as I know the OFT is linked to the VIN number.
__________________
"Oversteer is when your ass hits the wall, Understeer is when your face hits the wall!" - Unknown Stockcar driver
BeNeLux FB group: GT86/BRZ Owners |
12-07-2019, 03:47 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
|
one of 2 things happened... same happened to me..
1. orgininal ecu had your vin# written to it, new ecu does has blank vin#. Solution, use Tech Stream to write vin# to new ECU, then your OFT will work. 2. Old ecu didn't have vin# written, but new ecu does. In this case you'd best be on the lookout for someone with the same year / model, ecu that does not have vin# written to it, flash stock tune to other ecu, unmarry OFT, then re-marry to "your" new esc. #2 happened to me. Nothing you can do short of sending it (oft) back to OpenFlash for replacement credit, and order a new one. Or just buy Tactrix and use OFT for real time guages.
__________________
How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm once they've seen Karl Hungus? |
12-07-2019, 05:13 PM | #5 |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2013
Drives: FT86
Location: Australia
Posts: 7,998
Thanks: 1,035
Thanked 4,987 Times in 2,981 Posts
Mentioned: 598 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Check the VIN number on new ecu matches whats storred in oft. Id say dealer forgot to set vin number in new ecu or they typed it in wrong
|
12-07-2019, 05:19 PM | #6 | |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2013
Drives: FT86
Location: Australia
Posts: 7,998
Thanks: 1,035
Thanked 4,987 Times in 2,981 Posts
Mentioned: 598 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
That sounds like you need to talk to toyota or subaru head office. Tjey worked on those can sprokets and if thats what causes issue then you shouldnt be paying |
|
12-08-2019, 03:37 PM | #7 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Drives: 2013 Scion frs
Location: Chicago
Posts: 55
Thanks: 1
Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Thanks guys, I did flash the ECU back to stock before this whole thing started. I emailed Open Flash, and they said "
You'll need to flash the ORIGNAL file, back to the ORIGINAL ECU (after re-installing it). Then, erase your OFT, install your new ECU again, and install the OFT onto the car once again." I'm going to try erasing the OFT as they suggested, then try and see. If not then I'll try the Tactrix. I did contact Toyota Corporate, and they supposedly will reimburse me $750 but I had to pay the whole thing first. Still it should never have even happened.... |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Car fax? Anyone work at a dealer? | nickmerronesucks | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 39 | 09-10-2023 02:46 PM |
Battery died under warranty - Dealer replaced | rkaywhodat | Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB | 16 | 12-31-2018 03:16 PM |
The dealer replaced my transmission and claims the driveshaft is worn out | Pat | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 23 | 06-19-2015 06:37 AM |
Help! Removed Tom's taillights, replaced with stock, now my lights won't work! | RenaissanceBoy | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 7 | 07-29-2013 10:43 AM |
can I get a re work tint from dealer? | marky | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 18 | 01-23-2013 05:06 AM |