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sperry · 2004-04-12, 09:38 AM

Mike: a question about the AccessPort reflash...

Are you actually reflashing new maps into the ECU or just changing some parameters on the one or two maps that are in there? From the sound of things (like the Anti-Theft map) you're actually able to completely reflash the stock ECU at will. While that's a super cool feature, I'd becareful with over doing it, as I've heard the stock ECU's EEPROM can wear out in as little as 100 reflashes! :shock: I don't know how accurate that info is since I read it on the internet, but I'd try to get more info about it before you go and reflash the ECU with an anti-theft map every night. It'd suck to have to buy a new ECU every year because the memory dies... or worse have a memory error write an FFFF over one of your advance multipliers and damage the engine.

2004-04-12, 09:38 AM	#15
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Mike: a question about the AccessPort reflash... Are you actually reflashing new maps into the ECU or just changing some parameters on the one or two maps that are in there? From the sound of things (like the Anti-Theft map) you're actually able to completely reflash the stock ECU at will. While that's a super cool feature, I'd becareful with over doing it, as I've heard the stock ECU's EEPROM can wear out in as little as 100 reflashes! :shock: I don't know how accurate that info is since I read it on the internet, but I'd try to get more info about it before you go and reflash the ECU with an anti-theft map every night. It'd suck to have to buy a new ECU every year because the memory dies... or worse have a memory error write an FFFF over one of your advance multipliers and damage the engine. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?