[00:02:08.328] Version 1.29.906
[00:02:08.328] 8 memory models read.
[00:02:09.781] 140 ROM metadata models read.
[00:02:09.781] checksum module "subarudbw" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "wrx02" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "wrx04" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "sti04" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "sti05" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "mitsukernel" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "mitsukernelocp" loaded.
[00:02:09.781] flashing tool "mitsubootloader" loaded.
[00:02:23.453] sending init sequence 1 (0001)
[00:02:26.718] sending init sequence 1 (0003)
[00:02:29.984] sending init sequence 1 (FFFF)
[00:02:32.734] no response to any known code

That is the error I see. I did some research and this seems common for IX's that are in cold climate areas. As I live in NY and it was almost 20 below 0 today and the car sat for roughly 4 hours before I flashed it I'm guessing its the weather and not my cable as the cable is almost brand new and has worked fine in the past and the obd2 connector still logs fine. Does this sound accurate? I pulled apart the connector and did not see any corrosion and inspected the rest of the cable as well and saw no faults. Am I on the right track in saying this or am I in need of dire

 

What happens if you hook the vehicle up to a battery charger?

-jjf

 

If you don't have a locked ECU, then definitely put a battery charger/booster on it, as its a common problem.. Even if it was locked, the odds are pretty high that an IX will have a problem reflashing with low battery voltage anyway.

 

Morning update...started the car and let it run for about 1/2 hour this morning and then hooked up...everything worked with no problem. As expected the cold was the issue with the vehicle. She's happily flashed now and running like a champion.

 

I've actually began making it a policy of mine to put a battery charger on the car any time I reflash any car. Although its not such a big issue with Evo ECU's as they can be recovered from a bad flash, there have plenty of bricked ecu's because of a flash that failed, its definitely a good idea to reduce your potential problems. heheh..

 

I just got a new cable (never used before) and tried to download my maps this morning. I got the same error (I live in PA, was below freezing all night). I started the car after the failed attempts and it started over within 2-3 cranks as always....so the battery can't be low. I have a 9 as well.

[15:53:00.657] Version 1.29.906
[15:53:00.677] 8 memory models read.
[15:53:02.760] 140 ROM metadata models read.
[15:53:02.760] checksum module "subarudbw" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "wrx02" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "wrx04" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "sti04" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "sti05" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "mitsukernel" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "mitsukernelocp" loaded.
[15:53:02.760] flashing tool "mitsubootloader" loaded.
[15:54:04.850] sending init sequence 1 (0001)
[15:54:08.155] sending init sequence 1 (0003)
[15:54:11.419] sending init sequence 1 (FFFF)
[15:54:14.183] no response to any known code

Instead of just turning the ignition on, can I keep the car running while downloading the maps? Would that help? I'm assuming that if I want to upload, then running the car may not be the best idea.

 

What is a locked ECU? How do I find out? I have a stock car.

 

You need to let the car run for about an hour before re-trying. Otherwise you're just wasting your breathe.

 

That's an odd characteristic... weird.

 

Its stock so its not locked.. Some tuners lock the ECU, there's a tool to fix that, but your problem is resolved.

 

Not odd at all.. Its actually very normal, you can crank and start an engine on 9-10 volts as long as it catches.. But the ECU probably requires 12 - 13.8v for the flash bootstrap to initialize properly..

I don't know why I find this keeps coming up and I have to repeat it but..

if you cannot read or write an Evo9 ECU, put a battery booster/charger on it.. It should work.. Period..

If it doesnt, then you have to look at whether a tuner locked the ECU, or there's a problem with the cable or software, but lets assume you had done this sucessfully before so there's no problem with the cable or software.

 

Actually, its the first time for me... so anything is possible I guess. I'll try with a car charger - thanks for the tip.

If this Q comes up often, add the previous explanation & suggestion to the "Help" page of the software I usually do the RTFM routine first

 

The charger did the trick. Thanks.

 

my ecu was flashed by dynoflash. i beleive he is locking his ECUs. all i want to do is lower my two-step back down and I dont think I am going to be able to unless I go all the way back up to CT. whats teh unlocking software you speak of jack?

 

there is an ecuunlocker program that will allow you to edit the map and knock the 2 step back down...i think it's at aktivematrix.com