Thanks for explaining it to we regular people.
So many times were told to "search, the information is there" which does no good because we already searched and the info didn't make sense to us, since you need to have more-than-average understanding of how to do all this.
when it comes to tuning and ECU stuff, some barely know how to hook up ECUFlash.
"Search" just doesn't cover it. LOL
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NP. Ask and I will explain.

 

Any update on 03-04 passing? I’m due for smog and have found that my immobilizer code is not in my current tune. I’m unsure what my options are at the moment .

 

Many of us were in this boat last year and I need to warn you that it's a **** show. You'll need to contact your local Mitsubishi dealership and kindly ask if they are able to restore the factory tune, which has the accurate CAL ID, CVN, that the smog stations see. Mitsu will then MAKE the key and vehicle immobilizer match for your car either by reprogramming the keys or changing it in the tune since the car will not start without it. The trick is finding a dealership with techs that still do it. I got lucky and held off on a recall which involved the tune being restored. They can still brick your ECU performing this process. Waiting at the dealership while they finished the factory restore was painful to say the least. Apparently, if they brick it, this could result in ordering a new ECU for $1100.00+ from Japan. If this happens, you'll have to tow the car home or let the dealer hold onto it for a month or three, which they might charge for as well. So it's easy to see just how bad the smog ****'s have screwd us all now.

Steps to follow:
1. Save your current tune to your laptop.
2. Put the car back to stock and flash the stock tune for your year evo (roms available online).
3. Contact dealer to have them reload a factory rom/tune and schedule appointment. If you are lucky, you have the catalytic converter reflash recall still due and can use that as the excuse.
4. However you manage to get it, save factory tune onto laptop, because you'll likely never get it again.
5. Save factory tune onto laptop, because you'll likely never get it again.
6. Save factory tune onto laptop, because you'll likely never get it again.
5. Steps 4,5, and 6. Any evo that loses this stupid file after Mitsubishi discontinues support will never be street legal (at least in CA) again. These cars have been damned and can only be driven off public highways and only on racetracks (We have the smog ***** to thank for that) .
6. Back up factory tune file onto google drive and thumb drive for redundancy.
7. Go pass smog (easier said than done)
8. Put performance parts back on car and flash your fun tune.

9. Optional step - Purchase a spare ECU and use that one to flash the fun tune on. Leave the factory tune on your factory ECU alone to prevent risk of overwrite.

Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes.

 

.... And that's why I sold my Evo.

I have to admit I'm a bit bummed that the new car is so much faster and more capable *while passing smog legally*. I really was hoping to be bummed that I let the Evo go, as it was my #1 for so long....

 

thank you for your reply. My car does not have any recalls so I will have to find someone in the north bay to perform an all keys lost and program.

 

FYI: I was quoted $350 for the process, by my local dealership. Worth it, IMO, and a lot cheaper than I expected. Seems to be the going rate, so hopefully you can expect to spend the same.

 

I get the feeling that you are still pretty bummed out that you let the evo go, seeing as how you are still actively participating on the this forum .

I'm certain there will come a day that we ALL get sick and tired of dealing with CA law and just buy factory fast cars. One might even say the smog ***** won, but did they really, if so many got away with decades being modified and blasting E85 fumes at high boost across CA streets?

We love our freedom more than anything.

 

I will have to call in the up coming week or so. I am hoping someone I know, knows someone at the local dealer .

 

I'm actually only on this forum because one of it's busiest threads has to do with the a90 Toyota Supra

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FWIW to anyone who's trying to decide on options, I was able to purchase a MUTIII tool for my 06 with OEM software for ~$500 from an online retailer. Can perform these operations without much fuss and it really does pay for itself quick if you plan on keeping an evo long term in Kalifornia!

PS- what'd you choose to replace your Evo with? (Edit: I'm guessing an A90? If so, very nice choice!)
Hope you're still racing!

 

A90, yes. It is, sadly, faster (stock) than my modified Evo was. I mean, good for me... But I hoped the Evo would forever be king.

 

[QUOTE=CDrinkH2O;11955319]If you have an Evo 9 see this for what you must do to pass the Ref:inspection[/QUOTE

Has there been a solution similar to this but for evo X?? I have had a few tuners try and flash my ecu back to stock, yet still, the CAL_ID and CVN are still not showing the stock numbers they’re supposed to be for me to pass smog. I even tried flashing it back to stock using the stage 0 tune on a Cobb AccessPort and still have had no luck. I am now approaching 3 months in having this issue and have not been able to find a solution. Please feel free to redirect me to the right page/ group of other evoX owners with the same issue for help if needed. Appreciate the help in advance.

 

[QUOTE=Bl1tzEvoX;11972043]You need the proper ROM ID that is in their system. Most likely whatever the newest ROM ID is for your model year.

 

[QUOTE=RazorLab;11972044]Hey man thanks for replying. How can i find the up to date ROM ID for my car? im new to this as this is my first evo, (2015 Final Edition Evo X). This is my first rodeo with anything ecu related and i have no idea exactly what to look for if i do it myself. Is there anything i need to buy or install on my computer?