ECUFlash I think I Bricked my ECU
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ECUFlash I think I Bricked my ECU
First off I am total idiot. Now that we got that out of the way, is there anyone out there that can help me.
I was flashing my Evo X MR with a modified map with JDM MIVEC maps. I Modified my stock with the JDM mappings.
I had a really bad stomach ache so instead of poo'ing in my pants so to say. I ran off to the bathroom. Now it seems that it would have been a better idea to soil my self.
When I got back to my car the screen was blank (probably went to sleep) and moving the mouse for a bit it came back and the status bar was stuck at 50% and then ECUFlash program crashed/closed. So I wasn't able to save a log of what happened.
I am freaking out since i couldn't get the car started again or reconnect to the ECU using the program.
When I tried to reconnect it would display in the log
Kernel Get Version and then disconnect or it would just hang.
I ended up towing the car to the dealer and they couldn't get a flash onto the ecu or connect.
They are telling me I need a new ECU. Did I brick my EVO X Ecu or does anyone have a way of saving it?
I was using ECUFlash 1.41.2294
I was flashing my Evo X MR with a modified map with JDM MIVEC maps. I Modified my stock with the JDM mappings.
I had a really bad stomach ache so instead of poo'ing in my pants so to say. I ran off to the bathroom. Now it seems that it would have been a better idea to soil my self.
When I got back to my car the screen was blank (probably went to sleep) and moving the mouse for a bit it came back and the status bar was stuck at 50% and then ECUFlash program crashed/closed. So I wasn't able to save a log of what happened.
I am freaking out since i couldn't get the car started again or reconnect to the ECU using the program.
When I tried to reconnect it would display in the log
Kernel Get Version and then disconnect or it would just hang.
I ended up towing the car to the dealer and they couldn't get a flash onto the ecu or connect.
They are telling me I need a new ECU. Did I brick my EVO X Ecu or does anyone have a way of saving it?
I was using ECUFlash 1.41.2294
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It okay I deserve that. Don't really want to name names to get anyone in trouble. Besides this is my own dumbas mistake.
Yea I've tried Exit Programming state. Still getting the same when I try to pull or flash.
Yea I've tried Exit Programming state. Still getting the same when I try to pull or flash.
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Yep if no one comes up with anything i'm paying 1350 to the dealer for a new ecu and labor. If anyone comes up with a good idea i'll pull my car from the dealer and try it. I'm trying to own up to my own mistake the best I could.
Or if any of the beta testers have had a similar experience and have fixed it. I would be greatful if you would share how you fixed it.
I've called Cobb regarding they're accessport to see if it can recover. From what I was told by Cobb was that it can recover a failed flash from the AP but not from opensource flashes.
Or if any of the beta testers have had a similar experience and have fixed it. I would be greatful if you would share how you fixed it.
I've called Cobb regarding they're accessport to see if it can recover. From what I was told by Cobb was that it can recover a failed flash from the AP but not from opensource flashes.
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Yep if no one comes up with anything i'm paying 1350 to the dealer for a new ecu and labor. If anyone comes up with a good idea i'll pull my car from the dealer and try it. I'm trying to own up to my own mistake the best I could.
Or if any of the beta testers have had a similar experience and have fixed it. I would be greatful if you would share how you fixed it.
I've called Cobb regarding they're accessport to see if it can recover. From what I was told by Cobb was that it can recover a failed flash from the AP but not from opensource flashes.
Or if any of the beta testers have had a similar experience and have fixed it. I would be greatful if you would share how you fixed it.
I've called Cobb regarding they're accessport to see if it can recover. From what I was told by Cobb was that it can recover a failed flash from the AP but not from opensource flashes.
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I can give a list of everything I did wrong.
Didn't unplug the fans
Didn't use a extra battery or jumper pack on the car
Should have checked the sleep settings on my laptop
Plugged my laptop into the wall as i was working on it
Went to the bathroom before hand
Wait for an official release instead of using the beta
Not do it in the parking lot outside at work
Do a compare of the old and new maps
Do a test write
Pray j/k
-and there probably is a lot more.
This isn't thread wasn't started to put any blame on ECUFlash. Just me a desprate person calling out for help from my own stupidity.
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Yeah I dont think i can be stated enough, so Ill say it again. I can already see the people in the future saying "ecuflash is gonna brick yo ECU!".. *sigh*
REMEMBER...this was a BETA-Version of ECUFLash that the original user has already mentioned was HIS FAULT and NOT directly the programs fault.
REMEMBER...this was a BETA-Version of ECUFLash that the original user has already mentioned was HIS FAULT and NOT directly the programs fault.