well im pretty sure my ecu is bricked. Today i was flashing the ecu over my brothers and got all the way threw it was resetting the ecu right before the little ok button pops up and my brother cranked the car over. Well after screaming at him for ten minutes i tried to start the car hoping it went threw and nothing happened. if i put the key on like im trying to flash the ecu the ecu just ticks like crazy the check engine lights on and i have the little hazard symbol on the dash. heres what i get when i try to flash the ecu. I'm ready to order a new ecu but was hoping somebody could help me before i spend crazy money on one...thanks


[19:25:36.833] -- unlocking ECU --
[19:25:36.833] starting session...
[19:25:41.880] requesting seed...
[19:25:42.396] interface close
[19:25:42.396] interface close
[19:25:56.114] J2534 API Version: 04.04
[19:25:56.114] J2534 DLL Version: 0.50.2598 Jun 26 2009 15:02:29
[19:25:56.114] Device Firmware Version: 1.10.3007
[19:25:56.458] -- loading kernel --
[19:25:56.458] -- connecting to kernel --
[19:25:56.458] kernel get version
[19:25:56.786] ECU HW part number : 1860A752
[19:25:57.317] interface close
[19:25:57.317] interface close

 

I think it might just be bricked. Is this a Lancer GTS, or an Evo? I'm assuming the procedure is the same.

http://tinyurl.com/25nckyy

Link goes to Evo X forums, about how to Bench flash an ECU. My tuner had to do it for my car.

 

Yeah you dont need to order a new ECU.

just a few readily available electronic parts.

alternativley you can send your ECU to tactrix for a fee.

OR find a tuner close to you with a bench kit already setup..

good luck, and since your a pioneer in the GTS - you might as well build your own bench kit - since this will probably happen quite often!

 

Thanks for the replies. I did find the topic on benching the ecu. I will try this today when i get home and post my results. I suppose the hardest thing now is locating the proper connectors to fit in the ecu and openport connector any ideas on what to use?

never mind found the connectors. well the hard parts is over i'll have this completed around 4:30pm and post my results!!!!!

 

well the bench method worked perfectly. i was able to use the evo x method and flash my stock rom back to the ecu. Thanks for the help and i'll be sure to pass the word along to other non-turbo owners!!!! thanks.

 

Well i just got time to update my update. My car now starts but i have a keep alive memory code. I am unable to get into the ecu now without removing it and benching it everytime i want to flash it. If i try to flash the car normally its give me the same information as before only this time my fans are on all of the time until i actually start the car. Also if i blip the throttle real fast like a quick rev the car shuts down on me and i have to return the key to off and restart. any ideas i think i might take it in and have them replace the ecu since its under warranty still.

 

Did you flash it with the stock ROM, not a modified stock ROM?

 

yup stock

 

Uh... you're gonna try and get the ECU covered under warranty after YOU bricked it?

 

that sounds nasty. try sending your ecu out to colby and see if he could fix it or else try to claim it under warranty like goofygrin mentioned.

 

hold on so you benched it and everything was fine?

 

Sounds like your stock ROM is corrupt to me

 

yeah could be corrupted. what is your rom id ?

 

my stock rom id is 53610010

 

have you got an email address?

I can email you a stock ROM of that ID.

bench it (are you doing the 2x flashing (1 alt, 1 normal)?)