EcuTek changes 06 PCMs so that nothing else (ie Cobb, OpenECU) can write to the PCM

RainMaker · 06-12-2006, 10:37 AM

Im mailing off my PCM and AP to Cobb to see fi they can fix the issue, but the claim is that EcuTEK writes some security business to the handshaking protocol that futzes up APs and other writing programs.

EcuTEK has been a total waste of my $800, and is now keeping me from cleaning up the mess.

I'll keep folks posted.

-Chris

LOLSTi · 06-12-2006, 10:47 AM

Sorry man

that sucks!

Hope it gets resolved easily!

ZuMBLe · 06-14-2006, 10:12 AM

If this is actually the case... and taking in to consideration the current state of the ECUTEK product.. I would say ECUTEK sucks now.

WolfPlayer · 06-14-2006, 11:55 AM

Affirmative. If this is the case, we NEED to get the word out.

t

RainMaker · 06-14-2006, 01:06 PM

I need to finalize what the actual details are with Cobb. I also have an issue with one's inability to sell a license (at least on an 06 with the PCM coded to the keys), the inability to do live tuning, and the lack of a user-tuner capability.

Once I get the details ironed out about what they've done to the PCM, I'll make the broadcast. Even the Subaru dealership couldnt get on the PCM

to wipe it.
Of course the EcuTEK SW magically works fine, and at least TARI can still monitor it and pull codes.

tuan@grd · 06-28-2006, 12:05 PM

If you have your Ecutek dealer flash your ecu back to 100% stock than you can marry an AP to it without losing the original Ecutek License.

RainMaker · 06-28-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuan@grd

If you have your Ecutek dealer flash your ecu back to 100% stock than you can marry an AP to it without losing the original Ecutek License.

We tried that, and it didnt work. EcuTEK agrees that that will not unlock the PCM.

tuan@grd · 06-29-2006, 05:34 AM

They have release a new version as of yesterday to remedy this situation. Please contact PDX and they should be able to sort it out for you.

crystal_Imprezav · 06-29-2006, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhluhr

yay for snobby brits getting stupid ideas about stuff that is inevitably going to be open-source in the future anyway. This ought to pretty much cinch the knot around their necks.

At least cobb has carried on the tradition of continuous improvement and free updates, not to mention a LOT more end-user flexbility and capability AND lower prices.

Well put and 100% agreed. Cobb FTW

***wdb*** · 06-29-2006, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuan@grd

They have release a new version as of yesterday to remedy this situation. Please contact PDX and they should be able to sort it out for you.

If this is true you might want to post to the Sticky thread in ECU Tuning & Performance Electronics to be sure the word gets out. However I suggest that you add some more facts, such as pointers to something from the company.

**MRGLASS** · 07-17-2006, 10:39 AM

Sorry to hear this

, my 05 has been EcuTek'd and I wished I would've went the Cobb route

Allen504tke · 07-17-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhluhr

yay for snobby brits getting stupid ideas about stuff that is inevitably going to be open-source in the future anyway. This ought to pretty much cinch the knot around their necks.

At least cobb has carried on the tradition of continuous improvement and free updates, not to mention a LOT more end-user flexbility and capability AND lower prices.

Don't forget resale value

06-12-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
RainMaker The Next Petter Solberg Car: 08 Z06 Corvette Fav Mod: Jack Jack Location: Portland, OR Posts: 883 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	EcuTek changes 06 PCMs so that nothing else (ie Cobb, OpenECU) can write to the PCM Im mailing off my PCM and AP to Cobb to see fi they can fix the issue, but the claim is that EcuTEK writes some security business to the handshaking protocol that futzes up APs and other writing programs. EcuTEK has been a total waste of my $800, and is now keeping me from cleaning up the mess. I'll keep folks posted. -Chris This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-12-2006, 10:47 AM	#2
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,621 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Sorry man that sucks! Hope it gets resolved easily!

06-14-2006, 10:12 AM	#3
ZuMBLe Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM FXT Location: NY Posts: 323 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	If this is actually the case... and taking in to consideration the current state of the ECUTEK product.. I would say ECUTEK sucks now.

06-14-2006, 11:55 AM	#4
WolfPlayer Moderator & ECU Tech Car: 05 CGM STI Fav Mod: mo boostaz Location: Fredneck, MD Posts: 3,703 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Affirmative. If this is the case, we NEED to get the word out. t

06-14-2006, 01:06 PM	#5
RainMaker The Next Petter Solberg Car: 08 Z06 Corvette Fav Mod: Jack Jack Location: Portland, OR Posts: 883 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I need to finalize what the actual details are with Cobb. I also have an issue with one's inability to sell a license (at least on an 06 with the PCM coded to the keys), the inability to do live tuning, and the lack of a user-tuner capability. Once I get the details ironed out about what they've done to the PCM, I'll make the broadcast. Even the Subaru dealership couldnt get on the PCM to wipe it. Of course the EcuTEK SW magically works fine, and at least TARI can still monitor it and pull codes.

06-28-2006, 12:05 PM	#6
tuan@grd Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	If you have your Ecutek dealer flash your ecu back to 100% stock than you can marry an AP to it without losing the original Ecutek License.

06-29-2006, 05:34 AM	#8
tuan@grd Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	They have release a new version as of yesterday to remedy this situation. Please contact PDX and they should be able to sort it out for you.

07-17-2006, 10:39 AM	#11
MRGLASS Gold Member Car: 05 STi & 05 LGT Fav Mod: My wifes 05 LGT Stage I Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 552 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Sorry to hear this , my 05 has been EcuTek'd and I wished I would've went the Cobb route