How safe are Accessport version 1

billys06sti · 06-24-2008, 03:28 PM

I am thinking about purchasing a used Accessport version 1. I have heard that they can brick your ecu if not install correctly. Has this happened to anyone? Also is there any way to know by reading the serial number or any other way to identify what year the accessport is for?

ChrisNJ · 06-26-2008, 11:38 AM

its fine to use but you got to rember thqat you puting more power in to your car so its harder on the tranny my 4th gear syncros are bad cuz im puting to much power so i am puting a new tranny in so its all good lol

white04sti · 06-26-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisNJ

its fine to use but you got to rember thqat you puting more power in to your car so its harder on the tranny my 4th gear syncros are bad cuz im puting to much power so i am puting a new tranny in so its all good lol

you also have to remember you have a wrx not a STI the sti trans is much more stout than the wrx tranny.

redeye · 06-26-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by white04sti

you also have to remember you have a wrx not a STI the sti trans is much more stout than the wrx tranny.

Didn't they used to (or still do?) call the WRX tranny a "glass transmission" for that reason?

white04sti · 06-26-2008, 12:07 PM

yea but i didnt want to say it like that some people will get there feelings hurt

redeye · 06-26-2008, 12:10 PM

hehe, I guess I'm heartless.

fullerton · 06-26-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by billys06sti

I am thinking about purchasing a used Accessport version 1. I have heard that they can brick your ecu if not install correctly. Has this happened to anyone? Also is there any way to know by reading the serial number or any other way to identify what year the accessport is for?

APv1s are perfectly safe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them, save that they are not as "cool" as v2s and have map size limitations.

The map size limitation is not a huge problem, as your tuner should be ale to create a safe tune within the limits.

People who damage their ECU on a v1 are simply not following the simple instructions. I used one for years and never had a single problem.

parkergc8 · 06-26-2008, 02:33 PM

Make sure you don't use the wrong power adapter. That would be an expensive repair for s product that is discontinued.

billys06sti · 06-26-2008, 02:46 PM

Yeah I am just looking to buy a used accessport. I do not need launch control or anything. I just been reading the instructions for the version 1 and I see that you have to make sure that the plug stays in while you are reflashing the ecu and the battery has a good charge. Or you will mess up your ecu. How long does it actually take to reflash the ecu for the first time I heard between 30 and 45 minutes is this true.

subarulz · 06-26-2008, 04:23 PM

People were losing their ECU's because their battery would die mid flash. Once this happens you have to send in your ECU for a new stock map and try again. Make sure you have a good battery and a good charge before flashing.

MasterColin · 06-26-2008, 08:05 PM

I've use a V1 and yeah it takes a good 25min to flash. I haven't bricked it and my cord is bad so I must wrap it around the AP to keep pressure on it so that it keeps going.. (Cobb said there are problems with the AP V1 cords and that because of that they would replace it if i sent it in (free))

jedon · 07-13-2008, 08:50 AM

Will an APv1 work on an 07 STi?

parkergc8 · 07-14-2008, 09:08 AM

The original AP's were discontinued before the 07 flash info was completed.

Short answer no, the New AccessPORT is the only one with 07 programming.

jedon · 07-14-2008, 09:54 AM

Thank you for the info!

06-24-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
billys06sti Amateur STI Driver Car: White 06 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Accessport v2 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	How safe are Accessport version 1 I am thinking about purchasing a used Accessport version 1. I have heard that they can brick your ecu if not install correctly. Has this happened to anyone? Also is there any way to know by reading the serial number or any other way to identify what year the accessport is for? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-26-2008, 11:38 AM	#2
ChrisNJ Junior STI Driver Car: REMO RED,2004,WRX Location: 201 North NJ Posts: 133 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 its fine to use but you got to rember thqat you puting more power in to your car so its harder on the tranny my 4th gear syncros are bad cuz im puting to much power so i am puting a new tranny in so its all good lol

06-26-2008, 12:07 PM	#5
white04sti Grassroots STI Racer Fav Mod: topspeed protuned Location: miami FL Posts: 500 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 yea but i didnt want to say it like that some people will get there feelings hurt

06-26-2008, 12:10 PM	#6
redeye Junior STI Driver Car: CGM 05 STi Location: NJ Posts: 150 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 hehe, I guess I'm heartless.

06-26-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
parkergc8 Junior STI Driver Posts: 175 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 Make sure you don't use the wrong power adapter. That would be an expensive repair for s product that is discontinued.

06-26-2008, 02:46 PM	#9
billys06sti Amateur STI Driver Car: White 06 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Accessport v2 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 Yeah I am just looking to buy a used accessport. I do not need launch control or anything. I just been reading the instructions for the version 1 and I see that you have to make sure that the plug stays in while you are reflashing the ecu and the battery has a good charge. Or you will mess up your ecu. How long does it actually take to reflash the ecu for the first time I heard between 30 and 45 minutes is this true.

06-26-2008, 04:23 PM	#10
subarulz Lurker Car: 06 SRR WRX Wagon Fav Mod: Bone Stock Location: PDX Posts: 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 People were losing their ECU's because their battery would die mid flash. Once this happens you have to send in your ECU for a new stock map and try again. Make sure you have a good battery and a good charge before flashing.

06-26-2008, 08:05 PM	#11
MasterColin STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Headlight Adjustment Location: NC/Wi Posts: 266 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 I've use a V1 and yeah it takes a good 25min to flash. I haven't bricked it and my cord is bad so I must wrap it around the AP to keep pressure on it so that it keeps going.. (Cobb said there are problems with the AP V1 cords and that because of that they would replace it if i sent it in (free))

07-13-2008, 08:50 AM	#12
jedon Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 2006 XTerra Location: Northern California Posts: 37 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 Will an APv1 work on an 07 STi?

07-14-2008, 09:08 AM	#13
parkergc8 Junior STI Driver Posts: 175 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 The original AP's were discontinued before the 07 flash info was completed. Short answer no, the New AccessPORT is the only one with 07 programming.

07-14-2008, 09:54 AM	#14
jedon Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 2006 XTerra Location: Northern California Posts: 37 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How safe are Accessport version 1 Thank you for the info! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.