Question about installing AP

NYSTI08 · 04-06-2008, 11:58 AM

Hey guys, I'm sure this is a newbie question but I'm a newbie

.. I'm new into tuning and I just got my accessport yesterday so me and my friend installed it, I'm just worried if I did it right.. We went under the passenger side carpet rolled it up and connected the two green connectors to put it into test mode( which I have been reading today that I might not be supposed to do? not sure) Then we clicked on install hit ok on the make year of my car then picked my map and installed it. It didn't let me choose between realtime and reflash. I read we are supposed to reflash it not realtime it, I'm hoping what we did is fine? I've had no problems with the car since but just want to make sure it's all good.. If anyone can let me know it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

**Siegel Racing** · 04-06-2008, 01:16 PM

For the original install you don't get the option of realtime and reflash. Sounds like you did it right

You can always "Show Current Map"

Siegel

hairlesswookiee · 04-06-2008, 03:57 PM

i did the same thing.. funny how people said there are no green connectors, but the connectors the cobb video showed were green as well as the connectors that were under the carpet.

NYSTI08 · 04-06-2008, 04:02 PM

oh OK great!! Now let me ask, I did that show current map then it said realtime or reflash. Am I supposed to reflash it to get it to get reflashed or is it already reflashed from the steps I did? (And what happens if I pick the reflashed option? Then it will show me the current map? And if i reflash it would i have to have the 2 green connectors plugged in?)And another question, how much does it usualy cost to get a protune and how can I find a good place in NYC for that?

***Spaceman*** · 04-06-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairlesswookiee

i did the same thing.. funny how people said there are no green connectors, but the connectors the cobb video showed were green as well as the connectors that were under the carpet.

Interesting... I didn't use the green connectors and I believe it installed correctly.

MJKustom · 04-07-2008, 04:30 AM

You do not use the green connectors to flash an 08 thats right from cobbs tech. I had no Problems reflashing and i did not touch the green connectors.

toasty888 · 04-07-2008, 04:40 AM

yeah, for the 08 sti you just plug it into the connector under the steering wheel.

stiboost21 · 04-07-2008, 04:40 AM

is there any difference in installation on different years? I have an 07 STi and am interested in getting the accessport v2 when i come back to the states from Australia. PS for anyone that is interested, there are a ton of Subies here in Aussy, just a heads up for anyone who visits here it is awesome seeing them all over, especially right hand drive!

-STiboost

hairlesswookiee · 04-07-2008, 04:59 AM

i'm thinking about trying the Perrin map now. i've had the Cobb on for the past week and interested in seeing how Perrin feels. how does that go?? just reset it back to stock then reflash with the other map?

NYSTI08 · 04-07-2008, 06:43 PM

So should i do the reflash option or did my car get reflashed already? I dont understand ... When i go to show map it says Realtime or Reflash? Do i click on reflash or no? How can i get it to show my map? Please someone help me

008STI · 04-07-2008, 07:29 PM

Show map will not reflash the ECU, it only displays the current map. The only way to reflash the ECU is through the "change map" (or is it program?) menu.

Show map menu lets you see either (1)The realtime map (2) the reflash map.

The realtime map is temporary, it will be erased if the ECU is reset (eg. battery unplugged).

The reflash map is permanent and will survive an ECU reset.

These two maps could be the same or different. When you flash the ECU you have an option of selecting which map you wish to change. If you change the realtime map it's much quicker than flashing the reflash map.

The realtime map is also somewhat based on the underlying reflash map as well, how I'm not sure, but I believe it uses it as somewhat of a base map and builds on it. So for maximum performance, you should try to match the two maps if possible.

As for my own car, I set the reflash map to anti-theft, and change the realtime map from day to day. That way, if I park the car I can set the realtime map to anti-theft and know it will endure even if someone tries to reset the ECU.

Hope that helps.

**Digitalfiend** · 04-08-2008, 03:31 PM

Just to confirm, you don't need to plug the green test connectors together to flash an '08.

Giant · 04-12-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 008STI

Show map will not reflash the ECU, it only displays the current map. The only way to reflash the ECU is through the "change map" (or is it program?) menu.

Show map menu lets you see either (1)The realtime map (2) the reflash map.

The realtime map is temporary, it will be erased if the ECU is reset (eg. battery unplugged).

The reflash map is permanent and will survive an ECU reset.

These two maps could be the same or different. When you flash the ECU you have an option of selecting which map you wish to change. If you change the realtime map it's much quicker than flashing the reflash map.

The realtime map is also somewhat based on the underlying reflash map as well, how I'm not sure, but I believe it uses it as somewhat of a base map and builds on it. So for maximum performance, you should try to match the two maps if possible.

As for my own car, I set the reflash map to anti-theft, and change the realtime map from day to day. That way, if I park the car I can set the realtime map to anti-theft and know it will endure even if someone tries to reset the ECU.

Hope that helps.

Info Please...so,if I REFLASHED my ECU to 91 octane,i should REALTIME the 91 octane map also...right! Then when I drive to,and from work (95 miles ) I should REALTIME the economy map for the comute,then REALTIME back to the 91 octane map when I'm looking to beat-up Mustangs around town after work!

Would this be a good example of how to use the REALTIME mapping??

Thanks

stiboost21 · 04-12-2008, 08:51 PM

anyone know what the average fuel economy you get when you flash the economy map on the AP?

02h20 · 04-13-2008, 10:34 AM

I thought that you are suppose to reflash when you want to change maps, and realtime is permanent to your computer so when the battery is disconnected the realtime is always there then you reflash to whatever map you want.

04-06-2008, 11:58 AM	#1
NYSTI08 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Question about installing AP Hey guys, I'm sure this is a newbie question but I'm a newbie .. I'm new into tuning and I just got my accessport yesterday so me and my friend installed it, I'm just worried if I did it right.. We went under the passenger side carpet rolled it up and connected the two green connectors to put it into test mode( which I have been reading today that I might not be supposed to do? not sure) Then we clicked on install hit ok on the make year of my car then picked my map and installed it. It didn't let me choose between realtime and reflash. I read we are supposed to reflash it not realtime it, I'm hoping what we did is fine? I've had no problems with the car since but just want to make sure it's all good.. If anyone can let me know it would be much appreciated. Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-06-2008, 01:16 PM	#2
Siegel Racing Authorized Vendor Car: Your STi ;) Fav Mod: Everything Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,264 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Question about installing AP For the original install you don't get the option of realtime and reflash. Sounds like you did it right You can always "Show Current Map" Siegel

04-06-2008, 03:57 PM	#3
hairlesswookiee Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STI Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Stage 1 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP i did the same thing.. funny how people said there are no green connectors, but the connectors the cobb video showed were green as well as the connectors that were under the carpet.

04-06-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
NYSTI08 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP oh OK great!! Now let me ask, I did that show current map then it said realtime or reflash. Am I supposed to reflash it to get it to get reflashed or is it already reflashed from the steps I did? (And what happens if I pick the reflashed option? Then it will show me the current map? And if i reflash it would i have to have the 2 green connectors plugged in?)And another question, how much does it usualy cost to get a protune and how can I find a good place in NYC for that?

04-07-2008, 04:30 AM	#6
MJKustom Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 dark grey sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Long Island NY Posts: 34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP You do not use the green connectors to flash an 08 thats right from cobbs tech. I had no Problems reflashing and i did not touch the green connectors.

04-07-2008, 04:40 AM	#7
toasty888 Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 7 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP yeah, for the 08 sti you just plug it into the connector under the steering wheel.

04-07-2008, 04:40 AM	#8
stiboost21 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi SWP Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 136 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP is there any difference in installation on different years? I have an 07 STi and am interested in getting the accessport v2 when i come back to the states from Australia. PS for anyone that is interested, there are a ton of Subies here in Aussy, just a heads up for anyone who visits here it is awesome seeing them all over, especially right hand drive! -STiboost

04-07-2008, 04:59 AM	#9
hairlesswookiee Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STI Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Stage 1 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP i'm thinking about trying the Perrin map now. i've had the Cobb on for the past week and interested in seeing how Perrin feels. how does that go?? just reset it back to stock then reflash with the other map?

04-07-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
NYSTI08 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP So should i do the reflash option or did my car get reflashed already? I dont understand ... When i go to show map it says Realtime or Reflash? Do i click on reflash or no? How can i get it to show my map? Please someone help me

04-07-2008, 07:29 PM	#11
008STI Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 29 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP Show map will not reflash the ECU, it only displays the current map. The only way to reflash the ECU is through the "change map" (or is it program?) menu. Show map menu lets you see either (1)The realtime map (2) the reflash map. The realtime map is temporary, it will be erased if the ECU is reset (eg. battery unplugged). The reflash map is permanent and will survive an ECU reset. These two maps could be the same or different. When you flash the ECU you have an option of selecting which map you wish to change. If you change the realtime map it's much quicker than flashing the reflash map. The realtime map is also somewhat based on the underlying reflash map as well, how I'm not sure, but I believe it uses it as somewhat of a base map and builds on it. So for maximum performance, you should try to match the two maps if possible. As for my own car, I set the reflash map to anti-theft, and change the realtime map from day to day. That way, if I park the car I can set the realtime map to anti-theft and know it will endure even if someone tries to reset the ECU. Hope that helps. Last edited by 008STI : 04-07-2008 at 07:32 PM. Reason: clarification

04-08-2008, 03:31 PM	#12
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,541 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP Just to confirm, you don't need to plug the green test connectors together to flash an '08.

04-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#14
stiboost21 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi SWP Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 136 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP anyone know what the average fuel economy you get when you flash the economy map on the AP?

04-13-2008, 10:34 AM	#15
02h20 Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 06 STI Fav Mod: XX Tuning Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 96 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about installing AP I thought that you are suppose to reflash when you want to change maps, and realtime is permanent to your computer so when the battery is disconnected the realtime is always there then you reflash to whatever map you want. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.