Question about removing stage 1 AP

NYSTI08 · 04-13-2008, 11:58 AM

How do I return the ECU back to stock? do I hit the uninstall button while the car is powered on and the green connectors dont need to be plugged in?(Bringing my car to the dealership wednesday dont wan't any warranties to possibly get voided) Please help.

008STI · 04-14-2008, 12:49 AM

Yes, simply connect AP, hit uninstall while car is powered on (but not moving of course!) You do not need to connect the green connectors while using the AP for the 2008 Sti, either during install or uninstall.

**Digitalfiend** · 04-14-2008, 06:23 PM

What are you bringing the car in for? If it is just an oil change or simple service, I wouldn't bother.

NYSTI08 · 04-14-2008, 07:14 PM

Simple oil change... Just didn't want to risk it. I had some horrible customer service with the place I purchased my STI unfortunately

.. But the car makes up for everything. I just took the map off this morning and it is insane how different the car feels. It feels immensely more powerful with it in

i can't wait till after wednesday when I get the oil change done and I can throw it back in!!! Is there like a break in period for the map after i install it or no?

**Digitalfiend** · 04-15-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NYSTI08

Simple oil change... Just didn't want to risk it. I had some horrible customer service with the place I purchased my STI unfortunately

.. But the car makes up for everything. I just took the map off this morning and it is insane how different the car feels. It feels immensely more powerful with it in

i can't wait till after wednesday when I get the oil change done and I can throw it back in!!! Is there like a break in period for the map after i install it or no?

Initially your throttle might feel mushy until the ECU relearns the throttle position values.

waktasz · 04-15-2008, 06:53 AM

Drive it til it warms up then turn off the car and start it again. AVCS isn't active on the first drive cycle after an ECU reflash.

paranoia paranoia everybody's coming to get me.....

**Digitalfiend** · 04-15-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by waktasz

Drive it til it warms up then turn off the car and start it again. AVCS isn't active on the first drive cycle after an ECU reflash.

Where did you hear that?

waktasz · 04-15-2008, 07:14 AM

That's how it was on the older DBW cars at least. Read it on the Enginuity forums back when I was free tuning my car with ECU Flash.

paikman · 04-16-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by waktasz

That's how it was on the older DBW cars at least. Read it on the Enginuity forums back when I was free tuning my car with ECU Flash.

is this true? I was planning on dyno'ing tomorrow. 1 run Stock.
then 2 runs Stage 1 right after. Does this mean my Stage1 numbers will be lower than they will at 100-200miles later?

04-13-2008, 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 removing stage 1 AP How do I return the ECU back to stock? do I hit the uninstall button while the car is powered on and the green connectors dont need to be plugged in?(Bringing my car to the dealership wednesday dont wan't any warranties to possibly get voided) Please help. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-14-2008, 12:49 AM	#2
008STI Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 29 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about removing stage 1 AP Yes, simply connect AP, hit uninstall while car is powered on (but not moving of course!) You do not need to connect the green connectors while using the AP for the 2008 Sti, either during install or uninstall.

04-14-2008, 06:23 PM	#3
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,539 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Question about removing stage 1 AP What are you bringing the car in for? If it is just an oil change or simple service, I wouldn't bother.

04-14-2008, 07:14 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 removing stage 1 AP Simple oil change... Just didn't want to risk it. I had some horrible customer service with the place I purchased my STI unfortunately .. But the car makes up for everything. I just took the map off this morning and it is insane how different the car feels. It feels immensely more powerful with it in i can't wait till after wednesday when I get the oil change done and I can throw it back in!!! Is there like a break in period for the map after i install it or no?

04-15-2008, 06:53 AM	#6
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Question about removing stage 1 AP Drive it til it warms up then turn off the car and start it again. AVCS isn't active on the first drive cycle after an ECU reflash. paranoia paranoia everybody's coming to get me.....

04-15-2008, 07:14 AM	#8
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 818 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Question about removing stage 1 AP That's how it was on the older DBW cars at least. Read it on the Enginuity forums back when I was free tuning my car with ECU Flash.