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2011-01-15 11:08:37
#41
Originally Posted by dfddfd2
All currently supported ECUs are listed on the web site About page:
TunerCode

Absolutely, you can run a VE engine with a DE ECU and TunerCode with Programmable Outputs to control the VVL much better than any RPM activated switch.

Cheers,
Dave


when is it going to be available for the OBDII guys? Should I be selling my b14 ECU and start working on wiring an OBDII to OBDI harness? This is the real question
2011-01-15 14:04:06
#42
Originally Posted by Evlnxr
The basic documentation of the tunercode page does say which ecu's it is for, i just didnt realise it was that specific when i paid for it.


You didn't look then. It is very VERY clear the exact ecu's it is for.
2011-01-15 14:26:32
#43
Originally Posted by Evlnxr
So it turns out Tunercode is useless for anything outside of USA, as it has only been developed for USDM ecu's.

The basic documentation of the tunercode page does say which ecu's it is for, i just didnt realise it was that specific when i paid for it.

Still, it seems to run the basic functions of the ecu. I assumed that as the USDM bin files will run a p10 ecu ok, that tunercode with. Assumption is the mother of something, so there you go.

Since i got Tunercode ive told heaps of peeps locally about it, and im hoping i can tell them my findings before they decide it looks good i guess.

Sorry to rag on your product Dave, it is great, but its not able to work for me.


Darryl,
I don't see how you can say it is useless, because the only issue was hardware compatibility for programmable outputs, which is an optional feature. I ask all customers to send their current bin to verify compatibility. The bin you sent for that purpose was a 64Y01, which is supported, however the ECU you are trying to run it on is a 53J00, which is not yet supported.

I'm sorry the 53J00 ECU is not hardware compatible with the 64Y01 bin, but I don't think it is fair to blame the firmware for an issue that is clearly not a fault with the product.

Thanks,
Dave
2011-01-15 14:32:17
#44
Also just for reference: Compatible Hardware List
2011-01-15 14:37:38
#45
Originally Posted by Will
when is it going to be available for the OBDII guys? Should I be selling my b14 ECU and start working on wiring an OBDII to OBDI harness? This is the real question


I regret that I cannot answer your question with a degree of certainty that would make it easier for you to make that decision. I do know that TunerCode is available now for OBDI ECUs.

Regards,
Dave
2011-01-15 15:19:32
#46
Originally Posted by Evlnxr
So it turns out Tunercode is useless for anything outside of USA, as it has only been developed for USDM ecu's.


I definitely don't think you can say TunerCode is "useless" for anything outside of the USA.

The problem is purely a hardware one, not a firmware. The ECUs are not the same and can't be expected to have the same exact hardware, but the firmware otherwise has proven to run the car just fine.

And in all honesty the benefits of tunercode and the future expandability of the firmware (Speed Density, closed loop wideband support, etc) definitely make it a much better solution than the factory code. Not to mention the tons of information you are given with the purchase and the ability to log just about every single detail about the ECU.

I wouldn't be surprised if you ran a supported ECU in your car (from the US) and gain full functionality without an issue.

We have similar issues with Honda ECUs all the time between JDM/EDM/USDM with outputs/inputs not being available on all ECUs, but most will run the firmware without modification.
2011-01-15 20:10:34
#47
Sorry about that guys, Tunercode is far from useless, and i guess i was just ranting a bit.

It is quite understandable that the design of the ECU's is different, and i will post up in the classified section and see if someone has any spare ecu's that i could buy and get them to post out to me, and then i know all this problem will go away.

I havent even had a chance to scratch the surface of what else tunercode can do, and i know i have a lot to learn.
2011-01-15 22:55:46
#48
Originally Posted by Evlnxr

It is quite understandable that the design of the ECU's is different, and i will post up in the classified section and see if someone has any spare ecu's that i could buy and get them to post out to me, and then i know all this problem will go away.

I havent even had a chance to scratch the surface of what else tunercode can do, and i know i have a lot to learn.


I have a couple ECUs for sale, I could definitely cut you a decent deal on one with a daughter board already installed.

Shoot me a PM if you would like.
2011-02-08 01:15:59
#49
Originally Posted by dfddfd2
Yes, well, these ECUs are 16bit and therefore require a daughter board to hold the programmable chips. (The 8bit ECUs only use 1 chip and can therefore be "chipped" by soldering a socket directly onto the ECU mother board.) In the case of an RT daughter board, it is programmable in real-time (RT), meaning the engine can be running while programming. The best option for basic boards, which require a chip programmer, is the Moates board, available through John at J-K-Tuning. The best option for RT at this time is to use 2 Ostriches with a basic daughter board. Again, John can help you with that too.

Cheers,
Dave


That clears things up, thanks.
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