Idiots Guide For Using Tactrix Cable?

[flat4phil]

Hi guys,

Looking for any tips from the wealth of knowledge out there as I've purchased the Tactrix Openport 2.0 cable. Initially I'm looking at extinguishing the EML (yes de-catted exhaust ), on my MY02 WRX.

Thanks in advance everyone.

Edited July 18, 2009 by flat4phil

[P1_Paul]

Add me to MSN - ibrox150@hotmail.com.

[scouk]

Hi guys,

Looking for any tips from the wealth of knowledge out there as I've purchased the Tactrix Openport 2.0 cable. Initially I'm looking at extinguishing the EML (yes de-catted exhaust ), on my MY02 WRX.

Thanks in advance everyone.

I'm sure paul will be able to help if you catch him

But just incase.. First things first, have you downloaded any software for it yet? Namely ECUFLash, RomRaider & ECU Explorer.

In a basic sense..

Use ECUFLash to backup the current ECU

Use ECU Explorer to read precisely what code is causing teh CEL light (cant remember the code off the top of my head)

Make a copy of your backed up ECU rom to work on.

Open your ECU ROm file in RomRaider and disable the ECU alert for the specific code

Use ECU FLash to load the modified rom back to the ECU.

^^^ Note this is a very basic description of what to do.. Once I have a better idea what software you have so far I can take you through the details.

BTW - Where abouts in Moray are you based?

[flat4phil]

Once I have a better idea what software you have so far I can take you through the details.

BTW - Where abouts in Moray are you based?

This is just what I need. I have the drivers for ECU-flash, but I'll need to get ROM-Raider and ECU Explorer. I live near Keith, and work in Elgin.

[scouk]

Although I don't think this is the latest version you can get ECU Explorer here:

http://www.scouk.net/ecuexplorerv3025.exe

RomRaider:

http://www.romraider.com/RomRaider/Download

The option you will be looking for in RomRaider is under the heading "Diagnostic Trouble Codes" on the left hand side. Locate the option which matches the ECU code. Then simply de-select the tick box. save the rom (ideally as a new filename) then flash it back to the ECU Sorted!

Any problems lemme know..

of course I should also mention that if you just want to clear the warning light for now you can use ECU explorer to reset the ECU (F7 once it's all connected). But if it's the cat error then it will come back again..

I live near Keith, and work in Elgin.

Cool! will keep an eye out for ya

Edited July 18, 2009 by ScoUK

[P1_Paul]

It'll either be the 420(CAT) or 546(EGT), you can do it five mins, catch me on MSN.

Edited July 18, 2009 by P1_Paul

[flat4phil]

I'll either be the 420(CAT) or 546(EGT), you can do it five mins, catch me on MSN.

Brilliant, thanks guys I'll be giving this a shot on Sunday. Paul I'll try and catch you on MSN if I get stuck.

Who knows - maybe I can look into tweaking some stock values in the near future?