Troubles with EcuFlash on Vista

KeepCreepin · 04-05-2012, 04:00 AM

I am having troubles with EcuFlash not wanting to read my ROM on my 07 WRX I posted this in the OpenEcu.org forums but was wondering if maybe someone here has a solution to this. The cable is an op2 and the computer is a compaq with vista. Any help would be great thanks.

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fastblueufo · 04-05-2012, 06:27 AM

what version of ecuflash? The beta version doesnt work with vista iirc. Try version 1.42 if you havnt already. And run as admin.

gotsugg · 04-05-2012, 09:48 AM

What exactly is it doing? or not doing?

KeepCreepin · 04-05-2012, 12:47 PM

Ok I will try the 1.42 and run it as admin. The program itself seems to be working fine it just doesnt seem to be recognizing my car. But the cable works fine with RomRaider.

This was with 1.43 but it was doing the same thing with 1.42

freddy121389 · 04-05-2012, 12:50 PM

I had this same problem, i switched to a new laptop with windows 7 before really troubleshooting, hope you figure it out!

KeepCreepin · 04-05-2012, 02:12 PM

Thanks i might save up and go to a laptop with Windows 7. Did you have many problems with Windows 7

gotsugg · 04-05-2012, 02:33 PM

I just went thru this on window 7. I have a post about 5 or 6 down from yours.

In options, do you have your "metadata directory" pointing at the "Subaru" file or the "rommetadata" file?

KeepCreepin · 04-05-2012, 05:02 PM

Downloaded 1.43, current definitions and pointed the directory at rommetadata and everything is working now

gotsugg · 04-05-2012, 05:34 PM

great

gotsugg · 04-05-2012, 05:39 PM

For folks searching:

For EcuFlash:
1. Download the latest EcuFlash definitions file. Choose the file with the units you wish to use (metric or standard).

2. Delete the “Subaru” folder (backing up if necessary) in the Metadata directory specified in File->Options menu of EcuFlash (ex. C:\Program Files\OpenECU\EcuFlash\rommetadata\).

3. Unzip the new Subaru definition folder into the same directory (rommetadata).

4. Make sure your Metadata directory is pointing to C:\Program Files\OpenECU\EcuFlash\rommetadata
Not C:\Program Files\OpenECU\EcuFlash\rommetadata\Subaru

02ej20wrx · 04-08-2012, 12:49 AM

I had the same problem with my laptop. It was running windows 7starter edition. RomRaider worked fine but ecu flash would not recognize the car. Upgraded to a better version of windows 7 and the program works perfectly

04-05-2012, 04:00 AM	#1
KeepCreepin Scooby Newbie Member#: 303321 Join Date: Dec 2011	Troubles with EcuFlash on Vista I am having troubles with EcuFlash not wanting to read my ROM on my 07 WRX I posted this in the OpenEcu.org forums but was wondering if maybe someone here has a solution to this. The cable is an op2 and the computer is a compaq with vista. Any help would be great thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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fastblueufo Scooby Specialist Member#: 212154 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ed@fastperformancetuning.com Vehicle: 02 bugeye, manley ej257, pt5857, MBP on E85	what version of ecuflash? The beta version doesnt work with vista iirc. Try version 1.42 if you havnt already. And run as admin.

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gotsugg Scooby Specialist Member#: 204014 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Little Rock Vehicle: 02 Bugeye Rotated, HTA3582, E85	What exactly is it doing? or not doing?

04-05-2012, 12:47 PM	#4
KeepCreepin Scooby Newbie Member#: 303321 Join Date: Dec 2011	Ok I will try the 1.42 and run it as admin. The program itself seems to be working fine it just doesnt seem to be recognizing my car. But the cable works fine with RomRaider. This was with 1.43 but it was doing the same thing with 1.42

04-05-2012, 12:50 PM	#5
freddy121389 Scooby Specialist Member#: 294644 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Washington DC Vehicle: 2011 WRX Agile Auto DGM 290.5whp 331wtq	I had this same problem, i switched to a new laptop with windows 7 before really troubleshooting, hope you figure it out!

04-05-2012, 02:12 PM	#6
KeepCreepin Scooby Newbie Member#: 303321 Join Date: Dec 2011	Thanks i might save up and go to a laptop with Windows 7. Did you have many problems with Windows 7

04-05-2012, 02:33 PM	#7
gotsugg Scooby Specialist Member#: 204014 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Little Rock Vehicle: 02 Bugeye Rotated, HTA3582, E85	I just went thru this on window 7. I have a post about 5 or 6 down from yours. In options, do you have your "metadata directory" pointing at the "Subaru" file or the "rommetadata" file?

04-05-2012, 05:02 PM	#8
KeepCreepin Scooby Newbie Member#: 303321 Join Date: Dec 2011	Downloaded 1.43, current definitions and pointed the directory at rommetadata and everything is working now

04-05-2012, 05:34 PM	#9
gotsugg Scooby Specialist Member#: 204014 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Little Rock Vehicle: 02 Bugeye Rotated, HTA3582, E85	great

04-05-2012, 05:39 PM	#10
gotsugg Scooby Specialist Member#: 204014 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Little Rock Vehicle: 02 Bugeye Rotated, HTA3582, E85	For folks searching: For EcuFlash: 1. Download the latest EcuFlash definitions file. Choose the file with the units you wish to use (metric or standard). 2. Delete the “Subaru” folder (backing up if necessary) in the Metadata directory specified in File->Options menu of EcuFlash (ex. C:\Program Files\OpenECU\EcuFlash\rommetadata\). 3. Unzip the new Subaru definition folder into the same directory (rommetadata). 4. Make sure your Metadata directory is pointing to C:\Program Files\OpenECU\EcuFlash\rommetadata Not C:\Program Files\OpenECU\EcuFlash\rommetadata\Subaru

04-08-2012, 12:49 AM	#11
02ej20wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 245333 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fall River Massachusetts Vehicle: 2002 WRX psm	I had the same problem with my laptop. It was running windows 7starter edition. RomRaider worked fine but ecu flash would not recognize the car. Upgraded to a better version of windows 7 and the program works perfectly