Turboxs utec

landon2992 · 11-10-2012, 06:24 PM

Okay..so I'm still learning about subarus and I have a 2004 wrx and it has a turbo xs utec. I bought it from a dealer about 2 weeks ago. I just found out it has a turboxs utec. And I may not be able to contact the previous owner. So, question is...is there a way to find out what maps he has tuned in it? He put a map selector near the mirror switch but it isn't hooked up. I've been searching and searching so don't get on me about using the search bar. Keywords could have been wrong, I don't know. But any pointers would help. I may take it to a shop near me and have them look it over for the hell of it. Thanks!

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fastnoypi · 11-13-2012, 02:51 PM

you will need a serial cable or serial to usb cable and hyper-terminal to check out the maps installed. Turboxs is only an hour and 1/2 from you if you need support.

landon2992 · 11-13-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastnoypi

you will need a serial cable or serial to usb cable and hyper-terminal to check out the maps installed. Turboxs is only an hour and 1/2 from you if you need support.

Thanks! I finally found more info on it. I was actually just thinking about going to them to have them check it out since they're close. But I do have a serial cable but won't hook to my laptop since its not a serial to USB. But that's how I first noticed it lol I was on my passenger side for some reason and I saw the serial cable tucked under the dash. So i moved the carpet and the kickplate and BAM! Saw a turboxs utec.

landon2992 · 11-13-2012, 08:52 PM

But I am also having problems with the map selector switch that is installed. It doesn't seem to work and I can't find anything about how it couldn't be working. I switch to a different map with it and it doesn't do anything. The red dial on the utec is set to 0 like it should be. I checked and it is in the accessory plug. There are two wires (I believe white and light blue; not 100% sure but they have connectors on the end) I'm not sure where they go if they are even suppose to be hooked up, I found them rolled up under the kick panel. And like I said I can't find anything that explains on why the map selector switch wouldn't be working besides making sure the dial is at 0.

sidewayz · 11-16-2012, 11:34 PM

It's possible the selector switch is bad. How far are you from Allentown Pa?

landon2992 · 11-18-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewayz

It's possible the selector switch is bad. How far are you from Allentown Pa?

I was thinking that too. Idk if it needs an all time "hot" to change maps or not. If it does, one of the wires needs to be moved in the connector so it connects to the hot on the utec. I'm about 2 1/2 hours away from Allentown Pa!

sidewayz · 12-02-2012, 10:25 AM

If you need help with it pm me.

tmclaughlin83 · 12-18-2012, 06:03 PM

Soo I'm kind of in the same boat and after searching I'm starting to feel like the utec is an out-dated piece of **** but until I can upgrade I want to setup the 2 step launch control. Problem is I can't even connect to the thing. I've tried using a PC with windows 7 and a Mac with 10.6.8 running a VT100 emulator. Any suggests?

fastnoypi · 12-20-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmclaughlin83

Soo I'm kind of in the same boat and after searching I'm starting to feel like the utec is an out-dated piece of **** but until I can upgrade I want to setup the 2 step launch control. Problem is I can't even connect to the thing. I've tried using a PC with windows 7 and a Mac with 10.6.8 running a VT100 emulator. Any suggests?

download hyperterminal on your pc. You might be able to get it off an older windows cd. I haven't tried accessing it in years with a Mac, last time was very frustrating just to get the cable recognized.

blkgm8 · 12-21-2012, 04:17 AM

Use any PC running windows xp. Search files and folders. Type hyper terminal and two files will show up... hyperteminal.exe and hyperterminal.dll. It might show up abbreviated like hypertrm.dll or something iirc.Anyway just copy those two files to a flash drive and put those two files in the c drive of the newer laptop running windows vista or 7 etc. Might want to place hyperterminal shortcut on desktop for future use.

You now have hyper terminal... click on the exe and run. It will ask for new connection etc name connection Utec and save as for future sessions. Do the com port setup and other small things per user manual and all set. The hyper terminal screen will do nothing until you turn on acc power to utec. Then you will see utec main screen come on in black on hyper terminal.

*To play with maps in utec at home without 9v adapter, go to a music store and buy a Roland 12v power supply for a keyboard or drum machine. Bring utec and make sure plug fits. Presto. Have fun playing with maps and options without sitting in the car without that silly 9v battery thing. How did I know this would work... it seemed logical that any 12v power supply would work because that's what runs powered devices in the car, a 12v battery. I had some spare power supplies in a box... found a 12v that fit and it was the one made by Roland. Works perfectly.

Any issues send me a pm

11-10-2012, 06:24 PM	#1
landon2992 Scooby Newbie Member#: 334211 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Parkton MD Vehicle: 2004 Impreza Wrx WRB	Turboxs utec Okay..so I'm still learning about subarus and I have a 2004 wrx and it has a turbo xs utec. I bought it from a dealer about 2 weeks ago. I just found out it has a turboxs utec. And I may not be able to contact the previous owner. So, question is...is there a way to find out what maps he has tuned in it? He put a map selector near the mirror switch but it isn't hooked up. I've been searching and searching so don't get on me about using the search bar. Keywords could have been wrong, I don't know. But any pointers would help. I may take it to a shop near me and have them look it over for the hell of it. Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-21-2012, 04:17 AM	#10
blkgm8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 184543 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: JDM RHD STI GM8 Type-R	Use any PC running windows xp. Search files and folders. Type hyper terminal and two files will show up... hyperteminal.exe and hyperterminal.dll. It might show up abbreviated like hypertrm.dll or something iirc.Anyway just copy those two files to a flash drive and put those two files in the c drive of the newer laptop running windows vista or 7 etc. Might want to place hyperterminal shortcut on desktop for future use. You now have hyper terminal... click on the exe and run. It will ask for new connection etc name connection Utec and save as for future sessions. Do the com port setup and other small things per user manual and all set. The hyper terminal screen will do nothing until you turn on acc power to utec. Then you will see utec main screen come on in black on hyper terminal. To play with maps in utec at home without 9v adapter, go to a music store and buy a Roland 12v power supply for a keyboard or drum machine. Bring utec and make sure plug fits. Presto. Have fun playing with maps and options without sitting in the car without that silly 9v battery thing. How did I know this would work... it seemed logical that any 12v power supply would work because that's what runs powered devices in the car, a 12v battery. I had some spare power supplies in a box... found a 12v that fit and it was the one made by Roland. Works perfectly. Any issues send me a pm Last edited by blkgm8; 12-21-2012 at 04:27 AM.*

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11-13-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
fastnoypi Scooby Specialist Member#: 6886 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: MY01 EJ207 HTA35r nothing to see, i'm stock	you will need a serial cable or serial to usb cable and hyper-terminal to check out the maps installed. Turboxs is only an hour and 1/2 from you if you need support.

11-13-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
landon2992 Scooby Newbie Member#: 334211 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Parkton MD Vehicle: 2004 Impreza Wrx WRB	But I am also having problems with the map selector switch that is installed. It doesn't seem to work and I can't find anything about how it couldn't be working. I switch to a different map with it and it doesn't do anything. The red dial on the utec is set to 0 like it should be. I checked and it is in the accessory plug. There are two wires (I believe white and light blue; not 100% sure but they have connectors on the end) I'm not sure where they go if they are even suppose to be hooked up, I found them rolled up under the kick panel. And like I said I can't find anything that explains on why the map selector switch wouldn't be working besides making sure the dial is at 0.

11-16-2012, 11:34 PM	#5
sidewayz Scooby Specialist Member#: 5810 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Easton PA Vehicle: 2001 S366 2.5RS	It's possible the selector switch is bad. How far are you from Allentown Pa?

12-02-2012, 10:25 AM	#7
sidewayz Scooby Specialist Member#: 5810 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Easton PA Vehicle: 2001 S366 2.5RS	If you need help with it pm me.

12-18-2012, 06:03 PM	#8
tmclaughlin83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336108 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vineland Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX Lim Red/ Black	Soo I'm kind of in the same boat and after searching I'm starting to feel like the utec is an out-dated piece of **** but until I can upgrade I want to setup the 2 step launch control. Problem is I can't even connect to the thing. I've tried using a PC with windows 7 and a Mac with 10.6.8 running a VT100 emulator. Any suggests?