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Old 05-05-2009, 08:43 PM   #1
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Default I Got VAG-COM cable and I need help!!!!!

I bought this cable and need help getting it to work. ive installed all the drivers and can get my laptop with the vag-com software to see my subaru's computer. but when i try using ecuflash ethier the 1.29 or newer versions It wont even let me try to read. Whats the deal help me please. Im going MADDDD

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Old 05-05-2009, 08:55 PM   #2
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What error are you getting? Low voltage by any chance?
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Old 05-05-2009, 09:03 PM   #3
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not getting any error's i cant even push the read button/icon
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:52 PM   #4
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You did set the correct COM port, right?
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Old 05-06-2009, 01:56 AM   #5
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AFAIK, ECUFLash requires openport to read and write, and vagcom cables are only suitable for logging via RomRaider.
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Old 05-06-2009, 01:58 AM   #6
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Nope, there's a lot of us flashing via VagCom.
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Old 05-06-2009, 06:21 AM   #7
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This is my buddy, we worked on it togther, We couldn't get it to work.

I found some answers here so we can tackle it after work.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110768

It seems very misinterpreted that VagCom can't do reflashes.

It can and for a GREAT PRICE.

Could the green test wire be a problem?

I also think he may not have the right FTDI driver installed, I could be wrong tho.

So BUMP for more info
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Old 05-06-2009, 09:05 AM   #8
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It CAN reflash. I've got a tutorial almost done. You need to use ECUFlash 1.29a.
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Old 05-06-2009, 09:56 AM   #9
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AFAIK, ECUFLash requires openport to read and write, and vagcom cables are only suitable for logging via RomRaider.

That's not necessarily true, I read, flash, and log with a generic VagCom cable, one that looks very similar (cheap) like the one the OP posted in the pic.

To the OP, I had a tough time getting mine to work, it took a little while, but it worked. What it sounds like to me is a problem with your computer and it's connection to the cable itself. Make sure you have the correct drivers installed (FTDI), and that your cable is configured to the correct COM port. When it's hooked up, it should show up on your Device Manager as a USB Serial cable I believe (on Windows XP anyway).


Another member asked a question about a low/high voltage problem. That ususally (in my experience) a problem when writing or test writing only. You can ususally read and not get a low/high voltage error. You may need the jumper block for this, or do as I did and soldered a wiring harness to jump 12V directly to the flash block.

OP, if you need any help LMK, I know how much of a pain in the arse I had getting it to work. If you need the files for the drivers, I have them, just shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll email them to you. If later down the road you need pictures with how to make/hook up a 12V jumper, I can help you out with that as well. Hope this helps!
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Old 05-06-2009, 09:58 AM   #10
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It CAN reflash. I've got a tutorial almost done. You need to use ECUFlash 1.29a.
I'm using ECUFlash version 1.41 with no problems.....
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Old 05-06-2009, 10:17 AM   #11
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You can only use them for Drive by wire .... or drive by cable . I forget . Only 04 and up . Us bugeyes are outta luck .
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Old 05-06-2009, 10:24 AM   #12
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You can only use them for Drive by wire .... or drive by cable . I forget . Only 04 and up . Us bugeyes are outta luck .
Really? I wasn't aware of that. I guess you do learn something new everyday...
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Old 05-06-2009, 10:52 AM   #13
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I'm using ECUFlash version 1.41 with no problems.....
I should try the new ECUFlash then. When I got my cable only 1.34 was out...
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:00 PM   #14
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hey thanks for all the replies. But ive done all that stuff. Ive got the right drivers for my cable. MY computer see's the cable. I did notice when i connect the green conector in under the dash it doesnt do anything regardless if the key is on or off. I cant even log romraider doesnt see my cable. or it says no interface. I do have a Bugeye-subi I hope IM not F***ed. Anyone else have Ideas or want to do a remote network deal to fig. out what the deal is. And the whole green connector not doing anything when i plug it in is weird. but it wont suprise me if its been cut somewhere. who ever had this car before really liked aftermarket alarms.Wires evvvvvvvvverywhere cut, caped off,or just hanging.HELP!!!!!!
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:25 PM   #15
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I wanted to finish this up, but it seems like you could really use the help.

I would uninstall everything and start from scratch, then click the link below. It's the exact step by step instructions I used.

Flashing/Datalogging your WRX for $30.00
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:41 PM   #16
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Make double-sure you installed the correct driver for the cable. I installed the wrong one first and I could not get it to work either.
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Old 05-06-2009, 01:04 PM   #17
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ok im going to unistall everthing again and make sure i got the right drivers. I'll let u guys know. crossing my finggers and toes.
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Old 05-06-2009, 01:53 PM   #18
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ok know im able to select the first read ecu button and then a screen pops up and it just blank cant select anything any suggestions. this is usaully were u would select ur year right?nothing there
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Old 05-06-2009, 02:28 PM   #19
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wow nothing is working i cant even use romraider logger say cant send ECU init. check cable or connection. ecuexplorer pops up some ecuflash thing and then wants me to save a file when nothing has been done yet and then says cant connect to port. i lowered the byte rate to 4800 like ive read. the port pops up. im lost.
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Old 05-06-2009, 02:43 PM   #20
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It definately sounds like it's your computer itself. A few suggestions:
1. Make sure you have the correct drivers installed. I uploaded them not too long ago for another member, here's the link if you need it:
http://rapidshare.com/files/22988969...ified.zip.html

2. Make sure you have all the RomRaider and EcuFlash definitions downloaded and installed. You also need another set of definitions just for EcuFlash's logger. That makes 3 different definition sets you need to get it running.

3. Make sure you aren't running EcuFlash and RomRaider at the same time. Meaning only have 1 of those programs open on the desktop at a time. AFAIK running both could block the ports or something.

Hope this helps!
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:11 PM   #21
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The other thing to test quickly is to only open Learning View and try connecting. If you can't get Learning View to connect you definitely won't be able to datalog or flash.
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:27 PM   #22
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update now it will start to read and this is what is show's in the log window

[11:55:50.562] Using interface USB <-> Serial
[11:55:53.171] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:54.406] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:55.640] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:56.875] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:58.109] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:58.546] kernel get version
[11:55:58.875] interface close
[11:55:58.875] interface close

then error's out.
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:39 PM   #23
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What's the error say? Voltage too high/low? Or does the program just crash on you?
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Old 05-06-2009, 04:08 PM   #24
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it just crashes no voltage issue
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Old 05-06-2009, 04:14 PM   #25
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it pops up a window that says ecuflash error.


error occurred. See log for details.


here is my log

[11:55:50.562] Using interface USB <-> Serial
[11:55:53.171] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:54.406] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:55.640] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:56.875] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:58.109] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[11:55:58.546] kernel get version
[11:55:58.875] interface close
[11:55:58.875] interface close
it has to be comunicating with the cars computer because this is what it says when i dont have the obII conected.

13:09:09.765] Using interface USB <-> Serial
[13:09:13.140] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[13:09:13.453] readback fail
[13:09:14.359] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[13:09:14.671] readback fail
[13:09:15.578] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[13:09:15.906] readback fail
[13:09:16.812] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[13:09:17.125] readback fail
[13:09:18.046] denso02_bootloader_cmd_start
[13:09:18.359] readback fail
[13:09:18.484] kernel get version
[13:09:18.687] readback fail
[13:09:18.812] interface close
[13:09:18.828] interface close

it shows me that its getting no read back if the obII connector isnot connected. so i dont know what the deal is. anyone know.
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