AP Locked My ECU!!!

skinny_wrx05 · 09-07-2012, 01:25 PM

I just recently purchased a Version 2 AP for my 2005 WRX. Last night I attempted changing maps on my car, only for the AP to tell me that it could not communicate with my car mid-reflash. As a result, it locked my ECU and my car is unable to start. I had my local Subaru shop test all the connections on my car and they came back fine. The AP is married to that ECU and I can`t retrieve any information. I don`t want to try loading up the AP to the new ECU in fears that it will lock the new ECU. Do I send the old AP back for a replacement? And what about the bill for the new ECU? It`s a direct result from the AP.

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Cobb Tuning · 09-07-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinny_wrx05

I just recently purchased a Version 2 AP for my 2005 WRX. Last night I attempted changing maps on my car, only for the AP to tell me that it could not communicate with my car mid-reflash. As a result, it locked my ECU and my car is unable to start. I had my local Subaru shop test all the connections on my car and they came back fine. The AP is married to that ECU and I can`t retrieve any information. I don`t want to try loading up the AP to the new ECU in fears that it will lock the new ECU. Do I send the old AP back for a replacement? And what about the bill for the new ECU? It`s a direct result from the AP.

Hi there. Sorry for your troubles. I would give your customer service department a call: 866-922-3059

Keep in mind that we do have the capability to recover the ECU in most cases. There may not be a need for a new ECU. Our customer service staff can discuss your options here.

Bill

DabiDa · 09-07-2012, 04:39 PM

+1 For Cobb,This happened to me and Cobb had me back on the road in about 4 days.Cobb's customer service is outstanding

jebjkey · 09-07-2012, 05:05 PM

Lets see if i have this correct:
You had a communications error while you were flashing a map using your AP

You went to a Subaru shop (dealer?) to get it fixed

You bought a new ECU based on their recommendation

You came to NASIOC to find out what you should do now

I do not know what to tell you buddy. Lets try this; here is what you should have done:
You had a communications error while you were flashing a map using your AP

You contact Cobb about the issue (or come to NASIOC and get sent to Cobb)

Cobb helps you fix your problem

You move on and be happy

It is doubtful that you needed a new ECU and you definitely should not have bought one before you contacted Cobb for help. Live and learn I guess.

insany · 09-11-2012, 12:58 PM

Does anyone know how to unlock my ECU. It was tuned with AP right before I purchased it. However I have no clue where the tuning company is located and the dealership doesn't recall. So now I'm stuck with my ECU that can only be tuned with AP

. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I currently don't have the money to buy an AP, so buying one is out of the question.

bacalhau16 · 09-11-2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insany

Does anyone know how to unlock my ECU. It was tuned with AP right before I purchased it. However I have no clue where the tuning company is located and the dealership doesn't recall. So now I'm stuck with my ECU that can only be tuned with AP

. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I currently don't have the money to buy an AP, so buying one is out of the question.

Start your own thread as there are a few things to discuss.

Cobb Tuning · 09-12-2012, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insany

Does anyone know how to unlock my ECU. It was tuned with AP right before I purchased it. However I have no clue where the tuning company is located and the dealership doesn't recall. So now I'm stuck with my ECU that can only be tuned with AP

. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I currently don't have the money to buy an AP, so buying one is out of the question.

How do you know that it is tuned with an AccessPORT? If you are certain and you can find someone in your local area that has a compatible version 2 AccessPORT with your car (there are 3 part numbers SUB-001, SUB-002, SUB-003 that cover different groups of cars), they can temporarily uninstall it from their car, install it to your car, uninstall it from your car and as long as there was an AccessPORT reflash on there (version 1 or 2), then the ECU will be returned to a stock image.

Bill

insany · 09-21-2012, 10:00 PM

Thank you Bill! It worked like a charm

fitrider82 · 09-24-2012, 01:34 PM

Hey man, got the $20 you're inbox is full. Good luck with your ECU.

09-07-2012, 01:25 PM	#1
skinny_wrx05 Scooby Newbie Member#: 270662 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Allentown, PA	AP Locked My ECU!!! I just recently purchased a Version 2 AP for my 2005 WRX. Last night I attempted changing maps on my car, only for the AP to tell me that it could not communicate with my car mid-reflash. As a result, it locked my ECU and my car is unable to start. I had my local Subaru shop test all the connections on my car and they came back fine. The AP is married to that ECU and I can`t retrieve any information. I don`t want to try loading up the AP to the new ECU in fears that it will lock the new ECU. Do I send the old AP back for a replacement? And what about the bill for the new ECU? It`s a direct result from the AP. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-07-2012, 04:39 PM	#3
DabiDa Scooby Newbie Member#: 307041 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle:* 2002 impreza wrx psm	+1 For Cobb,This happened to me and Cobb had me back on the road in about 4 days.Cobb's customer service is outstanding

09-07-2012, 05:05 PM	#4
jebjkey Scooby Specialist Member#: 73884 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Naples, ITALY Vehicle: 2005 STi 2006 Evolution MR	Lets see if i have this correct: You had a communications error while you were flashing a map using your AP You went to a Subaru shop (dealer?) to get it fixed You bought a new ECU based on their recommendation You came to NASIOC to find out what you should do now I do not know what to tell you buddy. Lets try this; here is what you should have done: You had a communications error while you were flashing a map using your AP You contact Cobb about the issue (or come to NASIOC and get sent to Cobb) Cobb helps you fix your problem You move on and be happy It is doubtful that you needed a new ECU and you definitely should not have bought one before you contacted Cobb for help. Live and learn I guess.

09-11-2012, 12:58 PM	#5
insany Scooby Newbie Member#: 208652 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Arizona Vehicle: 2006 WRX STI Black	Does anyone know how to unlock my ECU. It was tuned with AP right before I purchased it. However I have no clue where the tuning company is located and the dealership doesn't recall. So now I'm stuck with my ECU that can only be tuned with AP . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I currently don't have the money to buy an AP, so buying one is out of the question.

09-21-2012, 10:00 PM	#8
insany Scooby Newbie Member#: 208652 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Arizona Vehicle: 2006 WRX STI Black	Thank you Bill! It worked like a charm

09-24-2012, 01:34 PM	#9
fitrider82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 300855 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: On a lake, MI Vehicle: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	Hey man, got the $20 you're inbox is full. Good luck with your ECU.