UTEC & Tuning Questions - Page 17

htownboxer86 · 10-30-2013, 11:32 PM

Simple answer: Get as far away from the UTEC as you can......It's a POS. You only have a small window of tuning with your ECU as it is simply a piggy back. Best advice, go stand alone EMS ECU or ACCESS PORT V3. Gives you complete and total access to tuning your ECU to you're hearts consent. Car will be running as smooth yet beast like as possible......just my 02.

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GiovannieSTI125 · 11-09-2013, 01:59 PM

someone have the firmware 5.8 for Utec?

fastnoypi · 11-19-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiovannieSTI125

someone have the firmware 5.8 for Utec?

http://turboxs.com/shop/attachment.p...attachment=111

andrew94 · 12-13-2013, 01:25 AM

Are the UTEC's easy to learn how to use? I need a good tune but there arnt any close tuners that are somewhat close in elevation as well. Its got a decent tune on it right now from VA but elevation has changed by over 1000ft. Iv never tuned a car before so im asking if it is easy to pick up on. Any info would help! (PM perferred)

Thanks in advance.

churrey1 · 05-21-2014, 09:05 PM

i bought a 2005 wrx with spt intake, catless uppipe, invidia 3" high-flow catted downpipe, catless midpipe, perrin catback. had the CEL on for AFR sensor on manifold. i replaced this, and it passed inspection, and has no engine light. The mechanic told me the cat code still reads "not ready". im thinking it must have an aftermarket tune to hide the light, probably a custom protune? is it worth it to take it to a tuning shop and have them check it out and make sure the tune is good? it smells rich, and inside of tailpipe is all black. everything else is good and no knock or anything. from reading the FAQ i concluded that the cobb ap wouldn't work for these mods, so it couldn't have that, do i spend the money and get the custom tune or is the car already good?

zaxrex · 05-22-2014, 01:21 AM

you are pretty extensive and your list of modifications. Didn't see anything about a Turbo XS Utec for tuning. I think you may have posted in the wrong forum if you dont already have it under the passenger footwell.

If this is just for the ecu reading not ready, it could be two things. 1) you haven't driven as many cycles and miles as is needed to pass onboard diagnostics. 2) the prevoius owner used a MIL resistor inline with the rear O2 sensor and is preventing diagnostics to be completed.

if neither, then I would try a spark plug anti-fouler adapter between the rear O2 and the pipe.

moop2010 · 10-16-2014, 08:51 PM

Just need a little tuning advice for the utec, I'm running a 2.0 with a hks catback, 3in catless dp, turboxs tmic, aftermarket turbo inlet, k&n intake, 650cc injectors and a vf39. Right now I'm just using the basic stage 4 map from turboxs but ive tweeked a little bit for the setup. I'm just wondering if anyone has a better base map for a similar setup? Also its not wanting to boost right almost like there is a fuel cut happening, and it just won't boost smoothly. Kinda wondering if I'm maxxing out the stock fuel pump

Zolliuos · 02-07-2015, 01:49 AM

Is there a way to turn off the limiter on the car?

Seahawk · 02-17-2015, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zolliuos

Is there a way to turn off the limiter on the car?

You can raise the rev limit if you are running the newer firmware

Snowbaordguy · 04-01-2018, 10:31 AM

Does UTEC work with linux based laptops?

zaxrex · 04-01-2018, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowbaordguy

Does UTEC work with linux based laptops?

OS doesn't matter.
If you can run a hyperterminal emulator and a serial port (or serial to usb adapter), you can interface with the UTEC.

Ruthless_Obsession · 11-21-2018, 04:45 PM

were can i get hyperterminal emulator and firmware. i just got a 2005 wrx and want to know what the ute ems is set at. fyi I'm on a MAC PC

zaxrex · 11-21-2018, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruthless_Obsession

were can i get hyperterminal emulator and firmware. i just got a 2005 wrx and want to know what the ute ems is set at. fyi I'm on a MAC PC

If your "PC" is running OS X, then you already have the interface,This link will get you connected if you are using serial to USB. I can't remember the last Mac that had a serial connection.
"Firmware" is already on the UTEC, after you connect you will see the version number and decide if you need to flash a new version. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Please understand the interface, variables, and values before editing any maps or settings. Good idea to make copies of the parameters and maps into the computer so you can revert of you mess up.
Improper settings can damage the engine, beware.

Ruthless_Obsession · 11-22-2018, 04:11 AM

Thanks @zaxrex for the info. Yes I will need a serial to USB adpter. Also as for now I just want to know what it's set at i didnt install the utec. The car drives fine just would like to know. I dont plan on adjusting any thing till I can put a wide band a/f on

Ruthless_Obsession · 11-28-2018, 02:10 AM

I have been searching for the manual the UTEC but cant find it any one know were I can find it. Thanks

Seahawk · 11-28-2018, 08:30 AM

I have a pdf of the owners manual on my computer at home, PM me your email address and I'll email it to you.

Ruthless_Obsession · 12-10-2018, 09:45 PM

i bought a serial to usb adpter connected it to the utec cable and plunged it into my macbook pro and nothing. Am i missing some thing or do i need to down load any thing.

350zzz · 09-06-2020, 01:57 AM

What kind of software are people using to log UTEC data?

I've tried MPS_UTECLogger and it works for UTEC data but it has a problem with my AEM UEGO wideband. It will log the 1st AFR reading then never updates after that. UTEC data work tho

I've seen Jeffsoftware UTI (Utec Interface) and UTI-ME but jeffsoftware.com doesn't exist anymore. If you have jeff's email then send it to me in dm and I will email him and ask how to get the software.

What else are people using to log?

11-09-2013, 01:59 PM	#402
GiovannieSTI125 Scooby Newbie Member#: 349053 Join Date: Mar 2013 Vehicle: 2004 STI	Firmware 5.8 for Utec someone have the firmware 5.8 for Utec?

05-21-2014, 09:05 PM	#405
churrey1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 389994 Join Date: May 2014 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Southeastern PA Vehicle: 05 WRX Wagon Grey	tune question i bought a 2005 wrx with spt intake, catless uppipe, invidia 3" high-flow catted downpipe, catless midpipe, perrin catback. had the CEL on for AFR sensor on manifold. i replaced this, and it passed inspection, and has no engine light. The mechanic told me the cat code still reads "not ready". im thinking it must have an aftermarket tune to hide the light, probably a custom protune? is it worth it to take it to a tuning shop and have them check it out and make sure the tune is good? it smells rich, and inside of tailpipe is all black. everything else is good and no knock or anything. from reading the FAQ i concluded that the cobb ap wouldn't work for these mods, so it couldn't have that, do i spend the money and get the custom tune or is the car already good?

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htownboxer86 Scooby Newbie Member#: 261422 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Chesapeake, VA Vehicle: 06 WRX TR UGM	Simple answer: Get as far away from the UTEC as you can......It's a POS. You only have a small window of tuning with your ECU as it is simply a piggy back. Best advice, go stand alone EMS ECU or ACCESS PORT V3. Gives you complete and total access to tuning your ECU to you're hearts consent. Car will be running as smooth yet beast like as possible......just my 02. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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zaxrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 9898 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA near MD Vehicle: 2002 WRX Water Injected Blue	you are pretty extensive and your list of modifications. Didn't see anything about a Turbo XS Utec for tuning. I think you may have posted in the wrong forum if you dont already have it under the passenger footwell. If this is just for the ecu reading not ready, it could be two things. 1) you haven't driven as many cycles and miles as is needed to pass onboard diagnostics. 2) the prevoius owner used a MIL resistor inline with the rear O2 sensor and is preventing diagnostics to be completed. if neither, then I would try a spark plug anti-fouler adapter between the rear O2 and the pipe.

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Ruthless_Obsession Scooby Newbie Member#: 494259 Join Date: Nov 2018	were can i get hyperterminal emulator and firmware. i just got a 2005 wrx and want to know what the ute ems is set at. fyi I'm on a MAC PC

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Ruthless_Obsession Scooby Newbie Member#: 494259 Join Date: Nov 2018	Thanks @zaxrex for the info. Yes I will need a serial to USB adpter. Also as for now I just want to know what it's set at i didnt install the utec. The car drives fine just would like to know. I dont plan on adjusting any thing till I can put a wide band a/f on

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Ruthless_Obsession Scooby Newbie Member#: 494259 Join Date: Nov 2018	i bought a serial to usb adpter connected it to the utec cable and plunged it into my macbook pro and nothing. Am i missing some thing or do i need to down load any thing.

09-06-2020, 01:57 AM	#418
350zzz Scooby Newbie Member#: 518373 Join Date: Sep 2020	What kind of software are people using to log UTEC data? I've tried MPS_UTECLogger and it works for UTEC data but it has a problem with my AEM UEGO wideband. It will log the 1st AFR reading then never updates after that. UTEC data work tho I've seen Jeffsoftware UTI (Utec Interface) and UTI-ME but jeffsoftware.com doesn't exist anymore. If you have jeff's email then send it to me in dm and I will email him and ask how to get the software. What else are people using to log?