ECU tune Transmission control unit? - Page 10

longassname · #**136** 10-06-2009, 07:18 AM

I've ordered a batch of circuit boards and components for the interface to communicate with the ECU and TCU with a laptop and ftdi ttl232r usb cable. The ttl232r cable plugs right into the interface on one side. Three leads from a select monitor plug which can be purchased as an audio install harness (I'll get some and stock them) are screwed to the euro style terminal block on the other side. With it you get 100% rock solid coms between a pc and the tcu or ecu.

I'll go ahead and pop out a smaller version of my tuning software with them for downloading tcu firmware and viewing tcu select monitor information. This will make it simple for you to get the firmware off your tcu so you can send it to me to modify and send it to Phil to add to his online repository. In the mean time you should open your tcu up and take clear pictures and post them in Phil's gearshift map thread to get verification of what exactly you have in your tcu. You should do the same for your ECU as well.

longassname · #**137** 10-17-2009, 08:59 AM

The interface circuit boards are in. I'm waiting on components to send them out to the assembly house. My whole parts order is on hold waiting for more headers for the memory adaptors.

longassname · #**138** 10-17-2009, 10:15 AM

I assembled one with components I had on hand for hand wired prototypes.

SVXRide · #**139** 10-17-2009, 03:40 PM

Very clean!

-Bill

longassname · #**140** 04-08-2010, 12:28 PM

I've recently gotten a good number of TCUs on barter so I'm temporarily removing the core charge. You can now order a TCU for $259 with no core charge.

I've also just released the Stage1Av1 software. For a limited time Stage 1 owners can get free Stage1av1 upgrade ROMs with the purchase of a TCU.

This is in combination with the removal of the core charge so you are saving $158 to $168 if you take advantage of the package deal right now.

The thread on the new aggressive software is here: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...904#post641904

Orders can be palced here: http://www.ecutune.com/tcu.htm

longassname · #**141** 04-13-2010, 04:29 PM

It wasn't pleasant work but I now have a dozen TCUs socketed and ready in anticipation that they will go fast with the free stage1av1 upgrade for earlier stage 1 owners.

Blacky · #**142** 04-13-2010, 05:42 PM

I have the older 1v4 ECU upgrade, can this be upgraded with the stage 1Av1 software?

92 SVX · #**143** 04-13-2010, 08:59 PM

I wish I could get one, I hope to later in the summer. I think I will get the ecu first.

longassname · #**144** 04-14-2010, 07:45 AM

Yes, all prior versions of stage 1 can be upgraded for free with a TCU purchase and right now there is no core charge on the TCUs. This is the best deal there will ever be on them.

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Originally Posted by Blacky

I have the older 1v4 ECU upgrade, can this be upgraded with the stage 1Av1 software?

longassname · #**145** 06-24-2010, 11:39 AM

Free upgrades to Stage1Av1 with the purchase of a performance TCU with the core charged waived still going on. Bumping to remind everyone before I put the core charge back.

longassname · #**146** 07-06-2010, 11:48 PM

I've downloaded the firmware off the 96 TCU and ported the ECUtune modifications over to it so I can do 96 TCUs now too. I don't have any extra cores yet but I will try to start keeping one in stock soon.

NeedForSpeed · #**147** 07-17-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by longassname

I've downloaded the firmware off the 96 TCU and ported the ECUtune modifications over to it so I can do 96 TCUs now too. I don't have any extra cores yet but I will try to start keeping one in stock soon.

Michael, is the 96 tcu the same as 97 tcu?

longassname · #**148** 07-18-2010, 06:39 AM

The one TCU I have that was sold to me as a 97 TCU by a salvage yard is not the same as the 96 TCU. I've asked a couple people to verify this in case I was sold the wrong thing but nobody has gotten back to me yet.

NeedForSpeed · #**149** 07-18-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by longassname

The one TCU I have that was sold to me as a 97 TCU by a salvage yard is not the same as the 96 TCU. I've asked a couple people to verify this in case I was sold the wrong thing but nobody has gotten back to me yet.

I've seen a picture of a 97, the plugs come out the bottom. Does the 96 TCU case look the same as 92+? What two letters on the 96? What two letters on your 97? Someone sent me a pic of a 97, including the letters, I'm trying to figure out who did.

If I can locate the picture, maybe we can confirm your 97

longassname · #**150** 07-18-2010, 12:57 PM

The 97 TCU I have is much smaller. The plugs are the same as on earlier models but the electronics are different. The two letter code is MY.