Tunercat Flash read/ Exe

KGRESOCK
07-25-2002, 03:24 PM
How do I read what currently my ecm tune?
The "help" is a little vague.

Any help would be appreciated.

Dr.Mudge
07-25-2002, 04:44 PM
You use flashread.exe in DOS mode (not a DOS box), then you tell it what port to communicate on, and what file to name it.

KGRESOCK
07-26-2002, 09:15 AM
DR,
Thanks for the reply I will try it out this weekend.
Kevin

Dr.Mudge
07-26-2002, 02:05 PM
If you have problems, or don't know your way around DOS, post whatever issues you run into.

Good luck!

KGRESOCK
07-30-2002, 08:55 PM
Tried reading the ECM ....getting a ERROR;
incorrect message sent.
Any tips?

dreamer1q
07-30-2002, 09:29 PM
Which error are you getting? what code does it throw?

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KGRESOCK
07-31-2002, 10:53 AM
That is the error..."incorrect message sent"
Then read goes into abort

dayusmc
08-02-2002, 10:06 AM
Not sure what your trying to do. But if you are just trying to read your ECM or program it- Tuner CAT has a windows Flash Read/Programer Utility. It works great!!! I tried to use the DOS mode one, but the windows version is much easier!! Just my 2 cents worth,dont know if I even helped.

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KYLE P. DAY-SERGEANT USMC
97 Trans Am with minor mods.
EMAIL: dayusmc@marinecorps.com

dayusmc
08-02-2002, 10:07 AM
Not sure what your trying to do. But if you are just trying to read your ECM or program it- Tuner CAT has a windows Flash Read/Programer Utility. It works great!!! I tried to use the DOS mode one, but the windows version is much easier!! Just my 2 cents worth,dont know if I even helped.

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KYLE P. DAY-SERGEANT USMC
97 Trans Am with minor mods.
EMAIL: dayusmc@marinecorps.com

KGRESOCK
08-02-2002, 02:00 PM
Can you e mail a copy to me?
Or tell me how to get it? I didn't see anything on their webpage.
Thanks
Kevin

KGRESOCK
08-02-2002, 09:41 PM
I got a copy of the windows version....same results.
Error: Incorrect message sent.
Any ideas?

Ryan94ZA4
08-04-2002, 09:20 PM
I had the same problem. Some of the PCMs would eventually read and some would never read. However, even the ones that would not read had no problem taking a program. If you are trying to pull a performance program off to save, you may not be able to.

Ryan

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1994 Z28 A4, Vortech, Borla with EBorla, TPIS 52 mm TB, Hooker shorties, Electromotive SDI, LS1 brakes, AAM 3.42 rear, more.

Dr.Mudge
08-05-2002, 09:15 PM
At what % does this occur? This could mean low battery, cable being jostled... You are doing this IN DOS MODE not in Windows at a DOS prompt correct?

If you lack any utilities then you need to email them, some utilities are not downloadable off the site. My understanding is the Windows read/write is still beta(?)

Hal Fisher
08-05-2002, 11:54 PM
I just tried the windows version on my laptop that practically never works. It worked the first time but thats probably just luck. If anyone wants it just request it from tuner cat, they are quick to send it. My appology goes to Kyle, I was too quick in discounting its existence in an email to him.

Hal

dayusmc
08-06-2002, 12:24 PM
Sorry that I couldn't get back to everyone sooner!! I am a Marine and sometimes work keeps me very busy. If anyone ever needs to ask me anything about something I replyed to- please send me an email. Hal emailed me and I got back to him as soon as I could. Again sorry for the delay.

1BadBrd
08-12-2002, 11:44 AM
Hello guys, i have read your posts and i'm having the same problem. If someone would send or show me more about the utilities that you were talking about. KGRESOCK did you get your problem fixed anyway?

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97 TA, P&P LT1 intake, P&P LT1 heads w/2.00"I 1.55"E,LT4 HotCam Kit, MAC header, Random Tech. cat.,Borla Exhaust, Ported MAF, 52mm TB, 30# Accell injectors, Ed Wright program, Electric Waterpump, CAI, 3:42 rear gears, f.p.r,255lph fuel pump,

Dr.Mudge
08-12-2002, 01:22 PM
Your car is a 97, are you using Tunercat and OBD I or LT1 Edit for your car?

Is your infra red port disabled if you have one on the laptop?

Do you mean the "same problem" that you are getting "incorrect message sent"?