FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Is the tuning software visible after flashing of the ecu?
No. The software is not visible, but it is clear that the tuning will be noticed when the car is tested in a dyno. The diagnostic function is also working after flashing, so the dealer may work with their diagnostic systems in the car.
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Can my car be tuned over the diagnostic port?
Check out our car list for a complete overview of the cars we flash over the diagnostic port.
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Can my car get the original software back?
Yes. As long as we are able to read and write new tuned software, will we also be able to reflash back the original software. We keep a copy of your original software when we flash new tuned software to the ecu.
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How secure is it to flash new software to the ecu?
Flashing new software into the ecu, is the most secure way of getting new software into the ecu. Our flashing is like the manufacturer writes new software – but we flash a more optimised software than the manufacturer does. Our tuned software will only change the necessary parameters for getting the car to give more power. Our software does however change more parameters than other tuning software – just because we are able to do it. This means that our software is more secure than other types of tuning software or tuning methods.
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Does the engine get any warmer than normal?
The oil temperature will increase by about 2-5 degrees.
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Does the car get a shorter life after tuning?
Our tuning does not compromise the durability of the engine. We have made all our tuning software within the norms that the manufacturers are setting. Of course is it important that the user is not “abusing” the car when it is used.
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Do I need to change the brakes?
With our standard tuning files you do not need to change the breaks. Of course will it be better always to have better breaks, but if the change in power only is about 20-30% you normally do not need to change the breaks.
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I have automatic gear – what then?
Our software can be used for all kinds of gear types. The software will be made for the specific car, and the gear ratios will be taken care off. An automatic gear type has also a special ecu only for the gear, and this will also automatically fit itself to the new settings in the tuned software.
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What does “Flash” mean?
“Flash” means rewrite new software in the ecu over the diagnostic port – OBDII port.
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What does “Complete read” mean?
“Complete read” means that we may read out the complete software in the ecu over the OBDII port.
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What does “Complete write” mean?
“Complete write” means that we may write complete new software to the ecu over the OBDII Port.
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Which cars are possible to flash?
See the complete list. We add new cars to this list all the time.
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Is it possible to get the car back to stock software?
YES – this is an easy task.
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What does it mean "Make ID"?
“Make ID” option allows us to read important information in the ecu, like VIN #, ecu’s and chip’s type and software version.
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Is there any need to remove any fuses from the car before usage?
NO – of course not.
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What is remapping?
Remapping is overwriting original software contained inside a cars ECU (Engine Control Unit) with tuned software. This software is referred to as the engine map because it is this program that controls the engine. Before the advent of serial port remapping the only way to overwrite this software was to replace the chip that contained the software. Now this can all be done by plugging in to the vehicles serial port and overwrite the engine map with the performance version. Remapping is not a gimmick it is a performance conversion that will seriously improve the power & drivability of your engine.
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Why have my car remapped and not superchipped?
Superchip:
With a superchip the ECU has to be removed and the EPROM (chip) has to be desoldered from the circuit board then a new remapped chip soldered in its place, this process can cause damage to the ECU and invalidates any vehicle warranty or insurance cover.
Remapping:
Serial port remapping does not require ECU removal or any soldering work, the remapped software is uploaded directly to the EPROM via the vehicles serial port safe guarding the ECU from damage and protecting any insurance or warranty cover, in most cases the bonnet will not even need to be lifted.
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Why don’t the car manufacturers do the remapping in the first place, surely a more powerful engine is a selling point?
This is a very good question, why does a car manufacturer purposely de-tune an engine before they sell it? There are a few reasons for this - one is that the manufacturers have to sell there car all over the world and must de-tune there engines for different fuel grades and atmospheric conditions to prevent engine damage caused by these conditions. They also have to take into account the average car buyer not every car buyer is like you, they don’t all want blistering horsepower from there engine, a new mother for example isn’t going to be too impressed by a VW Golf TDI wheel spinning in third gear when she takes it for a test drive. So they must compromise between out & out performance and general sale ability.
