Dealer Flash Update Lock

[TxPhantonSupra]

I think I might actually go jb4 until obd flashing is figured out again. I want to use the mhd I have, but I really don’t wanna have to pull out my ecu and not be able to drive the car lol

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[Supraboi7]

I may just call the dealer and ask if they did the recall while i was in for the oil change last month, i can’t seem to find my papers anywhere. Wouldn’t want to invest in a tuning platform then be locked out haha

 

[Waferz]

I may just call the dealer and ask if they did the recall while i was in for the oil change last month, i can’t seem to find my papers anywhere. Wouldn’t want to invest in a tuning platform then be locked out haha

Most of not all tuners will take a return if you’re locked

With Ecutek you only need the hardware to check DME version, no reason to purchase the tune and license until you know. Ecutek hardware is also universal so if you know someone with the dongle you can use theirs to check your version.

I’m not sure how the process works with BM3/MHD, but I’m sure it’s similar.

 

[Supraboi7]

Most of not all tuners will take a return if you’re locked

With Ecutek you only need the hardware to check DME version, no reason to purchase the tune and license until you know. Ecutek hardware is also universal so if you know someone with the dongle you can use theirs to check your version.

I’m not sure how the process works with BM3/MHD, but I’m sure it’s similar.

That’s good to know! Hopefully the dealer can tell me right away but if not that refund is nice to have. Still debating Ecutek vs BM3...

 

[Waferz]

That’s good to know! Hopefully the dealer can tell me right away but if not that refund is nice to have. Still debating Ecutek vs BM3...

I’ve seen a few people switch to Ecutek from
BM3 and not a single one to BM3 from Ecutek, the decision was easy for me

 

[MarinTuned]

That’s good to know! Hopefully the dealer can tell me right away but if not that refund is nice to have. Still debating Ecutek vs BM3...

Waferez is spot on. If someone has a locked ecu we can unlock it with ecutek. If they change their mind we can usually refund typical within shipping costs.

if you are considering ecutek I am able to unlock and see if I can find someone in your area to scan you at our cost. Tuners are not here to waste your money.

 

[ALEXVOSS123]

guys am about to buy mhd tune how to tell before buying if my dme is locked ?
and also if it's locked does jb4 with mhd will work?

 

[MarinTuned]

guys am about to buy mhd tune how to tell before buying if my dme is locked ?
and also if it's locked does jb4 with mhd will work?

If it is locked you would need to mail your DME to someone to unlock it to use MHD. Otherwise JB4 would work on its own.

 

[Waferz]

guys am about to buy mhd tune how to tell before buying if my dme is locked ?
and also if it's locked does jb4 with mhd will work?

There is no way to check without buying MHD. You can return the product if you are locked and choose not to tune rather than sending your DME off to be unlocked.

 

[ALEXVOSS123]

There is no way to check without buying MHD. You can return the product if you are locked and choose not to tune rather than sending your DME off to be unlocked.

so I am in middle east where I don't think I have someone expert to unlock it, so I should try to buy mhd first and if it didn't work can jb4 be a good solution?
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I haven't seen a lot of dme locked in my region could it be a thing for USA dealers?

 

[Waferz]

so I am in middle east where I don't think I have someone expert to unlock it, so I should try to buy mhd first and if it didn't work can jb4 be a good solution?
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I haven't seen a lot of dme locked in my region could it be a thing for USA dealers?

I personally would skip JB4 all together and wait for MHD to find a way into the locked Ecu. You’ll get better results with a real flash. Ecutek is also working on a way to get around the lock.

If you happen to know someone that has Ecutek you can use their dongle to check your version. I believe MHD/BM3 may let you do this as well but I’ve got no experience with those platforms to confirm.

 

[2k20HTownMKV]

Quick check on ecutek website shows there is 1 tuner in UAE for Ecutek Supra.

 

[ALEXVOSS123]

Quick check on ecutek website shows there is 1 tuner in UAE for Ecutek Supra.

thx bro

 

[Rhafiki]

I've had the Stage 1 OTS tune from bootmod3 and have loved every minute of it. However I'm due for service/oil change soon and this being my first tuned car I'm not exactly sure what to do. I assume the safest option would be to flash the car back to the stock map before taking it in to avoid any potential issues? I just worry not telling them to do updates they might forget and do it anyways which I assume would cause some trouble?

 

[visconti]

I've had the Stage 1 OTS tune from bootmod3 and have loved every minute of it. However I'm due for service/oil change soon and this being my first tuned car I'm not exactly sure what to do. I assume the safest option would be to flash the car back to the stock map before taking it in to avoid any potential issues? I just worry not telling them to do updates they might forget and do it anyways which I assume would cause some trouble?

When the car comes in for service they aren't looking to see if it's tuned, they are just checking if it has the latest update.

They will most likely flash over it.

If they do we can unlock the ECU to work with BM3 again, or switch to EcuTek

John

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