EcuTek ODBII Cable won't work

[TedS]

Here's my log result with an EcuTek ODBII interface cable:
[0.000] kernel flash disable
[2.023] rkrv: preamble 2 no response
[0.301] denso_cmd_0x81
[0.050] denso_cmd_0x83
[0.060] denso challenge-response
[0.120] denso_cmd_0x10
[0.120] 1452 byte kernel read.
[0.000] kernel checksum is valid (n = 2).
[0.201] validating denso kernel ram area addr: 020000 len: 05AC
[2.052] validating denso kernel ram area addr: 020000 len: 05AC
[2.083] writing denso kernel area addr: 020000 len: 05AC
[0.201] writing denso flash block addr: 020000 len: 0080
[2.503] validating denso kernel ram area addr: 020000 len: 0008
[2.254] entering kernel
[1.321] kernel get version
[2.033] unable to load kernel

It starts to work, but near the end the ignition dies and then the software pops up an error box.

So I'm thinking I need a second cable for EcuFlash on my 04 USDM WRX.

[Spiider]

Deltadash cable doesn't have the +12v supply circuitry for reflashing. Just the k-line etc.

[cboles]

What Spiider says is true, but in addition, you are using a serial port based cable that is limited by your computer's serial port and won't be able to do the unusual baud rates needs to read/reflash the ECU.

Colby

[TedS]

I looked at the $80 US Tactrix cable.. There's only one however and I read that we should be shopping for the "WRX" version?

[cboles]

That is old information. There is only one "universal" cable now that works for all Subarus.

Colby

[dimitris]

Hi Colby
Do you plan the production of a new can-bus cable or not?

Thanks
Dimitris

[cboles]

Yes, I am planning on building a CAN cable, but it will be a while yet before I will make it or have supporting software.

Colby