Is there a Max number of flashes in an EVO ECU?

[dustinr]

Just wondering if there is a max number of flashes allowed and if so are there any tell-tale signs that your ECU is about to die?

[ralliart]

Yes 100/150 in theory but much of "tuner" exceed this limit

[Freon]

The datasheets for the flash memory say they are good to 100, but I've never heard of anyone blowing an ECU due to over flashing.

[flash]

freon´s post is correct. the sheets say 100.

i have seen a ecu which has been programmed around 300times. this one have some problems with the internal flash.

if i want to reprogram it, sometimes some "segements" could not written to the ecu. i have to flash the segment 3 or 4 times.

[C6ect.ect]

100 times?

Hell, I've flashed about 1000 times to my ECU, no problems - except once I was in a hurry and started my car instead of key-on to ignition (I have my clutch position switch removed from bracket so it will start without clutch)

Good thing I didn't press "OK"

[4tun8]

100 times?

Hell, I've flashed about 1000 times to my ECU, no problems - except once I was in a hurry and started my car instead of key-on to ignition (I have my clutch position switch removed from bracket so it will start without clutch)

Good thing I didn't press "OK"

It would have flashed, ecuflash will turn the car off.