LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I just came across this one made by Delphi. If they have the software to back it up it may be worth something. http://tools.delphi.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 That's a typical J2534 reflash box and there are about a dozen on the market. SAE set a J2534 standard similar to OBD2 so that the aftermarket could reflash most cars built after 2001ish. It sounds all warm and fuzzy until you go to use it. (I have the Standard Ignition equivalent, the I-Flash). First, you have to read the software level in the PCM with a scan tool (and hope your aftermarket scanner can read it!) Then, you have to go to the Mfr's website and download the free file with all of the software numbers in it, and find the PN you have. In the example I use in class, it happens to be on line 10,230 in an Excel spreadsheet. (I hope you know how to use the "search" function. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif) Next, you determine whether that PN has been updated to a new PN. Once you find a new software PN, then you determine whether that second PN has been updated, and you keep doing this until the PN you are at is no longer updated. Sometimes there are several levels of updates, and obviously you want to put the latest one in, not replace a three year old cal with a two year old cal. Once you have your "final" cal PN, you whip out your CC and pay the website $25 so you can download the latest flash. (Oh yea, you gotta open an account with the Mfr first....) Once you have the flash calibration downloaded into your PC, you transfer it into your laptop so you can flash the vehicle. Hook up the J box, push a bunch of buttons, and blow the flash it. It's not as easy as it sounds! There's a LOT that can go wrong, and it takes considerably longer to do the actual flash than the IDS does. You guys don't realize how good you have it with the IDS. Man, you just don't realize....... If everything goes well, you'll have 30-40 minutes or so in a J box reflash. But, that's if everything goes well. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif It works pretty well on GM, Ford, and Toyota. I've heard some real horror stories about some of the J boxes and some Mfr lines...... If you want more info, go on IATN Tool and Equipment Forum or Technical Discussion Forum and search "J2534". Pack a lunch! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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