Flash from "F" to "G"
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OK - this is news to some, but it is already sort of advertised on someone else's web site: http://www.enginepsd.com/Hymee.htm
There is a HymeeEnhanced product coming closer to release. Sco and I have teamed our talents together. We are using a common hardware interface (OBDII connector and CAN interface), and a common software platform wth a plan of releasing a PocketPC ODBII Diagnostic and Logging tool, and not too long after a Laptop (Win32) version.
The graph sco posted results from his logging using preliminary versions of the interface software modules. It is a "newer" implementation that what I originally prototyped to proove the worth of the hardware I selected, and posted some engine performance/characteristic graphs on other threads. Good work sco
Hymee and Sco have not finalised a price on this yet. 3 basic components - CAN interface, ODBII connector & cable, Software.
The hardware is going to be a common peice of hardware for all future HymeeEnhanced diagnostic / reprogramming tools.
Cheers,
Hymee.
There is a HymeeEnhanced product coming closer to release. Sco and I have teamed our talents together. We are using a common hardware interface (OBDII connector and CAN interface), and a common software platform wth a plan of releasing a PocketPC ODBII Diagnostic and Logging tool, and not too long after a Laptop (Win32) version.
The graph sco posted results from his logging using preliminary versions of the interface software modules. It is a "newer" implementation that what I originally prototyped to proove the worth of the hardware I selected, and posted some engine performance/characteristic graphs on other threads. Good work sco
Hymee and Sco have not finalised a price on this yet. 3 basic components - CAN interface, ODBII connector & cable, Software.
The hardware is going to be a common peice of hardware for all future HymeeEnhanced diagnostic / reprogramming tools.
Cheers,
Hymee.
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What! No Palm OS version I've had two iPaq PocketPCs which have managed to give me the ***** both times, with a combination of hardware (screen) and software (system locks up) problems ... but then again, I am rather entranced by the new HP iPaq 6300 ..... groan .... gadget gene keeps kicking in....
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I can report that the G-flash most definitely does give me improved fuel consumption. After some months now with the G-flash, consumption is down from around 11.5 to around 10.7 L/100km on the same old going-to-work-and-lunch-and-shopping-on-the-weekends routine.
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Originally Posted by timbo
What! No Palm OS version I've had two iPaq PocketPCs which have managed to give me the ***** both times, with a combination of hardware (screen) and software (system locks up) problems ... but then again, I am rather entranced by the new HP iPaq 6300 ..... groan .... gadget gene keeps kicking in....
I've been using Pocket PC's since Windows CE 2.0 days and never had major issues except with badly written applications.
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Interesting thread guys - I'm going to have to observe closely at start-up/warm-up to see if I get the same things.
I had a complete engine management system change under warranty a couple of weeks ago - so complete that they had to reset the keys. I'd experienced a false CEL several times which they'd been unable to diagnose, but finally it came on permanently and the change was made. Not sure what flash was on the new one as I didn't ask - presumably the latest.
On fuel consumption, I've been keeping records for the past 12 months, and my long-term average is 15.46 l/100 km - around town I struggle to get under 17! I don't really mind - its that sort of car and I love to hear the engine rev, so I have to pay for it.
Final point - like Timbo I'd love a Palm-OS version of the (soon to be) latest & greatest Hymee enhancement! Any chance of porting to Palm-OS once you get it finished?
I had a complete engine management system change under warranty a couple of weeks ago - so complete that they had to reset the keys. I'd experienced a false CEL several times which they'd been unable to diagnose, but finally it came on permanently and the change was made. Not sure what flash was on the new one as I didn't ask - presumably the latest.
On fuel consumption, I've been keeping records for the past 12 months, and my long-term average is 15.46 l/100 km - around town I struggle to get under 17! I don't really mind - its that sort of car and I love to hear the engine rev, so I have to pay for it.
Final point - like Timbo I'd love a Palm-OS version of the (soon to be) latest & greatest Hymee enhancement! Any chance of porting to Palm-OS once you get it finished?
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Originally Posted by labrat
I can report that the G-flash most definitely does give me improved fuel consumption. After some months now with the G-flash, consumption is down from around 11.5 to around 10.7 L/100km on the same old going-to-work-and-lunch-and-shopping-on-the-weekends routine.
I found this page which I have bookmarked for the conversions....quite handy!
Gomez.
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Well, I had the 10K service today and was pleasantly surprised at the cost. $160 by City Mazda after they quoted me $210 months back when I rang to enquire.
I asked for the flash upgrade and I have done the "leg pump" test, they upgraded me from "F" to "G". I've done three starts since, idle settles down quicker and seems smoother. Acceleration to 6000rpm is "silkier" too.
Here's hoping the mpg is similarly improved.... :p .
Got myself a nail polish bottle of 27B Winning Blue touch-up paint while I was there....Oh, and thanks timbo.......I got the remnant Rotary Oil as well!
Gomez.
I asked for the flash upgrade and I have done the "leg pump" test, they upgraded me from "F" to "G". I've done three starts since, idle settles down quicker and seems smoother. Acceleration to 6000rpm is "silkier" too.
Here's hoping the mpg is similarly improved.... :p .
Got myself a nail polish bottle of 27B Winning Blue touch-up paint while I was there....Oh, and thanks timbo.......I got the remnant Rotary Oil as well!
Gomez.
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Got my 10k service yesterday...
My dealer at North Parramatta says that they did a PCM upgrade on my car however they don't know what the flash is? Apparently he says it came in a week ago.
My dealer at North Parramatta says that they did a PCM upgrade on my car however they don't know what the flash is? Apparently he says it came in a week ago.
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Originally Posted by RXP33D
Got my 10k service yesterday...
My dealer at North Parramatta says that they did a PCM upgrade on my car however they don't know what the flash is? Apparently he says it came in a week ago.
My dealer at North Parramatta says that they did a PCM upgrade on my car however they don't know what the flash is? Apparently he says it came in a week ago.
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Gomez did you have to persuade them to upgrade the PCM?
I am only doing the minor service with oil change Saturday. Will they charge more for an upgrade. I know they should be free on routine service but will they charge if I ask them to use the WDS on my car? I guess I have to ask.
I am only doing the minor service with oil change Saturday. Will they charge more for an upgrade. I know they should be free on routine service but will they charge if I ask them to use the WDS on my car? I guess I have to ask.
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Quick, sco - we need to get the scan tool out to find out.
Yes - our scan tool does display the current PCM "Calibration ID"
I guess you will all like a screen shot of our new digital dashboard?
Cheers,
Hymee.
Yes - our scan tool does display the current PCM "Calibration ID"
I guess you will all like a screen shot of our new digital dashboard?
Cheers,
Hymee.
YES PUHLEASE!!!! :o
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Taka, no i did not have to persuade them. Just asked for a "software upgrade" and Rita wrote "PCM update" on the job order....cost, zip.
Sco if you can get that tool down here, my car is available 24/7!
Gomez.
Sco if you can get that tool down here, my car is available 24/7!
Gomez.
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Gomez, would love to fly down and plug in... but like Hymee will be doing some travel OS in the very near future. The good news is that I will have more spare time (and spare time is when I'm working on the tools). The bad news, for me is that I won't have my '8 to drive... and this means testing will be a challenge - however I have a solution. I'm developing an "RX-8 emulator" so I can keep working on the tools without a real car. This technology will also allow us to replay a capture in real time, so we can relive the fun of driving around the track by watching the dials we couldn't when we were trying to avoid a wackf@#k.
Any chance you got a sticker on the door or PCM with the new calibration code?
Any chance you got a sticker on the door or PCM with the new calibration code?
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Originally Posted by sco
Any chance you got a sticker on the door or PCM with the new calibration code?
Gomez.
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Okay, just got off the blower to my service guy....He confirmed a new upgrade came through last Friday so I have the latest and greatest.
He called it Upgrade 33???
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He called it Upgrade 33???
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Greetings Gomez. Did your 10k service at $160 include parts? Mine was $210 including parts also from City Mazda! I was impressed with the results though.
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Thanks Gomez.
Looking into my crystal ball I can see Hymee stopping in at Aspley when he gets back from the US, upgrading his PCM, plugging in the scan tool and publishing the new Cal ID for us all to see.
Looking into my crystal ball I can see Hymee stopping in at Aspley when he gets back from the US, upgrading his PCM, plugging in the scan tool and publishing the new Cal ID for us all to see.
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Taka, no i did not have to persuade them. Just asked for a "software upgrade" and Rita wrote "PCM update" on the job order....cost, zip.
Sco if you can get that tool down here, my car is available 24/7!
Gomez.
Sco if you can get that tool down here, my car is available 24/7!
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That sends chills to my spine :D I will see what I can find out this Saturday
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Originally Posted by Rosso Diablo
Greetings Gomez. Did your 10k service at $160 include parts? Mine was $210 including parts also from City Mazda! I was impressed with the results though.
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I do know that City Mazda is the preferred Mazda dealer for Esanda.....
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I know I get 'trade' price on my services when I put them on my fleet card (not leased through esanda either). Was quoted $220 for 20k service in geelong but apon handing them over the fleet card was only charged $160. MMMMM very interesting seeing that the quoted price was supposed to be trade price as I had a trade discount form for them. Gomez you said you got some touch up paint. Doesn't it come with car?? or was that just Werribee Mazda being extra nice to me( I didnt ask for it!)??