Cobb AccessPORT Discussion
02-23-2009, 12:10 AM
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Isn't the stock ECU Map the same on all of our cars? If so, MM or anyone else with an accessport would be able to share that map with someone in the case that the stock map is lost on your accessport, right?
02-23-2009, 12:45 AM
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I also had my first "freeze" EVER with the accessport about 3 days ago. Froze while starting up, had to unplug it and then replug it in, and then it worked fine. Obviously not a huge problem, but maybe there is something up with the newest software version? It's only because the AP has been so reliable and glitch-free that it struck me as odd....
That's a good point. But the AP could also crash at any other time when the stock map is in it and a custom map is in your car. Though I agree the danger is bigger in an update, as it could get bricked by an incomplete update.
One would think it would be possible for the dealer to reflash the PCM in the case of a lost stock map?
One would think it would be possible for the dealer to reflash the PCM in the case of a lost stock map?
The AP backs up the stock map present on the PCM for safety reasons but you can always flash a stock map onto the PCM. The difference is Mazda dealerships might have interface problems if the accessport is installed.
To date there's not been any data loss from an AP in terms of lost maps unless it's happened and nobody has said anything.
02-23-2009, 02:45 AM
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Yeah, hopefully should be covered.
By the way if there's a bug reporting to Cobb it might speed things up if you guys with problems report them. Might be they know about it since it's a beta though.
By the way if there's a bug reporting to Cobb it might speed things up if you guys with problems report them. Might be they know about it since it's a beta though.
02-23-2009, 10:11 AM
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haha funny you all are discussing this. I've been having ongoing issues w/my unit. I am now on my 3rd service repair.
Recived my AP back from service Last friday on the 20th, and it failed on me again that evening. It happens everytime I turn my car off and when I come back to turn car on and reboot I get the "FATAL ERROR" I am about over this now.
It may have something to do with exiting completly out of AP before shutting car off
Recived my AP back from service Last friday on the 20th, and it failed on me again that evening. It happens everytime I turn my car off and when I come back to turn car on and reboot I get the "FATAL ERROR" I am about over this now. It may have something to do with exiting completly out of AP before shutting car off
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02-23-2009, 05:50 PM
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great if you can avoid them but when its the only option to be able to communicate with your car you are SOL.
Does anyone know of a way to reset the AP back to default? or as others have said...to reset its brain
Does anyone know of a way to reset the AP back to default? or as others have said...to reset its brain
02-23-2009, 05:56 PM
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Yeah had a talk with shane @ cobb again today and told him my ap had failed again and he was just as astonished as I was. The mazda engineers weren't in @ the time for explanation, but they will be sending me my 3rd shipping label.
He said that they had never had a unit come up w/fatal error as much as mine and will definately be getting to the bottom of it this time around.
He said that they had never had a unit come up w/fatal error as much as mine and will definately be getting to the bottom of it this time around.
02-23-2009, 08:46 PM
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Next time someone speaks to them, ask them to check the forums for support issues from people who dont have the luxury of being able to call them.
Cheers
Andrew
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Andrew
02-24-2009, 01:56 AM
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Sorry you guys are having difficulties.
I always use the most recent firmware on my own application (because I want it to fail on my machine so that it doesn't have to do it on yours), but I guess I'm just lucky.
I haven't experienced any of these failures with the beta firmware, so I can't relly contribute to the fix at this point.
Hopefully Cobb will get it sorted soon.
Another update is due tomorrow.
I always use the most recent firmware on my own application (because I want it to fail on my machine so that it doesn't have to do it on yours), but I guess I'm just lucky.
I haven't experienced any of these failures with the beta firmware, so I can't relly contribute to the fix at this point.
Hopefully Cobb will get it sorted soon.
Another update is due tomorrow.
02-24-2009, 04:21 AM
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Jeff, any reason why cobb have n't responded to my email or forum post? I have no feasible options other than this of contacting them and its not working.
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Andrew
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02-24-2009, 03:05 PM
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Tried the new firmware and made not a whit of difference.
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02-24-2009, 03:21 PM
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I could call, at a fairly high cost to me, and its not practical as the only window I have as 4-6am before I go to work and workig on your car at that time of the morning doesnt make you popular with family and neighbours.
Tried the new firmware and made not a whit of difference.
Tried the new firmware and made not a whit of difference.
Well, I've been going back and forth with their engineers for the past two days and they have a whole bunch of irons in the fire.
I was promised a software update AND a firmware update that had the last few JDM ROMs incorporated so, hopefully, that will come through soon.
Damn, Brick! You KILLED a guy!
02-24-2009, 03:55 PM
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Not at this point.
I'm gonna have to dig through my receipts for last year and see what the customs form says.
I got a delivery confirmation when you received it (or whoever received it for you in Germany), so I'll have to find out what the next step is once I have that number in hand.
I'm gonna have to dig through my receipts for last year and see what the customs form says.
I got a delivery confirmation when you received it (or whoever received it for you in Germany), so I'll have to find out what the next step is once I have that number in hand.
02-24-2009, 04:34 PM
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Damn. OK.
Well, I've been going back and forth with their engineers for the past two days and they have a whole bunch of irons in the fire.
I was promised a software update AND a firmware update that had the last few JDM ROMs incorporated so, hopefully, that will come through soon.
Well, I've been going back and forth with their engineers for the past two days and they have a whole bunch of irons in the fire.
I was promised a software update AND a firmware update that had the last few JDM ROMs incorporated so, hopefully, that will come through soon.
purty please!
