http://www.mazdatechinfo.com/home/ES...opCatagory.asp

Can they be loaded with a cannzoomer unit and laptop?

Thanks!

 

That's where the dealer gets them from, yes. But you can't. It takes a very special piece of equipment to flash the ECU/PCM. You have to go to the dealer to get an update.

 

thats not where the dealers get them from

 

I just made my apointment with the dealership to get the N flash, no problems at all, and won't cost me anything.

 

from the harrison r&d site (maker of the CanScan unit)

UPDATE 1-4-2004 - We have received many questions about the Passthrough Programming capability which will be available on the CANScan-USB. The SAE-J2534 is a specification for a software/hardware interface which has the capability for reprogramming or reflashing vehicle PCM's. The software component is a "dll" or dynamic linked libary, which is a special form of a Windows program used in this case as the reprogramming interface to a Windows application. Some automakers have made available, for a very reasonable cost, the Windows application which interfaces with the J2534 dll. By using the manufactures application and our dll and hardware you can reprogram the PCM's using files supplied by the manufacturer.
What you will need to reflash a ECU: In addition to the CANScan-USB and J2534 software, you need a programming voltage supply and a programming cable, both of which we will sell. The programming voltage supply will require either 2 or 3 solder connections to the CANScan PCB depending on the power supply used. You will also need a Windows application which communicates with the J2534 dll and the ECU Flash file. Both of those items are available from some auto manufactures web sites for less than $30.00. See www.mazdatechinfo.com/home/ecmDetail.asp for an example.

 

Thanks Therm8!

This will come in handy for those of us who don't want to get jacked by the Mazda dealer for having modified intake/exhaust/etc.

 

No problem, this thread reminded me that they were working on the pass-thru device, and I have the site bookmarked. Now to just get a cheap laptop with usb 2.0 ports.

 

I'm a bit shocked that Mazda is not listed here:


http://www.ime-actia.de/passthru/oem_flash_info.htm