*Mazda Module Programming* software screenshoots.
#1
*Mazda Module Programming* software screenshoots.
Just want to share some screeshoots of the software I was playing with today.
I'm using DrewTech Mongoose ISO/CAN J2534 PassThru vehicle network interface. The MMP s/w scans the car, tests all available modules and reports their s/w versions. Then if you decide to flash them... go ahead. No problem. I ran the flash procedure for the TPMS just to see what will happen. MMP went through some instructions screens I didn't follow to the end b/c I didn't want to mess with the car. But it was working.
As far as I know the Mongoose ISO/CAN cannot perform reflashig and PCM reprogramming, but the MMP didn't report that. Who knows... I didn't go to the end to confirm it.
Anyway... the screenshoots...
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/1.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/2.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/3.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/4.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/MainProg.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/ModulProg.jpg)
I'm using DrewTech Mongoose ISO/CAN J2534 PassThru vehicle network interface. The MMP s/w scans the car, tests all available modules and reports their s/w versions. Then if you decide to flash them... go ahead. No problem. I ran the flash procedure for the TPMS just to see what will happen. MMP went through some instructions screens I didn't follow to the end b/c I didn't want to mess with the car. But it was working.
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
As far as I know the Mongoose ISO/CAN cannot perform reflashig and PCM reprogramming, but the MMP didn't report that. Who knows... I didn't go to the end to confirm it.
Anyway... the screenshoots...
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/1.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/2.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/3.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/4.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/MainProg.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/ModulProg.jpg)
![](https://home.comcast.net/~nijel/PCM/PATS.jpg)
Last edited by SC-ed; 07-03-2006 at 11:55 AM.
#3
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he is using the software available from from Mazda called MAzda Module Reprogramming. you get that here http://www.mazdatechinfo.com/home/DandPCcatalogTop.asp
and the Mongoose cable you get from here http://www.drewtech.com/ (nice folks there) or one of their more expensive pass thru solutions.
then you can flash your own car with a mazda flash. it doesnt allow you to flash custom flash to your car because thats not how the Mazda Software works. you'd have to find someone that could write a program to do it. they have free samples and api's on their site as well.
and the Mongoose cable you get from here http://www.drewtech.com/ (nice folks there) or one of their more expensive pass thru solutions.
then you can flash your own car with a mazda flash. it doesnt allow you to flash custom flash to your car because thats not how the Mazda Software works. you'd have to find someone that could write a program to do it. they have free samples and api's on their site as well.
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It means that you can flash the PCM in your garage.
I don't know why you wanna do that, but I was curios what the software looks like.
I also was hopping to find some diagnostic capabilities implemented for the different modules in the CAN, but couldn't find any. I'm looking for some Mazda specific J2534 compatible s/w for diagnostic and enhanced data, which will work with Mongoose. BTW DrewTech states
"The only low cost device on the market that reprograms GM and newer CAN vehicles".
I don't know why you wanna do that, but I was curios what the software looks like.
I also was hopping to find some diagnostic capabilities implemented for the different modules in the CAN, but couldn't find any. I'm looking for some Mazda specific J2534 compatible s/w for diagnostic and enhanced data, which will work with Mongoose. BTW DrewTech states
"The only low cost device on the market that reprograms GM and newer CAN vehicles".
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There is even one for sell on ebay as we speak.
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Asked DrewTech about ability of Mongoose to reprogram the PCM. Here is there answer:
" Do you know if the Mazda module requires a programming voltage for a reflash? The Mongoose will support reprogramming on vehicles that do not require voltages. For example, you could reprogram a CAN-based GM vehicle and some import vehicles without any problem. If the module requires a voltage to enter programming mode, it will not work."
Anyone know that?
Or I have to find it myself with the new flash available now.
" Do you know if the Mazda module requires a programming voltage for a reflash? The Mongoose will support reprogramming on vehicles that do not require voltages. For example, you could reprogram a CAN-based GM vehicle and some import vehicles without any problem. If the module requires a voltage to enter programming mode, it will not work."
Anyone know that?
Or I have to find it myself with the new flash available now.
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Funny this should appear!I am just sitting here reading the Training manual for the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System(M-MDS).There are 2diagnostic systems within M-MDS----one lap-top based(IDS) and one on a PDA.The system has a Vehicle Communication Module(VCM) which is a black box with cable to the in car data link connector and USB to the lap top or PDA.
My brain hurts!
My brain hurts!
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Originally Posted by two rotors
The system has a Vehicle Communication Module(VCM) which is a black box with cable to the in car data link connector and USB to the lap top or PDA.
My brain hurts!
My brain hurts!
Then again, the "black boxes" in aircraft are yellow and red.
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Just got a reply from Brian over at DrewTech. they may build a more expensive Ford version of the Mongoose that would include the programming voltage capability. If they decide to do so it will be on the drewtech site in august.
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Is this title ok?
That's bad new for me as I'm about to order the Mongoose cable sometime this week. What I like about the Mongoose cable is it has a debug version of the driver that give you some debug info, etc.
In any case, I'm currently inquiry about the VSI-2534 unit from dgtech. Hopefully, that doesn't cost too much, otherwise I will have to go with the Mongoose cable and make some mod to allow manually set the programming voltage by feeding it from an external source.
In any case, I'm currently inquiry about the VSI-2534 unit from dgtech. Hopefully, that doesn't cost too much, otherwise I will have to go with the Mongoose cable and make some mod to allow manually set the programming voltage by feeding it from an external source.
Last edited by seikx8; 07-19-2006 at 02:51 AM.
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Is this title ok?
Originally Posted by SC-ed
Anyone know that?
Or I have to find it myself with the new flash available now.
Or I have to find it myself with the new flash available now.
It does give you a pretty comprehensive information regarding what is called by the software.
#20
Originally Posted by dsmdriver
If all you need is 18V on pin 13 to program, can't you just hook up an 18V power supply to that pin and then go? Seems like an aligator clip would fix this problem in a few seconds.
#21
Originally Posted by zoom44
Just got a reply from Brian over at DrewTech. they may build a more expensive Ford version of the Mongoose that would include the programming voltage capability. If they decide to do so it will be on the drewtech site in august.
#22
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absolutely- wheni was talking with them last year just before they put the mongoose on the market at an industry show i thought they told me it would be fully capable of programming. obviously we miscommunicated. i cant imagine how much expense it would add. but the straight USB to port is the best. i want to get it to use with my Hymee scanalyser even without the programming feature
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