USER GUIDE
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Below are steps to perform a flash read and write along with any possible errors that you may encounter.
READ FLASH
Login (if you are not already logged in)
Wait for the server to acknowledge and download the new license.
Check that the process was successful:
WRITE FLASH
Cycle the ignition
Press yes to continue. We have performed large amounts of testing regarding removing power mid flash, flashing corrupted data and all these scenarios have been recoverable with the “Recovery Mode” checkbox. Despite this from a risk mitigation perspective we do not recommend flashing a vehicle in a remote location or when you have no other immediate forms of transportation.
Wait for the flash write process to complete.
STOCK FILES
To view a stock version of your vehicle locate the “strategy” field under “File Information” in your file you have opened or read via the “detect vehicle/read flash” dialog.
Now find the corresponding TEC file in the StockFileDatabase.zip and open it.
Note that these files are not automatically updated, we will be updating them online when we perform updates to our templates (Descriptions, units, additional parameters etc). We will have an automated process for ensuring you have the latest stock file in the future. In the mean time if you are unsure download the zip again or send us an email.
POSSIBLE ERRORS
If you attempt to flash a vehicle with a different VIN to the file you have opened you will be warned the VIN will change. This will require a second license upon reading this file back (3 credits total). Changing the VIN will also mean you have a high chance of EPATS stopping the car from running. We do not recommend doing this unless you have experience disabling EPATS via Forscan/Ford IDS.
The merge functionality mentioned below is not yet implemented. If you click yes the flash will be aborted.
Ignition not cycled correctly or ignition left off. A faulty FEPS pin (pin 13 on the OBD2 plug) from your J2534 cable will also cause this. Ebay clones are notorious for not including the FEPS functionality and we do not recommend using them.