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Post by jimthomae on Dec 9, 2008 23:07:52 GMT -5
Ive been looking at flash programmers for a while now and no one can give me the answers I'm looking for. Whats the difference between brands? Ive been looking at the Snap-On Pass-Thru but was told it can only do emissions controllers. I have also looked at the Drew Tech tool and have read it can flash other modules other than emission controllers. Is that true and if so what applications? I have E-mailed Drew Tech but got no response. I have also looked at the Cardone unit and even had a rep in the shop. He couldn't really answer these questions and when I tried to contact him I was unsuccessful. So, support is a concern of mine. I have talked to the Ease people but their tool is a little expensive and there isn't a rep in my area. Any help would be great!!
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Post by The Don on Dec 11, 2008 12:33:47 GMT -5
Give us a call at 785 445 3533. The guy you need to talk to is Joe.
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Post by ambler on Dec 30, 2008 19:06:55 GMT -5
Nothing beats the oe,I have the ease its good and support is good ,also have the drew scandaq and yes its hard to get a hold of some one.
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Post by The Don on Jan 2, 2009 17:14:53 GMT -5
We can help on the tech support for Drew products
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Post by The Car Whisperer on Jan 12, 2009 10:49:18 GMT -5
-snip- Whats the difference between brands? -snip- I'm assuming you are referring to J2534 programmers. If so, a very good explanation can be found at www.kvaser.com/index.htm. Basically, your capabilities (and costs) to program vehicle ECUs is up to the discretion of the manufacturers. Be advised there USUALLY is more to be done AFTER a module is programmed, that a J2534 tool may NOT be able to do! |
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Post by lizardking on Feb 18, 2009 12:49:00 GMT -5
I think it matters what your market is. Domestic, Asian, Euro. I mostly have the big 5 (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda) and I have found that mostly Ford and GM are the ones that require the most flashing. For those I use the Tech 2 and the IDS. Other than that the only ones I run across are occasional Euro that requires coding which I use the Vag-Com or the Vedis.
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Post by Demetrius on May 11, 2009 23:07:40 GMT -5
What is flash programming & how do I learn it?
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Post by latemodel68 on Sept 14, 2009 22:07:11 GMT -5
cardaq plus,
you cant beat it.
i have used 4 different j2534 programmers.cardaq has them all beat.if you do a lot of chryslers,it's a must.nothing else will clear skim codes.i have used it on ford,gm,chrysler,toyota and volvo.works flawlessly.i use it almost everyday.call joey about it,trust me,it's the smartest thing you can do.
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Post by Julie Collier on Nov 3, 2009 11:01:39 GMT -5
Many driveability & emission problems can only be repaired through flashing (software update). If you need help with flash/reprogramming, Automotive Video (Team AVI) has a training program on DVD with John Thornton. The program explains what flashing is, how it works, what you can & cannot do with it and the tools you will need. Visit www.auto-video.com/j2534-vehicle-flashing-reprogramming-package-p-66.html?ref=17 for more information. |
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Post by mrrowland1 on Apr 26, 2014 14:17:58 GMT -5
NASTF also has a direct link to the OE websites.Do some research there under J2534.My son and I have a mobile reprogramming business and we've done alot of research BEFORE we started doing this.go in and see what tools they have validated their software with.The 2 J boxes that are universally approved are the Drewtech CarDaq plus,CarDaq M, and Standard's Iflash.We own all 3 and they work.We also own 15 factory scan tools because alot of times you can program with a J box but you need factory tooling to finish the job.As far as access to modules that's decided by the vehicle manufacturer.GM and Ford give us almost unlimited access w J2534.Chrysler ecm and tcm only.The OE's have it layed out on their sites.Your learning curve just went up.IATN's website may be a help to you also.Techs helping Techs.
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