ME97 PROGRAMMER ... I JUST LOADED MY OWN TUNE IN MY GARAGE
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ME97 PROGRAMMER ... I JUST LOADED MY OWN TUNE IN MY GARAGE
I previously posted my experience with logging data with my ME97...
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ml#post4156503
I decided to try to load my tune from my tuner..... The process again, is extremely easy and anyone who can use a device such as an IPOD can do this.
I also took photos during the process..
1. Drag and Drop tune into the ME97 through USB
2. Go to your ecu
3. Disconnect ECU harness Small, then Big
4. Connect Programmer adapter to small side of ECU
5. Connect the Ground Wire, then Power
6. Plug in programmer, Flip the switch and wait..(Switch away from parting line is TUNE..Closer is Stock) It flashed green, then lit solid red during programming... about 30 secs...
7. Reverse process and Done...
Tune is installed...
Thanks you LOLA Champ Car for making such a user friendly device that is going to change the world of tuning and programming for those of you who take advantage one it....
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ml#post4156503
I decided to try to load my tune from my tuner..... The process again, is extremely easy and anyone who can use a device such as an IPOD can do this.
I also took photos during the process..
1. Drag and Drop tune into the ME97 through USB
2. Go to your ecu
3. Disconnect ECU harness Small, then Big
4. Connect Programmer adapter to small side of ECU
5. Connect the Ground Wire, then Power
6. Plug in programmer, Flip the switch and wait..(Switch away from parting line is TUNE..Closer is Stock) It flashed green, then lit solid red during programming... about 30 secs...
7. Reverse process and Done...
Tune is installed...
Thanks you LOLA Champ Car for making such a user friendly device that is going to change the world of tuning and programming for those of you who take advantage one it....
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Is LOLA Champ Car a MB tuner? What kind of numbers did you see before/after?
Also what values do you log? LOLA made any changes to your file based on your logs? I can see this being beneficial to those running a turbo or supercharger but nat. asp. I'm not so sure?TY
Also what values do you log? LOLA made any changes to your file based on your logs? I can see this being beneficial to those running a turbo or supercharger but nat. asp. I'm not so sure?TY
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Sounds promising. No one had to break open the ECU and program via BDM initially for the first time? I'm still a little confused.......
No offense, but lets give one of these to Superlubricity and have him do a write-up.
No offense, but lets give one of these to Superlubricity and have him do a write-up.
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Ok I did some backreading on this "mod". Looks like someone has to open the ECU once to make a change to the firmware inside the ECU in order for this to work, so technically it still has to be opened. My question is, does the change being made in order to allow OBD reading & writing have anything to do with disabling the immobilizer?TIA
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The original tuner enabled the ECU for OBDii programming when he installed the tuned file via BDM.
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Ok I did some backreading on this "mod". Looks like someone has to open the ECU once to make a change to the firmware inside the ECU in order for this to work, so technically it still has to be opened. My question is, does the change being made in order to allow OBD reading & writing have anything to do with disabling the immobilizer?TIA
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As much as I'd like to check one out, I don't see a real benefit. I've got datalogging software already (AutoEnginuity) and I'm happy with the tune already installed.
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This tool can really help you with see what works well with your car...The best part about it is that if I make a small or major up grade I can look at the data and have my tuner make adjustments accordingly... This tool is not for everyone... It's for people that are passionate ..
For example.. in the next 30 days I am making 2 definite upgrades...
#1 X-Pipe.. I will be able to log all the data and see where my torque improved or if I lost compared to stock... along with many other variables..
#2 NOS- I am going to run a small shot of NOS.... This will also really help me .....
If you are just the type to just buy a tune and drive the car... This is not for you...but I like to optimize my cars performance... It's not about peak numbers.
.. it's about how it comes on
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I could also see the benefits if there were a bunch of Tuner maps out there ready to load. (E.g. a header map, race fuel map, catless map, N20 map, etc.) <- If this were to happen it would be significant.
Otherwise and for the time being, this is a loader (not a programmer as you have no control over the variables yourself) for a pre-existing tune file with the bonus of datalogging.
I'll stay tuned as this evolves.
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I thought the same... First of all... this logs everything so you know exactly what is happening with your car including timing, engine knock, air temps...
This tool can really help you with see what works well with your car...The best part about it is that if I make a small or major up grade I can look at the data and have my tuner make adjustments accordingly... This tool is not for everyone... It's for people that are passionate ..
For example.. in the next 30 days I am making 2 definite upgrades...
#1 X-Pipe.. I will be able to log all the data and see where my torque improved or if I lost compared to stock... along with many other variables..
#2 NOS- I am going to run a small shot of NOS.... This will also really help me .....
If you are just the type to just buy a tune and drive the car... This is not for you...but I like to optimize my cars performance... It's not about peak numbers... it's about how it comes on
This tool can really help you with see what works well with your car...The best part about it is that if I make a small or major up grade I can look at the data and have my tuner make adjustments accordingly... This tool is not for everyone... It's for people that are passionate ..
For example.. in the next 30 days I am making 2 definite upgrades...
#1 X-Pipe.. I will be able to log all the data and see where my torque improved or if I lost compared to stock... along with many other variables..
#2 NOS- I am going to run a small shot of NOS.... This will also really help me .....
If you are just the type to just buy a tune and drive the car... This is not for you...but I like to optimize my cars performance... It's not about peak numbers.
.. it's about how it comes on Either way cool stuff you guys are doing and best of luck.
Last edited by RStevens63; Jul 18, 2010 at 11:52 PM.
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I agree. Not having to send out the ECU for re-flashes (if needed) would be a nice plus.
I could also see the benefits if there were a bunch of Tuner maps out there ready to load. (E.g. a header map, race fuel map, catless map, N20 map, etc.) <- If this were to happen it would be significant.
Otherwise and for the time being, this is a loader (not a programmer as you have no control over the variables yourself) for a pre-existing tune file with the bonus of datalogging.
I'll stay tuned as this evolves.
I could also see the benefits if there were a bunch of Tuner maps out there ready to load. (E.g. a header map, race fuel map, catless map, N20 map, etc.) <- If this were to happen it would be significant.
Otherwise and for the time being, this is a loader (not a programmer as you have no control over the variables yourself) for a pre-existing tune file with the bonus of datalogging.
I'll stay tuned as this evolves.
Of course, if you are just buying a re-flash with no interest in further developments then things like price, reputation, ability to make things right if something goes wrong and all those issues move to the forefront.
Superlubricity is right in that this tool is not for everyone. I remember several lengthy conversations at a large tuner several years back on the real value of building this tool. Unlike the ME2.7 and ME2.8 tools, I was (and still am) unable to get around MB's re-flashing security on the ME97 and thus everyone must be opened to enable programming. I did not feel there was sufficient value in the tool to produce it at the time but the tuner in question ordered it anyway and here we are.........
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That's the point I hit on. I'd rather buy MKB now, despite not having the ability to swap tunes at home, as I know it will be lightyears ahead of whatever else is on the market 2 years from now. Tuners like that don't screw up, and therefore don't need a second chance at making an optimal tune. What tuners are and aren't using your hardware lola?TIA
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