Small Hint For Flash Programmer Users
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Small Hint For Flash Programmer Users
I don't plan on following up with this post with much more data, so please take it for what you think it's worth; I simply want to put it out there to save people some possible future headaches. Please don't be offended if you reply to this thread and I either avoid or simply don't reply to a question.
To any users of aftermarket flash programmers- If returning vehicle to stock for warranty/service repairs or diagnostics, I strongly recommend disconnecting the battery cables in conjunction with flashing the truck back to stock calibration. The Motorola MPC555 Processor contains 2 types of memory- FEEPROM and SRAM. Not all "freeze frame" and self-adaptive learning code is cleared from processor memory by reflashing the FEEPROM alone; disconnecting the battery terminals either directly before or directly after the return-to-stock flash will TOTALLY ERASE ALL PROCESSOR INFORMATION.
This applies for any performance device which loads via the under-dash Data Link Connector (in other terms, OBD-II port)
To any users of aftermarket flash programmers- If returning vehicle to stock for warranty/service repairs or diagnostics, I strongly recommend disconnecting the battery cables in conjunction with flashing the truck back to stock calibration. The Motorola MPC555 Processor contains 2 types of memory- FEEPROM and SRAM. Not all "freeze frame" and self-adaptive learning code is cleared from processor memory by reflashing the FEEPROM alone; disconnecting the battery terminals either directly before or directly after the return-to-stock flash will TOTALLY ERASE ALL PROCESSOR INFORMATION.
This applies for any performance device which loads via the under-dash Data Link Connector (in other terms, OBD-II port)
Last edited by PSD 60L Fx4; 10-08-2005 at 11:26 PM.
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Originally Posted by Bob Ayers
If you disconnect the negative battery cable, and short it to the positive battery terminal, this should discharge these capacitors immediately.
These processors do not have the ability to write to thier own flash memory (and don't have allocated memory blocks to do so, even if they did), and have no "hard" method of storing data elsewhere (ie, hard drive, ect). Doing both the flash back to stock and clearing the KAM (SRAM) results in 100% erasure.
You can then procede to bending over as Ford's claims authorization officials pucker their lips (Unless you did something incredibly dumb along the way)
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
Good idea.
These processors do not have the ability to write to thier own flash memory (and don't have allocated memory blocks to do so, even if they did)
These processors do not have the ability to write to thier own flash memory (and don't have allocated memory blocks to do so, even if they did)
I don't know for sure, but I believe the processor is writing the FLASH device when an update is done. I don't think the FLASH device is accessible directly from the OBD-II connector.......
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Originally Posted by Bob Ayers
Hey Matt,
I don't know for sure, but I believe the processor is writing the FLASH device when an update is done. I don't think the FLASH device is accessible directly from the OBD-II connector.......
I don't know for sure, but I believe the processor is writing the FLASH device when an update is done. I don't think the FLASH device is accessible directly from the OBD-II connector.......
I worded that last post a little funny and it did sound that way. What I meant to say was that the processor doesn't have any of the algorithms needed to transfer and store input data from sensors onto a memory block, and doesn't have a memory block allocated to store them even if it did. Hence the need for the "black box" plug-in datalogger Ford uses for diagnosis on troublesome trucks.
It would be in educated speculation that this will change next model year. But thats OK, because if it is written there is always some way to erase it
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If you disconnect the negative battery cable, and short it to the positive battery terminal, this should discharge these capacitors immediately.
How long should I leave the battery disconnected with the headlights on?
And do we want to erase the KAM memory?
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If you disconnect the negative battery cable, and short it to the positive battery terminal, this should discharge these capacitors immediately.