Honda J2534 Flash Programming
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Adam
What burns me is when I have called my local Ford and Dodge dealer in the past about a couple different modules that needed to be replaced, I specifically asked if those modules needed to be flashed to work, or if they were stand alone plug and play, because I suspected the former. 3 times I got burned by the parts counter guys. They were not plug and play, and I did not have the software to reflash them. Luckily, my buddy did and I paid him to come over and use his equipment. Now I don't trust these yoyos at all, and Google the modules 1st to see if I can do the job or not. I've been surprised about which modules have to be flashed when replaced, as well as just plug in and have a nice day. Just thought I'd share that.
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What burns me is when I have called my local Ford and Dodge dealer in the past about a couple different modules that needed to be replaced, I specifically asked if those modules needed to be flashed to work, or if they were stand alone plug and play, because I suspected the former. 3 times I got burned by the parts counter guys. They were not plug and play, and I did not have the software to reflash them. Luckily, my buddy did and I paid him to come over and use his equipment. Now I don't trust these yoyos at all, and Google the modules 1st to see if I can do the job or not. I've been surprised about which modules have to be flashed when replaced, as well as just plug in and have a nice day. Just thought I'd share that.
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Miami13
Anyone know of a good Honda J2534 Pass Thru interface for the DIYer? Drew Tech's Mongoose is about the cheapest I've seen but it's 483. I've tried the cheap Chinese hacks of the Drew Tech's interface from Amazon, but it didn't work. You really only need the cable to be able to communicate and allow passthru onto the PCM/ECM, Honda's HDS does the all the rest and it's a free download from Honda, one just pays for the day/week/month/year subscription.
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Anyone know of a good Honda J2534 Pass Thru interface for the DIYer? Drew Tech's Mongoose is about the cheapest I've seen but it's 483. I've tried the cheap Chinese hacks of the Drew Tech's interface from Amazon, but it didn't work. You really only need the cable to be able to communicate and allow passthru onto the PCM/ECM, Honda's HDS does the all the rest and it's a free download from Honda, one just pays for the day/week/month/year subscription.
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New
Flash programming has been around since 1994. Availability to the aftermarket available in 1997 with the purchase of some limited manufacturers. 1998 it became almost a standard that new computers will require programming. 2000 I purchased factory tools and started the journey. Let me just say you should be very happy youre coming into this now and not back then. We had no support, no tech lines, no instructions at all.
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Flash programming has been around since 1994. Availability to the aftermarket available in 1997 with the purchase of some limited manufacturers. 1998 it became almost a standard that new computers will require programming. 2000 I purchased factory tools and started the journey. Let me just say you should be very happy youre coming into this now and not back then. We had no support, no tech lines, no instructions at all.
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Kenneth
I always get scared that If my car needs flashing or software updates that most service facilities will not have the proper equipment or knowledge to do it correctly. As Eric O pointed out, you can quickly turn your cars computer into a brick if you're not careful. Nice to see that main site has all the needed info on how to get what u need if you're going to involve yourself in that field.
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I always get scared that If my car needs flashing or software updates that most service facilities will not have the proper equipment or knowledge to do it correctly. As Eric O pointed out, you can quickly turn your cars computer into a brick if you're not careful. Nice to see that main site has all the needed info on how to get what u need if you're going to involve yourself in that field.
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John
A couple months back, they fixed an EVAP error code on my 13 year old Volvo with a software update that allowed it to pass the California emissions test. No other work on the system was needed, just software. Always check for updates as some manufacturers will produce safety and emissions control software updates more than a decade after the car was manufactured.
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A couple months back, they fixed an EVAP error code on my 13 year old Volvo with a software update that allowed it to pass the California emissions test. No other work on the system was needed, just software. Always check for updates as some manufacturers will produce safety and emissions control software updates more than a decade after the car was manufactured.
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Charles
Working on Communications Systems, our Company charged 140. 00 pr Hour. How much do you charge 70. 00. Theres Mechanical work and there is Computer troubleshooting work. Do not get the to mixed up, and charge according to what you are doing. Its gonna get locked up by the Mauf real soon. I witnessed it in our Industry, its now happening in yours.
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Working on Communications Systems, our Company charged 140. 00 pr Hour. How much do you charge 70. 00. Theres Mechanical work and there is Computer troubleshooting work. Do not get the to mixed up, and charge according to what you are doing. Its gonna get locked up by the Mauf real soon. I witnessed it in our Industry, its now happening in yours.
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Mike
Thank you for the info. I need to check that update site for my daughter's Honda CRV. Also, that battery charger beats a jumper box with a power cord plugged in to maintain the battery! (Personal experience with that one on two 2008 Ford F550's programming the ECM's for those vehicles)
Oh ya. Great Video!
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Thank you for the info. I need to check that update site for my daughter's Honda CRV. Also, that battery charger beats a jumper box with a power cord plugged in to maintain the battery! (Personal experience with that one on two 2008 Ford F550's programming the ECM's for those vehicles)
Oh ya. Great Video!
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daveyio87
Two things, I currently Invested in the Autel Elite and have been using there J2534 flash programmer and its been working good. Works with GM GDS as well. The second thing is explain to the people what a clean power source means. I know what it means and have been using the Midtronic GR8 for years.
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Two things, I currently Invested in the Autel Elite and have been using there J2534 flash programmer and its been working good. Works with GM GDS as well. The second thing is explain to the people what a clean power source means. I know what it means and have been using the Midtronic GR8 for years.
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hua
how do you like the otc battery maintainer for flashing? and also how do you justify the cost for programming when the tsb only shows 0. 2 warranty time/maybe 0. 5 for customer? your j2534tool and subscption cost a lot, or do you stock couple hondas that require programming and do it at the same time?
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how do you like the otc battery maintainer for flashing? and also how do you justify the cost for programming when the tsb only shows 0. 2 warranty time/maybe 0. 5 for customer? your j2534tool and subscption cost a lot, or do you stock couple hondas that require programming and do it at the same time?
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Michael
My stepdad has a 1990 Chevy extended cab p/u with less than 70k on it. Maybe worth buying it when opportunity arises? I believe someone like me with my limited auto mechanic skills could keep it running for a while longer without taking college level courses!
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My stepdad has a 1990 Chevy extended cab p/u with less than 70k on it. Maybe worth buying it when opportunity arises? I believe someone like me with my limited auto mechanic skills could keep it running for a while longer without taking college level courses!
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