Quick Overview of EPL's Flash Loader
 

January has already proven to be a busy month for 996 flashes.

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Below is just a quick overview of how our flash program allows you to flash your vehicle without having to leave the comfort of your home.

As always, please feel free to e-mail or call us with any questions

Flash into the New Year

I’d like to take a few minutes to quickly go over our flashing software, to help provide tips and hopefully answer any questions anyone may have about our laptop-based Flash Loader software.

Each software install generates a specific key based on a number of hardware and software components. We use this key to activate the install on each laptop, as well as link specific laptops and flashes to ever customer. Once the simple activation process is complete, (the full process is covered in the PDF below) the option to flash a vehicle will become available.

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Once you select “Start Flash”, a list of flashes available to you will appear. Files are made available to you remotely, so there is no need to download email attachments. If you require multiple flashes (in situations such as remote tuning), flashes become available in the software in real-time. At this point, be sure to have to key on the “Run” position, and the cable plugged into both the car and the laptop.

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After you have selected your flash, the software will download it from our server. Next, you will be asked to select a flashing cable. Customers are normally supplied a flashing cable with their flash purchase, and in most instances, you will be selecting “Serial Interface”. The software automatically identifies which port the cable is plugged in to, so all you need to do is select the port with “USB serial port” next to it!

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After a few moments the car will begin to flash!

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Towards the end of the flash, you will be asked to cycle the key. Follow the on screen instructions in the prompt. The program will then verify what was written to the ECU, to ensure that everything was written properly and completely.

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Once everything is verified and the flash is complete, you can select OK. Cycle the key once more and then start the car! Your car is now flashed!

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Some important tips to follow to ensure a successful flash


-First, be sure your laptop is fully charged. If you are unsure the condition of the laptop battery, plug in the charger.

-Disable screensavers and turn off any power saving options. You do not want the laptop going to sleep during the flashing process.

-Close all programs running. While flashing, the computer should not be used for anything else. The only program running while flashing should be the EPL Flash Loader; nothing else!

-Do not keep the laptop on your lap! Many modern laptops have shock sensors that stop the hard drive during sudden movements to prevent data corruption. The hard drive stopping mid-flash will result in a failed flash. The laptop is safest on the passenger seat or the driver’s seat with you outside the car.

-Make sure you have an active internet connection. The Flash Loader will not work without one!

-The battery voltage of the car is extremely important. If you do not drive the car often, or have not driven it recently, you must hook up a battery charger. More is not better. A constant 12-amp battery charger will function significantly better than a “Jump-Start” charger. If you do not have a charger, jumper cables hooked up to running car will work just fine!

-When you key the car to the “Run” position (All dash lights on, car not running), be sure all accessories are off. The radio, climate control, and heated seats all draw power and should not be on.

-If you can, verify that your ECU has never been soldered or had any “trial flashes installed. Occasionally, these types of ECUs may not flash. If you know this is the case with your car, contact EPL directly and they will walk you through the steps to get your ECU flashed.



The above is just a quick overview. The full PDF guide covering everything in detail from the software install process to flashing your car can be found here.

I like this method of flashing better than every other tuners.

Great system, just make sure you turn on a Firewall exception for the uploader hilarious
VERY happy with the tuning quality on my '2, flawless all the time. Tony is a great guy to deal with, went above and beyond...
Might have a couple TT's needing tune's in the spring :)

Cheers,
Rob

i think i started timing it after my first few flashes, around 150 seconds ;)

It works well

The best part is the only additional hardware to buy is just a $50 USB -> OBD2 cable.

We dont charge for the cable any longer... and when we did, we charged 18 bucks. If you were charged 50, please contact me, Ill give you a 32 dollar refund :D:D .

I have a stock 2001 996tt. Is the special price including the actual tune from stock?

The special is only for cars that are already tuned. If you would like a flash from us, we do $999 deals fairly often. Normal pricing is $1299.

do you do cayenne turbo tunes (any special for repeat EPL customers)?

Absolutely!

Price / specs? would be for 955 turbo. Already have software / profile / cable for my 911tt.

Roughly 65whp and nearly 100 ft/lb-tq. $1399 is the original price of the flash, but we do $999 for any existing EPL customers. EPL has owned a Cayenne Turbo for nearly 4 years and Tony and his wife daily drive it. We have a lot of development into it.

Flashed my cayenne turbo from tony. Very happy with the result.

How about if you have GIAC tune already??