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13-09-2007, 11:52 PM
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Sly like a G6
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hunter Valley Whine Country
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Has anyone had error code 18 (unlock failure) come up when flashing their PCM? What does it mean & how to fix it?
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14-09-2007, 12:00 AM
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... Fear it!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
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is this the first time you have tried to program it?
i just switches laptops and re-installed the software!!
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14-09-2007, 07:23 AM
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Sly like a G6
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hunter Valley Whine Country
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WTF?
I picked it up from the post office, opened the box, read the instructions, plugged it into my car and tried to load tune #3. When I turn the ignition on, the 4 LED's flash code 18, which the doco says means "unlock failure". I suppose this means the PCM (powertrain control module AKA ECU) is not unlocking to accept the new tune. I don't have any software to install on it and it hasn't been anywhere near a laptop. I wouldn't mind some of your drugs but  :
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The Frankenfalcon... AU1.5 Wagon, BA brakes, AU2 booster, BA2 XR6T engine, stock from airbox to turbo, 8psi/98 octane tune 240RWKW, BF XR6T cat, quiet 3" zorst, Pex BSO660 & BSO439 mufflers, 84 db, built BTR box, 3.08 LSD, Emer SVI LPG, AU1 XR8 alloys, Momo wheel, JVC KDR746BT head unit, Aerpro steering wheel control wiring. Sleeper, anyone? |
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14-09-2007, 08:32 AM
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With da Warlords
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orange NSW
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I had the same problem with my box when I bought it. Had to send it to capa to get unlocked. Spiro tryed to load the tunes in, but it wouldnt load into the car and gave me error 18. Capa unlocked it for free.
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14-09-2007, 08:54 AM
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Monsoon SIII XR8 220
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
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I bought mine from KPM and it did the same thing, they swapped it for a new one straight away and said a few had done this.
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14-09-2007, 08:59 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brisbane
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yeah... ditto with above... had the same issue with mine from KPM... sent it back.. then sent one back... now it works fine...
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14-09-2007, 09:21 AM
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Sly like a G6
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hunter Valley Whine Country
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guess where I bought mine from... probably one of the 2 you sent back :-)
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The Frankenfalcon... AU1.5 Wagon, BA brakes, AU2 booster, BA2 XR6T engine, stock from airbox to turbo, 8psi/98 octane tune 240RWKW, BF XR6T cat, quiet 3" zorst, Pex BSO660 & BSO439 mufflers, 84 db, built BTR box, 3.08 LSD, Emer SVI LPG, AU1 XR8 alloys, Momo wheel, JVC KDR746BT head unit, Aerpro steering wheel control wiring. Sleeper, anyone? |
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14-09-2007, 04:36 PM
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Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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14-09-2007, 06:44 PM
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Sly like a G6
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hunter Valley Whine Country
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KPM have been right on it, responded to my email with a phone call early this morning. Tim had already made arrangements for me to send it straight to CAPA to sort out. Express posted it today - will be interesting to see CAPA's legendary customer service in action (yes I did mean to put the space in there
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The Frankenfalcon... AU1.5 Wagon, BA brakes, AU2 booster, BA2 XR6T engine, stock from airbox to turbo, 8psi/98 octane tune 240RWKW, BF XR6T cat, quiet 3" zorst, Pex BSO660 & BSO439 mufflers, 84 db, built BTR box, 3.08 LSD, Emer SVI LPG, AU1 XR8 alloys, Momo wheel, JVC KDR746BT head unit, Aerpro steering wheel control wiring. Sleeper, anyone? |
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Flash tuner error code
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