NefMoto

Afternoon,

I am having problems with my ME 7.1.1 G ECU (2004). Golf MK5 R32 BUB engine. It looks like this:
(http://i41.tinypic.com/28ribtz.jpg)

Question 1: I read (in 1 post only) that the ST10 processor is not supported by nefmoto. Is that true? If so, what options do I have to read and write with the ECU in the car? I dont mind buying the correct cables etc, so long as its not too expensive. I am only working on my own car afterall. I have read about KESS / MPPS, but don't know what they will offer this processor.

I am also trying to establish a working boot mode programmer for worst case scenario. I am using a galletto cable with the english software from the forum, with drivers provided on the forum too. Using mprog I can change the serial number, proving that the cable at least semi functions, but using galletto I cannot even read the ECU info.

Question 2: Should the galletto cable LED illuminate ever? It appears to have an LED but it never illuminates. Could this mean the half of the cable that talks to windows, is working, but the K line part is broken? I have ordered another cable to see what happens. Or maybe I have overlooked something else?

Question 3: Please could someone confirm my boot mode process for the above ECU? I have configured the ECU as per the picture, bridging those 2 pins with a 1k resistor. I have also attached a lead to the boot pin. I also tried pin (21?) of the flash as per the type 2 ECU, but no differing results.

1 - connect bench harness to ECU and to laptop.
2 - start galletto, select ECU etc and click read info
3 - wait for popup for power ECU
4 - turn on power to ECU, while grounding boot pin
5 - 3 seconds later disconnect boot pin
6 - proceed in galletto
7 - now I get an error in galletto, something about the ECU not being in boot mode, or a communication problem.

This is the same for 3 unrelated pc's / laptops that I have tried. 2 different driver versions too.

1 thing to note, when it says switch off ignition, I actually power off the entire ECU with my bench supply, not just pin 3. I am lead to believe this is not a problem, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. I can modify the feed to pin 3, but wont bother if I don't need to.

Any help in proceeding would be appreciated. I have proven my bench harness works as I can log faults with VCDS and the hex can lead. But galletto could be a problem, or actually achieving boot mode. I don't know. Current draw doesn't seem to change when I think I am in boot mode, should I expect it to draw less?

Thanks,

I have not had any luck reading/writing ST10s over OBD, but I only played with a couple of ECU types.

If bench flashing - MPPS can read/write the CPU as "Generic Bosch ST10Fxxx", provided you can get it into boot mode.
There's also a tool called "FlashIt", it can be used as well. It's pretty low level and allows memory reading etc - all while in boot mode as well ofc.

Should galletto read / write the ST10? If not, I will buy MPPS. I will end up with 5 cables then!

Another question, does MPPS ignore the "no read flag"?

Other option is a really simple interface called ST10Flasher or ST10Flash.

Thanks, I had never heard of that. Do you have any further details, or links where I can read about it?

OK, in another dedicated thread I was pointed to STflasher.

My last question for now will be, what are my options to flash the ECU in car via OBD? It will be a real nuisance having to take it out and bench flash it for each change. One specifically that will work with this fussy processor!

Thanks,

mpps flashes st10 over obd.

Which version are we talking? Seem to be lots.

newest update from AMT is v21.

mpps encryts file with noread so they can be reflashed.

it was in the release notes in December.

Is there a mistake in your wording? Surely if it encrypts with noread, it CANT be reflashed? Furthermore, I thought noread had no bearing on the actual flashing, only reading?

I could be mistaken, I am new to this game. Thanks,

Noread has no bearing on the file. It's a low level security way to try and protect files from being viewed, and read. I don't always understand dreamer's responses either, so don't feel bad.  :P

It would of been easier to read the release notes than bemoan my hurried typing.

IF MPPS detects a NOREAD tag (there's others too) it produces an encrypted bin which can't be modified BUT CAN be reflashed aka back to where you was if you mess up your new tune.

Makes sense to me!  MPPS - Great product, worth every penny for a master.

and none of that has any bearing on whether or not it can flash st10 over obd port. lol.

yes it can 7.1.1 is listed and I've talked to hi about it last month over lunch lol

i said it can flash over obd. you replied with something about mpps reflashing noread files.
im really not sure where youre going with any of this. :)

OK I was confused sorry.  Manic day.

i completely understand. cheers.

np, loooong day

I just got this working, faulty cable in the end. New one fixed it! Thanks :)

I just read one over kline via MPPS.  I had a though there were CAN only versions?

Anyone know which?

I've got hold of a LOT of ST10 info if anyone has any interesting on the go.  Schematics of  the board, bosch's notes on boot mode etc etc.

That could be nice if you can share some info about those boards.

I can if there is a project going on, I am not just posting board schematics here lol :)

Already Gave him what was needed  ;)

COOL!

Thanks a lot

Can I also get that info please?! :)

I'm doing a ME7.1.1 ST10 type 1 project. Getting connection and remove immo is first thing to do.

Could anyone share some information that could help me? I tried all day with Nefmoto software and ArcDub's program in cmd, only to finally figure out that is it not possible with that type of Me7  ::)