did an ECU flash today using the 29F800BB layout (I've got a 2003 BEL Allroad) and it noted that several memory regions were not needed but flashed them anyway. I'm assuming this is standard operating procedure..
Yes, if you had a premium license those regions would be skipped to shorten flashing time.
is there some way to determine what ECU to memory mapping is? pardon the ignorance
Best way is to look at the flash chip inside the ECU.