ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing

Pages: [1] 2

« previous next »

Author

Topic: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing (Read 25775 times)

mister t

Sr. Member

Karma: +74/-18
Offline

Offline

Posts: 343

	ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « on: June 17, 2011, 08:37:40 AM »

Hello all, I was just turned on to this site by one of my local Audi guys and I have to say this is amazing. Hats off to Tony for actually having the will to try and jumpstart something truly outside the box for the Audi/VW community.

I'm not very well acquainted with the ins and outs of the software side of tuning, however I've been dying to learn about it (I'm a bit of a knowledge junkie) and this looks like a phenomenal resource.

At present I have a 1.8T 98 Passat with an AEB/ME3.8 ECU. I've been looking around here and while there is quite a bit of info on ME7 applications, I can't seem to fine more than two threads devoted to ME3.8.

So a couple of questions if I may.

1) Is it possible to reflash an ME3.8 via the OBD port? From the one thread, it looks as though there are subtypes of ME3.8 (ME3.8.2 and ME3.8.3) with the 3.8.2 being non OBD reflashable and the 3.8.3 being OBD reflashable. I also see that it looks as though you can swap ECU's and reprogram the 3.8.3 ECU to make it compatible with the 3.8.2 ECU car.

I'm going to have to have a look at my ECU to find out exactly what type it is. However, in the event that it's 3.8.2, am I correct in my assumption that I can update it to a 3.8.3. If so, are there any more detailed explanations as to how? The thread where I saw (or thought I did) that it could be done was short on details.

2) Is there any software support for reading/reflashing the ME3.8 ECU?

3) If so, are there any links/threads providing some details as to how to go about doing so

4) Has anyone come up with any base files for the ME3.8 ECU?

5) If there aren't any specifics here on the ME3.8, and I have to go about it myself how much of the ME7 info here would be transferable to the ME3.8?

Sorry if it seems like I'm trying to get all the answers in one shot. I realize that this site is predominantly a learning resource and not a free handout for tunes. However if I can get my arse pointed in the right direction then I can at least start doing my own research into my 3.8 applications.


	Logged

ktm733

Hero Member

Karma: +18/-8
Offline

Offline

Posts: 660

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #1 on: December 04, 2014, 09:06:59 PM »

Not one post? Huh


	Logged

eliotroyano

Hero Member

Karma: +47/-7
Offline

Offline

Posts: 798

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #2 on: December 05, 2014, 08:02:08 AM »

Quote from: mister t on June 17, 2011, 08:37:40 AM

Hello all, I was just turned on to this site by one of my local Audi guys and I have to say this is amazing. Hats off to Tony for actually having the will to try and jumpstart something truly outside the box for the Audi/VW community.
I'm not very well acquainted with the ins and outs of the software side of tuning, however I've been dying to learn about it (I'm a bit of a knowledge junkie) and this looks like a phenomenal resource.
At present I have a 1.8T 98 Passat with an AEB/ME3.8 ECU. I've been looking around here and while there is quite a bit of info on ME7 applications, I can't seem to fine more than two threads devoted to ME3.8.
So a couple of questions if I may.

1) Is it possible to reflash an ME3.8 via the OBD port? From the one thread, it looks as though there are subtypes of ME3.8 (ME3.8.2 and ME3.8.3) with the 3.8.2 being non OBD reflashable and the 3.8.3 being OBD reflashable. I also see that it looks as though you can swap ECU's and reprogram the 3.8.3 ECU to make it compatible with the 3.8.2 ECU car.

I'm going to have to have a look at my ECU to find out exactly what type it is. However, in the event that it's 3.8.2, am I correct in my assumption that I can update it to a 3.8.3. If so, are there any more detailed explanations as to how? The thread where I saw (or thought I did) that it could be done was short on details.

2) Is there any software support for reading/reflashing the ME3.8 ECU?

3) If so, are there any links/threads providing some details as to how to go about doing so

4) Has anyone come up with any base files for the ME3.8 ECU?

5) If there aren't any specifics here on the ME3.8, and I have to go about it myself how much of the ME7 info here would be transferable to the ME3.8?

Sorry if it seems like I'm trying to get all the answers in one shot. I realize that this site is predominantly a learning resource and not a free handout for tunes. However if I can get my arse pointed in the right direction then I can at least start doing my own research into my 3.8 applications.


	Logged

10101011

Full Member

Karma: +10/-13
Offline

Offline

Posts: 161

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #3 on: December 05, 2014, 09:19:37 AM »

The answer is YES the the ecu can be flash through the port. I have done it with Maestro software. Here is the site http://www.eurodyne.ca/shop/audi/stage-3-maestro-tuning-suite-aeb/ . I hope this will help you. I do have the software in my laptop but it needs the eurodyne cable to activate it. I can send you software and let you play with it and see if you could crack it.

Lee


	Logged

Poor quality lingers long after the price is forgotten ....

eliotroyano

Hero Member

Karma: +47/-7
Offline

Offline

Posts: 798

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #4 on: December 05, 2014, 11:04:13 AM »

Any info you can share will be awesome.


	Logged

TCSTigersClaw

Sr. Member

Karma: +15/-6
Offline

Offline

Posts: 353

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #5 on: December 08, 2014, 09:09:08 AM »

AEB m3.8.2 passat cannot be flashed........it has a non flashable chip... 27c1024 IIRC
M3.8.3 can be flashed only not read
Maestro is canadian ,over canada AEB was M5.9 or M3.8.3 never M3.8.2 or M3.2 which looks like a giant box..


« Last Edit: December 08, 2014, 09:52:59 AM by TCSTigersClaw »	Logged

VAG cars newbie tuner

10101011

Full Member

Karma: +10/-13
Offline

Offline

Posts: 161

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #6 on: December 08, 2014, 12:28:44 PM »

Quote from: TCSTigersClaw on December 08, 2014, 09:09:08 AM

Then how do exsplain how i flashed a 557P box ??


	Logged

Poor quality lingers long after the price is forgotten ....

vwaudiguy

Hero Member

Karma: +53/-37
Offline

Offline

Posts: 2024

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #7 on: December 08, 2014, 02:22:37 PM »

Fairly certain ONLY the 557P ecu can be flashed. There are 1-2 other ECU numbers that came with the AEB's that cannot be flashed.


	Logged

"If you have a chinese turbo, that you are worried is going to blow up when you floor it, then LOL."

TCSTigersClaw

Sr. Member

Karma: +15/-6
Offline

Offline

Posts: 353

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #8 on: December 09, 2014, 03:22:13 AM »

Quote from: 10101011 on December 08, 2014, 12:28:44 PM

Then how do exsplain how i flashed a 557P box ??

Lol you smite because you didnt like the answer I gave you ? really ? What is wrong with you people you dont appreciate anything. Go figure it out the hard way then.


	Logged

VAG cars newbie tuner

10101011

Full Member

Karma: +10/-13
Offline

Offline

Posts: 161

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #9 on: December 09, 2014, 05:38:16 AM »

Because you were wrong in the anewer about the ecu flashing. Just because the software is from Canada does not mean it will only work on Canadian ECUs. You might want to do more reading about the AEB engine in the USA . You my dear sir have opened mouth and have inserted foot.


« Last Edit: December 09, 2014, 08:03:39 AM by 10101011 »	Logged

Poor quality lingers long after the price is forgotten ....

10101011

Full Member

Karma: +10/-13
Offline

Offline

Posts: 161

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #10 on: December 09, 2014, 08:13:26 AM »

I know for fact the 557P ecu can be flashed with the posibility of the 558M and the 559C can be flashed as well.

Lee


	Logged

Poor quality lingers long after the price is forgotten ....

jogtx16v

Full Member

Karma: +6/-1
Offline

Offline

Posts: 139

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #11 on: December 09, 2014, 10:26:57 AM »

Im curious to know if my 559C aeb ecu can be read and flashed via obd Undecided


	Logged

10101011

Full Member

Karma: +10/-13
Offline

Offline

Posts: 161

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #12 on: December 09, 2014, 01:46:31 PM »

I dont know if you can read it but you can flash it.

Lee


	Logged

Poor quality lingers long after the price is forgotten ....

TCSTigersClaw

Sr. Member

Karma: +15/-6
Offline

Offline

Posts: 353

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #13 on: December 09, 2014, 03:20:38 PM »

Quote from: 10101011 on December 09, 2014, 05:38:16 AM

For the last time "PRO" Motronics 3.2 First AEB motors cannot be flashed EURO ONLY .
Motronics 3.8.2 AEB and AGU also cannot be flashed either. EURO ONLY
Motronics 3.8.3 AEB and AGU CAN ONLY be flashed not READ. USA ? I dont know and dont care
Motronics 5.9 AEB Can be Flashed ONLY and this is a USA/CANADA only ECU.

Learn how to read and appreciate my previous posts , I dont know and dont care what goes in US territory , I wrote facts and they are correct. Next time I will take a photo of all these motronics together so you can learn how to ID them.

Also the 557P "BOX" you are saying , the 8d0907557P is actually a M5.9 with 200BB inside.

JUST LOOK AT MY FIRST POST AND TELL ME WHAT I SAID WRONG.


« Last Edit: December 09, 2014, 03:29:05 PM by TCSTigersClaw »	Logged

VAG cars newbie tuner

10101011

Full Member

Karma: +10/-13
Offline

Offline

Posts: 161

	Re: ME 3.8 tuning/reflashing « Reply #14 on: December 09, 2014, 03:31:10 PM »

Quote from: TCSTigersClaw on December 09, 2014, 03:20:38 PM

Ha ha lol. You need to relax and breath a bit. Stop punching the keyboard and relax


	Logged

Poor quality lingers long after the price is forgotten ....

Pages: [1] 2

« previous next »

Jump to:

Navigation

Personal Tools

April 19, 2024, 03:29:02 AM

Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?

Navigation

Personal Tools

Search