You have to realize, these files came out when the cars came out. When the next model was released, it got the attention. They haven't been updating their files this entire time.
At best, 10 years old.
Ok, I understand what you are saying; e.g., regardless of the physical age of the chip, the "tune software" hasn't changed / model since the original. So if I went to the MTM dealer and bought a Stage 1 tune, today, it would be the same Stage 1 tune that I would have received, had I purchased it 10 years ago, correct?
The B5 S4, 2.7T, 6 M/T MTM Stage 1 tune, is the ONLY MTM Stage 1 tune available for the same model.
Earlier today, I was decided to solder the chips back onto the daughterboard and mount the ECU in the car. Before I tried starting the car, I was successful in establishing communication with VCDS ( which I could NOT do before removing and re-soldering both chips ). Then, I read the BIN file using the Nefmoto flasher and saved it. Then I was able to WRITE that BIN file to a brand new, fresh chip, using the Willem type, Minipro TL866CS programmer.
I placed the am29f800BB chip, to which I had just written the MTM tune, plugged it into the Yamiachi Socket, and replaced the original MTM flash chip and encryption eeprom PC board assembly with the fresh flashed chip in Yamaichi socket. The car started right up and runs fine. So it looks like MTM's attempt at protecting their software is pretty much worthless. Maybe it was effective before programs like Tony's flasher came into existence??
Probably by now, you are laughing at me, because I am most likely, WRONG!!
. Paradoxically, I know enough to know how little that I actually know when it comes to tuning, software & hardware.
It looks like the MTM Encryption board apparatus, is pretty much obsolete since it can be read via OBD and not just in boot mode, but through Tony's flasher. The fact that the chip cannot be read on a basic Willem programmer, is because the binary code is swapped around somewhat, ( address and data lines ) so the read/write algorithms will be useless.
Thank you, DD and others that offered their insight. I do appreciate your time and knowledge.
