Subaru 2008 (CAN) - Ezy
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1. Warranty Card amp Quick Start Guide CD Ezy FLASH Software and Instructions Optional Accessories not included with all models Programming Voltage Jumper Blocks Test Mode Switch Cable Assembly Subaru non DBW only Subaru 01 07 only Test Mode Cable Mitsubishi only Supported vehicles only Benefits depend on tuning program selected driving style fuel used vehicle modifications and environmental conditions aa Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN PRODUCT I NFORMATION conn NUED Ezy FLASH Legend 1 Display Screen Backlit Blue LCD 2 Scroll Up Menu Navigation f 4 Select Yes Accept Menu Navigation 8 Tt F 3 Scroll Down Menu Navigation 6 Cancel No Back Menu Navigation a 6 OBDII Connector Diagnostic Reflash Connector i O Power Indicator Power available to Ezy FLASH USB Connector Connects to PC for preloading programs firmware updates 9 Programming Connector Used for Mitsubishi applications for program reflash Navigating Ezy FLASH Menus The Ezy FLASH menus are straightforward to use and mostly self explanatory Generally E and v buttons are for scrolling through menu options Eal performs yes accept ok functions and selects menu options A performs no back cancel functions and navigates up through menus back Hint icons appear at the far right edge of the screen to indicate which buttons are2. Recommended storage temperature is 20 C 50 C 0 F 122 F Humidity and Moisture Do not use the Ezy FLASH if the relative humidity is above 90 DO NOT allow the Ezy Flash to get wet The Ezy FLASH unit is not air tight In very cold or humid environments there is a likelihood that condensation will form inside the unit you would see this as dew on the display window It is not advisable to reflash your vehicle when condensation exists inside the unit as this may affect the electronics Handling and Storage Handle the Ezy FLASH with care Do not subject the Ezy FLASH or any of its related parts to excessive shock or vibration including dropping the unit Do not store the Ezy FLASH where it may be subject to strong vibration extremes of moisture gt 90 humidity extreme temperatures or places that may expose it to direct sunlight Cleaning Clean the outside of the Ezy FLASH with a soft cloth and mild detergent or cleaning spirit methylated spirits denatured alcohol Do not allow fluid to run inside the case Excessive pressure and rubbing may cause damage to the exterior of the Ezy FLASH User Repairs Do not attempt to open the Ezy FLASH unit Doing so will not only void the factory warranty it also puts the internal circuitry at risk of damage from static shock among other things There are no user serviceable parts inside If your Ezy FLASH requires repair contact the place of purchase for further
3. CONTENTS EZY FLASH USER MANUAL Important S afety Information 3 Product Information 4 What s in the box 4 Ezy FLASH Legend 5 Navigating Ezy FLASH Menus 5 Supported Vehicles 6 About Maps And Tuning 6 Getting Ready To Reflash Reflashing Changing Maps 10 Trouble Codes 12 Live Data View 14 Data Logging 15 Viewing Logged Data 16 Environmental Information 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 19 Glossary Of Common Terms 20 Support Contact Information 20 Notes 21 Subaru 2008 CAN MPORTANT SAEFTY NFORMATION ISAFETY WARNING The Ezy FLASH must NEVER be used by the driver while the vehicle is in motion ISAFETY WARNING NEVER drive your vehicle with any cables connected including Ezy FLASH cables that may interfere with vehicle controls WARNING VEHICLE WARRANTY Reflashing your vehicle with the Ezy FLASH unit may void all or part of your manufacturer s warranty Other than product quality guarantee there are no guarantees with the Ezy FLASH either express or implied by FlashTorque or any Ezy FLASH dealers The user accepts all risks and responsibilities when using the Ezy FLASH WARNING BATTERY Ensure your vehicle battery is fully charged and its condition is good before beginning any reflashing process including changing maps locking and unlocking the Ezy FLASH Reflashing with insufficient battery energy may cause a reflash error which may damage your ECU and prevent your vehicle f
4. available at that time The common Hint icon layouts are User can press Select or Cancel Yes or No User can press any button Up Down Select Cancel There is one layout that requires more explanation Multi page text scrolling This is for when text is too large to fit on the 2 LCD lines and must be viewed a page at a time Pressing Select or Cancel will exit from a multi page text block If the text is a question that requires a user response Select and Cancel correspond to a Yes or No response In this document this symbol im S indicates multi page scrolling E 7 A First Page scroll down only aa s n a r ur Middle Pages scroll up or down a Last Page scroll up only When no Hint icons are present the Ezy FLASH is busy performing an action and requires no user interaction unless specifically stated by the Ezy FLASH Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual So SUPPORTED VEHI CLES Ezy FLASH type Subaru 2008 CAN supports the following specific vehicle types with CAN bus OBDII communications Make Model Model Year Control Subaru WRX MY08 DBW Subaru WRX STi MY08 DBW Subaru Forester XT MY07 08 DBW Ezy FLASH units sold in Australia by FlashTorque support Australian models only ABOUT MAPS AND TUNING What Are Tuning Maps Tuning maps are tables of numbers that describe to the ECU engine control computer how to run the engine Maps control many pa
5. Connect the Ezy FLASH to your vehicle START VEHICLE b From Main menu select Data Logging 1 Change Map B Codes E z i ar ak ar eI E z a RS E ai i i Data Logging dk Connecting c From the Data Logging Menu select Live Data View Live Data View e High Speed Log IPE x d Press SELECT to start logging Start Logging a CERRO J yeu oe ti he k z Ezy FLASH is now data logging as per Logging r the parameters set up in advance CSEL to stop e Press SELECT to stop data logging Use the Tune Manager V3 V3C application to download and 4 inspect logged data see next page Tune Manager How Much Data Can Ezy FLASH Store Ezy FLASH allocates 10Mb for data logging Depending on the number of parameters selected and the vehicle type this may give a total continuous logging time of approximately 3 to 20 days Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual KEEN VIEWING LOGGED DATA o Tune Manager is the configuration application for use with Ezy l FLASH Use Tune Manager to set up logging parameters download logging data and view logging results Tune Manager o Tune Manager V3 and V3C are compatible with V3 and V3C versions of Ezy FLASH For data logging either V3 and V3C may be used Tune Manager V2 is compatible only with V2 versions of Ezy Flash a Start Tune Manager V3 or V3C b Connect your Ezy F
6. Lock Needed proceed as Locking will commence This will take be tween 3 8 minutes depending on vehicle type and if unit is being re locked to the same vehicle Tt c th 3 8 min Reflashing Wait bebe Reflashing wait f Wait for reflashing and verification to occur This can take between 1 and 5 minutes depending on the number of tuning changes in the map he i N k ETA UerifLjama BIE d f vr f g Follow on screen instructions when Reflash Ok completed Turn Key OFF nmn Y A ia NOTE There may be extra Instructions specific HI to your vehicle i How Maps Are Arranged In the Ezy FLASH Maps for each vehicle type are stored ina ROM Set A ROM Set can store up to 20 unique maps that suit that vehicle type The following illustration shows ROM Sets for each of 3 vehicle types GP ROS AU MT BR 57 OBALMT QP FATOBAU MT Fw A Stock Baze fl Slock Base WOM Stock Bese Secunty ah Securty Security A Valet j Valet Valet Ecorncmy Limited HPO Re Lo HPO S60 c Hi HET Selec La L T Oe bh Economy ao Economy Lmited meses Limited HPO 60 ct La A H20 50c Lo HPO 950 ct Hi H70 50 ct Hi HFT dallet Lo H T toUct Lo LETT 900 et I li bese 1171 S00 Ili Note that the tunes are similar in each set but they apply to their corresponding vehicle types and cannot be interchanged Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual HET TROUBLE CODES oO Trouble Co
7. arily lose significant power up to around 20 wkW All of this data will be re learned over time and your vehicle performance will improve accordingly Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual TES LIVE DATA VIEW oO You can view up to 4 parameters live in real time using this feature o Data logging can be used on any compatible vehicle not only the locked vehicle SAFETY WARNING DO NOT view live data while driving on road a Connect the Ezy FLASH to your vehicle START VEHICLE ig ies aa c From Main menu select Data Logging 1 Change Hap F B a 2 Read Clear E Codes J _ a elias Data Logging Pos es d From the Data Logging Menu select A Live Data View di Live Data View z eA Logging fi CSEL to stop a A RPM 75a KC B Ezy FLASH is now displaying live data O MP 5 mj2 X e Press SELECT to stop viewing Live Data oOo B 0 i Data parameters may differ from those shown ii Some versions may support multiple screens of live data Scroll through screens using UP and DOWN buttons 14 Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN DATA LOGGING You can select which parameters are logged using High Speed Data Logging Use Tune Manager V3 V3C to set up these parameters If no parameters are specified a default set of parameters will be used Data logging can be used on any compatible vehicle not only the locked vehicle a
8. ct of the product which the consumer has under the Trades Practices Act 1974 and or any other State and Territory Laws The original purchaser of the Flashtorque product is provided with the following Warranty subject to the Warranty Conditions Flashtorque warrants this product for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for the period of 12 months Warranty Conditions 1 This product must be used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions This Warranty does not apply should the defect or failure of the product be attributable to misuse abuse accident or non observance of manufacturer s instructions on the part of the user The manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or consequential loss damage or other expense caused by or arising out of the use of the product 2 This Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear Exhaustible components of the product are included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used 3 This Warranty is immediately void if i any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defected ii the product has been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so by FlashTorque or where non approved replacement parts are made 4 This product is designed for domestic use only A limited 90 day Warranty applies to any industrial or commercial use of the product This product must be connected to the electrical voltage requirements as specifie
9. d in the ratings label located on the product 5 This Warranty will only be provided where proof of original purchase is presented for example original receipt or invoice 6 FlashTorque may at its own discretion replace or repair any defective product Any parts of the product replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property of FlashT orque In the event of a product being replaced during the Warranty period the Warranty on the replacement product will expire on the same date as for the Warranty period on the original product which is replaced Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual 19 GLOSSARY OF COMMON TERMS DBW DTC Dynamometer ECU Flash Initial ROM wkW Reflash ROM TMC TMSA Tuning Maps Drive By Wire where the accelerator pedal is not directly connected to the throttle plate Instead the throttle plate angle is controlled electronically by the ECU Diagnostic Trouble Code DTCs are stored in the vehicle s ECU if it detects a problem in the vehicle system Each code is unique and corresponds to a specific problem Dyno Equipment for measuring power and torque output of a vehicle chassis dyno or an engine engine dyno Engine Control Unit A computer that controls delivery of fuel timing of spark and many other parameters to make an engine operate Flash memory Stores the tuning maps and other engine control code in the ECU The control code that existe
10. d in your ECU before the Ezy Flash was introduced Wheel Kilowatts The power produced at the wheels This is the power at the flywheel less transmission and drivetrain losses To reprogram the tuning maps and engine control code in the ECU Read Only Memory In this context ROM describes a computer program that alters the tuning maps in a vehicle Test Mode Connector Used to initiate reflash mode in many vehicles Test Mode Switch Assembly Provides convenient access to Test Mode Connectors Tables that describe to the ECU the correct amount of SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION FlashTorque Pty Ltd Australia 22 41 Lawrence Drive Nerang Qld 4211 Australia Ph 61 7 55783181 support flashtorque com au Flashtiorque www ezy flash com Proudly Australian designed and owned 20 Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN NOTES Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual ue
11. des are also known as Diagnostic Trouble Codes or DTCs for short oO Most modern vehicles including Subaru store two sets of DTCs Current and His toric Current codes indicate problems that the vehicle still experiencing Historic codes indicate a problem that has happened in the past but is not ex hibiting itself presently a Connect the Ezy FLASH to your vehicle t ae ig 1 Change Map mm d a 2Read Clear Codes ESS Read ETET Codes Clear Trouble Codes b From Main menu select Read Clear Codes c From the Codes Menu select either ENAN Read or Clear Trouble Codes as shown a4 dF s dF HEZ Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN TROUBLE CODES coNTINUED i Select Current or Historic Codes Historic Codes on ww Press SELECT for more info PHSE1 Found 3 Codes ob r s li Inspect all codes Press SELECT to read information on each p m 7 a evar tg CLEAR CODES Clear Trouble rs W E i Select Codes S Clear Trouble Codes Clear Ok at li i Turn Key OFF 4 ii Turn key off to reset ECU NOTE ECU RESET Subaru vehicles clear historic and current DTCs by resetting the ECU This has an unfortunate side effect it also clears all other learned data in the ECU One of these parameters the Ignition Advance Multiplier controls additional timing advance and when it is reset your vehicle may tempor
12. ed If Ezy FLASH is locked d Change Map er af l E Current ROM lt Valet zer FELET e ee ELET v za i rest b Navigate the menus to select a ROM Set TIN SEER EEE that best matches your vehicle type PVAS E E g ROM Set Found ROM Set Found m EZTAS AU z f c Select a ROM from the ROM Set that best STIG suits your vehicle Stock Base T FXT S AU gt Fetes AU Hi PSI Exhaust d Press SELECT to view ROM information Gee Gs Pst chet Use Up Down to scroll through pages i s Show ROM Info X Press SELECT when done s 18psi exhaust Ts Ba Fitted More Low end torque Use 98RON fuel Subaru 2008 CAN REFLASHI NG continuep The first time you connect your Ezy FLASH to your vehicle the Ezy FLASH must establish a partnership with your vehicle Locking During this phase Ezy FLASH will query the vehicle type and check that it is compatible with the map you have selected It will then read and verify the maps in the ECU Initial ROM so your vehicle can be unlocked and fully returned to it s original program if desired IMPORTANT DO NOT DISTURB the Ezy FLASH cables or vehicle during the reflashing or locking process Doing so may render your vehicle inoperable This event is not warranted SS Reflash lt PE proceed x es e Press SELECT to begin reflashing yi k IF NOT LOCKED WIN
13. ed with a full set of tuning maps to suit the Australian versions of each supported model Vehicles in different regions usually have different program versions to cater for local variations such as with emissions and environmental differences Tuning maps for other regions will be supplied by Ezy FLASH distributors in your local region Retail version only Trade versions may be supplied with no maps Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual GETTI NG READY TO REFLASH Check For Updates The Ezy FLASH unit is programmed with the latest firmware available at the time of manufacture It is possible that a newer version is available and it is recommended that you always use the latest available version New versions can be downloaded from www ezy flash com and uploaded to the Ezy FLASH using the Tune Manager V3C software NOTE Some updates require the Ezy FLASH to be unlocked before updating If so Tune Manager V3C will inform you If your Ezy FLASH is locked to your vehicle you will need to following the unlocking procedure later in this User Manual It is also possible that some refinements are made to the menu structure from version to version This may mean that the examples shown in this User Manual do not correlate exactly to your Ezy FLASH unit IMPORTANT BATTERY WARNING Ensure your vehicle battery is fully charged and its condition is good before beginning any reflashing process including changing maps locking and unlock
14. he ECU is most often Flash memory The degree of change depends on many physical attributes including the engine type throttle control type cable or DBW fuel used vehicle modifications turbocharger size etc t Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN ABOUT MAPS AND TUNING coNTINUED Where Do I Get Tuning Maps You get a whole bunch of tuning maps included when you purchase the Ezy FLASH product Exactly which ones you get depends on the vehicle type Usually you will get at least the following maps bundled with your Ezy FLASH Security program car will not start Valet low rev limit low speed limit Economy leaner fuel mixture low boost Limited medium performance rev and speed limited High performance standard car premium fuel High performance standard car exhaust premium fuel KK AK WK OK OK Specialist tunes can be made by any engine tuning company using the Ezy FLASH product given support from FlashTorque Usually this will involve running the car on a chassis dynamometer inspecting the resulting data and modifying tuning maps to suit Dyno tuning is a specialty area and usually comes at a significant but reasonable cost Different Countries Different Maps The Ezy FLASH can communicate with supported vehicle types from all world markets including Japan North America Europe Australia New Zealand South Africa and South America The Australian retail version of Ezy FLASH comes preload
15. ing the Ezy FLASH To minimise the power drain from the battery during reflashing operations we recommend you turn off all accessories including lights entertainment systems radios fans air conditioner etc As an extra precaution an external battery charger may be added to the vehicle although this is normally unnecessary with a healthy charged battery Gece Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN GETTI NG READY TO REFLASH coNTINUED Connect The Ezy FLASH a Turn Ignition OFF b Connect OBDII cable to Ezy FLASH Secure the jackscrews c Connect OBDII cable to Vehicle The OBDII port on your vehicle is located under the steering wheel as shown d oe Lol Ezu F lash d The Ezy FLASH will start up immediately and DBW2 5 display version and other information EzyF Lash pem 41 3C 0 x Current Vehicle Auto Detect CAN e This screen will be displayed if the Ezy FLASH is locked to a vehicle a Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual a REFLASHING CHANGING MAPS Select A Tuning Program o Tuning Programs are sometimes called ROMs or Maps These terms may be used interchangeably in this document oO The exact text shown on the LCD windows in this document may differ from those on your Ezy FLASH screen a From Main menu select Change Map If Ezy FLASH is not locked Ezy Flash iz 4 Ser MGi not locked i Change Map F WIN Lock Need
16. instruction OPENING THE EZY FLASH UNIT YOURSELF WILL VOID THE WARRANTY iB Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN TROUBLESHOOTI NG Symptom Probable Causes amp Solutions Cannot connect locking reflashing or Ignition not fully on Turn key to ON unlocking Poor connections Check OBDII cable is connected firmly at both ends and jackscrews are secured at the Ezy FLASH end Ignition not fuly on Turn key to ON or start ECU still in reflash mode Turn key off for a few seconds then on Other disconnect Ezy FLASH then reconnect Cables disturbed Do not key off Check cables and connections and reflash again Low battery Do not key off Attach secondary battery or charger and reflash again Corrupt tuning map file Try a different map Cannot connect DTCs data logging Reflash failed x K K K K Update Ezy FLASH to latest firmware Check the Setup menu Select Vehicle Type setting should be auto Ezy FLASH license locked to a different type of vehicle was locked to a different vehicle type previously In this case Ezy FLASH can only be used on the vehicles of the same type as it was first locked WRX STi FXT CAN vehicles are considered the same type Vehicle not recognised x KK K WARRANTY As per warranty card included in the Ezy Flash packaging Flashtorque Product Warranty The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respe
17. lash to the PC using the USB cable supplied The first time you connect your Ezy Flash you will have to install drivers for it NZTSZES Setup Help c Click the Data Log Settings button on the ae Be sync down gt PC toolbar or select Data Log Settings from the so a Ezy Flash menu Data Log Setting Read Information Read Initial ROM Data Logging Settings Data Log Viewer Update firmware d In the Retrieve Log Data tab a list of avail ia e able data logs will be displayed Select the 3 a Enter base file name path Tetta SOSOSC S S Output format csv with comments IT Clear log info in Ezy Flash after saving Subaru SSM 4 parameters 1931 samples ones you wish to download me 99 e Click Browse and select a location and aa base name for the output files s aston The base name begins the name of all log files to be saved These files are numbered sequentially For example Test Log 0001 csv Test Log 0002 csv Test Log 0003 csv f Click Save Logs To Files to download the data and save them in numbered files Une Meneper ae Ezy FLASH User Manual Subaru 2008 CAN VIEWING LOGGED DATA conn nuen g Click Data Log Viewer in the Data Logging window or the Data Log Viewer icon on the main window toolbar In the following window select the log file you wish to view You may need to navigate to the folder
18. rameters for example Fuel delivery Ignition Timing Turbo boost pressure Intake and exhaust cam timing Throttle mapping how the accelerator pedal affects driving Responses to engine detonation pinging KK KOK OK OK By changing the data in the tuning maps the engine can typically be made to run safer with better economy more torque and therefore power and more responsively Other parameters can be modified also such as rev and speed limits Performance can be decreased as well if desired On some vehicles with automatic or sequential shift transmissions shifting behaviour can also be modified using maps in the ECU s program The art of precisely and correctly altering maps is called Tuning not to be confused with a Tune up which is the loosely applied name for a mechanical lube service In modern vehicles tuning is a complex task as there are many maps involved and many inter relate There is a significant amount of research and development involved in making tuning possible After maps have been tuned they must be programmed into the ECU for them to take effect This process is called reflashing Usually only the portion of the ECU s control program that contains the maps needs to be reflahsed not the entire program One of the primary functions of the Ezy FLASH is delivering various tuning maps into the ECU via reflashing The word reflashing comes about because the memory that is reprogrammed in t
19. rom starting WARNING REFLASHING Do not disturb the vehicle cables or ECU during the reflashing process including changing maps locking and unlocking the Ezy FLASH Interrupting the reflash process may cause a reflash error which may damage your ECU and prevent your vehicle from starting WARNING REPAIRS Do not attempt any repairs on the Ezy FLASH unit No user serviceable parts inside In the unlikely event of an Ezy FLASH device failure contact the place of purchase and return the unit to them for repairs ECUs that are damaged through a failed reflash are repairable by FlashTorque and selected service centres Fees apply Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual fan sae PRODUCT I NFORMATION Congratulations on the purchase of the Ezy FLASH product It will provide you with tangible benefits in power and economy when used with your vehicle Ezy FLASH is primarily a device for delivering tuning programs into your vehicle s ECU However it is also capable of reading and clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs and viewing vehicle data either live in real time or stored for detailed analysis later This makes Ezy FLASH a very useful all round automotive tool Additional features can be accessed through online firmware updates What s In The Box The Ezy FLASH retail box should come with the items you see below If any items are missing contact the company you purchased it from OBDII Cable USB Cable
20. where the files were saved h Right click in the graph window and select Edit group channels a te ls a har An albar e yut pap i Drag channels into channel groups AA n ee te ee v Right click in the left window area to create m tie new channel groups Edit channels to change colours and other dis play parameters j Use the mouse and or cursor keys to navigate around and view the logged data o Some hints The mouse scroll wheel zooms in and out hold down CTRL and scroll wheel pans Cursor keys zoom and pan hold down SHIFT for finer resolution Click the channel labels to highlight that channel and show its y axis Right click the channel labels to edit the channel remove it from the channel group or temporarily hide it Edit the channel and edit its display range and colour if required xK KKKK More detail on how to drive the Log Viewer functions can be found in the Tune Manager Help file on the enclosed CD Subaru 2008 CAN Ezy FLASH User Manual ENVI RONMENTAL I NFORMATION Operating and Storage Temperatures The Ezy FLASH is designed to operate at between 0 C and 40 C 32 F 104 F at less than 90 relative humidity although the display contrast may suffer at the extremes of this tempera ture range Using the Ezy FLASH outside of this temperature range may cause damage to the unit and or may cause it to not operate correctly R Never leave or store the Ezy FLASH in direct sunlight
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