Easy Solution for Fetrotech Tool Can Not Launch Software,No Toolbar !!

Solution for Fetrotech Tool Can Not Launch Software,No Toolbar

Problem:

Fetrotech problem. Task bar killed. Tried admin, no antivirus. Task bar disappears after the splash screen!

Solution:

Just do a CTRL+ALT+DEL and open the task manager, then look for any instances of “windows explorer” if there are more than 1 you will right click on each except one and END TASK, for the last remaining I click the restart button in the lower right. The task bar will appear. Now again I run Fetrotech software, If it does the same thing just repeat the process, Mine usually opens on 2nd attempt. Give it a try.

Here are the detailed steps:

Run Fetrotech as ADMIN (all antivirus and windows defender switched off)

If not open and task bar disappear then press CTRL-ALT-DELETE
Click TASK MANAGER
Look in list for “windows explorer”

On each “windows explorer” process click once, then Click RESTART button at bottm right
Search bar will now reappear.
Now again, just DOUBLE CLICK Fetrotech Icon on screen

Wait a few moments…

Fetrotech will Open. If not, just repeat the process.

Fetrotech trick:

Just do it step by step as it is in the manual and it works !! The most important thing was to download the license files directly to the folder AND NOT COPY. if fetrotech does not open, the taskbar disappears then uninstall everything via the control panel and start over with newly downloaded files. the license files remain the same. IMPORTANT: disable all windows defender and real protection and give your account full administrator rights to modernize files in the system partition. if you do that your ferotech software will work !!

If not working, you need run the installer again via the task manager and run the uninstall. Make sure windows defender and smart screen are completely diasabled, most people do not know how to disable completely – use google. Now re-install via the task manager run menu. After installation, Download the Licence key Directly to the Fetrotech folder in program files x86 directory. Then download the Tool file directly to C: – on each file check proporties and make sure file not blocked. Navigate to your Licence key file and right click OPEN WITH… and select the Fetrotech app…if task bar disappear do as above.

PCMtuner V1.27 Update Opeartions and FAQ

Aug11

Firstly, Many thanks to the users for their support and love for PCMtuner

After the 1.2.7 version update, all users need to download the PCM Suite installation package from the following website and install it.

Please download the PCM Suite installation package and install it from the website(www.tuner-box.com).

You can get the 1.2.7 version of the software as following.

After downloading, unzip and install.
After installation
1. Double click the desktop to run PCMtuner Flash
As the picture shows below:

2. Copy the machine code according to the software prompt, and send it to the mailbox (info@tuner-box.com).
Please send the machine code together with the serial number on the back of your PCMtuner hardware device to the mailbox to request the activation certificate in order to activate your PCMtuner Flash software. Usually the digital certificate will be returned within 30-40 minutes once we confirm that you are a legitimate user, from Monday to Friday during working hours.

The machine code on the back of the device is shown in the picture below.

3. Receive the tuner-box digital certificate and copy it to the folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\PCMtuner Flash). Do NOT modify the name of the digital certificate. The digital certificate name is shown as below.

4. Set the default opening method of the digital certificate to “PCMtuner Flash” as shown in the picture.

5. Set the “Language”, select English(United States) as shown in the picture.

6. It is best to set the display language to English. If your local language can work, you don’t need to choose English as the display language.

FAQ:
1）My computer starts reading and writing after updating pcmtuner 1.2.7, and it prompts that the PCMtuner Flash cannot be found(as the picture shows below). What should I do?
Answer: Please go to the official website(Tuner-box.com) to download PCMtuner Flash.
2) My digital certificate has been obtained and placed in the corresponding directory. When I open the software, it keeps prompting me to send the machine code to the tuner box mailbox.
Answer: Please set the default opening mode of PCMtuner lincese to PCMtuner Flash
3) After opening the PCMtuner flash, my computer has no response, and the software has no response.
Answer: Please set your “Region” to English as shown in the picture below, and check the unicode Beta version.

If the problem persists, please set the display language to English

If you can’t open PCMtuner flash normally after all the above steps, it means that there is something wrong with your computer system.
Please replace the computer or replace the computer system. If you are unwilling to operate, you can continue to use your PCMflash software as the working software.

Solution for PCMtuner flash No Found Problem

Aug10

PCMtuner ecu scanner is not updated to V1.27, when opening the software and click”Read and Write”, it will show“PCMtuner Flash not Found”

But how to solve this problem?Here we share steps to correct the problem.

1.Please download the PCMtuner Flash from official site”tuner-box.com” or from this download link and then install it.

2.After finishing the installation, please open it and then please send the”Serial Number” on the back of device and the ID to”info@tuner-box.com”

factory will send license file back to you.

3.When customer get the license file from factory,please copy it to”PCMtuner Flash”file.

for more steps,please check following videos

https://youtu.be/8p8TJM_VYnA

PCMTuner Module 71 Bench Mode Not Working Solution

Jul1

PCMTuner Module 71 Bench Mode Not Working Solution

Here are the tips if failed to read ecu edc17cp45, edc17c06 etc on bench mode with pcmtuner module 71.

PCMTuner comes with spare transistors for GPT circuits, lots of people damage these by connecting wrongly to ECU so these are replacements if it happens.

If you use OBD for power supply, please do not plug in a separate 12V, otherwise, it will cause the device transistor or step-down chip to burn.

MUST USE PCMtuner power supply!
If you use your own lab power and voltage regulator. You don’t know how device power works. Just adjust the voltage to 13.5 or whatever you think will cause the whole triode to burn out.

The solution here helps many users with similar problems. edc17c60, edc17cp45, edc17cp06 all tested working on bench mode.
Resoldered two transistors K1P, and work bench mode. One soldered K1P other analog p1P, I had only one K1P.

replace first this transistor, K1P, analog 1P,p1P

k1p mmbt2222a – 0.6A 40/75V and p1p pmbt2222a – 0.8A 40/75V

Read on bench module 71 successfully.

If not working after replacing these resistors, check other transistor positions and get it replaced.

PCMTuner Facorty Solution:

N1 transistor: MMUN2113LT1G
N2, N3 transistor: MMUN2211LT1G
Q3 Q9 Q10 Q11: MMBT222A-7-F
The corresponding positions are marked below:

Q3, Q9, Q10, Q11 transistor: with MMBT2222A-7-F
The corresponding positions are marked below:

Free Green Chiptuning Tokens for PCMtuner New Users

Jun29

Free Green Chiptuning Tokens for PCMtuner New Users

PCMtuner company now released a new promotion for new users.

Buy “PCMtuner” and get Green Chiptuning Tokens from “VZ-Performance Center”

Promotion: Customers who purchase PCMtuner products (complete set of PCMtuner machine or a single PCMtuner dongle) can get 3 green tokens for free (The total value is €270.00, which can be seen from the VZ-Performance official website), from June 28th to July 20th.

But how to get the 3 Free Green Tokens?

For customers who purchased pcmtuner products during the promotion.

a. After receiving the device, please complete the registration process.

b. After finish the registration, please log into VZ performance official website (https://support.vz-performance.com).

c. Create a “general support” ticket to request recharge as shown in the picture below.

VZ-Performance Green Chiptuning Tokens Can be Used for the Services Below:

GPF/OPF Removal

DPF Removal

EGR Removal

DTC Removal

ADBlue Removal

HOT Start Fix

IMMO Removal

Readiness Calibration

Flaps / Swirl Removal

TVA Removal

Sport Displays Calibration

Cold Start Noise Reduction

Kickdown Deactivation

StartStop Disable
MAF Removal

Speed Limiter Removal

Torque Monitoring Disable

Burbles Activation

Popcorn Activation

EVAP Removal

Exhaust Flap Removal

SAP Removal

AGS Removal

BMS/BPCM

Lambda/O2 Removal

Launch Control

OBD Reading Protection

Boost Sensor Calibration

LC, AL and NLS for MED9.1

Checksum Fix

Stage1

Stage2

Stage3

Tips to Read Honda CIVIC 1800 MED17.9.3 ECU by PCMTuner

Jun22

Tips to Read Honda CIVIC 1800 MED17.9.3 ECU by PCMTuner

PCMTUNER ECU Programmer Honda CIVIC 1800 I-VTEC 141HP 2012-2018 MED17.9.3 ECU Reading On Bench Tips:

Steps:

Use a universal cable connect the ECU to PCMtuner BENCH/BOOT port
USB cable connect laptop and PCMtuner
Power adapater connect PCMtuner for ensure power supply
You can read and write the ECU

Notice: dont forget make fullbackup before you do any work,that will always make your work safe Fullbackup mean read eeprom and flash then save it.

Please select the 71 protocols TC1793 for read flash and eeprom when you connect all cable and back to click start read and write(software will forward to read and write GUI).
Attention: all user better read fullbackup( read flash and eeprom) for keep safe.

Pinout Instruction:

How to Stop PCMTuner PCMFlash Updates?

Jun16

How to Stop PCMTuner PCMFlash Updates?

Do remember always update pcmtuner software. Never update pcm-flash software online.

This is the message we want to get rid of.

“PCM-FLASH: An updated version was found on the server, would you like to download build 1.2.5 released on 2022-02-20”

Firewall needs to be active.

First, get into the windows settings

Then reach the firewall settings.
Enter the advanced settings.

Create a new rule

Select the pcmflash.exe destination folder

Block the connection

Repeat the operation for the next rule.

Then you’re done.

PCMtuner MODULE 53 – Infineon Tricore BSL Description and example operation

Jun13

PCMtuner MODULE 53 – Infineon Tricore BSL Description and example operation
This module is for qualified users only and requires access to the ECU pcb and in some cases the soldering of additional components.

The work is performed in bench mode (BUT ECU disassembling is required).
The module supports many ECU’s with the TC1724, TC1728, TC1736, TC1738, TC1762, TC1766, TC1767, TC1782, TC1792, TC1793, TC1796, TC1797 and TC1798 microcontrollers of Bosch, Siemens Continental and Delphi ECUs.
The password can be read from SIM2K-24x, Ford EMS22XX, Ford SID20X, Bosch, Bosch GPT ECUs.
The opens to possibilities to MANY ecus not supported by other modules.
Compatibility
TC1762/TC1766 MICRO (1504KB)
TC1762/TC1766 EEPROM (32KB)
TC1792/TC1796 MICRO (2048KB)
TC1796 MICRO+EXT (4096KB/6144KB)
TC1796 EXT (2048KB/4096KB)
TC1792 EEPROM (64KB)
TC1796 EEPROM (128KB)
TC1736 MICRO (1024KB)
TC1736 EEPROM (32KB)
TC1738/TC1767 MICRO (2048KB)
TC1738/TC1767 EEPROM (64KB)
TC1797 MICRO (4096KB)
TC1797 EEPROM (64KB)
TC1797 MICRO+EXT (6144KB/8192KB)
TC1797 EXT (2048KB/4096KB)
TC1724/TC1728 MICRO (1536KB)
TC1724/TC1728 EEPROM (64KB)
TC1782/TC1784 MICRO (2560KB)
TC1782/TC1784 EEPROM (128KB)
TC1791/TC1793 MICRO (4096KB)
TC1791/TC1793 EEPROM (192KB)
TC1791/TC1793 MICRO+EXT (6144KB/8192KB)
TC1791/TC1793 EXT (2048KB/4096KB)
Delphi MT86 EEPROM (16KB)
Delphi CRD3.1 EEPROM (32KB)
Tested ECUs
Bosch
VAG MED17.1 TC1796
VAG MED17.1.1 TC1796
VAG MED17.1.6 TC1797
Ford MED17.2 TC1767 TPROT7
Ford MED17.2 TC1767 GPT
BMW MEVD17.2.4 TC1797 GPT
BMW MEVD17.2.9 TC1797 GPT
VAG MED17.5 TC1766
VAG MED17.5.5 TC1766
VAG MED17.5.5 TC1766 GPT
VAG MED17.5.5 TC1767 GPT
VAG MED17.5.21 TC1782 GPT
VAG ME17.5.26 TC1724 GPT
MB MED17.7.1 TC1797 TPROT7
MB MED17.7.2 TC1797 GPT
PSA MED17.4.4
China ME17.8.8 TC1728
K/H MEDG17.9.8 TC1767
VAZ ME17.9.7 TC1762
K/H ME17.9.11 TC1762
K/H ME17.9.13 TC1762
UAZ ME17.9.71 TC1724
BMW EDC17CP02 TC1766 TPROT3
PSA EDC17C10 TC1797 TPROT7
PSA EDC17C60
MB EDC17CP10 TC1796+EXT
K/H EDC17CP14 TC1796 TPROT3
K/H EDC17CP14 TC1796 TPROT11
VAG EDC17CP14 TC1796
VAG EDC17CP14 TC1796+EXT
VAG EDC17CP14 TC1796+EXT GPT
VAG EDC17CP20 TC1796
BMW EDC17C41 TC1797 GPT
VAG EDC17CP44 TC1797 TPROT8+
VAG EDC17C46 TC1767 TPROT8+
VAG EDC17C46 TC1767 GPT
MB EDC17CP46 TC1797 GPT
Volvo EDC17CP48 TC1797 GPT
Iveco EDC17C49 TC1797
Iveco EDC17CP52 TC1797
K/H EDC17C53 TC1767 TPROT8+
VAG EDC17C54 TC1797 TPROT8+
BAW EDC17CV54 TC1767
BMW EDC17C56 TC1797 GPT
K/H EDC17C57 TC1793F TPROT8+
MB EDC17CP57 TC1793 GPT
GM EDC17C59 TC1767 GPT
VAG EDC17C64 TC1797 GPT
VAG EDC17C74 TC1793 GPT
Siemens / Continental
K/H SIM2K-241 TC1767
Ford SID208/SID209 TC1797
Ford EMS2204/EMS2211 TC1738
JLR SID208
Delphi
GM MT-60 TC1766
China MT-80 TC1762
GM MT-80 TC1762
K/H MT-86 TC1766
MB CRD 3.10 TC1797
CRD3/CRD3P
Working Example.
For our example we are going to Read and write both Flash memory and EEPROM from a Delphi CRD3.10 in this case, the ecu is from a 2012 Mercedes C250 blue efficiency model, a car not on our current module list.
With a little research we can find
1. ECM type and specifications
2. ECM pinouts
3. boot loader connections for pcb
Processor type TC1797
Password: Not implemented
Eeprom external

Step 1.
We need to dismantle the ECU in order to access the PCB to enable us to place the ecu in boot mode so that we can read/write.
First we remove the screws from the ecu case.

Next, using a heat gun, we gently heat the edges of the ECU lid to help loosen the bonding material, whilst gently prying the lid. Care must be taken not to use excessive heat or force!!

After removing the Lid we now have access to the ECU’s pcb.

Closer inspection of theprocessor shows it to be a tricore 1797

Now we must prepare the PCB for boot mode. Below are just some of the Schematics available via online resources on how to place this ecu into BSL or boot mode. Some will show connections for resistors to be soldered. These type are usually our last resort if we cannot use our boot and cnf cables.

Others may show the Labels L and H

and others BOOT and CNF1

L = Boot H = CNF1 which also relate to the cables on
PCMtuner bench wires with crocodile clips.
In order to connect to the points shown we can use pen probes (recommended ) or we can solder leads directly to these points that are usually pads, vias or IC pins.

With our PCMtuner interface NOT powered, we can connect or bench cable to the ECU

And connect our BOOT and CNF1 to the appropriate leads or Probe pens on the PCB

Step 2.
Power on our PCMtuner hardware, open PCMflash, and select module 53 TC1797 Micro (4096kb)
Our Micro is where our flash memory containing maps etc is located.

Next we click on Identification to ensure our connections and selection is correct

If you cannot ID then please check all connections to PCB, check ECU pinouts, or, in some cases you may have to revert to a diagram that shows
boot and cnf connections as resistors rather than a physical connection to your bench cable.
Next we click on Read, We will be asked to select password, in this ECU case we specify that it is not implemented.

When read is complete we will be asked to save the file

click save…
Now we will read our eeprom. In the case of this particular ECU its is an external Ic, so we select the option via MODULE 53>>external eeprom>>Delphi CRD3.1 eeprom

Again, click Identification..then read

and again save on the computer when done

To write a file to flash, we select our micro and click the file selection box

we then choose the file we wish to write…..

On this Particular ECU we must do our checksum before in our file editor as this automatic checksum function is not implemented

So we click yes……
For our ECU we must select ‘other (no crc checks) in the first drop down box.
Password is Auto (as not used on this ecu)’use write optimizations’ is unchecked. This means the full flash file is written. If checked, only changes in the file will be written to Flash –

We then click OK

Sit back, have a beer and wait on your latest masterpiece being written to the ECU

If all goes to plan….Successful write!!!

Ford SID208 SID209 BSL INSTRUCTIONS for PCMTuner

Jun10

Ford SID208 SID209 BSL INSTRUCTIONS for PCMTuner

Just select ECU during operation;

Step 1.
First,with ECU in the car(or on the bench with OBD breakout),we will identify our ECU
To do this, select 07 SID208 and click Identification

Our ECU details can now be seen, If needed we can make a note of these for any future reference.

Step2.

Now we must get the password from the ECU.

To do this we must use the Password option on module 71, and select SID208

Step 3.

Now we click the Read button

The program extracts the password from the ECU

you will now be asked to save it to a file (the serial number of the ECU will be in the file name, it is also indicated on the cover of the ECU itself).
Please remember where you save this file.

At same time the program will display the status of the ECU, i.e. whether signature verification is enabled or not.

If signature verification is already disabled, then someone has done it before, in this case, just can just write to the ECU as a regular SID208 or SID209.

Step 4.

Open the ECU and, looking at the picture, make the following connection:
Connect 1 kΩ resistors to two via points, connect the end of the resistors to the two upper pads.

Always be careful when you open ecu and when you are soldering not to damage components

Step 5.

In the PCMflash select 53 TC1797 micro and press the Read button

The program will ask you to point to a file with a password, you must change from auto to browse and select the file saved in the first step.

The ECU Micro memory will now start to read.

Reading time is around 2-3 miwnutes., The Full Memory is Read from the ECU. When Prompted please save the file.

Now repeat the above steps for the EEPROM. Select module 53 TC1997 EEPROM

for more informations ,please check following product link

https://www.carobd.de/wholesale/pcmtuner-ecu-programmer.html

How to work with ECU that require unlocking (PCR2.1) for PCMTuner

Jun10

Information
PCR 2.1 were installed on various vehicles group VAG diesel engine 1.6TDI requires BSL unlocking.
Please note: where available real reading, only the calibration area is subtracted (not the full dump), in this case, pay attention to the version of the calibrations coincided with the current version of SW, otherwise. Work very carefully, only SIMOS 8.1/8.2 ECU can be restored via module 53 (Tricore BSL). The rest will have to change to new ones.
The current lock status is displayed when the unit is identified (works for SIMOS 8.4, 8.6 and PCR2.1):

Module: VAG: 2.8L V6 FSI (SIMOS8.6)
Identification
Catalog number: 4G0907552F
Software version: 0005
Hardware number: 2.8l V6 FSI CHVA
VIN number: WAUZZZ4G3BN******
Encoding: 1A250034042601020000
Programming: 2
ECU type: SIMOS8.6
The digital signature verification check: Disabled

If the check is disabled, you do not need to unlock it.
The essence of the unlock-modification of the external EEPROM installed in the unit. So before unlocking it is suggested to read EEPROM and save.
For ECUs PCR2.1 loader displays the current lock status when identifying in BSL mode (if set).

Serial number: 41048482-19E0A315-82060010-240EFE00
Hardware number: EV_ECM16TDI
Part number: 03L906023KN
Software version: 9056
VIN number: WAUZZZ8X4BB******
The digital signature verification check: Disabled
Serial number: 41848480-13C09713-82160010-270A0700
Hardware number: EV_ECM28FSI
Catalog number: 4G0907552F
Software version: 0005
VIN number: WAUZZZ4G3BN******

Each press of the “Initialization”button in BSL mode changes the lock status to the opposite. So be careful what you do.

How to work with ECU that require unlocking (PCR2.1)

1) Check the current lock status in the car, if the check is disabled, you can go to read-write, otherwise follow the instructions
2) Remove the unit from the car, open it, transfer the processor to BSL mode using the connection pictured (PCR2.1,) the work as a whole as in the package 53
3) Choose “PCR2.1 (EEPROM/UNLOCK/BSL)”
4) Click Identification – save ECU data somewhere in a text file.
5) Click Read – save the EEPROM
6) Given that ECU is blocked, we perform Initialization once for PCR2.1 get something like this displayed):
Module initialization
Entering programming mode
Transfer bootloader
Examination
The digital signature verification check: Disabled
Done
On this ECU BSL complete. remove resistors, and ECU can be sealed closed and put in the car. Then read write as normal

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