97 ECU w/ ECU Flash

[BWeston]

Are 97 ECUs compatible with ECUflash? or is only 98/99 compatible? Anyone who knows or has done it please let me know. Thanks

 

[kthackst]

98/99 only. And actually only a percentage of them are flashable. You have to check the pcb to be sure.

 

[97ebaygst]

if you have metal case its not flashable with ecuflash, plastics can be flashed

 

[BWeston]

So i can buy a 98/99 and plug it in, and use ecu flash?

98/99 only. And actually only a percentage of them are flashable. You have to check the pcb to be sure.

what do you mean pcb?

 

[knochgoon24]

1998 DSM

Production Dates -> 7/97-5/98

FWD Ecu Part # -> MD346675
FWD ROM Id -> EM2055

AWD Ecu Part # -> MD346676
AWD ROM Id -> EM2056

PCB Code: JE331B156C

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1999 DSM

Production Dates -> 6/98-4/99

FWD Ecu Part # -> MD359402
FWD ROM Id -> EM2363

AWD Ecu Part # -> MD359403
AWD ROM Id -> EM2364

PCB Code: JE331B156D

http://ceddy.us/?page_id=134 for more info.

The pcb code is printed in white on the actual control board. Look at the first photo in the link.

 

[BWeston]

Ok, so if i pick up a 98/99 ecu, what all would i need to use ECU flash? Sorry I'm sort of a dummy when it comes to this stuff, still learning things everyday

 

[knochgoon24]

Just an openport 2.0 cable, ecuflash, evoscan, and a laptop. Any laptop with a usb port should work. I've run ecuflash and evoscan on a 600Mhz computer with 512mb ram (Asus eee 710sd).

 

[97mitzugst]

I am wanting to use ecuflash on my 97 gst. Would I have to use a gst ecu, or would a gsx one work as well?

 

[knochgoon24]

You'll need a 98 or 99 ecu that matches the info listed above. GST or GSX matter.

 

[Rengar18]

Either gst or gsx ecu is fine. And jst make it's the black plastic case and make SURE the pcb code on the board on the ecu matches the above codes or you will NOT be able to flash it. I learned this personally the hard way.

 

[97mitzugst]

Alright. Thanks for clearing that up for me guys.

 

[grudgedoutgsxr]

i have a question. If i use a gsx ecu, and i want to do an awd swap can i just keep the gsx or will a gst mess up awd?

 

[gsxeclipse97]

They are the same tuning wise. The Gst has a limiter but with ecu/flash you can disable it.