Openport 2.0 - Your key to tuning
From reflashing to logging to diagnostics, the Openport 2.0 can do it all with just a PC laptop and a USB port. Use it with our EcuFlash software for unlimited tuning and logging of Subarus, Mitsubishis, and an ever-expanding list of supported vehicles. The Openport's industry-standard SAE-J2534 interface can also be used with OEM reflashing software for any car sold in the USA since 2004.
Select Update Driver. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions. Reinstall the device driver. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager. Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and select Uninstall. EcuFlash is a free general-purpose ECU reflashing and editing tool. EcuFlash uses the Openport vehicle interface to reflash vehicles via the OBD-II port. EcuFlash also allows you to edit ECU data (known as 'maps' or 'tables') in a human-readable format using a XML-based definition system to translate the data. EcuFlash Vehicle List.
A Smart Cable Means Faster Tuning.
The Openport 2.0 uses a built-in 32-bit ARM processor to allow fast communication with your ECU without burdening your PC - which means reliable faster reflashing and logging for you. Using built-in microSD slot, the Openport can log continuously from your ECU without a PC, day after day, to help work out those hard to replicate bugs in your tune.
- Profile drivers can specify scanning parameters settings for their device(s) in their profile driver's INF file to tailor to the specific needs of a given device scenario. You can override the default system scanning parameters by providing one or more of the following scanning parameters listed below into the AddReg directive.
- Just wondering if anyone has had a problem with their tactrix adaptor. It wouldnt connect to my ba xr8 and I thought it was a probem with my obd port but my blue tooth adaptor and my sct hand controller both connect fine.
- Go to Control panel, enter System to access your Device Manager Scroll down to the LPT/ COM port then double click Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port Click Driver in the Windows Properties section The driver must be numbered as '2.0.2.8' and dates accordingly.
EcuFlash - Freedom to Tune
EcuFlash is our free software used with the Openport 2.0 to give you the power to tune and reflash many Subaru and Mitsubishi vehicles. Unlike most commercial tuning solutions, EcuFlash doesn't limit how many cars you can flash, what parts of a ROM you can see, or what you can share with someone else. This ability to share information and ideas has helped found and build the OpenECU community of enthusiasts and professional tuners alike.
Look for integrated logging, OBD diagnostics, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda support coming soon!
Tighter Boost Control
Tactrix Port Devices Drivers
Our 3-port boost solenoid upgrade along with EcuFlash tuning allows for consistent boost control at levels much higher than factory solenoid supports. This solenoid includes a harness compatible with Subarus and Evos.
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Due to variety of local, state, and federal COVID-19 related restrictions on person movement, Tactrix will be working under reduced hours until such restrictions are lifted. We will be attempting to remotely answer email inquires (while also watching our own children and keeping our spouses sane('Happy wife, Happy life!')) and coming in to the office periodically to ship orders. We expect that we will still be able to supply hardware regularly, but in some cases it will take an extra day or so to process. We thank you for your understanding and wish you and your families good health during this challenging time for us all.
EcuFlash 1.44.4799 Released
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:22 pm |
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Posts: 6 | After spending the better part of a day struggling to get my $13 cable to work with romraider and ecuflash, I figured I would share what I did to get mine to work.
I've been taking advantage of this forum for quite a while but never made an account.
Windows 10 64 bit
2004 forester xt 5mt
This cable:
VIMVIP VAG-COM KKL 409.1 OBD2 USB Cable Auto Scanner Scan Tool Audi VW SEAT Volkswagen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6498D0/re ... 9AbDDYHFNC
1. Installed drivers from disc that came with the cable. Inserted disc and ran the driver install exe as administrator. One of my issues with getting this cable to work came from not running every program as administrator.
2. Download ecuflash 1.28 here: https://evoecu.logic.net/mirror/ecuflash/releases/
Do not download the updated ecu definitions! They will not work with 1.28.
3. Run the ecuflash installation exe as administrator and go through the steps to finish the install.
4. Plug the cable into your computer and go to device manager to change the com port settings. (Control panel - hardware and sound - device manager - ports (com & lpt) - usb serial ch430 - port settings - advanced - change com port number to com1)
5. Plug the obd end into your car.
6. Plug usb into computer.
7. Connect green test connector.
8. Run ecuflash as administrator. (I right clicked ecuflash in file explorer and changed the settings to “always run as administrator”
9. Click options - port - com1
10. Select read from ecu.
11. Choose model
12. You’ll be prompted to turn the key to the on position so do that.
Hopefully it will work and you’re ready to go. This is what worked for me.
I fought with different drivers for a while because the disc that came with the cable would never work. This issue was fixed by running the driver install as administrator.
Also trying to use the new ecu definitions with ecuflash 1.28 caused it to crash. Using the definitions that come with 1.28 worked fine for me.
Changing the com port to com1 was another fix for one of my issues.
Now I'm finally able to get my stage 2 setup going on my fxt for $13!
Last edited by stitched on Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:19 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:00 pm |
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Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:16 am
Posts: 9 | Thats a breakthrough!
Didnt know that vag com cable have that capability...
What year is your fxt?
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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:51 pm |
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Posts: 168 | I thought vag com were not setup to write, only read. Have you tried flashing back?
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:41 am |
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Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:16 am
Posts: 9 | I thought vag com were not setup to write, only read. Have you tried flashing back? if not mistaken there is 1 type of vag com cable that can write/reflash.... that particular type of chip.... not sure if it was true or not... since i'm just using vag com for logging (for now)
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:21 pm |
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Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:16 pm
Posts: 6 | Thats a breakthrough!
Didnt know that vag com cable have that capability...
What year is your fxt? It was a bit of a challenge getting everything to work properly but worth it. 2004 fxt 5mt I thought vag com were not setup to write, only read. Have you tried flashing back? Ive flashed so far without issue around 10 times.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 7:02 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:05 am
Posts: 168 | Can you repost the link to the item? The one you sent no longer exists.
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Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 7:45 pm |
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Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:16 pm
Posts: 6 | Can you repost the link to the item? The one you sent no longer exists. Updated the link
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 12:25 pm |
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Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2016 10:05 am
Posts: 168 | So is the trick that that you have to specifically run the old version of EcuFlash?
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 2:05 pm |
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Posts: 6 | So is the trick that that you have to specifically run the old version of EcuFlash? Yes I think this is a crucial aspect of getting it to work. It was for me at least.
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:08 am |
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Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:08 am
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Location: South Africa | So is the trick that that you have to specifically run the old version of EcuFlash? Yes I think this is a crucial aspect of getting it to work. It was for me at least. Correct, can confirm it worked for my 06 ADM Prodrive WRX and my 06ADM STI. I have to use tactrix for my 04 STI non DBW thou.
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:49 pm |
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Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:21 pm
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Location: France | Really interesting, also as a back up plan for exemple if your tactix OP 2.0 is out of order (like for me now ).
I have also an old vag.com cable, it is ok for logging with RR
I would like to know if it is possible to have both versions of EcuFlash (V1.28 and last 1.44)
on the laptop ?
Thanks
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:31 am |
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Location: Moscow, Russia | You may have any number of versions of ecuFlash and just one OP2 driver set. Which is not promised to work with all versions.
Do not forget to assign applicable rommetadata directory for each version.
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:42 am |
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Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:21 pm
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Location: France | Thanks
'You may have any number of versions of ecuFlash ' = OK fine
'and just one OP2 driver set. Which is not promised to work with all versions.'
= OK I think I understand (eg as on last version of EcuFlash you don't have to install the Drivers + J2534 DLL separatly, it is included in ecuflash 1.44 install)
But anyway if my OP2 is fixed I can use EcuFlash 1.44
'Do not forget to assign applicable rommetadata directory for each version' = Yes I thought about it
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Tactrix Port Devices Driver License Test
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 1:23 pm |
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Posts: 1 | Thanks for these instructions. I can confirm that it does work as well, but I didn't purchase the cable listed. I purchased this cable (https://amzn.to/2Happnk) a few years ago to run FreeSSM and it works with drivers found on the internet. I successfully flashed my 05 OBXT last night with a hybrid image I made for my EJ20X
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:31 pm |
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Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:45 am
Posts: 42 | If the VAGCOM cable is useful, can this copy of tactrix be used? I will only do it once.
There are supposedly two copies. The one that comes with a black plate is the 'good' copy...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3291430 ... b201603_52
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