How to Install PCMflash and Activate Module:
PCMflash is an integrated software solution intended for reprogramming ECUs and TCUs of Volkswagen, Skoda, Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan/Infiniti, Subaru, Honda/Acura, Hyundai/Kia, Renault, Toyota/Lexus and other vehicles. There are universal modules Denso SH705x Bootloader and BSL TriCore. It supports work via ADS adapter (version 1, not for all ECUs) as well as via any J2534-compatible adapter if there are appropriate drivers and libraries. The tool has been tested with OpenPort 2.0, Mongoose JLR, MongoosePro JLR, Teradyne GNA600 (VCM 1), Mazda VCM 2.
The software is marketed on a module basis and has simple and clear interface. The Guardant dongle is used for the protection from unauthorized access. It supports flashing both backup (vbf) and binary (bin) files. When flashing binary files checksum verification and correction is available for most of the modules. Conversion from VBF/GDS into BIN is supported if the ECU doesn’t support reading. Most modules support checksum verification and correction as well as VID transfer (if needed) while flashing binary files.
The USB dongle needs to be linked to a PC. The authorization process is automatic and requires Internet connection at the first attempt to work with an ECU. The dongle can be used on several computers.
Driver installation:
Attention! The USB-dongle must be plugged in only after the drivers have been installed.
If the dongle was plugged in before the driver installation and the standard windows installation wizard for USB-devices was run, unplug the dongle and exit the windows installation wizard.
- Install Guardant driver selecting the correct one for your operating system installed on your PC
- If needed, reboot the system.
- Connect the dongle to the available USB-port.
- Make sure that the dongle is identified by windows.
Dongle Activation:
Before the first use of the dongle it will need to be activated.
The process consists of the following steps:
- Dump creation and sending to the support team.
- Dongle memory update after receiving an update dump from support.
- Enter module activation code into PCMFlash application.
Steps 1-2 use the GrdTRU.exe application.
This utility functions as a wizard consisting of several pages. You can move from one page to another using Next and Back buttons at the bottom.
Step 3 uses the PCMFlash application.
For more details you can read the PCMFlash_setup
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