I started to download and it said "file does not exist". When i click the link it says "The page cannot be found"

I just checked it from two separate computers and my Palm Pre. Works fine.
Something on your end.

EDIT - Lemme guess: you didn't follow the directions and right-click?

I just checked it from two separate computers and my Palm Pre. Works fine.
Something on your end.

EDIT - Lemme guess: you didn't follow the directions and right-click?

I right clicked first and it didnt work, so i tried just clicking it and it still didnt work??

"site not available ..." in my case too. I turned off all 'net security to no avail as well.

Yes, right clicked and attempted to save as...

You got it Jeff, Ill clean it all out when im outta class. This is odd since I just reformatted yesterday.

Thanks again for your quick responce.

any tips on this issue from people who had made it work?

Oh boy. Hold on...

Hey jeff,

I just tried to add my map, and I get a lovely message:

http://imgur.com/tLYyL.jpg

I had 1.2.0.5, I just updated to the latest version 1.2.2.1. I can't import the maps under either version.


Lol... same here. I uninstalled everything, reinstalled both the Manager and Updater..still getting same message....

Total badass idea to have the links instead though..

For the compatibility issue, make sure you are downloading the most current calibration in the list, not one of your old ones. THere might be a compatibility issue there that I can resolve at a later time.

For those that are just having access issues, make sure you are doing the following:

OPEN THE E-MAIL

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/download_tutorial/1.jpg

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/download_tutorial/2.jpg

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/download_tutorial/3.jpg

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/download_tutorial/4.jpg



This was just verified with jsjjr's and l33sfpc's calibrations on 5 separate computers, 2 of which do NOT have the AP software on them.
The other three have a mix of old and new software.

hmm i did that multiple times. Still says "the page cannot be displayed". It saves a page on the desktop that says the page cannot be found.

What should i do? all internet security is disabled.

edit: I also tried it on multiple computers, mac and a pc. same thing

What should i do?

I dunno. I tried it in Netscape, IE, FireFox and Opera as well as the native browser on my phone and it always worked.

I'm calling other people around here to try it as well, but the two that have done it aren't having an issue.

Can you take screen-shots like I did to demonstrate the issue?

Just send me an updated map and I will get to the bottom of it!

yeah im following those directions, and for some reason its saying the file does not exist. Its obviously on my end because i tried to do the same thing to other peoples files that were sucessful and all of them failed.


Update: used my roomates laptop with firefox and it worked fine.

Everyone who can, try this:

CLICK ON THIS LINK AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ABOVE (http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/completed/test/index.html)

(I promise you won't be Rick-Rolled - Its just a test link to a base calibration stored in the same sub-folder as everyone's calibrations.)

the link is 404

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/completed/test/index.html

404 not found: http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/completed/test/MM%202004%20MT%20NA%20BASE%20USDM%20v4_0.ptm

%20 translates to space.

deleted for bandwith

Hey Jeff,

Still no go. I am able to click the 'test' link you provided above and see the file. I'm able to download it into a folder, but I get the same message as the most recent file. I've uninstalled and re-installed the updater and manager several times.. Not working for me..

Just send me an updated map and I will get to the bottom of it!

Accomplished!

the link is 404

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/completed/test/index.html

404 not found: http://www.mazdamaniac.com/cobb/completed/test/MM%202004%20MT%20NA%20BASE%20USDM%20v4_0.ptm

%20 translates to space.

Its supposed to show up as "404" if you left-click on it.
You have to right-click and save-as.

The only thing I can figure is that there is some sort of file association that is blocking your connection.

I guess I'll have to convert all of the files to ZIPs or RARs to ensure compatibility.

(BTW - Who the hell uses a Mac these days?)

OK I GOT IT. YES!!. i dont know for some reason it just worked. Thanks for the help!

Thanks Jeff, but sorry. I can't download the new map either when I click "save target/link as".

My error message reads "Internet Explorer was not able to open this internet site. The requested site is either unavailable or cannot be founr. Please try again later."

^ try firefox. mine said the same thing in IE but worked with firefox.

now it just says my newest map is an old version and can't be loaded into the ap manager... i'll investigate more tomorrow..

I'm going to re-send everyone's e-mail in a few minutes.
All linked files have been changed to a ZIP file.

That should clear up everything.

Hey jeff,

I just tried to add my map, and I get a lovely message:

http://imgur.com/tLYyL.jpg

I had 1.2.0.5, I just updated to the latest version 1.2.2.1. I can't import the maps under either version.

Okay. Forget the downloading problem. It worked with google chrome though the file size is a lot smaller than the previous maps.

I'm getting the above error message too now. Updated accessport an manager before I tried to add any maps.

^ try firefox. mine said the same thing in IE but worked with firefox.

now it just says my newest map is an old version and can't be loaded into the ap manager... i'll investigate more tomorrow..

Thanks. Downloaded with chrome.

Belay that message - I won't be resending anything.
New links already reflect the change to a ZIP file.

Sorry Jeff. It's working now (zipped file). I just couldn't get the other way going.

Sorry Jeff. It's working now (zipped file). I just couldn't get the other way going.

Don't be sorry - its all up to me to get it right.
I'm glad it worked for you. Hopefully, everyone else will have equally impressive results. lol

yeah the zip file format got it working great!!! thanks!!!

well i f-ed up somwhere...

the map is uploaded to my AP but when i try to flash the new map, the map is greyed out on the ap and it wont let me use it. i updated my dongle, ap, and ap manager. uninstalled my ap, reflashed the basemap twice but nothing will let me put that map on the car. what did i do wrong?

I upgraded my ap software then tried to upload the new map to the ap, but the ap wouldn't show up in the manager software. I had to reboot to get it to show. Not a big deal, but wanted to mention it just in case anyone else has this issue.

well i f-ed up somwhere...

the map is uploaded to my AP but when i try to flash the new map, the map is greyed out on the ap and it wont let me use it. i updated my dongle, ap, and ap manager. uninstalled my ap, reflashed the basemap twice but nothing will let me put that map on the car. what did i do wrong?

same problem here.....

Hey Jeff, making it a zip fixed it. Good stuff!!!

either im being an IDOT, or something is wrong. I got the map saved, and uploaded to acc. manager. But it wont let me drag it over to the accessport..

Hey you guys posted same problem... and at same time... lol

Failed to copy "mm 200678 mt... 4_0_3.ptm"
You cannont copy a "USDM 2006-2008 RX8 (MT)'
MAP (MAZDA_US_RX8M_BASE_06
TO A USDM 2006-2008 RX8 (MT-FED.)
ACCESSPORT (MAZD_US_RX8M_06)

My map is greyed out :'(.

I did the full clean of all cobb software, updated the Manager and the AP.

yeah I can get the map on the AP got the latest beta firmware, plug it into the car turned the car to the on position and tried to flash it with the 4.01 file, but its grayed out, while the base map is white.

well i got it, dont know how lol, but it loaded..

went to car todo the final touches, and greyd out as well.. :(

W.E... gooing to bed.. (stomps feet)

Grey matter here too..

weird. glad its not just me

I thought you guys were a bunch of dorks who didn't follow instructions, but I just tested and my map is grayed out too. I followed both manager and updater links and upgraded before uploading the ap maps and going to the car.

well this sucks

I thought you guys were a bunch of dorks who didn't follow instructions

my map is grayed out too.

:bootyshakLOL

Are all you "greyed-out" sufferers on the newest AP Updater software and AP firmware?

for me I figured I had the latest and tried it, it was grayed out, so I looked for updates

then I updated the software (AP Updater), and then did the beta firmware update (as per instructions) on the ap, but to no avail it was still grayed out

yep, did all the updates, and even the beta stuff, nothing worked. the base map can still load up fine.

OK. Probably something got stuffed in the serial number validation.

Everyone that is having a "greyed-out" issue, send in a submission the usual way and I'll tackle it tomorrow.

Tack a note onto your submission with your current firmware version info.

OK. Probably something got stuffed in the serial number validation.

Everyone that is having a "greyed-out" issue, send in a submission the usual way and I'll tackle it tomorrow.

Tack a note onto your submission with your current firmware version info.

When you say the "USUAL WAY", you mean send the last data log setup again?
idle,cruise at 60, 2nd to 3rd pull, and map used.. "along with the newest map"?

AOK download now Jeff. Thanks very much! :)

Download link works great.
Tried it with left clicking the map and also right click->save as and they both work just fine.
Also have issue uploading to AP. I'll resend my submission with my firmware version.

kewl, i'll tackle it this evening...at work now.

Are all you "greyed-out" sufferers on the newest AP Updater software and AP firmware?

yes, I updated everything. the old maps still show up as usual, but the new one is greyed out..

tonight I'll email you what the ap says (serial #, firmware ver, etc)

None yet, but they have a few other big projects going on right now (a hardware update for the AccessPORT and new software for the MS 3 and MS 6), so it might be a little bit longer.

Hey Jeff

any news from Cobb?

Hey Jeff

any news from Cobb?

Unfortunately, no and it is starting to get frustrating because I have several European ROMs over there and I'm am starting to get annoyed by the Honda project taking time away from us.
I'll call over there again today.

For everyone having problems with the "gray-out", send a submission with your 11 questions, and just state the problem.
You don't need attachments - I've already alerted Hund about the influx of seemingly "incorrect" submissions.
Be patient - Hund has had some serious computer problems the past week (crashed drive, blown router, etc.), so I might not get to you until this afternoon.

Just sent Mine

I spoke too soon. The download was AOK, but I too have the greyed out custom file when trying to flash the ECU.

Will send the file via email as instructed.

Everyone with this issue:

Completely uninstall your AP Manager and AP Updater software.
Delete the folders they were in and, if you are so inclined, delete any registry keys that relate to the software.
Then, download the newest versions (1.2.2.1 for the Manager and 1.2.2.2-11434 for the Updater) and reinstall.
Then, verify the problem.
I don't believe this is going to fix it, but Christian at Cobb is insisting that we verify the complaint.

Thanks!

Unfortunately, no and it is starting to get frustrating because I have several European ROMs over there and I'm am starting to get annoyed by the Honda project taking time away from us.
I'll call over there again today.


jeff

thanks for the ubdates

no problem waiting here:cool:

Everyone with this issue:

Completely uninstall your AP Manager and AP Updater software.
Delete the folders they were in and, if you are so inclined, delete any registry keys that relate to the software.
Then, download the newest versions (1.2.2.1 for the Manager and 1.2.2.2-11434 for the Updater) and reinstall.
Then, verify the problem.
I don't believe this is going to fix it, but Christian at Cobb is insisting that we verify the complaint.

Thanks!

I installed the newest versions of the AP software on my work PC which never had them installed before.
I was able to install the map onto my AP (which I couldn't before) but the latest map was grayed-out while trying to install it onto the car.

I installed the newest versions of the AP software on my work PC which never had them installed before.
I was able to install the map onto my AP (which I couldn't before) but the latest map was grayed-out while trying to install it onto the car.

OK. Thanks for the feedback. I figured that wasn't gonna fix it.

I am going to send you a file directly to test. Look for it in your e-mail - it will be a calibration in a ZIP. Try it and report back as soon as it is convenient for you.

Thanks!

I am going to send you a file directly to test. Look for it in your e-mail - it will be a calibration in a ZIP. Try it and report back as soon as it is convenient for you.

No problem. I should be available as long as I don't get called away at work ;)

File sent. Let me know your results.

File sent. Let me know your results.

Did you send it to the correct email ************?
Nothing in my inbox and nothing in the spam folder ;)
Strange that I got your email for the direct download link but not this.

BTW.. My work has your site blocked (don't know why) so I can't check for it there.
Sorry for being a pain :)

Tuning --- The more you wait... the more you want it :)

If you want Jeff, send it to my "direct download link" page and I'll access it with a laptop (I see access points outside of my work :))

well I will be online, send me a pm if you want me to test something, am home with laptop and RX-8

Jeff, just saw the pix of your car on BHR's website..... Damn, that's a bad b*tch!

I think I got it figured out.

The newest version of the software broke the serial number locking feature. The new calibrations aren't getting the serial number info from the AccessPORT correctly, so it doesn't identify your AccessPORT as yours.
I tried it on my car and had the same problem - I took a known-good calibration, re-saved it with the new software and absolutely NO changes and the AccessPORT showed it as grayed-out. When I deleted the serial number info, it showed up in white again.

Hopefully, I'll see a new build of the software tomorrow.

Yeah.....thanks for tirelessly working on this issue Jeff.. mad props!

sweet!

Did you send it to the correct email ************?
Nothing in my inbox and nothing in the spam folder ;)
Strange that I got your email for the direct download link but not this.

BTW.. My work has your site blocked (don't know why) so I can't check for it there.
Sorry for being a pain :)

Dude, what is up with your freaking e-mail?
I have a few users that occasionally get my stuff blocked, but seem to receive nothing - even stuff Hund sends directly.

Your e-mail is listed in my database (by your submission via the 11 questions and your return address on your submissions) as your user name here at gmail.
It couldn't be any easier and plenty of people get my stuff through Gmail.

The e-mail was sent at 3:31 pm. It was 12k with the attachment. Three other users got the exact same e-mail at the exact same time (one of them on Gmail as well) and all received it.

It doesn't matter - it won't fix the problem (now that we understand it). Its just baffling.

Dude, what is up with your freaking e-mail?
Wish I knew bud... I think its strange too.
Especially since I've received 5 other maps from you with no issues.
AND I received the email notice from you detailing the direct download link.
I haven't messed with my filtering or anything.

Your e-mail is listed in my database (by your submission via the 11 questions and your return address on your submissions) as your user name here at gmail.
Yup... that's the correct and my only email address (besides work) :dunno:

It doesn't matter - it won't fix the problem (now that we understand it). Its just baffling.
Baffling indeed.
Oh well, at least you came up with a better idea to distribute the maps to everyone.
I'm sure others in the future would come across this same confusing issue too if you continued using email.
The direct download link should be one less hassle on your end.
Sorry I couldn't have been any help earlier.

edit: deleted. "If you have nothing nice to say ......"

edit: deleted. "If you have nothing nice to say ......"

Much better post Huey52 ;)

Do we just need to delete the serial number information off our AP and that will fix it, or are there new files that need to be sent for us to correctly install it on our cars?

Do we just need to delete the serial number information off our AP and that will fix it,

There is no way to do that. Peeling off the sticker will violate your warranty and the number is embedded in the ROM.
The serial number is the only way your AP knows it has your calibration file on it, anyway.

Sounds good. Thanks.

(FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL!!)

The calibration you received recently will not function because of a bug in the current AccessTUNER software and its relationship to the current AccessPORT firmware.

If you downloaded your most recent update, you undoubtedly found it to be “grayed-out” in the tuning menu on your AccessPORT. This is NOT something that you have done wrong and there is nothing you can do on your own to correct the issue at this time. This is NOT an issue with your AccessPORT hardware.


I have submitted a bug report with Cobb and they will be providing me with an update to my software that will allow me to correct the situation. Hopefully, this update will come my way relatively soon. Until then, I hope you will bear with me as there is nothing I can do to correct this situation until then.


You will receive another e-mail once the bug has been addressed indicating that you can download the updated version of the most recently transmitted calibration.



Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.



- Jeff Abrams

(FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL!!)

I actually got my email :)

:) well, im sure most or all will receive one, just because it doesnt have a MAP attached to it LOL.

But thought id just post it out there :D

My only concern is that some e-mail clients might see the recipient as BCC and reject it.

Is it solely on cobb to fix it? If so you think it will take them a while?

Seems like a pretty big issue.. so I imagine it should be pretty quick, especially since whatever they did from the previous version to this one that screwed it up should easily be traceable and reversible...

If its a compatibility issue with the AccessTuner software, can't you just revert back to a previous version of the software and save the maps there?
Jeff appears to be a smart guy with computers so I'm sure its more complicated than that or else he would have just done it.

If its a compatibility issue with the AccessTuner software, can't you just revert back to a previous version of the software and save the maps there?

No. The previous version is not compatible with the current firmware.
Even if I could, I would have to go back and redo three weeks of work.

Is it solely on cobb to fix it?

Yes. The software is completely useless at the moment.

If so you think it will take them a while?

I sure hope not since ALL of their AccessTUNERs for the RX-8 are dead in the water until they do.
Since I service over 90% of the existing RX-8 market world-wide, I am the most affected by the problem. However, The RX-8 is a fractional market for Cobb, getting them to move quickly can be problematic.
I'm hoping for a solution before the end of the week.

I really doubt cobb is going to take a "wait and see" approach to fixing the issue. It's in their best interest as a business to fix any issue that basically bricks their product. RX8 might be a small portion of their user base but every user will be reluctant to buy a product that a manufacturer allows to become useless through their inaction.

Cobb operates very fast when it comes to problems with their COBB product itself and as this software problem effects the cobb im sure there will be a speedy fix.

OK, I'm going with the flow on this issue much better today.

'figures that I get into the AP tuner game just as the thing magically transforms into a brick. :(

At least I have the MM Base installed.

Yeah, I'm sorry about this, guys.

I can't even do my regular tuning dates because I can't make calibrations.

Any chance your still coming to the North East one of these days? Soon perhaps? :)

I hope they get it fixed so I can do my last datalogs to get the final tune before snow hits!!!!

any updates?

he'll update when he has new info to post.

it's not always quick for someone to put in a patch and recompile the software with the changes, test it, then release it.

i'm suprised something like this hasnt happened sooner.... at least it won't happen again.

Good news! I just updated my accessport again because I was bored. Went out and tried it and it WORKED! Im running 1.5.0.2 on the accessport. It asked me to update my dongle when i plugged it into the car(never did that before) but it successfully loaded itself onto the car. So anyone having trouble try updating your accessport again.

edit: I also reinstalled the accessPORT updater as well

I too updated my AP and can now install my latest map :rock:

I ran into some "complications" along the way though...
I first downloaded/installed the AP Updater and AP Manager software using the links on the first page of this thread.
When I attempted to run the updater, the AP continuously said "Initializing..." and would never connect.
The Updater software said to press "Reconnect" on the main menu on my AP, but that never worked.
I also tried unplugging/reconnecting the USB connector and that didn't work either.
What was strange was that I was able to install the AP Manager software and connect to the AP without any issues.
I then closed the Manager software (so the AP said "Reconnect" on the menu) and went back into the Updater software and pressed reconnect on the AP.
But it still wouldn't connect/update the AP.

I then went to the Cobb's website and in their firmware section there are two links in the 'Step-by-step Instructions' section to download the latest Updater and Manager software.
http://www.cobbtuning.com/info/?ID=4106
I downloaded those and installed the updater.
To my surprise the Updater actually worked this time and updated my AP.

I then redownloaded my map through Jeff's direct link site and uploaded the newest map.
Once in my car I plugged the AP into the dongle and it wanted to update the dongle firmware.
Once the dongle was updated I was able to install my newest map.
No more grayed-out maps!!!

Thanks to Jeff and everyone at Cobb for their hard work!

NEW FIRMWARE

Please use the AP Updater and install the fixed firmware.
You can then use the calibrations provided in the download link from my site.

I've downloaded as Jon & Jeff cite. The latest firmware (v1.5.0.2-11582) is installed to my AP and the dongle has in-car updated as well.

However, when trying to flash it says "... communicating with ECU" ...... and I give up after 2 minutes of no further change of state. It has never taken very long before to synch up. Guess I'll try a bit longer.

To be continued .............

Unplug it, cycle the key for 10 seconds, plug it back in, turn ign to "on", try again.

Also, make sure your battery is providing at least 11.2 v or more when its just sitting there with the motor off.

However, when trying to flash it says "... communicating with ECU"

Unplug it, cycle the key for 10 seconds, plug it back in, turn ign to "on", try again.

I had the same thing happen to me Huey52.
Do what Jeff said... that's what worked for me.

Eureka!! Thanks Gents!

My AP froze while updating... I gave it 10 minutes then I unplugged it. Now it still says "Updating"... what the hell.

My AP froze while updating... I gave it 10 minutes then I unplugged it. Now it still says "Updating"... what the hell.

mine did that too. Restart the AP updater and plug it in and press update.

idk, i went to the link that JON posted up few post back. I had trouble updating through the program itself also.

Then i went to car and it updated dongle, i tried to shortcut and unplug the accessport itself when it asked to unplug dongle. so it wouldnt connect to car.

but unplugging dongle "like asked" worked for me!!

All i can say, is this last tune i received is "amazing"! the car feels sooo much better with this 3rd tune :) THANKS!

mine did that too. Restart the AP updater and plug it in and press update.

Good Call, its updated now. Win!

All i can say, is this last tune i received is "amazing"! the car feels sooo much better with this 3rd tune :) THANKS!

Same here... Feels really good..

AP works now and so does the Map. Its all good in the hood.

I'm glad its sorted. Hopefully for everybody - I'm still waiting to hear from the Europeans.
Works in the US, JDM and Australia so far.

Keep the logs coming.

Will the original map work or do we need to submit new logs?

What a great tune!! With little traffic on this semi-holiday I flew in on my early morning commute. Smoothest operation ever. Thanks very much MazdaManiac - well worth waiting for!!! :)

Will the original map work or do we need to submit new logs?

The most current in your online MazdaManiac download folder will work.
If you already downloaded it, that file is now compatible (once you update your firmware).

Jeff,

I just sent in my new logs and got an email back saying i didnt submit the answers to the 11 deadly questions, but I did. So, i figured something happened in the email so i resent it with the 4 logs as well as the 11 questions. Hopefully it worked.

Jeff,

I just sent in my new logs and got an email back saying i didnt submit the answers to the 11 deadly questions, but I did. So, i figured something happened in the email so i resent it with the 4 logs as well as the 11 questions. Hopefully it worked.

How did you answer the questions?
They MUST be in the text of the e-mail.

How did you answer the questions?
They MUST be in the text of the e-mail.

Yeah they were. I sent them the exact same way I did my first submission which is weird.

Yeah they were. I sent them the exact same way I did my first submission which is weird.

Hmm. Dunno.
Hund is pretty picky and there is a fairly exact model of how the submissions are supposed to work based on the instructions.

I'll find out what happened by tomorrow. Its a holiday today.

E-mailed a set of logs over the weekend. I think after one more adjustment my car will be running absolutely perfecto!

ITS A HOLIDAY!

Hund will be back on track tomorrow.

Thanks.

On average, how many calibrations do people usually get before their car is running perfectly?

when a person does the WOT pull from 3000rpms, to redline then change gear slow to 3500 rpms then pull again, do you want this "slowing" to be applying the brakes or let the engine slow down naturally?

when a person does the WOT pull from 3000rpms, to redline then change gear slow to 3500 rpms then pull again, do you want this "slowing" to be applying the brakes or let the engine slow down naturally?


Uh oh...

Doesn't matter. Whatever is safe in traffic.

On average, how many calibrations do people usually get before their car is running perfectly?

4 or 5 for N/A, 5 to 11 for FI.

Jeff...
what happend to the Avatar? no naked ladies!! you feeling ok???

Dont get me wrong!!! its still hott!!

Jeff,

Did you receive my logs? because I resent them but never got an email saying "received".

thanks

MM, I've been curious...

The DTC's you block with your calibrations.. do you have the misfire code's masked? So if one were to misfire while running your calibrations.. we'd never know?

Jeff...
what happend to the Avatar? no naked ladies!! you feeling ok???

Dont get me wrong!!! its still hott!!

That's what I want to know...although I do see a little nip slip in his current avatar..

MM, I've been curious...

The DTC's you block with your calibrations.. do you have the misfire code's masked? So if one were to misfire while running your calibrations.. we'd never know?

Believe me, you would know!

The misfire code is a lot like the knock sensor - it will trip and react to everything BUT what it was designed to sense.

I've tuned many a car that had horrific stumbling and misfires and not a single P0300/1/2, but I see many, many bone-stock cars return that code with absolutely no actual misfire.
Its essentially just a noise sensor for the ESS, just like the knock sensor is actually a bad motor mount sensor.

Just got my first custom tune installed and took it for a test drive. Its great! So much smoother through the powerband.

When I go to do my next logs, do I do the logs on the custom tune or again on the base calibration tune?

Thanks.

When I go to do my next logs, do I do the logs on the custom tune or again on the base calibration tune?

Use the latest tune you were sent.

Use the latest tune you were sent.

Yep!:ylsuper:

Perfect. Thanks!

I can not wait to see what the next tune does. Is there usually as much of a difference from stock to the first tune as there is from first to second tunes?

When I had my AP on my first RX8, it took me 3 calibrations to get my fueling and trims correct before MM made the adjustments for the "performance" tune.

Make sure your logs accurately represent what you are being asked to log and you'll get through the process efficiently.

Don't expect power immediately.

Unfortunately, it is a gradient, so don't expect to feel massive improvements from one update to the next.

The best way to feel what you have gained is to go back to stock after we are done (probably by your 4th or 5th iteration) and compare the difference.

(Unless you are FI, in which case going back to stock would be a very bad idea! lol)

i just keep driving around to MM's dyno/tune days... for some reason i find hotel rooms/dyno costs/in person tune costs easier then logging and emails.... lol

i just keep driving around to MM's dyno/tune days... for some reason i find hotel rooms/dyno costs/in person tune costs easier then logging and emails.... lol

Well, they're a lot more FUN, that's for sure.

very true... and I think Erik would be bored if he couldn't sit in my car and watch movies.

I didn't even play a movie in my car ONCE over that entire trip.
I even had "The Big Lebowski" on the hard drive. phail

MM, best ava yet..... thats a bad bitch

btw her name is Jaime Koeppe

http://a199.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/l_0d60388c86a49a85054152b470e3f43e.jpg

from an interview here (http://www.canadaka.net/content/page/63-jaime-koeppe-interview)

JK: Table booty means that my booty is like a shelf or a table, it sticks out...I could balance a glass on it. Get it?

Perfection, or close to it.... mmmmmm

Well if the end result is anything like the first tune, I will be a very happy customer. I already am!! Thanks !!

I ordered my AP on the 5th of this month. As of right know it still shows that the item wasn't shipped... Did it take sooo long for yours to? I just can't wait and MM is not helping! :) :dunno:

Hey MM, are you/Hund all caught up on the confirmation e-mails from last weekend?

I ordered my AP on the 5th of this month. As of right know it still shows that the item wasn't shipped... Did it take sooo long for yours to? I just can't wait and MM is not helping! :) :dunno:

Hmm.
Did you read the instructions on my site? How about the confirmation on the GoogleCheckout when you paid for the unit?
Seriously, how many more times am I going to have to answer this question?
Do people really spend $700 that easily and not read the receipt, contract or instructions?

Hey MM, are you/Hund all caught up on the confirmation e-mails from last weekend?

Yep. I have a calibration here from you dated the 12th. You were sent a "confirmed" that evening.

[quote=MazdaManiac;3282219]Hmm.
Did you read the instructions on my site? How about the confirmation on the GoogleCheckout when you paid for the unit?
Seriously, how many more times am I going to have to answer this question?
Do people really spend $700 that easily and not read the receipt, contract or instructions?

I did what ever I was asked for on Google checkout.
I sent you an e-mail with my e-mail address Today. I really don't know what should I do next. I'm sorry, but i guess my english is not as good as I want it to be... :(
What do I do next?

[quote=MazdaManiac;3282219]Hmm.
Did you read the instructions on my site? How about the confirmation on the GoogleCheckout when you paid for the unit?
Seriously, how many more times am I going to have to answer this question?
Do people really spend $700 that easily and not read the receipt, contract or instructions?

I did what ever I was asked for on Google checkout.
I sent you an e-mail with my e-mail address Today. I really don't know what should I do next. I'm sorry, but i guess my english is not as good as I want it to be... :(
What do I do next?

OMG I'm such a Euro! :)

[quote=Mr.Rexx;3282249]

OMG I'm such a Euro! :)

lol. Totally acceptable!

Lemme quote the shipping details here AGAIN, so they can be on every other page of every single thread discussing the AccessPORT.


Orders are processed in the sequence in which they are received. Orders will typically ship within eleven (11) business days from receipt of payment.
Shipping times vary by destination. Shipping is by UPS to the USA and USPS to all other locations.
ALL PURCHASERS **MUST** PROVIDE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS (NOT A GOOGLE-PROVIDED E-MAIL ADDRESS) TO RECEIVE THE MAZDAMANIAC CUSTOM CALIBRATION SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN NO CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS, UPDATES, SHIPPING INFORMATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION!



MM, best ava yet..... thats a bad bitch

btw her name is Jaime Koeppe


Yeah, she's freaking fantastic.
I don't usually post other people's stuff here, but she just stopped me dead in my tracks the other day when I saw those pics. Totally speechless.
To me, I don't think there could be a more perfect balance of muscle tone and curves.

Yep. I have a calibration here from you dated the 12th. You were sent a "confirmed" that evening.

Hmm strange. That's the first time I've had one get lost on the interwebs. Not in my junk filter or anything. Oh well, as long as you've got it in the queue it's all good. :)

I'm sorry that i'm such a pain in a neck MM, but I just wanted to make sure that my order was processed and I couldn't get ahold of you via e-mail... BTW. order number is 225507913580593.

Jeff,

Will you send us an email once the new calibration is ready or do we have to check the website?

thanks

^^ He will send you an email with the link to your folder.

It been extacly 2 weeks since I ordered my AP from MM. Why wouldn't you answer any of my e-mails? Is that how you treat your Customers? I understand that you busy, but simple order confirmation would be nice. I just checked and after 14 days my order is not even shipped yet! I'm seriously frustrated. Yes, I did read your website looking for some answers and Yes, I did what ever I was told to do on Google checkout... I just don't see any reason - why wouldn't you reply to any of my e-mails.

Relax Mr. Rexx

You should have gotten an automated confirmation from your google checkout that your order was processed. Keep in mind that MM doesn't have a garage full of AccessPORTs, he has to order it from Cobb and then redirect it to you.
11 business days is what it takes to ship so you'll get it soon.

As for lack of communication, just look at how crazy this thread is with millions of questions.
Now imagine what his email box looks like and how many PM's he gets through the various forums he's active on.

I know it's not fun to wait but know you're not being ignored nor did you fall through the cracks, MM is good for it and it'll all be worthwhile once you start the Calibration process

I'm really trying... :)

Oh well, I guess I just wait. Thanks Jedi!

No problem Rexx, glad I could help.

:love:

It been extacly 2 weeks since I ordered my AP from MM. Why wouldn't you answer any of my e-mails? Is that how you treat your Customers? I understand that you busy, but simple order confirmation would be nice. I just checked and after 14 days my order is not even shipped yet! I'm seriously frustrated. Yes, I did read your website looking for some answers and Yes, I did what ever I was told to do on Google checkout... I just don't see any reason - why wouldn't you reply to any of my e-mails.

11 business days. (READ THE LINK (http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=3282261&postcount=2145))
You ordered on the 5th.
That means your order will typically ship by the 21st.

I don't reply to e-mails not sent in accordance with the instructions.

Jeff, just checking in... I sent a datalog on September 9th, its now October 19th and I haven't had any luck getting a hold of you with any method. I've been having issues with overboosting as well I really wanted to ask you about.

Jeff, just checking in... I sent a datalog on September 9th, its now October 19th and I haven't had any luck getting a hold of you with any method. I've been having issues with overboosting as well I really wanted to ask you about.

You were re-sent your update on October 5th.
Over-boosting is gonna be a boost controller issue, unless you have a mechanical issue like a cracked vacuum line or bent/misadjusted actuator arm.

You were re-sent your update on October 5th.
Over-boosting is gonna be a boost controller issue, unless you have a mechanical issue like a cracked vacuum line or bent/misadjusted actuator arm.

Hmmm... I just checked every folder (include spam/trash etc) and I have nothing from you since Sep. 10th where you sent "Received." Could you please resend?

The overboosting has actually spawned a thread of its own: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=183839&page=2

I'm completely yanking the EBC from the equation next because even with it off completely I'm getting 12+ PSI. I checked the actuator and it travels fine. My biggest question for you though is; do you need a new set of datalogs if I modify the boost controller settings? I'm trying to get this overboosting issue resolved and I didn't want you to waste time modifying the tune if that was the case. Obviously any suggestions related to the overboosting problem itself would be appreciated to.

blackenedwings- Did you check your direct download link for the calibrations?
I see you have the base map and the 4.0.1 map in there.
Or are you inquiring about a 4.0.2 map?

blackenedwings- Did you check your direct download link for the calibrations?
I see you have the base map and the 4.0.1 map in there.
Or are you inquiring about a 4.0.2 map?

Yeah, I've been waiting for 4.0.2 since September 9th. I included the 4.0.1 map on that email submission and the day afterwards I got a "Received." message. If a 4.0.2 was sent to me it never made it to my inbox.

Hmmm... I just checked every folder (include spam/trash etc) and I have nothing from you since Sep. 10th where you sent "Received." Could you please resend?

The overboosting has actually spawned a thread of its own: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=183839&page=2

I'm completely yanking the EBC from the equation next because even with it off completely I'm getting 12+ PSI. I checked the actuator and it travels fine. My biggest question for you though is; do you need a new set of datalogs if I modify the boost controller settings? I'm trying to get this overboosting issue resolved and I didn't want you to waste time modifying the tune if that was the case. Obviously any suggestions related to the overboosting problem itself would be appreciated to.

Thats funny, youre over boosting and Im under boosting! Im only getting 4psi on v4.0.2. Not sure if my exhaust is just bad ass or Im leaking somewhere. I checked all the couplers and hoses and they seem secure. When I put the wategate actuator on, I remember that it was all the way to the right with one thread showing, which if Im correct is the tightest it can go. car bucks pretty bad in higher RPMs. Should have logs to you tomorrow.

Yeah, I've been waiting for 4.0.2 since September 9th. I included the 4.0.1 map on that email submission and the day afterwards I got a "Received." message. If a 4.0.2 was sent to me it never made it to my inbox.

Oh... figured if Jeff completed the 4.0.2 map he would have posted it on the direct download link. :dunno:

Well the over or under boosting is not tied to the tune... it sounds like you either have a leak or you are opening the wastegate early. Are you getting wastegate flutter?

I know its not directed at the tune but this is the first time ive been able to go WOT so this problem is new for me. Im not too sure what wastegate flutter is but it seems to have a pretty strong reading on the boost gauge when it hits 4psi around 5,000 rpm. My gauge does flutter at idle though, not sure if thats tied to the wastegate or not. When I put my injectors in, I had to take the front of the VDI apart, that only goes together one way right? I didnt actually take anything off, just had it apart, and was thinking making that wasnt opening and causing the low boost symptom....

What are these direct download links that are spoken of? New method for distributing tunes?

What are these direct download links that are spoken of? New method for distributing tunes?

Yup.
Instead of Jeff sending our maps to us through email, we are sent a "direct download link" so we can download our map.
We can also use the link to check for new maps since sometimes email gets "lost" by server filters and other unknowns.

I am needing some help. I got my AP back from COBB because i was having some problems updating it. I had already sent it by the time I found out COBB broke Jeff's software and thought I had a problem with the unit. I got the AP back today..with the 105 firmware..but NOW it will not connect using the AP manager or updater..It's dead in the water. Ok I have had this thing for 3 months and have yet to really use it. I have uninstalled the drivers for it..uninstalled the updater and manager sofware about 5 times..reboot and reinstall everything.. NOw the damn unit will never even say connected to the computer.

ANy help??

What are these direct download links that are spoken of? New method for distributing tunes?

I've been assembling a folder tree on my site.
I want to be able to send people links instead of files. I think that will fix the problem for most since its the attachment that probably triggers the SPAM filters.

NOW it will not connect using the AP manager or updater..It's dead in the water.

Please list your current firmware and software versions.
Complete numbers, please.

Please list your current firmware and software versions.
Complete numbers, please.

AP firmware 1.5.0.2-11582
AP updater 1.2.2.2-11434
AP mgr 1.2.2.1

AP mAZ 001
serial 429


I gave up and went to my car and plugged it in thinking it would help "trigger" something..which it did. It said the dongle was out of date. It updated and somehow it had the calibration on it that I have been trying to load..But the problem is at this point I cannot use the AP now. It will not connect to anything but my car, but it's useless since I cannot update the thing or remove any calibration or add anything to it. No clue what to try next.

AP firmware 1.5.0.2-11582
AP updater 1.2.2.2-11434
AP mgr 1.2.2.1

AP mAZ 001
serial 429


I gave up and went to my car and plugged it in thinking it would help "trigger" something..which it did. It said the dongle was out of date. It updated and somehow it had the calibration on it that I have been trying to load..But the problem is at this point I cannot use the AP now. It will not connect to anything but my car, but it's useless since I cannot update the thing or remove any calibration or add anything to it. No clue what to try next.



Still getting no where with this thing,, it will not even say connected to PC..I have tried XP, vista, diff usb cables..uninstalling and reinstalling about 8 times now..it will never connect..the LOGs for the updater says..USING OLD COMMS, cannot get version, etc etc. Failure to locate device. Seriously hating the decision to ever bother with this thing if I am going to have to keep sending it back into cobb each time it has a problem.. SWAP the damn thing out already or fix it.

09:38:22: *** session started ***
09:38:22: filesize= 84 *oneclick/version.txt
09:38:22: internet connection available
09:38:22: downloading oneclick version
09:38:22: downloading version.txt from http://www.accessecu.com/support/accessport/oneclick/
09:38:22: version= 1.2.2.2-11434
09:38:22: file= 8e84fe3751832dbcdd2e28a8a4869cc3 *AccessPORTUpdater_1.2.2.2-11434.exe
09:38:22: file= 15a9267de1afd5abf441f08dbfc1864a *version.txt
09:38:22: client-side version= 1.2.2.2-11434
09:38:22: server-side version= 1.2.2.2-11434
09:38:22: no oneclick update necessary
09:38:22: failed to locate device, retrying...
09:38:25: failed to locate device, retrying...
09:38:28: failed to locate device, retrying...
09:38:31: failed to locate device, retrying...
09:38:34: connecting to device
09:38:56: using old comms
09:38:56: request device version failed
09:38:56: failed to request device version
09:38:56: error occurred
09:40:38: *** session finished ***
09:47:33: *** session started ***
09:47:34: filesize= 84 *oneclick/version.txt
09:47:34: internet connection available
09:47:34: downloading oneclick version
09:47:34: downloading version.txt from http://www.accessecu.com/support/accessport/oneclick/
09:47:34: version= 1.2.2.2-11434
09:47:34: file= 8e84fe3751832dbcdd2e28a8a4869cc3 *AccessPORTUpdater_1.2.2.2-11434.exe
09:47:34: file= 15a9267de1afd5abf441f08dbfc1864a *version.txt
09:47:34: client-side version= 1.2.2.2-11434
09:47:34: server-side version= 1.2.2.2-11434
09:47:34: no oneclick update necessary
09:47:34: connecting to device
09:48:09: using old comms
09:48:09: request device version failed
09:48:09: failed to request device version
09:48:09: error occurred

Called COBB..there is a problem with the unit.. dur.. Back it goes to COBB again..

3 months and out,, have to send it in each time ? What's the deal..replace the dang thing.

Hmm. That's a new firmware that I know nothing about.
Try unchecking the "beta" box on the updater.

Thanks Jeff,,it makes no difference..this damn thing has been a F*&$ing problem since I got it. I wish they would just replace it or do what they need. It's not doing a bit of good sending it back and forth.

Just frustrated..have tons on my plate for the last month or two and this just brings more headache.

T

Well, the thing is, if they send it back its because it works when they have it.
They won't just throw parts at it and send it back to you.
When it clears their bench, it communicates and flashes properly.
So something is happening at your end. Not saying its your fault particularly, just that there is something going on once you try to use it.

well if it's something on my end..I'd damn sure like for someone to be able to show me what it is. They updated the firmware but I'm telling you the thing WILL not work on any computer I have tried. It locks up and refuses to use any updater or manager. I have been working with computers for over 10 years now..have a bachelors in telecomm.. I do tech support for a living. I could be wrong but I will bet something is wrong with the thing. They have tools for force a firmware update..doesn't mean it's going to just work when it comes to me. I deal with this every day with computers.

I have gone over everything with them..they stated something is wrong with it.

back it goes..tired of trying. waste of my time is what it is.

Send it back to me. I'll take care of it.

Send it back to me. I'll take care of it.

I really appreciate it Jeff. I am going to give COBB one more try to fix the problem.
I have gone over possibilities over and over of what could be wrong and it all points to a faulty board or something. It connects to the car and works fine but for some reason it's a no-go on a computer. It just refuses to interact with any system. It doesn't matter if I open the mgr or the updater first, or if i plug the AP in first or last and hit connect. They all time-out and or give error codes. I have tried checking and unchecking each and every option, uninstalling the 2.0 driver in the device mgr, and going through the registry also. NO luck.

I would rather you work on my tunes if you would..I will even pay you if need be during my free time period with you. I don't want to bother you with this stuff..it's their product, I just need it to work.

I will hit you up if it comes back again not working. The only thing I can tell is with it is that it's a little slower transferring data when plugged in the car, and it acts weird and one time out of 30 tries, it flickered the initializing screen and it never did it again.

Something is messed up with the board or processor or such. I'll be in touch.

Thanks Jeff!

Ty

That does sound like a hardware issue, but it could be the dongle or the cable also.
Just keep me informed.
Sorry about the issues.
Out of 400 and something AccessPORTs out there, only a few have had hardware issues and nearly all of them ended up being user error, so it will be interesting to see what happened to the hardware on this one.

Any status on recent tunes?

That does sound like a hardware issue, but it could be the dongle or the cable also.
Just keep me informed.
Sorry about the issues.
Out of 400 and something AccessPORTs out there, only a few have had hardware issues and nearly all of them ended up being user error, so it will be interesting to see what happened to the hardware on this one.

Jeff,

Talked with COBB today..they stated the unit is on its way. When they got it ,,it locked up for them too so they had to reprogram it a couple of times before it would interact with a computer.. They stated it is good-to-go after 2 rounds of testing and programming. I truely hope so... I like using it and hate sending it back and forth. Crossing my fingers ..............

Since the the last update where the dongel updated in the car, My accessport doesnt loose its connection when i turn vehicle off. Before it would lose communication, now the screen just freezes to w.e was on it. I then restart the car and it stays frozen until i unplugg then replug back in.

Any ideas?

Hey Jeff I need to know if I'm still in my Custom cal service, as I haven't received a final or proper tune yet, (due to blown engine) but I sent you a email in regards to this, but to sum it up the problem was the tune itself, I verified this thorugh not only uninstalling the AP, but also reinstalling and flashing various stock (NA) maps.

Since the the last update where the dongel updated in the car, My accessport doesnt loose its connection when i turn vehicle off. Before it would lose communication, now the screen just freezes to w.e was on it. I then restart the car and it stays frozen until i unplugg then replug back in.

Any ideas?

Since the last update I get the same thing.
Not just you.

Hey Jeff I need to know if I'm still in my Custom cal service, as I haven't received a final or proper tune yet, (due to blown engine) but I sent you a email in regards to this, but to sum it up the problem was the tune itself, I verified this thorugh not only uninstalling the AP, but also reinstalling and flashing various stock (NA) maps.

What problem was "the tune itself"?
I'm not sure I understand what you are verifying with a NA calibration.

The idling problem I had way back when and still have now.

The idling problem I had way back when and still have now.

I've just answered your e-mail.

Thanks jeff, emaild you back, hopefully we can finally narrow this down

I think I found the problem Jeff, I sent you an email regarding it. my injectors

I think I found the problem Jeff, I sent you an email regarding it. my injectors

Gone bad or just need cleaning?

There seem to be some scaling issues.
He might have the size and order of the injectors wrong (compared to what he has listed as in his answer to Deadly Question #8).

It's the wiring, the middle injectors were crossed with each other. I fixed everything and proceeded to reinstall it all back, start up car and guess what now I have a damn fuel leak!!!:banghead::banghead::banghead: Will disassmeble everything again in the morning, right now I have a major migrane....


Jeff Could you send me that color coded injector wiring diagram to my email

or could someone verify if this is right?

Fuel Rail 1 (two injectors)
Both leads for this fuel rail come off of the main harness together.
Front rotor injector wire color is light-green and red. (Front Primary 1)
Front injector Wire lead has White colored tape

Rear rotor injector wire color is light-green and black. (Rear Primary 1)
Rear injector Wire lead has Tan colored tape.

Fuel Rail 2 (four injectors)
The two center (the middle) injector wires come off the harness together and split.
Front side of the middle split has Yellow colored tape.
Rear side of the middle split has Green colored tape.
The two end (front and rear) injector wires come off the harness separately and have no colored tape.

The front injector wire is Green and Red. (Front Secondary)
The front rotor middle injector wire is Black and Blue. (Front Primary 2)
The rear rotor middle injector wire is White and Green. (Rear Primary 2)
The rear injector wire is Black and Blue. (Rear Secondary)

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/inj1.jpg

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/inj2.jpg

Turbo...WANT!!!!

Leave MM alone. He has to finish my latest tune before I'm forced to 'upgrade' to Windows 7 and [probably] won't be able to download it! :(

A block of calibrations are going out tonight.
Might be all of those in the current queue, but I'm not sure.

If you wouldn't mind, can you post up if all of the current queue went out or not after you send them out? After not getting the confirmation e-mail, I'm not trusting my e-mail :suspect:

I'll post up that they were sent, but I don't like to list individual names here for a number of reasons.
I will specifically contact you, though. I know we've had some issues before.

Huey brings up a good point: Jeff, any idea if those upgrading to Windows 7 will have issues with the AP software?

My laptop (which I use for this stuff) still runs XP and I'll probably upgrade that to Vista just for the hell of it.

I'm running the software on a Win7 box in the living room and it works fine.

cool, one less thing to worry about.
Gracias

A block of calibrations are going out tonight.
Might be all of those in the current queue, but I'm not sure.

So if i sent my logs in on the 12th of october and didnt get a new one does that mean you never received my logs?

So if i sent my logs in on the 12th of october and didnt get a new one does that mean you never received my logs?

Did you get a confirmation receipt as noted in the instructions?

Did you get a confirmation receipt as noted in the instructions?

no but i sent it in twice and still got nothing, ill re send it again

no but i sent it in twice and still got nothing, ill re send it again

Usually, if you get no confirmation, it means either you sent it to the wrong place or you didn't follow directions.
I'll check with Hund and see what happened.

Excellent; I'll go ahead with the install. Thanks!

I'm running the software on a Win7 box in the living room and it works fine.

MFslacker22 - Hund says you received a confirmation message. Check your e-mail.
So, sit tight.
If you resubmit, it will keep pushing you to the back of the line.

Jeff, I have a little problem and at my wits end here. I just got my AP back today after sending it back and forth for the last month.. I get it back and LOW and BEHOLD..it doesn't work again. It will NOT update again, but it WILL work with my computer now..however I cannot install it on my car again. The 4_0_1 calibration that worked on my car before is once again, GRAYED OUT.

What in the hell do i have to do to make this thing work? i am about ready to give up and send it back for a refund that is how pissed I am getting here. This 700 piece of crap is useless to me.

Can you PLEASE, PLEASE help me out ? any ideas?... This unit is right back to square one,,locking up and will not update and now it will not install on my car either..so it's worse than when I sent it off..what is the f**k does someone have to do with this COBB company to get them to fix it or REPLACE THE MOFO?

seriously f**king fed up

Jeff, I will need you to send me an email to tfortier77@aol.com
with your address and such.

I want this unit replaced or I want my money refunded. Not trying to sound like a jerk but this thing is a royal piece of shit. Cobb must think this is funny by me having to send it to them..they have to keep screwing with it to get it to work on their end and then they send it back like everything is A-OK.. and it's not.

If you cannot replace it or find out why it will not work ,,I want a credit for the amount I paid.

I am not going to waste another day f**king with COBB telling me to send it in again..I specifically asked them to replace the unit since it has a problem but what did they do? downgrade the firmware instead of upgrade it like last time and then send it back to me. It has been back to them twice, once out of my own wallet.........Now it is dead in the water and it has been to them twice with no luck in fixing it:mad:.

I've had it- since they downgraded the software, it will not work with calibrations on my car and now it will not connect to any computer again.

Here's the next update,

Now that the unit locks up with any computer again,,it HAS started interfacing with my car once again. Looks I got some shit unit someone made with spare parts that were sitting in water or some shit.

Cobb has basically been useless in the whole matter. Even with the company I work for,,if someone buys a product and it gives problems from day 1 and it has to keep coming back in..it just F**King gets replaced. What is the big deal. Take another out of stock and replace it, for jesus H sakes, why make someone go through this shit?

COBB=inept

waterproofone = angry.

waterproofone = guy with fucked up IRQ settings on his pc that seem to be nerfing his AP.

Jeff, I have a little problem and at my wits end here.

First - Calm Down.
Second - I told you BEFORE you sent it back the last time to send it to me. What was so hard about that?
Third - Carefully read your purchase agreement.
Fourth - I guarantee you that the problem is with your computer. I can assure you that Cobb is not screwing with you. We have HUNDREDS of these things out there and problems like you are experiencing are always something to do with the user's computer.

Like I said: SEND IT TO ME. I will verify that it works and we can move on from there.

Finally got my AP Today! I just finished the installation of the base calibration and I took it for a few minute ride. Everything was nice and easy BTW. It's got be your comp. Waterproofone! Did you to run it on a different computer?

Anyways, Is it me, or the car already feels more responsive and smooth? I didn't push it to hard(over 4500), but low tq seems to be improved... (maybe it felt that way, because I drove Saturn-commuter for the past few rainy days...) :)

The base map doesn't have any performance improvement.
You are more then likely feeling some pep as the car is rebuilding trims and/or a placebo.

First - Calm Down.
Second - I told you BEFORE you sent it back the last time to send it to me. What was so hard about that?
Third - Carefully read your purchase agreement.
Fourth - I guarantee you that the problem is with your computer. I can assure you that Cobb is not screwing with you. We have HUNDREDS of these things out there and problems like you are experiencing are always something to do with the user's computer.

Like I said: SEND IT TO ME. I will verify that it works and we can move on from there.

I am doing my best to be calm.
How can it be my computer when it DOES THIS ON 3 different systems that worked previously? When I first got it ,,it worked fine. Then I had already sent it by the time you knew COBB messed up your programming. They updated the firmware to that 1.5.0..or something.. and ever since then it has been locking up.

Dude I am telling you, it locks up for them too. They even said it has a problem, why they just don't replace it i have no clue.. I am going to send it to you...
Yes i read my purchase agreement..but laws like this do not apply to NON-working new items. ..Warranty or not, you can't sell a new car that doesn't run and then take the money from someone too... No matter what written warranty says. You cannot take monies for a non-working item when it is expressly sold as a new item. Cobb should have already replaced the thing. it has a manufacturer warranty.


All due respect ,,seriously, Please understand I am totally willing to work with you but place yourself in my shoes. I am out 730.00 bucks.. BASICALLY for nothing????????? correct?
I mean I have YET to get this thing up and running since ? August 21st I think is when I ordered this.

what would you do? Who has 700 bucks to flush down the toilet.


Im tired of taking lunch breaks at work to send this thing back and forth.. Im telling you the thing is defective. It worked when I first got it..then after they updated it ..it hasn't worked right since. Either I can use it on the car..or on the computer..BUT NOT BOTH??


When I got it back today, it worked with the manager but I couldn't do anything with my car with it..so had no choice but to run the updater with NO CHECK MARKS on anything.. that caused it to lock up again. Now it won't work with xp, vista or windows 7(yes i know it's not supposed to work with 7). Cobb needs to get their act together for programming and such..this is just a game of cat and mouse sending it back and forth.

Please email me with your address so I can send it in..............................

Ty

waterproofone = guy with fucked up IRQ settings on his pc that seem to be nerfing his AP.

hmm..totally understand what you say about a f**ked up IRQ settings..wow..it seems that 3 different computers must have fucked up IRQ's then. So it worked when I purchased it..then cobb updated the firmware and it has never worked right but it's MY computers doing this.. ok..sure let's stick that irq story.

First - Calm Down.
Second - I told you BEFORE you sent it back the last time to send it to me. What was so hard about that?
Third - Carefully read your purchase agreement.
Fourth - I guarantee you that the problem is with your computer. I can assure you that Cobb is not screwing with you. We have HUNDREDS of these things out there and problems like you are experiencing are always something to do with the user's computer.

Like I said: SEND IT TO ME. I will verify that it works and we can move on from there.

I think I have your address at work,,,,so come monday ..it will ship it out again for the 3rd time.

Please let me know what you find.

T

The base map doesn't have any performance improvement.
You are more then likely feeling some pep as the car is rebuilding trims and/or a placebo.

Damn! I could swear... :)

Damn! I could swear... :)

You might be feeling something.
If your car's OMP output was low, the increased output of the base calibration would raise your dynamic compression a bit and could make quite a difference.
It is likely that it is just the reset fuel trims, though.

Jeff,

Since as I stated i can use the AP with my car but not interface with any computer and the firmware is on the 1.5.0.2..


When I ship the AP to you, do you want me to have the AP uninstalled from my car or does it matter?

Like I stated, it keeps reverting to the 1.5.0.2 firmware that allows me to USE the 4_0_1 calibration you sent but also disables it from working with a computer.


Ty

Whatever that is, is definitely noticeable. I drove it again this morning and responsivnes and low end tq was better.
Question: Can I start driving it normally(4-9K rpms) after the initial 2 drives and data-logs?

Rexx: as long as your car is idling smoothly and the fuel trims seem stable, yes.

Cool! Thanks Jedi! :)

When I ship the AP to you, do you want me to have the AP uninstalled from my car or does it matter?

Uninstall it.

hmm..totally understand what you say about a f**ked up IRQ settings..wow..it seems that 3 different computers must have fucked up IRQ's then. So it worked when I purchased it..then cobb updated the firmware and it has never worked right but it's MY computers doing this.. ok..sure let's stick that irq story.

not to belabor a point, but if you've installed a program / peripheral on one machine, it's likely you installed it on multiple machines. This one program / device could change a setting that until now made no difference in your daily life. I'm not saying it's something you did, per se, but I've seen it enough time with various USB devices that I know it can and does happen.

I have one computer that swears my Ipod is actually a thumb drive meant to boost the load time of vista. I've tried everything to change it but no dice. Anyway, it sounds like things are getting taken care of so i'm happy it's going to work out.:grouphug:

not to belabor a point, but if you've installed a program / peripheral on one machine, it's likely you installed it on multiple machines. This one program / device could change a setting that until now made no difference in your daily life. I'm not saying it's something you did, per se, but I've seen it enough time with various USB devices that I know it can and does happen.

I have one computer that swears my Ipod is actually a thumb drive meant to boost the load time of vista. I've tried everything to change it but no dice. Anyway, it sounds like things are getting taken care of so i'm happy it's going to work out.:grouphug:

I understand completely what you are saying.
We have the same problem at work with thesel intra-oral cameras we sell to the the US army and dental offices..and some OS's see the camera as a sound device because they failed to put the correct chip in it to be strictly recognized as a usb camera. The problem is easily fixed by updating the driver by pointing the correct driver in the application's folder in windows.

In this case, it makes no difference if i use the cobb access port driver 2.0 with a release date of 2006 or 2.0w/release date of 2009, if i use xp, vista or windows 7, this firmware 1.5.0.2 they updated it to has a problem interfacing with computers. Let's just hope MM/Jeff can figure it out.

Cobb has too many points of failure. They need to have ONE and only one program that interfaces with the AP and does its own updates because now, with all these different tools, firmwares and applications, they are bound to have conflicts like this.

it's simple, start reducing the number of possible failure points by emlimination of the uneccessary.

In this case, it makes no difference if i use the cobb access port driver 2.0 with a release date of 2006 or 2.0w/release date of 2009, if i use xp, vista or windows 7, this firmware 1.5.0.2 they updated it to has a problem interfacing with computers. Let's just hope MM/Jeff can figure it out.

Just keep in mind:
You are the ONLY person out of nearly 500 that is experiencing this problem.
Be prepared for the outcome of that evaluation, which will be documented in depth, regardless of the outcome.

Just keep in mind:
You are the ONLY person out of nearly 500 that is experiencing this problem.
Be prepared for the outcome of that evaluation, which will be documented in depth, regardless of the outcome.

This simply is not true. I was just on the COBB forum yesterday and the day before reading about others having the same problem. The computer not interfacing with it. Regardless, I have done nothing wrong with it. it worked when I got it, then it was shipped to cobb BEFORE i learned of anything going on with EVERYONE's calibrations befing grayed out..ONCE I GOT IT BACK,,it stopped working with computer.

I am not trying to argue..clearly stating FACTS. I am not the only one having this issue. It may have been resolved for everyone else..but not yet for me. Let's not get in a pissing match, cobb even stated it kept locking up for them. Just expect the device this week and you can see for yourself.

Jeff, this simply is not true. I was just on the COBB forum yesterday and the day before reading about others having the same problem.

There was ONE other person on that forum that was having a similar (but not identical) problem (NRoberts), he is not a MazdaManiac customer and Cobb resolved his problem already over two months ago (old firmware).

There was ONE other person on that forum that was having a similar (but not identical) problem (NRoberts), he is not a MazdaManiac customer and Cobb resolved his problem already over two months ago (old firmware).

Ok.. and I read he was using the 1.3 firmware..the very same they sent it back with.that did not work for me....then when i plugged it up, it reverted to the experimental 1.5.0.2 again.

...then when i plugged it up, it reverted to the experimental 1.5.0.2 again.

There is nothing "experimental" about it.
That is the most current firmware.

I sure hope my week ago receipted for data is not being held up due to having to continuously annotate the soap opera of one in 500! :dunno:

There is nothing "experimental" about it.
That is the most current firmware.

you told me once they had a beta 1.5. that you knew nothing about unless I misunderstood you.

^ Give it a rest already!!!

I sure hope my week ago receipted for data is not being held up due to having to continuously annotate the soap opera of one in 500! :dunno:

I'm sure your stuff will be fine. It may be a soap opera to you..but remember that my unit is not functioning.. Even though it may be trivial to you, but it's a major problem for me. Even though it may piss people off, remember I paid for a unit same as everyone else. I am not trying to cause a problem, just trying to figure out why it keeps freezing. I used the links on the MM page to download the most recent versions of the updater and mgr.

peace

What's to figure out? Send the unit back as instructed.

I do sympathize, as we all want things to work for which we lay down significant hard earned dollars. Unfortunately sometimes they don't and again in this case you have a ready solution.

What's to figure out? Send the unit back as instructed.

I do sympathize, as we all want things to work for which we lay down significant hard earned dollars. Unfortunately sometimes they don't and again in this case you have a ready solution.

Dude..chill..I already shipped it. calm the F**k down..you have 2400 posts..i have 32.. it's shipped..I can have a conversation on here if i want. so go spin on yourself.

And about 75% of your 33 posts are in this thread [and of no value add to the community] I'm really not all that spun up, just noting an amazing amount of MM's time consumed that imho could be better spent by his working the numbers as it were.

Hopefully your new unit will work fine for you.

yes i want my tune before it snows here in north idaho... mind you we had a dusting last week :scared:

I'll post up that they were sent, but I don't like to list individual names here for a number of reasons.
I will specifically contact you, though. I know we've had some issues before.

Oh, yeah no worries. I just want to know at what point I should contact you if it doesn't show up. Sounds good :)

Just an FYI... I had issues with my AP and my laptop yesterday.
I upgraded my laptop to Win7 and the AP wouldn't connect.
The laptop made the "chime" indicating that it knew something was plugged in, but the AP Manager wouldn't recognize it.
The AP also showed up in the Device Manager as something like "Lil-USB..." or something like that.

I uninstalled the AP Manager, AP Updater, and the AP driver.
Then I went onto Cobb's website and downloaded the most recent programs/drivers.
After installing those programs my AP still wouldn't connect like before.
So I went into the Device Manager and told it to update the driver for the AP (allowing Windows to search for it).
Then I noticed something interesting... the driver was now listed as something different instead of the "Lil-USB..." category.
I'm not at home now to tell you exactly what the Device Manager has it listed as now, but I was able to open the AP Manager and recognize the AP device.

Not sure if this was helpful and I really wish I could remember more detailed what occurred.
Maybe when I get home I'll try to simulate it again and post up screen shots for anyone else with similar issues.
But simply telling Windows to update my AP driver actually worked :dunno:

Its important that you install the latest AP Manager and let it update the AP drivers.
There are sometimes conflicting versions of the drivers embedded in the various installs.

I know I had a connection problem with the AP Manager when I reinstalled WinXP on this box this week, but then I remembered to install the newest AP Manager and that wrote new drivers (the old drivers were listed as being in the wrong language - German - and it asked if I wanted to update).

User error. lol

[Its "LibUSB-Win32 Devices" and "AccessPORT 2.0" in the device manager. Driver version should be 0.1.12.0.]

Not sure if this was helpful and I really wish I could remember more detailed what occurred.
Maybe when I get home I'll try to simulate it again and post up screen shots for anyone else with similar issues.
But simply telling Windows to update my AP driver actually worked :dunno:

I'll have to give this a shot Jon. I didn't want to add fuel to the fire but I have a single machine at home that has been refusing to connect to the AP via the update manager. It's a Windows 7 Machine. However, my living room media system running Windows 7 was able to connect and update my AP to the latest firmware without any problems.

The manager would connect no problem, but the updater wouldn't. After performing the update I couldn't get the manager or updater to talk to the AP on my trouble machine.

It's clearly localized to one computer so I'll try your fix and see what happens.

User error. lol

LOL.
That's why I hoped that uninstalling the AP driver (through Add/Remove programs) along with the Manager and Updater would eliminate any "user error" conflicts with updating to Win7.
But like I mentioned, even downloading/installing the latest program and driver didn't work.
Maybe when I "uninstalled" the driver, Windows didn't actually remove it and still tried to use the previous one?

YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE NEWEST VERSIONS OF THE SOFTWARE FROM THE LINKS BELOW
DO NOT USE THE VERSIONS COBB PROVIDES ON THE CD THAT SHIPS WITH THE AP

Download the newest “AccessPORT Manager” HERE:
Current Version : 1.2.2.1 (http://www.accessecu.com/support/AP-Mgr-Setup.exe)

Download the new "AccessPORT Updater" HERE:
Current Version : 1.2.2.2-11434 (http://www.accessecu.com/support/AccessPORTUpdater.exe)


...

LOL.
That's why I hoped that uninstalling the AP driver (through Add/Remove programs) along with the Manager and Updater would eliminate any "user error" conflicts with updating to Win7.
But like I mentioned, even downloading/installing the latest program and driver didn't work.
Maybe when I "uninstalled" the driver, Windows didn't actually remove it and still tried to use the previous one?

Did you have the AP plugged in as you installed the driver (like it instructs you to)?

Did you have the AP plugged in as you installed the driver (like it instructs you to)?

Yup... followed the directions like a good boy ;)
First I kept the AP plugged in the entire time, then (out of desperation) I kept it unplugged until it told me to have it plugged in before continuing.
Then I plugged it in and continued the installation.

And I could be wrong, but I thought I tried to install the program once before without having the AP plugged in and it wouldn't let me.
I actually had to have the AP connected. Memory sucks (obviously) so I could be wrong.

Did you have the AP plugged in as you installed the driver (like it instructs you to)?

Yup... followed the directions like a good boy ;)
First I kept the AP plugged in the entire time, then (out of desperation) I kept it unplugged until it told me to have it plugged in before continuing.
Then I plugged it in and continued the installation.

Jon's symptoms sound exactly like what I have been dealing with and there really wasn't anything different I could see between the two machines that would prompt one to connect to the AP but not the other. The AP would power up on the USB cord but there would be no "reconnect" option to connec to the PC.

I'll mess with it when I get home. It could easily be a weird quirk. I'm known for breaking electronics so this could be my touch of death.