My Car Work

Punto 2002

2013-09-13T07:27:00.000-07:00

The good thing is that I was introduced to three new Auto workshops and made few good deals later with them .
The problem was eventually revealed , The dump file I had belonged to a different BCM model, I think it was 2003 or so, and things started to get better when I wrote 2002 dump into the eeprom. the problem with the air conditioner was a coincidence I believe, but the problems of the speedometer was resolved, and now it gives accurate reading again. the only problem that was left is the one with the engine , it keeps cutting as if it's not working with all injection units. Once more I used the commander to flash the ecu, and went to our new friend in a fiat workshop, who used his diagnostic device to "re calibrate" the ecu, and this got things going finally. you should see the look of relief on the owner's face, not to mention, what I felt deep in my heart .
What really surprised me was when the workshop manager diagnosed the car .. but this is another story ..

Fiat Punto 2002

2013-09-03T03:29:00.001-07:00

Fiat Punto 2002

This happened last year, in April or May 2012

Careful doesn't defeat Fate .. The Owner is a nice man, he came asking for a spare key, and he literally said, "Does it involve any risk? Will there be any problems? a friend of mine had to replace the ECU and Ignition system for this "

Well, of course I assured him there are no problems, "what risk would we face? If there are risks no one would be in the business . "

I wasn't exaggerating, everyone knows this work should be a piece of cake!

By that time I had Tango to code the transponders and extract the pin-code, then program them directly to the car.

So I asked the Owner to come back after an hour, and I had to take off the BCM, and starting working on the cute little sweet Eeprom. which of course got broken while de-soldering.

You can imagine what I tried by then, at least extract the file! no use to say anything now, we have to figure out a solution. The owner called, and I asked for more time , he began to worry of course.

I contacted my partner, for any dump files he got for a fiat 2002 BCM, I also contacted some friend near me, who, fortunately provided me an eeprom from another BCM,

OK I used the other eeprom, and well, I knew I'll need to program something here or there, but I tried and turned on the car with the spare keys and thought my problems were solved, but now .

There was a problem with the car, several problems actually,

First, the engine wasn't running smoothly, it's like not all injection units are functioning, now I don't have that much experience with mechanics, I can't tell what this problem is, but anyway, we took the car to some specialist to check it, another problem was that the speedometer doesn't display the correct speed, the car engine cuts all the time, and.. the air conditioner is not functioning properly !

three days, I spent three days with this car, trying everything I can. I had my Commander upgraded with engine re-tuning for fiat cars, ECU flashing to be accurate.

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Chevrolet Cruze BCM

2013-08-13T14:55:00.000-07:00

This Dump file should help install any BCM into car, no need for adaptation procedure ...
File name : Cruze 1.6.bin
File size : 1024 KB
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Capture : SIMTEC76 05.02.2010

Chevrolet Cruze

Engine Control Unit - ECU

BCM

Toyota lesson!!

2013-07-12T04:28:00.003-07:00

old post two years ago

Now this is something to blog!
I was working on a Toyota corolla yesterday, car won't start, I didn't get a chance to get more details, as it was a quick job, anyway all went good, car is working, and owner didn't pay 1/4 what I asked, no problem so far, I'm used to this kind of customers who persuade me that the key was damaged because of me at the first place! .. one thing about this corolla, is that I didn't feel like the problem is with the key... but I was happy when it worked ...
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Toyota Corolla, 2000, 4C key, programmed from immobiliser(8 bit)

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Alright it's about today,.. today came a Toyota Hilux, all keys lost, the owner left the car early at my key shop, and I began working, first I looked for a 16 pin OBD, but I didn't see it, looked for an immobiliser and again I couldn't see one, simply because this was the first Hilux.. I don't know where those would exist, and, somehow I wanted things to be different with this car, it's not a land cruiser, then the immo shouldn't be at the same location thats what I thought !!!

So I kept searching til I found the ecu .. and here began the story, I got myself in a real mess!
trying to virgin the ecu, look for the immo.. with no hope
until finally I thought of looking for the immo under the radio. found it, programmed it using zedbull, car started .. it didn't take more than 30 minutes .. but I spent more than 4 hours in vain.
experience, is VERY important. you never learn the easy way.

ZedBull

2012-08-09T18:00:00.001-07:00

This will be my first review article .. I've chosen Zed-bull Device to be my first topic, actually because I like this device :)

Probably most of the blog visitors will be acquainted with this device, but I'll have to introduce it , It was the first professional tool for me, and I can't promise that the article will be unbiased about it.

This Turkish instrument was first introduced as an advanced transponder copier, later on it was developed to be a more handy tool, in addition to fixed transponders copying, it can also make more complicated tasks as copy of encrypted transponders, identifying the various transponder types, the ability to manually modify data in some of these transponders, ability to generate different transponders from raw ones - which is one of the most powerful functions an auto-locksmith must have. not just the manipulation of transponders, the Zed-bull device can also manipulate eeprom data in immobilizers and engine control units (ECUs) in order to match the transponder and enable it to run the car.

Zed Bull Device

Smart Keys - key-less entry - proximity - ??!!!

2012-08-09T11:23:00.000-07:00

A beautiful and awsome addition to cars , smart keys ...
I'll be quoting from other websites .
I need to set a clear definition for the following terms
keyless go - key less entry - proximity - smart key - ir keys - push to start

I - Keyless go :
A system that enables the driver to lock and unlock the car without using keys ..or pushing remote buttons!
so, as long as you carry the {smart key} when you pull the car door handle the car automatically unlocks and open the door . door handles got sensors , and some has buttons, you push the button and the door unlocks if you carry the smart key

II - key-less entry
unlocking the car without a key, using a remote, pressing the remote's button to lock / unlock the car.

III - Proximity
Proximity sensors are

proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Wikipedia

So I guess it's a term that refers to keyless Go systems

IV - Smart Keys
smart keys are sweet .. I love 'em , it's just opening the car and turning the ignition on without using a key, a metal key, the blade itself .
in some cars u'll find a button instead, and the "smart key" is placed in a dock, where the car can read it's code and if it the correct smart-key, it'll start

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUESNZ3fPmE

Dumps world

2012-07-02T08:12:00.001-07:00

BMW

Fiat

Punto 2002 BCM w/o ABS 93c66

Punto 2002 BCM w/ ABS 93c66

Peugeot

Renault

Mercedes

Citroen

Toyota

Skoda Octavia

2012-06-02T04:53:00.001-07:00

Skoda Octavia II 2008

Dashboard Motometer/VDO

Dump file: SOctavia_08_dash_2852012.bin

Remote: CT 434MHz

Program Key Megamos 48, Remote: no problems

Peugeot 3008 بيجو 3008

2012-05-24T10:20:00.001-07:00

Cruze!!!

2012-05-23T07:20:00.001-07:00

No immo off
immo must be adapted online using TechII !!
It has a Phillips CryptoII 46 transponder, the remote control is programmable by the Commander, and I believe Tcode pro as well.

Ecu is Delphi with two plugs,

and Key data is in BCM made by bosch :

cool car.....

programming mitsubishi remote

2012-05-19T17:19:00.001-07:00

Ridiculously enough some L200 have dealer approved aftermarket alarms fitted which may cause the reprograming not to work! However here is the process anyway...

Locate the diagnostic connector, 16 pin connector normally under the dash near the drivers right knee.
The earth the top left pin(Pin #1), simply run some wire from here to a solid piece of bare metal under the dash.
Close all doors
Turn ignition switch to ACC position and then back to OFF 3 times within 10 seconds
Doors should lock and unlock
Press remote lock or unlock button once
Press lock or unlock button twice within 10 seconds
Doors should lock then unlock

Repeat within 1 minute for any other remotes you wish to program.

Remove earth wire.

Done

If this does not work then unfortunately you will need to visit a dealer to get it reprogrammed as you have an aftermarket alarm system fitted, but hopefully it should be ok

gm remotes programming

2012-05-16T02:30:00.001-07:00

http://www.wikihow.com/Program-GM-Keyless-Remotes

This is how to program GM keyless remotes. (NOTE - The GM dealer will charge $40.00 to do this 1 minute task - what a rip!)

Close all the vehicle doors.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder - do not turn ignition switch.
3
Press and hold the DOOR unlock switch (This is the switch on the door, NOT the remote).
4
While holding the DOOR lock switch in the unlock position, cycle the ignition ON, OFF, ON, OFF, ON, OFF.
5
Release the DOOR unlock switch. The doors will lock and unlock one time to confirm the program mode is activated.
6
Simultaneously press and hold the LOCK button and the UNLOCK button on one keyless remote for approximately 15 seconds, the doors will lock and unlock to confirm the programming of that transmitter.
7
Repeat the previous step to program up to four transmitters.
8
Turn the ignition switch to the ON (one more click forward) position in order to exit the keyless entry transmitter mode.
9
Operate the transmitter functions in order to verify correct system operation.

Hyundai H1

2012-05-07T05:20:00.001-07:00

Hyundai H1, 2000

Remote control :

remote covers

2012-05-04T15:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvcrVi4O8-s

Smart Keys - key-less entry - proximity - ??!!!

2012-05-04T15:17:00.001-07:00

A beautiful and awsome addition to cars , smart keys ...

I need to set a clear definition for the following terms

keyless go - key less entry - proximity - smart key - IR keys - push to start

I - Keyless go

A system that enables the driver to lock and unlock the car without using keys ..or pushing remote buttons!

so, as long as you carry the {smart key} when you pull the car door handle the car automatically unlocks and open the door . door handles got sensors , and some has buttons, you push the button and the door unlocks if you carry the smart key

II - key-less entry

Unlocking the car without a key, using a remote, pressing the remote's button to lock / unlock the car.

III - Proximity

Proximity sensors are

Proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Wikipedia

So I guess it's a term that refers to keyless Go systems

IV - Smart Keys

smart keys are sweet .. I love 'em , it's just opening the car and turning the ignition on without using a key, the metal key, the blade itself .

in some cars u'll find a button instead, and the "smart key" is placed in a dock, where the car can read it's code and if it the correct smart-key, it'll start .

smart keys has different shapes, there are card like keys, as in renault and mazda , there are some nicely shaped fobs as in the merceds or BMW smart keys. let's quote something from Wikipedia :

Smart key is an electronic access and authorization system which is available as an option or standard in several cars. It was first used by Mercedes-Benz in 1998. Wikipedia

For the record, mercedes benz always do things first :) .

V- IR Keys

I don't know much cars that used IR keys in thier systems, just Mercedes benz, these are Keys that uses Infra Red to transmit signals between the car and the key.

VI- Push To start :

look at the picture :

this video should be convenient :

Omega Programmer

2012-05-02T21:37:00.000-07:00

Not all of us experts in electronics field. I thought about making a small guide out of my experience, to help those who use omega programmer … not to get hurt :)

I faced two or three situations when I ended up with a dead mcu, or at least I couldn't obtain dump from it.. so I hope someone would learn from my mistakes..

Omega programmer is dedicated for cars work, typically for immobilizers among some ECUs, which makes it very suitable to our job, however, there are many other top ranked programmers out there.

I'll start with some necessary identifications :

- omega base unit :

- omega SE

- omega MTRK

- omega flash

- omega TMS

adapters

adapters

# eeprom

# mcu

# flash

PLCC

ZIF

Soic

Dip

Sop

Tsop

Incircuit

TMS

To be continued ...

Mercedes Benz

2012-04-30T03:45:00.001-07:00

Stepping in Mercedes Benz keys work..

I remember the first time I tried to program a key, two years ago or so .

Now it's all between my hands how funny

First step : exploring a mercedes remote :

Of course this is not a remote it's a nice usb flashdisk ... :)

SUZUKI !!!!!!!!! GRAND VITARA

2010-07-01T14:38:00.000-07:00

Great work with this car,

Year : 1999

Ecu: Denso

Immo Mitsubishi

ID 4C

This time it's not a lost key, and i want to take this chance to say, when it's a lost key it's much easier, it's a direct work, but in some situations, like today's Suzuki, the key exists, but the car still doesn't start ...

Alright, it seems that all suzuki cars has this problem, whenever the battery goes flat or someone misses up with the wiring and so, the ECU gets locked .. in some way..

Notice that you can program another key, using OBDII , or directly from the Immo. but still the car won't start..

The only solution I know so far is using Tcode Pro .

As for me(Because I don't have Tcode of course) , I had to edit the eeprom in the ECU myself to make it accept the key..

But be carefull, I damaged the eeprom while desoldering it, Good that we had another ECU.

Fiat FIORINO 1997

2010-06-21T00:57:00.000-07:00

FIAT FIORINO, ...

Basic info :

Ecu is bosch motronic,
Immobiliser : immo 01.01
Transponder: Id 11

The car arrived to me few months ago with keys lost

but we didn't have agreement with the owners at that time, although we already prepared a key for it..

Later,.. a week or so ago, we learnt that the car was sold in an auction.

the buyers are friends of us,.. they called asking for a solution..

Having seen the this car before, the car wasn't much work really.. just coded the key using data in the immobilizer, the programming made by Zedbull device.

Here is where the problem began,.. because two days after the car had ran smoothly, we've been called again, the car immo lights are on.

We tried to reprogram the key, but stll it didn't work,..

Then we tried to read the MCU in the immobilizer again,.. to notice that the data inside it hasn't changed.

now we started working with the Bosch ECU

The Eeprom inside is 24c02, after many many trials, over about three days, in which the car worked for an hour or two, then the lights turned on again, we found out the follwoing...: The ECU writes back to the eeprom, after we edit it's dump..

This happens whether we disabled the Immobilizer, or kept it working - as I said, there was no problem with the immo itself or the key.

Eventually, we replaced the eeprom with another one , added a working dump, let the car work,.. unplug the ECU again, and left the 7th pin;connect it to pin8 to WP the eeprom ..

The car worked perfectly for three days, til the owner decided to wash the car, and filled the ECU with water!!!!

Lucky he was, cleaning the ECU from inside was enough, nothing was damaged . The car is working again.

Summery:
Programmed key with Zedbull, but the problem was in the ECU, used virgin dump, and immo off dump, problem remains.
Must WP the eeprom.

Why did the car immo turn back to activated after an hour or two??

Skoda

2010-04-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

Skoda Octavia 2004 Automatic Diesel 1.9 TDI

KOMBI+WEGFAH RSP VDO 04

Toyota Hilux 2004

2010-04-10T00:29:00.000-07:00

Toyota Hilux - Diesel - 2004 - Automatic

Ecu Denso 89666-35440
Immo Toyota 89780-35070

Key Texas crypto 4D

Usually write the key data into the immobilizer directly .. resolder the eeprom and voila .. car is running

Suzuki

2010-04-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA JLX-AL 2007

IMMO is siemens VDO 33970-65j00 GA

ECU DENSO 33921-6531 /// 112300-531
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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2.0L 1999
Immo 33970-65D00

ECU 33920-6803

OPEL

2010-04-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

OPEL ASTRA 2000

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Immobiliser= CT

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ECU DELCO

MCU: 11F1

FLASH: AM27C010 OTP