It powers up and the screen comes on fine. I select install and then it tries to identify the vehicle. After a few seconds I get a message saying it can't do it.

I ran the updater and I think I'm good. Had some issues trying to pull it from the website but when I used the CD it ran through the updater and AP Manager without issue.

This is a used AP and it's my first time using it. Seller insists it was unmarried properly.

Make sure you're turning the car all the way on right up until the next turn to start the ignition. This will turn on your A/C, cooling fans, and stereo...which is why many people pull the fuses for these things when flashing.

If it gives you an option to "Install" It was unmarried.

It took a few tries to get mine to install properly. Make sure you have the correct firmware (2010 or 2008)

Make sure you're turning the car all the way on right up until the next turn to start the ignition. This will turn on your A/C, cooling fans, and stereo...which is why many people pull the fuses for these things when flashing.

Ok, so this is technically the "Off" position that Cobb instructs? I had mine in the lock position, just put the key in and left it in that position. Manual says engine should be in "Off" position even though none of the indicators on the actual ignition use that word.

Eidt: Just tried to download the Updater and confirmed I am running the latest firmware.

mmmm sounds to me like you got one of those cheap chinese evo knock offs...

Do you have a 2008 or 2010?

Turn the key to acc (1 click from "ON") click install. You only have the key on "OFF" when you plug the AP in to the OBDII, then turn to ACC (1 click from "ON")

Ok, so this is technically the "Off" position that Cobb instructs? I had mine in the lock position, just put the key in and left it in that position. Manual says engine should be in "Off" position even though none of the indicators on the actual ignition use that word.

Eidt: Just tried to download the Updater and confirmed I am running the latest firmware.

Make sure the "key" its turned to the right position what was stated above is the correct position also make sure the cord is securely attached to the dongle that connects to the ecu side mine was loose this morning and I got the same message it was weird unit still powered up but wouldn't connect

2010.

Dminor - What would make you say that?

2010.

Dminor - What would make you say that?


... Don't worry about it. Just install it and enjoy the new found POWER!!! lol

Turn the key to acc (1 click from "ON") click install. You only have the key on "OFF" when you plug the AP in to the OBDII, then turn to ACC (1 click from "ON")

Alright, at least its not a married/unmarried issue. I think it may be an issue with the key in Off vs. ACC.

THAT is the problem. Enjoy! Did your car make it through the storms??

THAT is the problem. Enjoy! Did your car make it through the storms??

Yea. She's safe and sound in the garage of my building. You? I think I heard some hail out there.

My car was parked at Carderock so it wasn't too bad. My car usually is inside a parking garage. :)

Did it install now?

You need your car On but not running. i.e. in the position that you normally drive around in, just don't start the car.

2010.

Dminor - What would make you say that?

totally kidding, mine took me a while to figure out correct key position and firmware and blah blah blah. its tricky but cobb themselves are extremely helpful too if you email them.

Did it install now?

You need your car On but not running. i.e. in the position that you normally drive around in, just don't start the car.

I'm heading out of work in an hour and I'm planning on stopping by the garage before I even drop my stuff off in my apartment.

I'll follow up shortly.

Alright, got it done. Waiting for the rain to pass before I take her out. I played around with the key and it still took a few tries, so I'm not sure what was going on.

Thanks for all the help.

Just for future reference, and it sounds like Slebo figured it out. The AccessPORT will power on when you plug it into the car even if the vehicle is completely "off" and it will have some limited functionality. However, you have to turn the key to the "on" position so that the ECU powers up before it will flash the car. Glad your car is running and that the AccessPORT is working! Let us know if you have any questions or needs. You can contact us at tech@cobbtuning.com or call us at 801-713-0035.

Travis
COBB Tuning