Remap at home?

ellnic · 12th April 2011, 14:10

I know this may be seen as silly, but I would like to try and obtain a map for my manual cdt (115) that will take it up to a 131 and blow this in at home...

I am aware of the risks that I would be taking - ie. Bricked ECU - but I am still willing to give it a try (obviously after backing up the previous map). Does anyone have a map for a manual 131 cdt?

A few years ago I blew a map into my 607 HDI using my laptop and a kwp2000 - is the process significantly different for Rovers? Has anyone tried this at home before?

sikelsh · 12th April 2011, 15:10

I did email the chap who sells them on Ebay and he told me it wont work with a Rover 75, however, I have also read this, which seems to contradict it.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hlight=KWP2000

I did PM the poster Keith, didnt get a response, so I would be interested to know if you manage it.

According to that thread you need a donor car with a 131 map that is exactly the same spec as your car to be able to download it from.

Simon

James.uk · 12th April 2011, 15:16

If it was possible-cheap and easy, there would be no 116's around.. heh heh...

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ellnic · 12th April 2011, 17:31

Thanks for the info, Simon. Looks promising. Let me know if you get a response.

When I uploaded a map into my 607 it was very easy to do. I restored the original and blew the updated map in a good few times in the time that I had it. I would have kept it in if the car wasn't suffering from phantom electrical issues (don't go French :-/ I learned my lesson).

James, IMO, the reason there are 116's around is because people don't have:

1. The know how
2. The equipment
3. The nerve *

* Because at the end of the day, a 1 second click on the mouse could cost hundereds. But with some common sense and basic know how, I don't think it has to :-)

The cost for blowing the map into my 607 was about £30 - that's the kwp and software. And the knowledge just came from a few hours research.

Just my thoughts on the matter. ;-)

EDIT: sorry, I will add - I am not saying the process of tuning a car is easy - the guys who do that work deserve their money. What i am saying is, if we have a 131 map- then the process of blowing it in is easy. That's all. ;-)

paffendorfbg · 25th April 2011, 07:29

I did myself remap on my cdt 115 hp with galletto 1260
I've got professionally made mod file.
cost me 30 euros for galletto 1260
and 50 euros for mod file
Now it's pulling like a train

steveharvey2001 · 25th April 2011, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellnic

* Because at the end of the day, a 1 second click on the mouse could cost hundereds. But with some common sense and basic know how, I don't think it has to :-)

Does anyone know if the "ECU Doctor" can recover bricked ECUs that have ben corrupted by messed up downloads?

ceetdm · 25th April 2011, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by paffendorfbg

I did myself remap on my cdt 115 hp with galletto 1260
I've got professionally made mod file.
cost me 30 euros for galletto 1260
and 50 euros for mod file
Now it's pulling like a train

I've used the galletto 1260 om my CDTi worked fine, however the map I used appeared to decrease my fuel economy by an amount I was not prepared to tolerate - not a good map!

So, could I ask where you bought your map from please?

Tommy

ellnic · 26th April 2011, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveharvey2001

Does anyone know if the "ECU Doctor" can recover bricked ECUs that have ben corrupted by messed up downloads?

I think it depends on how the map was interrupted.

Tatts · 26th April 2011, 09:48

Always thought the cheapest way to improve the M47 engine, was to fit a tuning box. Safer than trying a remap yourself too!

ellnic · 26th April 2011, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

Always thought the cheapest way to improve the M47 engine, was to fit a tuning box. Safer than trying a remap yourself too!

Well I do have a Ron box. But since the only difference between the 131 and the 115 is software, it seems a shame not to utilise it's potential. For example, the M51 engine in the 325TDS has an intercooler, where as the 325TD doesn't. I just find it amusing that the increase in bhp isn't a hardware modification in the M47.

I wouldn't say the box is cheaper though. A galleto is about £12 and the map file - well that depends on whether you get a manufacturer 131 file or if you pay for a performance one. But it's no where near the box. Wouldn't be without the box though. ;-)

Does anyone have a 131 manual map file? :-)

12th April 2011, 14:10	#1
ellnic Newbie Rover 75 Connie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remap at home? I know this may be seen as silly, but I would like to try and obtain a map for my manual cdt (115) that will take it up to a 131 and blow this in at home... I am aware of the risks that I would be taking - ie. Bricked ECU - but I am still willing to give it a try (obviously after backing up the previous map). Does anyone have a map for a manual 131 cdt? A few years ago I blew a map into my 607 HDI using my laptop and a kwp2000 - is the process significantly different for Rovers? Has anyone tried this at home before?

12th April 2011, 15:10	#2
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	I did email the chap who sells them on Ebay and he told me it wont work with a Rover 75, however, I have also read this, which seems to contradict it. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hlight=KWP2000 I did PM the poster Keith, didnt get a response, so I would be interested to know if you manage it. According to that thread you need a donor car with a 131 map that is exactly the same spec as your car to be able to download it from. Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

12th April 2011, 17:31	#4
ellnic Newbie Rover 75 Connie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info, Simon. Looks promising. Let me know if you get a response. When I uploaded a map into my 607 it was very easy to do. I restored the original and blew the updated map in a good few times in the time that I had it. I would have kept it in if the car wasn't suffering from phantom electrical issues (don't go French :-/ I learned my lesson). James, IMO, the reason there are 116's around is because people don't have: 1. The know how 2. The equipment 3. The nerve * * Because at the end of the day, a 1 second click on the mouse could cost hundereds. But with some common sense and basic know how, I don't think it has to :-) The cost for blowing the map into my 607 was about £30 - that's the kwp and software. And the knowledge just came from a few hours research. Just my thoughts on the matter. ;-) EDIT: sorry, I will add - I am not saying the process of tuning a car is easy - the guys who do that work deserve their money. What i am saying is, if we have a 131 map- then the process of blowing it in is easy. That's all. ;-) Last edited by ellnic; 12th April 2011 at 17:35.. Reason: Clarification.

25th April 2011, 07:29	#5
paffendorfbg Newbie Rover 75 Saloon CDT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bishop's Stortford Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	remaoing I did myself remap on my cdt 115 hp with galletto 1260 I've got professionally made mod file. cost me 30 euros for galletto 1260 and 50 euros for mod file Now it's pulling like a train Last edited by paffendorfbg; 25th April 2011 at 07:31..

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