BalboaT4 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I got my accessport V2 in the mail today. After searching I have come up with a few questions. I have read about needing updated firmware and something about Dongle??? My AP has firmware v 1.3.0.0-8108 and under Dongle info says not connected. Will I need to download updates before connecting to my car? Also I have installed the AP manager and seem to have no maps for an 05 MT on the manger or the AP. I thought it came with preloaded maps? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 You'll only need to update the dongle and AP if you wish to datalog. And the dongle is the actual piece that plugs into the OBD port. Did you buy it new or used? If it was used, maybe someone didn't unmarry it from their car before you bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalboaT4 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Bought it new from Fred Beans Subaru. I am going to use the OTS cobb stage 1 map so I wont be datalogging. I think I am making it harder than it needs to be. So I just need to download the map I want, use the AP manager to transfer that to the AP and then I am ready to install on my car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 You shouldn't have to download anything. I bought my AP from KoP as well and it had all the maps pre-installed. Try unplugging it and plugging it back in just for the fun of it. Maybe it didn't pick it up for some reason. If not, try and call Cobb. See if they have a tech line who can give you some answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 A full set of maps are preloaded on the accessport itself. Once you plug your AP into your computer via the USB and open the map manager software it will link up to your AP and show all the maps stored on the AP. The map manager allows you to load a new map from a file folder and then upload directly to your AP say if you bought an aftermarket tune for example or when cobb updated all its maps to version 1.18. You should go to cobbs site and download the latest firmware updates, latest map manager software version and the accessport updater software. Once the updater software is installed and connected to your AP via the USB it searches for and downloads the latest updates automatically. Latest firmware update is version 1.3.0.4. I would not worry about the dongle version as you probably have the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 A full set of maps are preloaded on the accessport itself. Once you plug your AP into your computer via the USB and open the map manager software it will link up to your AP and show all the maps stored on the AP. The map manager allows you to load a new map from a file folder and then upload directly to your AP say if you bought an aftermarket tune for example or when cobb updated all its maps to version 1.18. You should go to cobbs site and download the latest firmware updates, latest map manager software version and the accessport updater software. Once the updater software is installed and connected to your AP via the USB it searches for and downloads the latest updates automatically. Latest firmware update is version 1.3.0.4. I would not worry about the dongle version as you probably have the latest. +1 to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Do you know if you have a 2005 or a 2005.5 LGT? How do you tell? I'm not sure You can visit the Cobb site to download maps and put it on the AP if you find it really doesn't have any maps. http://www.cobbtuning.com/products/?id=3268 LGT 2005 - http://www.accessecu.com/accessport/subaru/new/05LGTMaps.html LGT 2005.5 - http://www.accessecu.com/accessport/subaru/new/05.5LGTMaps.html As for your firmware version on the AP... Open your AccessPORT manager. You will also need to connect your AP to the computer via USB Data cable. Click on Help from the menu and click on Install Latest Firmware. It will actually download and install an application called AccessPORT Updater. You will need to shut down the AP manager to run AccessPORT Updater after it's installed. For general questions on installation you should read the install manual that it came with. It answers pretty much any question that you may have and gives you the step by step on how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 ^ I believe the AP identifies your car as a 2005.5 or not. There's a thread or 10 on it around here somewhere too. I believe the large majority of 5EATs are 05.5s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalboaT4 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks for all the help. I will be installing it on my car once I find time to remove the K&N typhoon and put the stock intake back on. I will miss the turbo noises but the bump in power should be well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Good idea. You don't want that K&N on there without a protune from what I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjk77 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 05 v. 05.5 depends on build date. yeah there are a bunch of threads on here that explain the details. here's the pdf.11-75-05.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjk77 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 here's one thread: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41854&highlight=2005+2005.5+maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalboaT4 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 On Cobbs website the 2005.5 maps are only for autos and I have a manual so I dont think I need to worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanisda Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Latest firmware update is version 1.3.0.4. My firmware is v1.3.2.0, just updated yesterday. http://tristatetuners.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_super.gif Braille B2015, RBS grill, Borla CBE, Zero/Sports rad shroud, Hayden TC, Group A crank & alt pulley - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 you can get an e-tune that is designed for your intake from vendors on this board (PDX, Tuning Alliance to name a couple) that will scale the MAF so you're not running lean. However to truly dial it in I am told you need a wide band o2 sensor. I've been running on a stage 1 e-tune for my AEM CAI and it seems to be good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Do you really need to log for stage 1? In the words of the famous infomercial, can you just "set it and forget it"? Because this model car is relatively new, I can see the importance of logging if you have alot of mods and are experimenting to maximize your boost. But I would imagine the stage 1 flash is so basic, is there really a need to meticulously datalog? I'm not all that power hungry, so having to data log every week to ensure proper AFR seems like too much of a hassle for 20 extra HP if I only plan track it every other year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 it's worth it to do a COUPLE logs for any tune you get to make sure it's running properly. not every week, if you log once and everything looks fine, then most likely everything will stay fine unless you change something mechanical in the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That's exactly what I was thinking, but i wasn't sure if logging is something people do regularly during normal operations cuz everyone talks about it so much. Thanks! I just got my VAG COM the other day, can't wait to try it out. Anyone know a good place for an OS Stage 1 other than Rom Raider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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