sumfoo1 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 What else would i have to do? Would i have to have my keys re-synced with the car or is that another computer on-board. Stupid ECUTek tune.... "if you send it back to us we'll fix it" ... yeah cause i can mail my ECU to England and watch my car sit for a month... that's a good fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I believe that the key would need to be re synced because when I had my ecu replaced under warranty, they needed both keys and remotes. Since you have an '05, if it is manual, you may be able to have your ecu replaced under warranty if out hadn't been done yet. Check this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/cooling-fan-relay-issue-now-recall-campaign-55332.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfoo1 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 hmm interesting... but i need a new one because of ecu tek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Yes, if your vehicle qualifies for the recall (i meant to say recall, not warranty) you would get a brand new ecu. Read through the thread. Is your car not currently running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The are several other solutions to reversing the hex of The Flashed and The Furious (also known as an ecutek tune). I would try them in this order: 1) Drive to your local ecutek dealer. They are supposed to remove ecutek free of charge. Well, if their software is working that day. But really, they are supposed to wipe it clean. May not be practical for many people though due to the scarcity of ecutek dealers. The remaining solutions all involve removing and shipping your ecu. It's NOT that big of a deal. 2) Send it to Tactrix for a bench flash/clean. 3) Send it to an ecutek dealer still in business and have them wipe it clean. 4) Send it to Cobb for a bench flash/clean. SOA will probably NOT be able to help, as ecutek alters the handshaking protocol so that non-ecutek programs can't talk to the ecu. Man, ecutek still pisses me off 4 years after I left it... I'm surprised there are still other victims out there. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I had Ecutek. Waste of my $$$. I bot an AP and the software over wrote the Ecutek tune. So buy an AP and youre off to the races. Let us know how you do. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfoo1 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Will do I'm thinking ap for now and then maybe a hydra down the road or if the ap doesn't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The AP should work..it did for me. If you're stage 2, get a map from Infamous or PDX Tuning. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfoo1 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Stage 3 with a vf52 so just barely lol. But yeah infamous will be who I talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill harvey Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 05 leg keys aren't chipped they cost 10 bucks on subaruwrxparts.com so don't pay to have your 05lgt keys programed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 05 leg keys aren't chipped they cost 10 bucks on subaruwrxparts.com so don't pay to have your 05lgt keys programed Yes they are... http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#immobilizer%20keys Unless you're referring to the 2.5i model. All GT keys are chipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill harvey Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Yes they are... http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#immobilizer%20keys Unless you're referring to the 2.5i model. All GT keys are chipped. no they are not i copied and pasted this since i don't know how to link from subaruwrxparts.com this is the key i use unchipped. Product Details This is the highly desirable Legacy GT key that came with the 2005 models. This key DOES NOT have a immobilizer chip in and can be used with a wide array of Subaru vehicles, see below for models it fits. The key comes un-cut but you can go to your local Subaru Dealer to have it cut, some offer free cutting services while others charge. We can cut you this key if you are local to us, come in with your vehicle and valid registration. Fits: 2002+ Impreza, 2003+ Forester, 2000+ Legacy *Note: 2005+ WRX STi and 2006+ WRX have an immobilizer system that uses a special key with a computer chip in it. This key will not work on those cars! For the tech savy and DIYers, you can remove your existing chip and attach it to the new key or hand it on your keychain. SubaruWRXparts.com does not endorse, nor recommends, this process and takes no liability if you perform this action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I know for fact the 2006 lgt keys have an immobilizer chip and need to be p rogrammed. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 no they are not i copied and pasted this since i don't know how to link from subaruwrxparts.com this is the key i use unchipped. What kind of car do you have? I have read here of more than a few folks having issues getting their cars to start when they get a new ECU and forget to bring their keys along to get them reprogrammed. Can you explain? Sorry, I'm not trying to be an ass. I'm just trying to reconcile this obvious contradiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 They're chipped. He's wrong. My 05 absolutely has an immobilizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill harvey Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 i have an 05 gt use the same key without the chip from subaruwrxparts.com perhaps its because i don't have limited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/immobilizer-base-2-5gti-1202.html You should have an immobilizer. Did you buy the car second hand or something? Maybe someone messed with things. edit: Hmm, hang on. Here's another link: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-immobilizer-yes-gt-wagon-no-gt-sedan-785.html Guess you're not supposed to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Pretty sure my '05 un-limited has the immobilizer.. I'll go try to start it with my backup non-chipped key. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 When I bought a new key I had to get all my keys resynced with my ECU at the dealer for the immobilizer on my 05 GT -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 05+ GT has immobilizer use a V2 accessport to write over the ecutek tune My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 if he writes over the ecutek tune, will the AP re-write the ecutek when he unmarries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Who uses Ecutek anymore? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill harvey Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 can we get the guys who have chipped keys post a picture of the key that holds the chip please so i can see the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfoo1 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 IF IT IS A TURBO 2.5 LEGACY IT HAS AN IMMOBILIZER. Ap v2. is on its way thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 if he writes over the ecutek tune, will the AP re-write the ecutek when he unmarries? yes My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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