Serial V2 questions

[Slowrc]

Install V8... this contains EFILive Explorer (EE).

Thats due to the firmware being an older version.

Somewhere in there is a display for the firmware version... you might have 2.04.72... BUT, do not proceed until you are sure... post up here... and read the document that mr.prick posted, read it carefully and understand it completely (print it out and live/breath it for a few days...)... if you understand it completely the upgrade will go good.

No worries, we'll all be here.

Would there be any harm in running the wideband analog for now and getting the V8 update when the regular update comes about. Or will I need these updates eventually anyway? There seems to be so many warnings and cautions for the v8 and firmware updates. I'll work on finding out what firmware I am on now. Thanks again

[mr.prick]

Its not going to get easier, if anything more complicated.
The latest release should have the prerequisite firmware for the bootblock upgrade as well as the newest version.

Go ahead and use the analog for now if you want it will still work.

[Slowrc]

Its not going to get easier, if anything more complicated.
The latest release should have the prerequisite firmware for the bootblock upgrade as well as the newest version.

Go ahead and use the analog for now if you want it will still work.

I hear you. do you know how to find out the version of firmware I am on. I need to know so i don't get the wrong update I quess. That is somewhat confusing in itself. Seems like the latest and greatest would be what you'd want , but I am following along the best I can because this stuff is above me. Thanks for helping

[mr.prick]

It`s been a long time since I updated without EE.
IIRC you need to hold the CTRL key while plugging in the V2,
and there was a firmware update.exe.

With my V2 I can find the firmware by:
F4-------> F3---------->F1-----scroll right 1 screen (2 for bootblock)
options - licensing - license details

Yours my be different but,
you should be able to find it by stabbing at the buttons.

[joecar]

Go thru all the V2 menu subitems (scroll down on some pages) until you see the firmware version.

[Slowrc]

I held ctrl and pluged the V2 into my laptop, Looked into the firmware updater and clicked on status...
I found :Bootblock version 2.04.10 and firmware version 2.04.72.

What's my next move?

[mr.prick]

Upgrading FlashScan.rtf


A. If FlashScan has boot block V2.04.xx or earlier, please perform these steps:
1. Program firmware V2.04.72.
2. Use FlashScan’s menu option to upgrade the boot block to V2.05.08.
3. Program firmware V2.05.20
4. Go to step D.

B. If FlashScan has boot block V2.05.04 please perform these steps:
1. Program firmware V2.05.14 (unless V2.05.14 is already installed in your FlashScan).
2. Program boot block V2.06.02.
3. Program the highest version number firmware file from the folder:
\Program Files\EFILive\V8\Firmware

C. If FlashScan has boot block V2.05.06 please see this link on EFILive’s support forum
http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?t=7813.

D. If FlashScan has boot block V2.05.08 please perform these steps:
1. Program boot block V2.06.02.
2. Program the highest version number firmware file from the folder:
\Program Files\EFILive\V8\Firmware


Make sure your computer is plugged into A/C and not using battery power,
to reduce chances of going into stand by or shutting off.

Not to scare you but make sure your car is in a drive able state before upgrading.

[Slowrc]

I am up to the point to install V8. I do install V8 on top of the v7.5 build 80 right?. I just want to make sure...

[mr.prick]

Yes, it is separate from V7.5,
you will need it for newer firmware and bootblock updates.
The old firmware updater will be obsolete.

[Slowrc]

I get the "The selected firmware file can only be programmed into the Flashscan device" when I click on the program button.

It says to uncheck the boot block check box, but it its unchecked already. ???

I am in the dead pole due to being recently programmed bootblock .

Thanks in advance for any help.