$050B Error message

[jennett_c]

Hey guys i have had my v2 for some time but have yet to be able to black box flash with it. Yesterday i installed the july,20 beta release and now i cant black box read either. I think ive read every post in the forum in the last couple days trying to figure it out haha. Ive tried unistalling and doing a clean reinstall, formatting my flash memory, sd card and config sys but still get the error messazge regardless. i can retrieve dtcs but cant bbr. Also when i format my flash memory the progress bar doesnt move across the screen like when i format the sd card. Im using the most current software, firmware and bootblock available. Tried reading a 99+ ls1, e38, lbz and no luck. if anyone knows what im doing wrong please let me know

[joecar]

Hi jc, welcome to the forum.

I notified Tech Support.

[Blacky]

There is a hidden mode that will test the internal flash memory. I don't have access to a FlashScan V2 right now but when I get back to the office (in about an hour) I will post the steps required for you to do the test. If that test fails then the flash memory chip in FlashScan is faulty and will need to be replaced.

Regards
Paul

[jennett_c]

Ok thanks. I really appreciate the quick response guys

[jennett_c]

Also if i do have a problem with the internal flash memory would i still be able to pass thru read and write?

[Blacky]

Select: F4 Options -> F4: Self Tests -> F4. The last F4 menu option is not displayed, just press F4 it anyway.
You will see a screen stating that for the ALD, VPW and CAN tests a 2nd FlashScan must be connected, press Ok.
Then you will see a screen full of test options.

Press 2 to "quick" test the flash EEPROM.
Press Ctrl+2 to fully test the flash EEPROM.

(Note: the 2 is the number 2 key, i.e. the Ok key, not the F2 key)

It will take about 10 minutes to completely test it. If it fails then you'll need to return your FlashScan for repair.

Regards
Paul

[jennett_c]

I performed both the quick test and the full test and it shows ok beside rom. thats a good thing i take it??

[Blacky]

Also if i do have a problem with the internal flash memory would i still be able to pass thru read and write?

Yes

[Blacky]

I performed both the quick test and the full test and it shows ok beside rom. thats a good thing i take it??

That tells us that the flash chip is working correctly. But it still leaves a question as to why you can't format the flash memory.
I recommend returning it for repair because I can;'t think of any reason why the flash memory format would hang.

Just to confirm, you've got boot block 2.03.06 and firmware 2.06.35 in your FlashScan?

Regards
Paul

[jennett_c]

Ya its got me baffled and yes i got that boot block and firmware. i can pass thru just fine