Winols Interface
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Software WinOLS stands for "Windows-based Open System for Engine Control Units." It is a popular software tool used by automotive professionals, particularly tuners to the electronic control unit (ECU) maps of vehicles.
The ECU is responsible for controlling various aspects of an engine's performance, such as fuel injection timing, turbo boost pressure, ignition timing, and more. WinOLS provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to access and manipulate these ECU maps, also known as binary files or data files.
WinOLS supports a wide range of ECUs from different manufacturers. This flexibility makes it a valuable software for tuners working on various vehicle brands and models. Additionally, EVC Electronic provides regular updates and technical support, ensuring compatibility with new ECU versions and addressing any software-related issues. You can purchase this software from ECV official website evc.de
Although nowadays some users use the cracked version of WinOLS, it is not a good idea, and our recommendation is to use the original version so that you can also benefit from the support provided by the company, EVC.
Most tuners in the world use WinOLS software to remap vehicles, which is a comprehensive and professional sign of this software. We are also one of the users of this software and we use this software for remapping of many vehicles. Also, Our WinOLS training courses for diesel and petrol cars and many other ECUs can be seen in this link.
The answer to this question is positive. The WinOLS software not only has the capability of remapping ECU but also has the capability of remapping TCU. You can see the list of gearboxes that can be remapped, along with the tutorial for TCU tuning, here. Also we can make TCU Mappack for you.
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The newest version of famous map editing software WinOLS from EVC is here!Evolution based on years of experience and a big upgrade on the WinOLS4 version.WinOLS 505 comes with 1 PC Licence!New WinOLS5 is completely developed as a native 64bit Windows application and together with an updated interface and separate SQL database that contains the project properties significantly improves the performance and reduce the search and sorting functions access times.Main Features:
Using the EVC WinOLS plugin "OLS1016", you can now import/export Slave files through your online interface in a few clics, encrypting/decrypting operations are done automatically through our API system.
bFlash was created by BC Consulting, one of the leading suppliers of calibration software solutions for European cars. Since bFlash is more than just an ECU programming tool, it cannot be compared to any traditional flashers that lack many important features for tuning and for everyday use.
The bFlash developers studied OEM tools used by factory calibration engineers, their features and capabilities. On the basis of their specifications, they decided to create their own tool, equally advanced in terms of hardware, but with a simple and intuitive interface and user-friendly reference system.
bDiag is a complete error code reader that has a native module for almost all car brands. bFlash will first give you the manufacturer specific code with description and where available also the OBD2 code. Thanks to DTC Finder function in the bManager, you can easily deactivate any of the found error codes in the ECU file.
bLog is a complete and fast solution to have access to manufacturer specific real time parameters. The module contains built-in presets to record only the required parameters and also supports factory protocols for most car brands. Thanks to the chart analysis feature in bManager, text information is converted to 2D and 3D graphics that are easy to view and analyze. Log files can be used both for tuning, as well as for diagnostics and error identification.
bCloud is an encrypted cloud storage available to all bFlash users. It allows you to save the read files from the ECU directly from bFlash to your personal cloud, for example if you wish to put a car back stock many years later, you can just download the file again from your cloud. You can also use the bCloud as a tuningfile database to store your tuningfiles (or the tuningfiles for your slave dealers) and program them directly from the cloud, to the car. All files stored in one place with a direct connection to your bFlash device is very practical and saves a lot of time. Customers having their own server can configure a cloud on their own server for file saving. There is also a direct link between the bCloud and the bManager, so that read files can get processed immediately and automatically if you wish so.
All the slave and master hardware is identical. To decode the software from the tools, the Master tuner can purchase a software plugin (bMaster). There are also multi-master, semi-slave and brand-specific slave options where one slave can have multiple masters (if all the masters agree, for example, a VAG specialist who only sells VAG files to his slaves could allow his slaves to purchase Mercedes or BMW files from another master). It is convenient to have a few masters when, for example, one master is unavailable (due to an accident, illness or holiday), you can easily switch your slave to another master for a specific time.
All checksums are calculated automatically by bFlash before programming, you should not calculate the checksum yourself. Depending on the ECU type, bFlash might also correct the CVN (Calibration Verification Number) , the Flash Counter and/or Flash Date&Time so the programming leaves no trace. Please consult the Help guide in the bFlash software for a specific car model to see if the CVN or Flash Counter are fixed or not.
bFlash comes with an annual subscription. This guarantees you will be getting regular updates with the newest protocols. The bFlash developers chose a subscription system based on experience that showed that any tool available without subscription was lagging behind in new developments as soon as sales of new interfaces stopped. In addition, subscriptions are used to maintain the network infrastructure required for virtual reading functions, as well as the bCloud and the bManager.
Anything is possible but since the majority of flashing software for different vehicles is proprietary you would need to know the device protocol or be able to reverse engineer it. You could use the M2 as a sort of man in the middle attack between a flashing tool and the vehicle your trying to flash but still have to figure out how to accomplish what you want. You can attempt to reverse engineer but you need a programmer to do that and be able to pull the firmware from that device or similar methods. But then again if you have access to the hardware necessary to do the flash are you going to waste your time trying to copy it?
If you go either route, i agree in the amount of hours others have said, 1000-2000. You can maybe be lucky and get some of the information required if you search well on internet and understand programming well. IDA is tremendous help along with matching .a2l files.
I have a knock off Tech 2 with the tech2win software. I believe the J2534 info is in the tech2win software as the tech2 is used as a pass through. Here is a setup/walkthrough doc for the factory updates. _Tech2Win.pdf
I believe GM started changing some sort of protocol around 2011 and they went to the MDI VCI (Multipul Diagnostic Interface, Vehicle Diagnostic Interface). It still uses J2534 but the tech 2 can no longer handle it. They also require you use their SPS (service programming system)which is a subscription asked service. Not sure how this will impact the use with the M2 but to echo back what a lot of others are saying it will be a heck of an undertaking that will only be useful for a small number of vehicles. That being said, it would be cool, good luck.
Note that each manufacturer has a J2534 API (Application Programming Interface) dll (Dynamic Link Library). If you want to search it up and mess around a bit with. Trust me, it can swallow your time without you noticing as you mess around.
For example (i am located in EU), BMW online system while going through any type of programmings, using the OEM interface, especially on Fxx and Gxx series vehicles, can set to bootloader, program, code, restore user specific data (radio stations, seat memories etc) in multiple ecus (average of 50 control units give or take a couple), all at the same time.
Just looking at the screen doing its thing, is absolutely terrifying.
It is a specialized tool for modifying FLASH memory of engine controllers(ECU). Thanks this modification it is possible to increase the power, torque or removal of the DPF filter. This interface works with almost all PC with USB port. Device works with 32bit and 64bit Windows systems.
Connected interface to OBD2 connector in car then read memory contents. The next step is modify with software eg. Winols and re-uploading the memory contents. Usually, pre-modified memory maps are used.
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