Who mapped my car? Simtec!
15 January 2013, 08:15 PM
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Who mapped my car? Simtec!
Hi All,
It's not my car, it's actually my dad's car (V4 Sti, 2.5 RCM lump). He needs a little work doing on the simtec as he has a couple of problems.
Now the problem is, the garage he sent it to are refusing to tell him who mapped his car as they have now become mappers and want to charge for the new licence etc...
Now the question is, who mapped it? Mappers..... Do you keep a database? If so is it recorded on reg, chassis number etc?
Hopefully someone can point me on the right track as once it's sorted he want to doing a rolling road map and add some modds.
The simtec was installed and mapped in Bristol.
Thanks in advance.
It's not my car, it's actually my dad's car (V4 Sti, 2.5 RCM lump). He needs a little work doing on the simtec as he has a couple of problems.
Now the problem is, the garage he sent it to are refusing to tell him who mapped his car as they have now become mappers and want to charge for the new licence etc...
Now the question is, who mapped it? Mappers..... Do you keep a database? If so is it recorded on reg, chassis number etc?
Hopefully someone can point me on the right track as once it's sorted he want to doing a rolling road map and add some modds.
The simtec was installed and mapped in Bristol.
Thanks in advance.
15 January 2013, 08:22 PM
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Tell them to do one, there isn't a license fee on a Simtek!
Mappers do keep a record, try Simon(JGM), Bob Rawle and Duncan(RaceDynamix) as a first port of call, as they are Southern based and travel.
I'm assuming it's a Subaru specialist? If it is, find a new one with that attitude.
Mappers do keep a record, try Simon(JGM), Bob Rawle and Duncan(RaceDynamix) as a first port of call, as they are Southern based and travel.
I'm assuming it's a Subaru specialist? If it is, find a new one with that attitude.
15 January 2013, 08:25 PM
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You posted as I was typing Gaz.
To the best of my knowledge, Simtek are locked to an extent. I believe any mapper can remap one, but, it needs authorisation from the OM or the distributor. It needs to be a full new map though, not tweaking another's IP.
To the best of my knowledge, Simtek are locked to an extent. I believe any mapper can remap one, but, it needs authorisation from the OM or the distributor. It needs to be a full new map though, not tweaking another's IP.
15 January 2013, 08:39 PM
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Thanks guys.
Micky, you're confirming what I suspected. I was hoping the likes of the mentioned may see the post.
If memory serves me correctly I remember being told it was mapped by the creator of simtec. Wasn't the creation a dual effort and parties have now separated hence simtec v2 and alcatec?
Micky, you're confirming what I suspected. I was hoping the likes of the mentioned may see the post.
If memory serves me correctly I remember being told it was mapped by the creator of simtec. Wasn't the creation a dual effort and parties have now separated hence simtec v2 and alcatec?
15 January 2013, 09:04 PM
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the "creator" was Steve Simpson although he didn't actually build/design any ECU's as such (no doubt he had input in their development)
original Simtek is actually an Alcatek product, and it is these which are now re-branded
the "new" Simtek is a GEMS unit...............
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original Simtek is actually an Alcatek product, and it is these which are now re-branded
the "new" Simtek is a GEMS unit...............
alyn
15 January 2013, 09:10 PM
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Hi Markfey,
If you are cool with a spanner - remove the ecu cover and ecu and remove the cover..
txt or email me a picture of the board.. I can then tell you the ecu (whether Simtek2 or Alcatek) and if Alcatek I can contact them to tell you who mapped it..
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If you are cool with a spanner - remove the ecu cover and ecu and remove the cover..
txt or email me a picture of the board.. I can then tell you the ecu (whether Simtek2 or Alcatek) and if Alcatek I can contact them to tell you who mapped it..
Simon
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I'm pretty sure it's a simtec. Am I correct in thinking that its in the passenger footwell?
Thanks Simon, I'll get my dad on it in the morning. I've mentioned your name to him and Surrey rolling road several times so hopefully we'll be able to organise something soon.
Thanks Simon, I'll get my dad on it in the morning. I've mentioned your name to him and Surrey rolling road several times so hopefully we'll be able to organise something soon.
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If its a problem to get to the ecu I am at surrey rr tomorrow, welcome to pop the car up and we can pull the ecu out and check.
the slightly problem is they are both called simtek so would just depend which one
the slightly problem is they are both called simtek so would just depend which one
16 January 2013, 12:31 PM
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Hi Simon / All
He's had the car apart and taken the following photos. Hope this is what you need. Just waiting for a pic of the box it came in and i'll upload that next
He's had the car apart and taken the following photos. Hope this is what you need. Just waiting for a pic of the box it came in and i'll upload that next
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It gets better simon, he's just rung me and told me that there was a wire coming out of it that he traced and led to no where.
He then checked his map switch and found that wasn't connected either.
As you can guess, he's not a happy bunny.
He then checked his map switch and found that wasn't connected either.
As you can guess, he's not a happy bunny.
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Another update...
The garage have come back to him now and said it was Steve Simpson that mapped the car.
Simon.... If you were to do another map would a licence fee have to be paid or can this be avoided? Or... Would it be best to contact Steve Simpson first?
The garage have come back to him now and said it was Steve Simpson that mapped the car.
Simon.... If you were to do another map would a licence fee have to be paid or can this be avoided? Or... Would it be best to contact Steve Simpson first?
16 January 2013, 04:34 PM
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Thanks Alan!!!
I've spoken to Steve SIMPSON and what a top bloke!
As originally thought, it appears it's the garage/tuner/technician at not the mapper who has royally screwed him over.
All booked in with Steve now so it should all be sorted soon.
Thanks for your help all, especially JGM.
I've spoken to Steve SIMPSON and what a top bloke!
As originally thought, it appears it's the garage/tuner/technician at not the mapper who has royally screwed him over.
All booked in with Steve now so it should all be sorted soon.
Thanks for your help all, especially JGM.