ETM Cloning Question
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Hi, I am new to the forum and VDash in general.
I have always used VIDA and DICE for fault tracing.
My ETM (Magnetti Marelli) basically died, and I bought a replacement that should fit. The issue I have is the firmware/software not compatible with the car.
I still have the old one, and it can be powered on.
Is it possible to clone the old ETM to the "new" one using VDash?
If so, how?
Thanks!
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@Zubecco ETM cloning is possible with Vdash.
You don't need any pin for this.
You just need to attach a good charger to the battery which is capable to maintain a constant load of 8-15 Ampere while reading/writing the software.
And you need a working and stable internet connection over the whole process.
After connecting Vdash you will find a cloning menu in the top right corner (ADVANCED clone/charts Button).
You basically connect the old ETM, make a backup of it's software, then connect the new ETM and upload the saved software to it. Done. Make sure that both parts have the same part/hardware number before you start.
Plan some time for this. The transfer speed for software is really low on PreFL P2s. And don't use a Vxdiag or Scanmatic adapter for this!
Cloning, or better said, restoring backups is a paid service. So you will need to add Credits(money) to your account through Vdash. This is done by clicking on the money logo in the top right corner. The amount needed should be shown in the clone assistent. The price should be 39 Euros+VAT if you use a credit card. Paypal will cost an extra fee.
While you're at it you should also crack your immo pin which only takes a few seconds. And you should make a backup of your UEM(rear view mirror) which contains your keyfob data. Just in case to have a backup when you might need it, especially if you have a sunroof. This part is infamous for damages through water ingress. Backups are usually free and will be stored on the Vdash servers. -
@T5-T6-Schnappi Hi just tried to clone ETM on my s80 2001. Did everything as you have writen. When I put key on position 2 ant started cloning looks like ignition dissapeared - all lights in speedometer turned off, no reaction from windows, radio, clima etc. It seems that the cloning was still going on because the percentages were slowly increasing, but after an hour it threw an error that the copying failed. After that I tried to start the engine and there was still no ignition just ''check engine'' light apeared, crank, but not start. After disconnecting the battery and waiting for a while, the ignition came back and started, but of course the cloning itself failed. What could be the cause of it? Any thougts or tips?
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@Volvass80 The car goes into programming mode to read and write software to/from modules. This means the car turns of all unnecessary functions to safe voltage for the software transfer. The car literally seem to go completely dead. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
Trying to read the ETM for one hour seems to be way to long. Reading and writing should take some minutes each.What type of adapter are you using? Vxdiag, Vxnano, Scanmatic SMII and cheap Mongoose and DICE clones sold on chinese trading plattform are known to not work reliable enough for software cloning. The adapter name is shown in the top right corner of Vdash.
Is your charger powerfull enough? I recommended a CTEK PRO25S or a charger with similar specs. Lots of cheap noname chargers also create interferences that interfere the software transfer.
Is your internet connection stable when in the car?
If the car is stuck in programming mode you need to disconnect the battery exactly as you did. Or you can try the emergency restart function of Vdash.
