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| JAY BOY Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: Not here Posts: 1706  
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I have just had the BAS 170 map installed. Your welcome to come and try it alternatively there is another member in your area with same map IKTank
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17th Apr 2017 4:24pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Think I found the answer....looks like you still need an unlocked ECU. 110 DCPU
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17th Apr 2017 4:45pm |
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| JAY BOY Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: Not here Posts: 1706
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I took mine up there but IKTank had the remote through OBD. Drop him a PM he's a top bloke who will talk you through it.
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17th Apr 2017 4:45pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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I'm a little twitchy about having my standard ECU messed with while the Defender is only a year old. Think I'll look into having a second ECU programmed.
I'm sure there's a good reason that it has to be unlocked but I had a stage 4.5 tune on a Nissan GTR completed via OBD without any requirement to touch the ECU. 110 DCPU Mark |
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17th Apr 2017 4:51pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908  
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I must admit I couldn't quite understand the remote option, so went for the workshop install (along with Hi-Flow intercooler and silicone hoses). I have since bought a secondhand RRC unit for updates and diagnosis.
I believe all 2.2 need the ecu unlocked, so I think the remote option comes with a new unlocked ECU so you just swap and keep the original untouched. However best speak to Pete Bell for proper explanation. :thumbsup I know when I enquired about an Alive tune at a local agent the ECU had to be sent to Alive for unlocking then sent back to remap and refit, so take a couple of days. James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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17th Apr 2017 4:51pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Cheers James.
My understanding of the BAS RRC is that you are sent an unlocked ECU ready to fit and you then return your standard ECU to BAS by return. 110 DCPU Mark |
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17th Apr 2017 4:56pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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You could very well be right Mark. But at least with the rrc you can take the remap off for services. Seems very varied if LR dealers worry about remaps or not.
James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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17th Apr 2017 5:36pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Yes...that's why I was originally considering it. But if they have to open the ECU to "adjust" it then I assume that's visible to the dealer if there's a problem? So I think maybe just keep my standard ECU and buy another for mapping.
I'll think on it. 110 DCPU Mark |
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17th Apr 2017 5:49pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 919 
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The ECU is opened to be unlocked but seeing Gary at Alive do it the dealer would be hard pressed to see any evidence. He is very good at it. and then with either the ATRIC or RRC you could load your standard map when going into the dealer and then load your map when it get's back.
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17th Apr 2017 7:16pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Thanks for the feedback....decisions, decisions!
110 DCPU
Mark |
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17th Apr 2017 7:24pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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BAS or Alive you'll be blown away how much better it is! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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17th Apr 2017 9:06pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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I'll give them a call tomorrow. Another option would be to go Bowler and maintain the warranty but not sure it's worth the extra cash for a re-badged BAS map. Wonder if they'd sell me one without the extra ECU (Bowler send you a brand new ECU and you keep your original too). 110 DCPU
Mark |
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17th Apr 2017 9:17pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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I'm 99% certain the Bowler remap does NOT maintain your warranty, it was discussed previously here I believe http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38594.html?highlight=remap
BAS does the Bowler remap in case you didn't know, not saying it isn't worth the extra to see around Bowler and get the Bowler badge  James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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17th Apr 2017 9:30pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Looks like you may be correct. Thanks for the link. 110 DCPU
Mark |
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17th Apr 2017 10:26pm |
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