Hi all,
Ive mentioned my ecu problem before and its going to be reflashed/chipped (i hope by ABT, i think they chipped it and i will suggest they do the reflash costless because it appears to be their fault...i didnt have a answer yet) so i would like to have my TCU remapped too. ive heard good stories about MTM. is that just a standard remap or do they have them in different stages? Is it ECU chipped dependent? Is it best to have the TCU remapped first before chipping my ECU? ive heard its about 100 euros ex shipping...
Whats does the remap exactly do, ive heard it locks up the clutch sooner so theres less slipping etc. does it have a non rev limiter?
Also id like to know where the TCU is located, i know its at the passenger seat area, but has somebody got pics of the location, cos Elsawin hasnt...
TCU remap
TCU remap
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Mugello Blue C5 RS6 Avant
Viper Tuning ECU/TCU
MTM Bimoto wheels 9,5 x 19 ET 30 LK 5x112 with 275/30/19 tyres
MTM exhaust system cat back 4-pipe with throttle valves in 2 pipes, control
Yellow Koni's
Porsche 959, gone but not forgotten.
Fight ALS disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFDWTC8B8g
Re: TCU remap
There is only 1 gearbox remap from MTM, there are no stages.
I still have doubts a simple reflash will solve it, but lets see.
125$ + shipping from Hoppen Motorsports in the USA, you need to specify that you need a EURO chip and you will need someone local to solder it in (unless you ship the whole TCU which is not very cost effective and takes time)
From what I've heard the TC locks up sooner and does not unlock as easily in tip mode.
I've read "passenger side" on these boards but with RDH the passenger side is on the other...so maybe it's under the carpet on the drivers' side for LHD. Shouldnt be hard to check.
I still have doubts a simple reflash will solve it, but lets see.
125$ + shipping from Hoppen Motorsports in the USA, you need to specify that you need a EURO chip and you will need someone local to solder it in (unless you ship the whole TCU which is not very cost effective and takes time)
From what I've heard the TC locks up sooner and does not unlock as easily in tip mode.
I've read "passenger side" on these boards but with RDH the passenger side is on the other...so maybe it's under the carpet on the drivers' side for LHD. Shouldnt be hard to check.
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Re: TCU remap
Mavada's is LHD. It's under the carpet in front of the passenger seat. you need to remove the footwell kick panel trim just in front of the door and push the carpet back out of the way. You'll see the water proof box that the TCU lives in. YOu'll need a short crosshead screwdriver to get the 4 screws out.
It's not difficult, just a pain working with the weight of the carpet pushing back on you.
It's not difficult, just a pain working with the weight of the carpet pushing back on you.
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Re: TCU remap
I understood from the US forum that the MTM TCU remap for US spec will not work on our EU spec 6-es.
Why was not completely clear to me, but I think to remember that Hoppen asks for the VIN number and it can only works for a specific range of VIN id's?!?
Why was not completely clear to me, but I think to remember that Hoppen asks for the VIN number and it can only works for a specific range of VIN id's?!?
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Re: TCU remap
I have a MTM TCU and it works just fine. The US versions have one chip and the EU versions have another. This is why they ask for the VIN.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: TCU remap
I just got a MTM TCU chip from Hoppen in USA, just got only one chip even EU spec, didn't solder the chip yet.
Re: TCU remap
This is always so darn funny.Just read this Interesting thread on RS6.com.
And I quote a post, posted Jan 23. 2011:
".......
Reply from Mike @ Hoppen:
Hello,
The MTM TCU software applies as follows;
2003 US RS6 (4B0 927 156 FL) software code BFLVOLL1.001
2003 EU RS6 (4B0 927 156 FB) software code BFBVOLL2.002
2004 EU RS6 Plus (??) no software upgrade available as the factory already addressed this.
The 156FL and 156FB software cannot be interchanged.
I hope this information answers some of the questions.
Best Regards,
Mike Hoppen
........."
That is the reason why I thought it was not possible to use a Hoppen MTM TCU chip in the EU spec cars.
But who am I ...... Just a simple Dutchie...........
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Re: TCU remap
I must be missing something. Your quote says it will work? By the way, my TCU was done by hoppen.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: TCU remap
Hmmm I think I must been translating it differently then:
The 156FL and 156FB software cannot be interchanged.
The 156FL and 156FB software cannot be interchanged.
STOLEN : Das phantom: Ebony Black, RS6+ optic package in- and outside, some sort of ECU remap, sportec exhaust, 275/30 19 with RS6+ rims. --> "GTA is da new name of da game. "
Re: TCU remap
Shoppinit wrote:By the way, my TCU was done by hoppen.
I guess I will go back to the silent mode and only read the topic as you will definitely know better than me as you have the hoppen remap and I only relay a opinion of a few members from a different forum
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Re: TCU remap
Correct but you can order either one from Hoppen. He even mentions the part numbers of the chips, he can supply both.micdee wrote:Hmmm I think I must been translating it differently then:
The 156FL and 156FB software cannot be interchanged.
B7 RS4 saloon Misano red, comfy seats, JHM tune & JHM full exhaust with cats and resonators - gone.
C5 RS6 Avant Daytona/Cognac - gone.
981 Cayman GTS Gray/Orange.
My youtube
C5 RS6 Avant Daytona/Cognac - gone.
981 Cayman GTS Gray/Orange.
My youtube
Re: TCU remap
ive send my ECU and TCU to Viper Tuning today to sort out the 16985 error and remap the TCU.
If you can't go to the track, bring the track to you.
Mugello Blue C5 RS6 Avant
Viper Tuning ECU/TCU
MTM Bimoto wheels 9,5 x 19 ET 30 LK 5x112 with 275/30/19 tyres
MTM exhaust system cat back 4-pipe with throttle valves in 2 pipes, control
Yellow Koni's
Porsche 959, gone but not forgotten.
Fight ALS disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFDWTC8B8g
Mugello Blue C5 RS6 Avant
Viper Tuning ECU/TCU
MTM Bimoto wheels 9,5 x 19 ET 30 LK 5x112 with 275/30/19 tyres
MTM exhaust system cat back 4-pipe with throttle valves in 2 pipes, control
Yellow Koni's
Porsche 959, gone but not forgotten.
Fight ALS disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFDWTC8B8g
Re: TCU remap
Yes Rich of Viper Tuning will take care of you. Very knowledgeable and a very nice chap to deal with. Highly recommended....mavada wrote:ive send my ECU and TCU to Viper Tuning today to sort out the 16985 error and remap the TCU.
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