Just Got my ECU reflashed...PROBLEM!

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Just Got my ECU reflashed...PROBLEM!

Hey guys about two weeks ago i ended up getting the Comptech S/C installed on my 2005 TL with about 17K miles on it. After driving the car for about couples days the check engine light came on. When i took it back to the dealer they ordered new ACM and that made the check engine light go off. After putting about 1200 miles after the S/C i ended up getting the ECU reflashed today and after driving the car about 150 miles the Check engine light came on again TODAY.
Does anyone know wut might be the problem the second time? And if so who should i take the car back to, because Acura of Glendale were the ones who actually got to install the S/C for me.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Where did you get your ECU reflashed? How much was it?
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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You gotta get that CEL checked and the problem diagnosed. Let us know what the code(s) are when you find out. Either take it to the dealer or go to Autozone which will scan the CEL for free unfortunately you only get a vague discription and the code; the diagnosis may be easier for a shop or the dealer to do.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Are you referring to the Hondata reflash?

I also have the supercharger in my TL and currently have a CEL...its showing theres a small leak in the system....not sure where though.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Who did your reflash?
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by subinf
Who did your reflash?
hondata
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Are you referring to the Hondata reflash?

I also have the supercharger in my TL and currently have a CEL...its showing theres a small leak in the system....not sure where though.
yes they did it today
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Whats the CEL?
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Are you referring to the Hondata reflash?

I also have the supercharger in my TL and currently have a CEL...its showing theres a small leak in the system....not sure where though.
Are you happy with it.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lookinco
Where did you get your ECU reflashed? How much was it?
750
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Psycho
Whats the CEL?
Check Engine Light
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Do you have a 6MT or 5AT? Is the reflash avaliable to the public?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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how long was the turn around for the reflash? what did they do to the ecu?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Most ECU's are flashed through the data port (ALDL connector).
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by RobertQ
750
Are you saying you paid $750 Dollars????
WOW I had no idea that was soooo much!! I thought like $200?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Well first and foremost find out what the CEL is. If Acura installed the kit they should do that for you and figure out what the problem is.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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OK, i just starting having a problem with my reflash as well

Yeah, what error code are you getting??

Mine is 171 i think - bank 1 running too rich. taking it in next week.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mmcv6
how long was the turn around for the reflash? what did they do to the ecu?
I dont know what they did but its a little faster it took 2hr
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ussi
OK, i just starting having a problem with my reflash as well

Yeah, what error code are you getting??

Mine is 171 i think - bank 1 running too rich. taking it in next week.
im taking mine in tomorow at 6 in the morning call me 310 8777518
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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so you just went to hondata and in 2 hours they reflash the ecu?
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