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Old Jul 28, 2009, 10:06 AM
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Do I Need To Flash Back To Stock...
Do I need to flash back to stock (Cobb AP Stage 2 tune) before getting the latest Mitsubishi reflash? Would the Mitsubishi reflash screw up the Cobb tune if I don't?

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Old Jul 28, 2009, 10:38 AM
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Why bother with the factory tune if you already have a Cobb tune? I wouldn't be worrying about going back to stock, I wouldn't let them do it at all.
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Old Jul 28, 2009, 10:55 AM
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Yes, you need to un-marry the access port. If not, it won't allow Mitsu to install a new map. You won't loose the map, because it is stored on the Acess Port.

I agree with gizmotoy, why bother? It will just be another useless map you will have to download to your access port.
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Old Jul 28, 2009, 10:59 AM
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No need. Leave it be.
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Old Jul 28, 2009, 01:13 PM
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Thanks guys!

I guess I was also a little worried the dealership would know I have an aftermarket map & void my warranty.
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Old Jul 28, 2009, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DarwinX
Thanks guys!

I guess I was also a little worried the dealership would know I have an aftermarket map & void my warranty.
They would if you wouldn't unmarry the COBB and then go to the dealership to get a updated flash.

The COBB maps are better than the stock ones.
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Mitsu just wants excuses to charge you if you do anything.
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always flash back to stock when seeing the dealer...
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Old Aug 3, 2009, 11:58 AM
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why doesn't someone just post up the latest dealer ROM? *hint hint*

Any interest in the stock 0017 rom? I can slap 'er up there.
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Old Aug 3, 2009, 04:06 PM
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its not that..

basically the dealer has a record of what flash your car has - so you need to load up that same flash...
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Well does anyone have the map for the stalling at high rpms?
Slap er up there plz.
I didn't save it when I married the Cobb
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Originally Posted by tephra
its not that..

basically the dealer has a record of what flash your car has - so you need to load up that same flash...
right, but if someone puts up a stock 0020 rom, there is no reason I need to ever visit the dealer for this procedure. I don't care if my ROMID doesn't match what they have on file

me flashing latest upgrade = 30 seconds
making an appointment, going to dealer = 1-2hr ordeal

edit: unless this post wasn't direct towards me. if so, disregard
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yeah but what about warranty?

i guess you can flash back to 17 from 20 if you want...
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