Hondata FlashPro

The FlashPro allows full user tuning and datalogging of drive by wire S2000s. It includes Windows based software called FlashProManager.

The FlashPro connects from your laptop's USB port to your vehicles diagnostic port to provide 90 second programming with a variety of calibrations with extensive real time and stored datalogging capabilities.

Price and availability

$695 - shipping Nov 9th

Make sure you order your FlashPro through a Hondata authorized dealer so that you obtain the full benefits of the FlashPro, including warranty.

Supported vehicles

Important: Make sure that you order the correct FlashPro, and that FlashPro will work with your ECU. We recommend that your check your ECU is compatible by checking your ECU part number below.

ECU part number

The ECU part number is located on the ECU, which is located in the driver's footwell. You will need to remove a plastic cover in order to see the sticker containing the part number.

Features

FlashPro features

• Programmable ECU interface.
• Connects via OBDII diagnostic port.
• USB 2.0 connection
• Works with Laptop or Desktop
• No ECU modification necessary.
• 90 second ECU programming time.
• 20 hours on board datalogging memory.
• FlashProManager Windows software.
• Check and clear diagnostic codes.
• Customizable laptop gauges.
• Readiness codes and smog check status.
• Dual calibration storage - upload from one of two calibrations stored in the FlashPro

2006+ S2000 tuning features

• Ignition, fuel, idle speed, table editing.
• VTEC window.
• Rev and launch limiters.
• Map tracing  & lambda overlay.
• Expanded fuel, ignition & cam angle tables for forced induction.
• 4 bar MAP sensor support (40 psi).
• Support for larger injectors.
• Injector latency / dead time.
• Individual cylinder fuel & ignition trim.
• Starting calibrations for intake, headers, forced induction & larger injectors.
• Fully functional cruise control

For a more detailed feature lists see the FlashPro help file.

What do I need to run the software?

• Laptop or desktop
• 32 or 64 bit Windows XP, Vista or 7*
• USB 2.0 port
• Internet Access

* The software will also work on Intel based Macs running Bootcamp with the above specifications. Has been extensively tested and works well.  Parallels virtualization software has been partially tested with no problems found to date.

Training videos

We've put together a series of training videos to describe the function and use of the FlashPro. Some the videos were shot using pre-release software. Some displayed functions have changed slightly. View the videos in High Definition Full Screen to view the screen shots.

FlashPro Introduction

Hondata's new generation programming tool for the 06 - 09 US Civic Si and 06-09 US S2000.

FlashPro Getting started

This video covers the installation the FlashPro Manager software, the USB drivers, software registration and upload of a calibration.

Datalogging and Air fuel ratios

A look a the extensive datalogging capabilities of the FlashPro and the many ways in which to examine your engine data. We touch on the datalogging of the air fuel ratios and how you can use it to adjust your tuning.

I already have a reflash. Is there a discount?

Yes. There is a rebate of $150. Here is how it works:

• Purchase a FlashPro at the retail price.
• Install FlashPro Manager 1.1.1 or newer.
• Lock and register FlashPro.
• Press the button request rebate
• If your ECU qualifies Hondata will be notified and will send you a rebate check.

The process is explained in detail here

The rebate applies to:

• S2000 reflashes
• S2000 Toda header reflashes
• Kraftwerks Supercharger reflashes
• Vortech Supercharger reflashes
• Science of Speed Supercharger reflashes

How does it compare to KPro Dual adapter?

KPro Dual Adapter for the S2000 has the advantages of boost control by gear & RPM and nitrous control. It has the disadvantage that cruise control does not work.

Not all features implemented in KPro are possible with FlashPro. We intend to develop features such as nitrous control as time permits.

What do Civic Si FlashPro owners think?

We got an improvement of +85% on peak power/torque with an astounding improvement of over +100% in power/torque  - Mo Choudhury, Swift Racing technologies

I don't think you truly understand the greatness that is the Hondata FlashPro until you've tried boosting without it. The car drives BETTER than my friends Mazdaspeed6 - Soxfan143

Questions and Answers

- Will the FlashPro work on the 00-05 S2000?
No. These cars use an engine computer that is not programmable. Hondata makes a S2000 K-Pro for those models.

- Are there base calibrations?
Yes, for all common intakes and injectors ranging from 410-1000cc

 - Can it eliminate the second o2 sensor?
Yes. The secondary oxygen sensor is used to monitor the catalytic converter efficiency and assist with closed loop operation. For off road racing use in which a catalytic converter is not desirable, the secondary oxygen sensor can be disabled using the FlashProManager software without any negative affect on the tuning or operation of the car.

- Do I need dyno tuning?
It shouldn't be necessary for common part combinations (intake, exhaust), but you still have the option of custom tuning if you wish to get a little more. Camshafts and race headers probably will need tuning to get the most of the them - it will depend on the manufacturer.

- What about smog?
According to US and CA law the FlashPro is for off road use only. However, if you did smog with you would find the readiness codes supported and complete as long as your emissions systems are intact and working.

- Will this work on more than one vehicle?
The FlashPro is locked to one vehicle. It can be unlocked and transferred to another vehicle by returning the ECU to stock.

- Can I share the calibrations I make for my car?
Yes.

- Do I need the laptop in the vehicle to reflash the ECU?
No. The FlashPro can upload either with or without a laptop.

- Is there a VTEC window?
Yes. This means that VTEC will operate based on rpm and engine load. For example, the supplied reflashes have a VTEC window from 5600 rpm - 6400 rpm. At full throttle, VTEC engages at 5600 rpm. At light throttle, VTEC engages at 6400 rpm.  Between 5600rpm and 6400 rpm the S2000 will be on the low speed cam at partial throttle and switch to the high speed cam at wide open throttle throttle. This switch point is based on manifold pressure - so at higher altitudes the VTEC switch RPM will be higher.

- So does that mean 1 unit Hondata FlashPro can only work with one ecu or car only? Which mean I can't buy one FlashPro and use it together with a few of my buddies S2000s?
One ECU and vehicle at a time. You can unlock the FlashPro by returning the ECU to stock, and then transfer to another vehicle.

- Any option of immobilizer control?
The immobilizer can not be disabled. We've implemented a number of features designed to protect the owner of the vehicle from theft, and one of these is not to allow the immobilizer to be disabled. This is going to be much less of an issue than previous products because the ECU does not need to be removed / swapped.

- 90 sec programming - does that mean it can't do real time tuning?
Correct. In any case, if you are tuning a vehicle, you need to wait longer than 90 seconds between dyno runs in order to maintain consistency between runs. If you think you could set the dyno up as constant rpm or load, and then tune each cell in each table, this type of tuning does not work because the engine temperature and therefore output changes fairly rapidly, prohibiting this type of tuning.

- If the ECU had been reflashed by another maker, can FlashPro still work?
Probably - we could tell you based off the ECU part & serial numbers plus the calibration ID. When you unlock the FlashPro it will only be reflashed back to a stock calibration.

-Will this support a 64-Bit Windows Vista?
Yes.

- Can it control nitrous?
No. However, you can at least control the ignition timing to make nitrous safer.

- Will dealers need a software license?
No. Every FlashPro will come with the full tuning software FlashProManager.