Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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Long time FP user, first such problem.

Tracing various error codes with the VSA system using another scanner, now have a check engine light that I wanted to study but FP cannot talk with ECU - only the power and datalog LEDs blink together on the box about once per second.

Suggestions?
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Re: Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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What is the Flash Pro serial number? From Help, About, what is the version of software you are using?
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Re: Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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FP-SI-US-11430

v. 1.8.3.0

I don't think its a FP problem, more likely an ECU problem but wondering what the flashing LEDs are trying to tell me.

Thanks for the quick response!
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Re: Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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The FlashPro is not communicating with the ECU. Unplug the FlashPro, disconnect the battery for a minute, and then see if the FlashPro can see the ECU. Don't forget about the radio code.
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Re: Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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Nope, didn't help, but a decent idea thanks. So ran a self diagnostic and got Error 1 which is the FCAN system. Explains why FP can't talk to the ECU.

I'm deep into troubleshooting hell now! That system has 60+ steps to walk through to isolate the cause. Wish me luck...
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Re: Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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Update your software to the v1.9.1 .
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Re: Flashpro power/datalog LEDs blink but no ECU connection

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I am having the same problem. Just updated both the Manager and the Flashpro today. (S2000, 2006 VSA)
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As this was from 2014, please start your own thread and include all pertinent details.
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