ECU check

[Lee337]

This may be a silly question, but how do you check an ECU?

I was given a spare when I bought the bike (2006 model) last year but I've no idea if it's ok. I have TuneECU so is it as simple as removing the existing one from the bike ( which is working fine, I just want to check the spare) & connecting up the spare to check it or am I missing something?

[Timbox2]

Cant think of any other way, I know Bixxer (John) messed about with spare ECU's so maybe he can give tips, I believe the base ECU was shared with other bikes so you need to make sure it has a Tiger map loaded before you run the bike

[Lee337]

Yep, checking the map was one of the things I wanted to do, as well as check that it was working.

[Chris Canning]

Do a search Bixxer posted loads about 'Bricking' an ECU.

[Bixxer Bob]

Late to the party but yes,  just swap them on the bike, turn ign on BUT DONT START IT till you've checked which map is in it.

[Lee337]

Thanks for the info, checked the spare, it has the Tiger TOR map on it & works fine.

Nice to know I have a spare if ever I need one. 

[Bixxer Bob]

Cool! Glad you're sorted!

[the slow heart]

Do you use latest TuneECU version for checking?

I got the current but still can not connect to the ECU ( mine is pre vin 885i ).

[Lee337]

I have the latest Android version of Tune ECU on a Hudl tablet, but tend to use an old Windows version on a laptop.

The reason being, any time it updates, I need to have Wi-Fi access to reconfirm the licence & my garage is just outside of the house Wi-Fi range.

Last time I used the Android version, I moved the bike to outside the kitchen window, but it's a pain if I'm working in the garage to have to move it.