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Old Oct 2, 2009, 06:05 PM   #1
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can stock ecu be lock by tuner

hey everyone

i have a evo 9 mr that was purchase with mods and tuned. planning on going back to stock turbo soon. i'll definetly need another tune. just wondering if i can take it to any tunner or has to be the same tuner? previous owner said it was tuned by turbotrix i think?
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Old Oct 2, 2009, 06:07 PM   #2
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yes it can be locked.

You can get the ecu unlocker program of active matrix, it it is locked.

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Old Oct 2, 2009, 06:31 PM   #3
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would a tuner have that unlocking program?
i just don't wanna go to a shop and found out he can't tune my car
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Old Oct 7, 2009, 04:30 PM   #4
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A good tuner should already have a copy of the ECU Unlocker program, but if you want to make sure, just download it yourself:

http://www.aktivematrix.com/forum/dl...ile&file_id=13

Note: you'll have to register yourself on the site before it will let you download the program, but it's quick, easy, and free to do so.
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Old Oct 7, 2009, 08:53 PM   #5
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