AccessECU WRX 2002, User Manual, Page: 19 / 70

Change Base Map Change Base Map
Change Base Map Change Base Map Change Base Map
Changing the base map will program (flash) new information into the ECU.
This is a similar task to when you first installed your AccessPORT. Before
beginning, verify the battery is fully charged and there are no electrical
interferences.
Step 1: Step 1:
Step 1: Step 1:
Step 1:
Put your key in the ignition and leave it in the ‘OFF’ position. Connect the two
green Test Mode connectors located under the driver’s side dash, left of the Steering
Column. To connect the Test Mode connectors, you simply need to plug them
into each other. Please refer to the diagram below:
Step 2: Step 2:
Step 2: Step 2: Step 2:
Use the supplied Initialization Connector (BLUE for 2002 vehicles, WHITE for 2003-
2005 vehicles). Attach the Initialization Connector to the complementary whitish
(semi-clear) factory connector located in close proximity to the green Test Mode
connectors. It may be difficult to find but this connection is required, please use
patience.
Step 3: Step 3:
Step 3: Step 3: Step 3:
Turn the ignition key to the ‘ON’ position but DO NOT start the engine. Verify the
Check Engine light on your dash is blinking. You may also hear the radiator fans
cycling on/off as well as the fuel pump cycling, etc. THIS IS A NORMAL FUNCTION
OF TEST MODE. If your vehicle is not displaying a flashing Check Engine Light,
please refer to page 47 for additional steps before continuing.
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Steering
Column
Driver’s Side
Door
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est Mode Connectors (A)
2002 Initialization 2002 Initialization
2002 Initialization 2002 Initialization
2002 Initialization
Connector (BL Connector (BL Connector (BL Connector (BL Connector (BLUE) UE) UE) UE) UE)
2003-2005 Initialization 2003-2005 Initialization 2003-2005 Initialization 2003-2005 Initialization 2003-2005 Initialization
Connector (WHITE) Connector (WHITE)
Connector (WHITE) Connector (WHITE)
Connector (WHITE)