Hypertech Power Programmer Hack
#3
It's a handy little tool...you can upload your modified bin tuning files to it, set the VIN to match the target vehicle and voila! Target car doesn't need a laptop or anything just plug into the ALDL port under the wheel and flash away. It's handy as heck, because not only can you upload your tune, you can also adjust for axle ratio, tire size, shift point etc on the go, in the car, and without a laptop in just a couple of minutes!
HANDY DANDY !! I'm sure I'm not the first, but dang it's a handy tool considering it was free, or at least paid for like 15 years ago !! lol
HANDY DANDY !! I'm sure I'm not the first, but dang it's a handy tool considering it was free, or at least paid for like 15 years ago !! lol
#4
I think the question may have been referring to how the hack works. I've used a Power Programmer before, and am curious how you worked around the proprietary lock. Being able to now use it on multiple cars is nice (one that Hypertech I'm sure hates). Since it's not locked to any one specific car, can you still set any tuned computer back to factory specs if you wanted to?
#5
I think the question may have been referring to how the hack works. I've used a Power Programmer before, and am curious how you worked around the proprietary lock. Being able to now use it on multiple cars is nice (one that Hypertech I'm sure hates). Since it's not locked to any one specific car, can you still set any tuned computer back to factory specs if you wanted to?
If you want to put it back to factory, you would need to either back it up firs with your laptop, or download it from the Htech unit after it has been used: it stores a copy of whatever is in the PCM (normally stock tune) before it downloads the modified tune bin file.
I'll attach a very handy file for anyone who' s into this sort of thing.
Last edited by b1heqh54; 06-17-2012 at 02:06 PM.
#6
That "locked to the car" feature is something I didn't like. When you sell the car, you either set the car back to factory (so you don't screw up the buyer), or sell the programmer with the car.
And most programmers were single year specific.
And most programmers were single year specific.
#7
I still find them for sale in the classifieds in the locked condition...always someone trying to pin it on the next guy lol
#9
this is your 2nd such thread on the same topic
I upgraded from a Hypertech and simply now use Solomon. The amount of times my car needs to be re-tuned (rarely) does n ot warrant doing it differently
so, to save you the bush you are beating around
and it seems you are trying to solicit business
why would a customer choose you over Solomon or pcmforless??
here is where you explain your value prop, years of experience etc
I upgraded from a Hypertech and simply now use Solomon. The amount of times my car needs to be re-tuned (rarely) does n ot warrant doing it differently
so, to save you the bush you are beating around
and it seems you are trying to solicit business
why would a customer choose you over Solomon or pcmforless??
here is where you explain your value prop, years of experience etc
#10
this is your 2nd such thread on the same topic
I upgraded from a Hypertech and simply now use Solomon. The amount of times my car needs to be re-tuned (rarely) does n ot warrant doing it differently
so, to save you the bush you are beating around
and it seems you are trying to solicit business
why would a customer choose you over Solomon or pcmforless??
here is where you explain your value prop, years of experience etc
I upgraded from a Hypertech and simply now use Solomon. The amount of times my car needs to be re-tuned (rarely) does n ot warrant doing it differently
so, to save you the bush you are beating around
and it seems you are trying to solicit business
why would a customer choose you over Solomon or pcmforless??
here is where you explain your value prop, years of experience etc
if you want to pay someone else to fiddle with something you don't have the skills for, all the power to you but personally I think you're nuts (and I can post a "Solomon" tune for you if you like)