Cobb broken?

flexinator · 10-05-2012, 07:03 AM

I just updated my cobb to the latest beta firmware last night, today I went to flash a different map and it locks up, won't even start flashing the car. It says cannot communicate with ecu, turn ignition to off position. Then becomes unresponsive so I have to unplug it. Tried several times. Anyone else have this issue? Perhaps don't upgrade your unit until this gets figured out...

JamesM3M5 · 10-05-2012, 08:12 AM

Low battery voltage, maybe?

flexinator · 10-05-2012, 08:22 AM

i was trying to change maps after about a 10 mile drive. but maybe. battery is still original from 2/08.

JamesM3M5 · 10-05-2012, 08:25 AM

Maybe just try again with all loads off and a battery charger hooked up? Otherwise it could he a software glitch with the Cobb.

Fully_Bolted · 10-05-2012, 08:53 AM

Call Cobb tech support.

jpirelli · 10-05-2012, 08:56 AM

Talked to a few ppl. Known issue! Go to release firmware for now.

enrita · 10-05-2012, 09:04 AM

must be specific rom related. i have latest firmware/software and no issues. on I8AOS

flexinator · 10-05-2012, 09:06 AM

also have I8AOS. updated yesterday at 5pm ish. wonder if there is already a new release. I'll check it out then call cobb. Already emailed them about it this am...

Snertz · 10-05-2012, 09:44 AM

I'm getting the same issue, I rolled back to the latest non-beta firmware and it all works again.

vladi627 · 10-05-2012, 09:50 AM

Happened to me also. Like everyone else has advised, roll back to non-beta.

themyst · 10-05-2012, 12:11 PM

Known issue, go back to non beta.

Schnitzel · 10-05-2012, 12:29 PM

Same problem here. But I have to use the beta firmware otherwise my ECU won't be detected. Rob please fix this.

flexinator · 10-13-2012, 02:40 PM

tried a few new betas... still not working

downloading latest as of right now... grrrr

flexinator · 10-13-2012, 03:25 PM

Latest beta, everything working now

LQQKOUT · 10-14-2012, 04:15 PM

Having the same issue with the beta version. Also it would not clear DTC when it does connect and flash. Had to go back to non beta version.

10-05-2012, 07:03 AM	#1
flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Cobb broken? I just updated my cobb to the latest beta firmware last night, today I went to flash a different map and it locks up, won't even start flashing the car. It says cannot communicate with ecu, turn ignition to off position. Then becomes unresponsive so I have to unplug it. Tried several times. Anyone else have this issue? Perhaps don't upgrade your unit until this gets figured out...
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10-05-2012, 08:12 AM	#2
JamesM3M5 Some dude 92 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Low battery voltage, maybe? __________________ RRT E92 335i/6MT with stuff and things
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10-05-2012, 08:22 AM	#3
flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	i was trying to change maps after about a 10 mile drive. but maybe. battery is still original from 2/08.
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10-05-2012, 08:25 AM	#4
JamesM3M5 Some dude 92 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Maybe just try again with all loads off and a battery charger hooked up? Otherwise it could he a software glitch with the Cobb. __________________ RRT E92 335i/6MT with stuff and things
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10-05-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
Fully_Bolted Banned 11 Rep 442 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Call Cobb tech support.
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10-05-2012, 08:56 AM	#6
jpirelli Power is nothing without control 34 Rep 762 Posts Drives: E90 + E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast/Southwest iTrader: (3)	Talked to a few ppl. Known issue! Go to release firmware for now.
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10-05-2012, 09:04 AM	#7
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	must be specific rom related. i have latest firmware/software and no issues. on I8AOS __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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10-05-2012, 09:06 AM	#8
flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	also have I8AOS. updated yesterday at 5pm ish. wonder if there is already a new release. I'll check it out then call cobb. Already emailed them about it this am...
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10-05-2012, 09:44 AM	#9
Snertz H O O N 86 Rep 694 Posts Drives: ein M! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (9)	I'm getting the same issue, I rolled back to the latest non-beta firmware and it all works again.
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10-05-2012, 09:50 AM	#10
vladi627 Private First Class 6 Rep 177 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (3)	Happened to me also. Like everyone else has advised, roll back to non-beta.
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10-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#11
themyst Major General 178 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	Known issue, go back to non beta. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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10-05-2012, 12:29 PM	#12
Schnitzel Private First Class 10 Rep 147 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0)	Same problem here. But I have to use the beta firmware otherwise my ECU won't be detected. Rob please fix this. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-13-2012, 02:40 PM	#13
flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	tried a few new betas... still not working downloading latest as of right now... grrrr
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10-13-2012, 03:25 PM	#14
flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Latest beta, everything working now
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10-14-2012, 04:15 PM	#15
LQQKOUT Lieutenant 104 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (4)	Having the same issue with the beta version. Also it would not clear DTC when it does connect and flash. Had to go back to non beta version.
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