Very well Done! Very comprehensive! I just installed my V3 on my 2013 STI. Had a short blast up the road and it felt good. Will give it a good test tomorrow.
9:00. Dont worry, i test all my 0-60 and quarter miles on my residential street near school zones. The people drive slow there so it is safe for me to pass them. When i go fast. I caught the police chief cheating on his wife so he lets me go through there without a cop pulling me over. Otherwise ill release the video. Havent hit any kids yet, my car is loud enough all the kids stop moving when im near. So it helps. Anyways, great video!
Installed a Cobb and K&N filter on my 2016 Sub Forester XT. NO OTHER MODS and I get a 0-60 5.4 and 22.7 psi. To say that I’m very happy is an understatement!
This is a really good video, bro. Thanks for the walkthrough... my only suggestion is to lose the background music. There's no need for it when I'm really trying to listen to what you're saying. The music just acts as a distraction. Otherwise, thanks man.. I appreciate you helping me out.
Awesome video! I currently live in Utah. If I buy this and select the octane best for Utah, what would happen if I go to a different state and have to use other octane gas? Would it mess anything up in my car?
There are OTS maps for 2 different octanes, 91 and 93. Being in UT, you'll most likely use the 91 since that's probably the best gas you have. If you go to a different state that has 93, you can switch to the 93 map, no problem. At the end of the day, it's generally okay to use a 91 map with 93 gas, but not a 93 map with 91 gas. You always want to use a gas that matches or is higher than the map you are currently on.
The car had been idling for a few before the video and it was about 85 degrees in the garage at the time. Without load on the motor, there is no harm being done to the motor in this situation.
@@EdgeAutosport the only time revving does no harm is when the engine oil is to proper temp. Cold oil doesn't flow as well as warmed oil... this is critical is boxer engines(especially the 2.5 in this car). So yea, don't rev a cold engine... the few minutes you ran it before video and your ambient temp, are not a proper "warm up" temp. Again especially for the frail ringland situation with the 2.5. (Subaru could have easily fixed this ringland issue one of 2 ways.... strengthen piston's ringland areas, preferred to keep the EPA ratings they needed... or.. widen ring gap and allow for expansion knowing people would mod the engines. Either under modding would have helped the curse. Also a flat type engine does not flow cold oil as well, again, don't rev needlessly when cold, while it's a very linear design. It still has some problematic torque thrust issues out of boost, which is where most screw their engines. (Lugging) The Subaru EJ can be very reliable at quite decent power, but needs proper maintenance and checking (EJ's lose oil.... just like a rotary.... not as much oil but enough to cause issues. ) simply put, keep eye on oil, keep oil and TINY FILTER CHANGED..... when tiny filter can't filter enough it goes into bypass to maintain oil pressure. Bypass means no filtering of your nasty turbo cooked oil..... which means if anything else goes wrong.... it all gets a dose of the issue..... shit.... sorry.... I'm ranting...2005 WRX owner... bought the car and had to immediately pull and rebuild engine. (Top side.. head gasket issue). Anyway.... first WRX was a 2009.... so I have experience with the 2.0 and 2.5, and yes, I rebuilt the current engine myself, not a shop.... over 8k miles so far and a few moments over 22 psi boost. I'm doing tuning for first time so had a few over boost moments lol. About to put 1100cc injectors from a friend's wrecked 2008 and his VF52 he had on it. I already installed several other parts from his car. And if anyone reads this through, I'm running a 2.0 EJ208, they were in JDM twin turbo legacy's, maybe other countries got them. (We didn't) It's obviously single turbo set in my car as the steering system won't allow the twin set up to fit.
So basically it’s like putting ur car on a dyno and re flashing the ecu and maps ur car differently to every aftermarket parts I add, except finding what numbers ur cars run
@@EdgeAutosport thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I have a 2011 Sti, and i want to combine an intake and downpipe, however i have heard that you cannot run the 2 of them, since the fuel system wont handle it, but does cobb accesport v3 003 has a map for this 2? Like stage 2 +? Anyways, thank you again! For your time! Great video! Have a great day!
If your only mod is the exhaust and you have the stock downpipe, you will select a map based on the octane of fuel you have in your tank. If you can get 93 in your area, then you go with 93 Stage One.
Hey! Awesome video! My DAM keeps on dropping to .625 and lower. Sometimes it’ll creep back up but I have to reset most of the time. I’ve been going to the same gas station for awhile now. Right now it’s stuck at .938. What could be the issue?
Unless you're performing specific logs or looking for something specific while driving, I usually monitor AFRs, Boost, Feedback Knock, Fine Knock Learn, DAM, AFR Learning, and AFR Correction. Some of those names might be a tiny bit off. I didn't look at them to respond to this. If you don't know what any of those are, I suggest looking at Cobb's extensive help files to understand them. But all those values are very relevant to what's happening in your car. The AFR's on any EJ are sort of subjective because it doesn't have a sensor that reads AFRs accurately at WOT so every time you go WOT it's just going to show a single lower value no matter what and it's not reflective of what your actual AFR is. That's when an AFR gauge can be helpful or a dyno tune that uses a wideband AFR sensor.
If you stick to COBB OTS maps and the parts they call out, you simply load a new map from their site - if you are planning to mod past OTS maps or want a better tune, you will buy a protune and the tuner will make a map for you and then load it on.
A you need to know is if you don't understand the numbers and you drive it too hard and don't maintain it like its your kid, you will ruin the motor in no time, all for the measly small power these are good for without spending +75% of the cars value in upgrades. Recommendation, really think very deeply about how much you need to do for a car that is pretty slow when there's stock, warrantied cars out there that will have this on a leash dragging it around, without the headache. This from experience and people I know personally, experienced. Its a car for those who do their own work on it or are very bad with money management.
Thanks for the video. Never consider getting one but now I do. But I have jdm 2000wrx, will it work with it, and what power or other benefits from using AP?
does it give other options for higher octane fuel in other countries? for instance on nz we can get 95 and 98 octane...thanks in advance and great vid!
It doesn't. But our gas uses RON+MON/2 method so whatever that translates into at your pump, just use the closest thing to it without using a map that's higher than the map suggests.
So you'r saying when I slap that on I can put new exhaust system and performance air filter and i don't have to get proper tune from dyno place??? Sorry my English :)
quick question does the bubbles in the middle of the screen mean u have to shift when it flashes red or does it mean i have to take it easy when i’m driving it ? jus bought my 2006 subaru wrx wit economy tune
I know they have pre set maps but what I’d I just throw on a intake and exhaust do I pick a day what I put on or pick the best pre-set that goes with it
Hi there I have wrx 2006 the engine rebuilt with the sti short block and replaced with gtpso2 turbo 3”exhaust with down pipe and Perrin el header bigger top mount inter cooler air intake and custom tune with this ap set up what stage map tune should I go 2or3? And the previous custom tune still there or not? If I want to back oh I forgot to mansion that I live in Australia and the car running with 98 octane of fuel please reply with thanks…
Unless you followed a COBB OTS map for a specific aftermarket turbo, you should be getting a custom tune for it. When in doubt, reference the COBB tuning website, but it sounds like you definitely need a custom tune. If you didn't swap your ECU, I would imagine the last flashed map is still present.
Recently purchased a 2012 WRX that came with an accessport and their own settings configured to it. Just go it plugged in and running and I wanted to ask if there would be any harm if I was to reset to default access port settings to just get a feel for it, then swap back to what I purchased the car with. Basically I just want to see the difference from what I currently have set to default. Air intake and exhaust is different but that’s not really my concern. Just wondering if I was to swap back and reflash, that wouldn’t cause any harm to my car in any way right?
Probably not with just an intake and exhaust. But with the intake, Subaru's are sensitive to changes so that's why running a tuned map for whatever intake you have is ideal.
If I wanted to install a new map from my computer, like the Brentuning burble map that matches with any of the Cobb OTS Maps, how do I safely unplug the AP? Just turn the car and the AP off, unplug it, and plug it into the computer? Or is it more complicated than that?
@@EdgeAutosport from what I understand after passing the pro certified course it gives the user the capabilities to block out the secondary air system. This eliminates any check engine light associated with the air pump system.
Got a 2011 WRX and live in Australia, am interested what maps are available to suit our fuel (91, 95 and 98) and whether this needs to remain plugged in once a map is flashed over. Can I drive around without it plugged in and retain the flashed map?
It depends on the octane rating method used at your local gas pumps. In the USA, we typically use the average of RON and MON. I think much of the world uses the RON method. So as long as you know the method, you'll know what map to use. This is from Cobb's site. Maps designated with "93" are for use with 93 octane fuel (98 RON) or better. Maps designated with "91" are for use with 91 octane fuel(95 RON) or better. So it looks like you'll be using 98 or 95. I would highly recommend using the highest octane fuel you have available to you and using a map that that does not go higher than that. You can definitely drive the car without the AccessPort plugged in. It will still have the map on it. Once you unmarry it though, you must remove all flashed maps and return it to stock.
so the accessport comes preloaded with every variation of part and makers? for every combo of application that each person might combine differently? or does the part you buy have maps to download? does it have 94 octane maps? i use 94 chevron octane in canada stock engine no mods yet
No, they've only created maps around Cobb parts. However, they work for many other parts. Intake systems will create the greatest variation from the Cobb map but a custom tune can make it run correctly. If you're only planning on using a Cobb preloaded map, I suggest using the Cobb intake. All other parts like a catted downpipe are fine to get different versions of. It has up to 93 octane maps which are fine to use with 94 octane using the RON+MON/2 method which is used in Canada I believe.
Sorry for the noob question, but does the Cobb contain flashings/mappings for improving performance on naturally-aspirated Subaru engines as well (I'm thinking particularly of the H6s, but hey if it can add a few ponies to the H4, that couldn't hurt either)?
Yes, when you first install it it backs up your original ecu image. When you uninstall it, it writes that image back on. It's best to uninstall it 2-3 days before bringing it in to a dealer, so the ecu can relearn values like fuel trim, ignition timing, wastegate duty cycles. If you uninstall it and drive right to the dealer they could see (if they really wanted to) many of the values are not yet learned and may suspect it was tuned.
It's all subjective, but like he said, boost is a good one. I also prefer oil temp and pressure because your stock dash only shows radiator temps. It's a nice gauge to have.
The temp guage wasn't in the Max cold, you can see it was pre warmed just not at full running temp. Reving the engine cold is bad but slighter warm not under boost won't hurt anything!
Dude, excellent video! 2 thumbs up, and a standing ovation! Next time call your video Cobb Accessport for dummies! Lol! I have one question for you, do you know if a Cobb Accessport will void a Car's warranty?
If you add parts that one of the OTS maps is made for, you can flash a different OTS map. If your mods exceed what the OTS maps are designed for, then we suggest getting a custom tune.
I have about 12 to 14k worth of performance (aftermarket) parts in my 2011 WRX hatchback. Not sure where your located but my dyno tune for my car is $500 by AWD Tuning in Plano, Texas aka right next to Dallas, Texas. I'm going to be trading in my v2 for a v3 to get the 50% back deal going on currently. Since I'm on a stock Subaru (EJ) block & don't want to have to go with an STi aka 6 gear transmission being that after 350awhp. In a WRX non STi the STi transmission is needed or you will blow the transmission 😉 Also the stock block can only hold up too 400awhp before you'll blow your stock block. I'm going to shoot for 320 to 325awhp, safe tune, on my dyno tune here soon even though I could go higher 😁
If I was to install this device I already have a pro tune would it get downloaded in place of the factory tune so I can reload it at any time? And would the acess port monitor systems on the pro tune i already have? Or would i have to get a new pro tune just so I can monitor?
Any tune you currently have on the car will be written over if you flash this. That map will be gone. You will need to get another custom tune using this device if you do need a custom tune.
After stage 1 tuning do we need to find a local tuner to change our map n etc. If we upgrade to td05 16g or vf52 n 1050cc 0r 1200cc injectors?or we can just leave it at stage 1?
Yes, you can flash the "Stage 1" COBB OTS map on to your bugeye and generally see better HP, TQ, and MPGs. You can then follow the COBB stages from there up, or put other parts on, it makes little difference. As an added bonus, you have tons of info and gauges at your fingertips, can read codes, and enables you to get pro tunes in the future. We've got them in stock here: edgeautosport.com/cobb-tuning-accessport-v3-subaru-wrx-2002-2005/
Would you say the same rules apply for a gen 1 mazdaspeed 3? I got a header and catless downpipe for cheap at my local pick and pull. But i need to buy internals and the access port before I install them and I wouldnt beable to afford a tune right away:( but I dont want to buy an ap if the ots 93 stage 3 tune wouldnt work correctly.
Yes, you can use the Stage 0 tune on the Cobb to keep your car at the same output while using the Accessport to read the ECU and all the data in real time.
No, it does not. You can leave it unplugged and we encourage you leave it unplugged while the car is parked too so people don't see something to break in for. However, with up to 6 gauges to monitor, the more modified you are, the more useful you'll find it to be plugged in 100% of the time while driving just to monitor.
im planning on doing a pro tune... but i have a question, once i buy the acessport, do also need to buy a tune? or is the tune included with the accessport?
The AccessPort comes with upgraded tunes. A custom tune is over and above that and is for dialing your specific setup further. In some cases, it's necessary depending on your setup. We have AccessPorts in stock and can ship out right away.
Hi i'm from New Zealand would the Cobb Accessport work on 2007 Subaru Impreza S-GT TURBO Automatic 2.0L Also is there a 95 and 98 octane Tune by any chance? Thanks
So it lets you choose the octane level according to the state your in and after that all you get to do is monitor/view the cars staus in multiple ares? I didnt see anything that lets you TUNE anything.
For custom tuning, you would need the software from Cobb and you would tune using a PC of some kind. Then, you upload the custom map to your AccessPort and flash the new map to the car. So no actual tuning is done on the AccessPort. And actually, with some of the Subaru AccessPorts, you actually can increase or decrease ignition timing globally and set your launch control from the device. But all the other custom tuning is done on a computer.
Edge Autosport. On other programs you have to assign the vin number and license the tune to that vehicle any time you choose to perform a tun to a new vehicle.
Ok, I understand what you mean. The AP does not work like a typical software license that applies to the car. Any time a tune is assigned from a tuner, it is assigned to the AP device itself through a serial number. The map can stay with the AP if the user keeps it on there. So it's sort of the same, but a little different than what you described.
hi, can anyone tell me please why do I have a check engine light blinking on my 2003 WRX which has the COBB in it. I had a friend of mine hook up the scanner but nothing shows.
Finally a video with a great explanation on how this accessport works! Thanks
"So when I say 'flashing your ECU' what I mean by that is..."
And I smash that subscribe button.
Thank you.
Best explanation and practical presentation I’ve watched to date. Thanks!
Very well Done! Very comprehensive! I just installed my V3 on my 2013 STI. Had a short blast up the road and it felt good. Will give it a good test tomorrow.
Hey man great video! Exactly the kind of information I have been searching for thank you !
Glad it was helpful! Let us know how else we can help you!
This is the best video out there for Cobb especially for Wrx's i have a 14 and have been debating on purchasing one. After this im sold.
Be sure to pick it up from our website! www.edgeautosport.com
9:00. Dont worry, i test all my 0-60 and quarter miles on my residential street near school zones. The people drive slow there so it is safe for me to pass them. When i go fast. I caught the police chief cheating on his wife so he lets me go through there without a cop pulling me over. Otherwise ill release the video. Havent hit any kids yet, my car is loud enough all the kids stop moving when im near. So it helps. Anyways, great video!
I went fast once.
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Yea right
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For some one like me thirsty for info, I can say this is the best step by step info I found thanks,👌👍
Installed a Cobb and K&N filter on my 2016 Sub Forester XT. NO OTHER MODS and I get a 0-60 5.4 and 22.7 psi. To say that I’m very happy is an understatement!
22psi? Fuck that's fairly high.
@@Smerdzy dangerously high lol
You screwed yourself
This is a really good video, bro. Thanks for the walkthrough... my only suggestion is to lose the background music. There's no need for it when I'm really trying to listen to what you're saying. The music just acts as a distraction. Otherwise, thanks man.. I appreciate you helping me out.
Finally, The best video related to the COBB Access port.!👍
5k rev on a cold car. Wicked deadly you guys are super smart!
Fantastic video!! Answered all my questions I had about ECU flashing and bolt on compatibility worries I had. :D
Good video answered all bar one
If you uninstall will it flash the original tune back on or leave it with what ever tune you have put on
Can I revert back to stock tune? Also, with the stage 1 map. Does my good gas mileage go to 💩? Thanks
Not unless you download an economy tune
Awesome video! I currently live in Utah. If I buy this and select the octane best for Utah, what would happen if I go to a different state and have to use other octane gas? Would it mess anything up in my car?
Like I know I can change the tune to fit my current location but what would happen if you use a different octane for a tune that’s not meant for that?
There are OTS maps for 2 different octanes, 91 and 93. Being in UT, you'll most likely use the 91 since that's probably the best gas you have. If you go to a different state that has 93, you can switch to the 93 map, no problem. At the end of the day, it's generally okay to use a 91 map with 93 gas, but not a 93 map with 91 gas. You always want to use a gas that matches or is higher than the map you are currently on.
Good question.
Great video. I just purchased one for my 911 Turbo.
Thanks! If you're interested in any other parts or tuning, let us know! We'd love to help.
Exactly what I wanted to know about the AP. Thanks for the helpful video 👍🏻
Yeah let's just rev my freezing cold wrx real fast
😂 😂😂 that hurt me more than it did the car I hate it when people do that
The car had been idling for a few before the video and it was about 85 degrees in the garage at the time. Without load on the motor, there is no harm being done to the motor in this situation.
@@EdgeAutosport the only time revving does no harm is when the engine oil is to proper temp. Cold oil doesn't flow as well as warmed oil... this is critical is boxer engines(especially the 2.5 in this car). So yea, don't rev a cold engine... the few minutes you ran it before video and your ambient temp, are not a proper "warm up" temp. Again especially for the frail ringland situation with the 2.5. (Subaru could have easily fixed this ringland issue one of 2 ways.... strengthen piston's ringland areas, preferred to keep the EPA ratings they needed... or.. widen ring gap and allow for expansion knowing people would mod the engines. Either under modding would have helped the curse. Also a flat type engine does not flow cold oil as well, again, don't rev needlessly when cold, while it's a very linear design. It still has some problematic torque thrust issues out of boost, which is where most screw their engines. (Lugging) The Subaru EJ can be very reliable at quite decent power, but needs proper maintenance and checking (EJ's lose oil.... just like a rotary.... not as much oil but enough to cause issues. ) simply put, keep eye on oil, keep oil and TINY FILTER CHANGED..... when tiny filter can't filter enough it goes into bypass to maintain oil pressure. Bypass means no filtering of your nasty turbo cooked oil..... which means if anything else goes wrong.... it all gets a dose of the issue..... shit.... sorry.... I'm ranting...2005 WRX owner... bought the car and had to immediately pull and rebuild engine. (Top side.. head gasket issue). Anyway.... first WRX was a 2009.... so I have experience with the 2.0 and 2.5, and yes, I rebuilt the current engine myself, not a shop.... over 8k miles so far and a few moments over 22 psi boost. I'm doing tuning for first time so had a few over boost moments lol. About to put 1100cc injectors from a friend's wrecked 2008 and his VF52 he had on it. I already installed several other parts from his car. And if anyone reads this through, I'm running a 2.0 EJ208, they were in JDM twin turbo legacy's, maybe other countries got them. (We didn't) It's obviously single turbo set in my car as the steering system won't allow the twin set up to fit.
Edge Autosport yeah I always let my wrx idle for a few minutes before I giver the tits
Matt Calise 😂😂😂
So basically it’s like putting ur car on a dyno and re flashing the ecu and maps ur car differently to every aftermarket parts I add, except finding what numbers ur cars run
Hello i hope you are doing great!
Can i ask you please, what is the stage 2 and stage 2 + that comes with the V3 003.
Thank you so much! 🙏
It depends on the year and make of the car, but generally the Stage 2 map requires an intercooler and intake upgrade.
@@EdgeAutosport thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I have a 2011 Sti, and i want to combine an intake and downpipe, however i have heard that you cannot run the 2 of them, since the fuel system wont handle it, but does cobb accesport v3 003 has a map for this 2? Like stage 2 +?
Anyways, thank you again! For your time! Great video! Have a great day!
Well explained, I'm considering getting this thank you.
Best money you’ll ever spend bro.👍
Is this safe to do on a 2012 wrx premium hatch its stock i only have a aftermarket 50/50 turbo smart bov
My 2020 Subaru Wrx has an invidia exhaust. Would I install the same map you did? That first one ?
If your only mod is the exhaust and you have the stock downpipe, you will select a map based on the octane of fuel you have in your tank. If you can get 93 in your area, then you go with 93 Stage One.
Hey! Awesome video! My DAM keeps on dropping to .625 and lower. Sometimes it’ll creep back up but I have to reset most of the time. I’ve been going to the same gas station for awhile now. Right now it’s stuck at .938. What could be the issue?
Do you have to keep it plugged in all the time and you recommend it on a daily driver without any mods
No, you do not have to keep it plugged in. Yes, it's a great mod even without any other hard parts on the car!
Great video it was very informative..
I was wondering what 6 gauges would you recommend to monitor on the Accessport?
Unless you're performing specific logs or looking for something specific while driving, I usually monitor AFRs, Boost, Feedback Knock, Fine Knock Learn, DAM, AFR Learning, and AFR Correction. Some of those names might be a tiny bit off. I didn't look at them to respond to this. If you don't know what any of those are, I suggest looking at Cobb's extensive help files to understand them. But all those values are very relevant to what's happening in your car. The AFR's on any EJ are sort of subjective because it doesn't have a sensor that reads AFRs accurately at WOT so every time you go WOT it's just going to show a single lower value no matter what and it's not reflective of what your actual AFR is. That's when an AFR gauge can be helpful or a dyno tune that uses a wideband AFR sensor.
Do you have a video demonstrating the ecu update after installing new hardware to the engine?
If you stick to COBB OTS maps and the parts they call out, you simply load a new map from their site - if you are planning to mod past OTS maps or want a better tune, you will buy a protune and the tuner will make a map for you and then load it on.
If i only have a exhaust on my 2017 wrx would i have to purchase a CAI and such for the stage 1.5 or would i be fine on stage 1 91
A you need to know is if you don't understand the numbers and you drive it too hard and don't maintain it like its your kid, you will ruin the motor in no time, all for the measly small power these are good for without spending +75% of the cars value in upgrades. Recommendation, really think very deeply about how much you need to do for a car that is pretty slow when there's stock, warrantied cars out there that will have this on a leash dragging it around, without the headache. This from experience and people I know personally, experienced. Its a car for those who do their own work on it or are very bad with money management.
Huh?
@@EdgeAutosport saying these are overrated piles of garbage that require more work than its worth.
Is a stage 1 off the shelf tune reliable and safe ? Or would it be smarter to get it dyno tuned.
Thanks for the video.
Never consider getting one but now I do. But I have jdm 2000wrx, will it work with it, and what power or other benefits from using AP?
Did you find a solution?
U should be good!
does it give other options for higher octane fuel in other countries? for instance on nz we can get 95 and 98 octane...thanks in advance and great vid!
It doesn't. But our gas uses RON+MON/2 method so whatever that translates into at your pump, just use the closest thing to it without using a map that's higher than the map suggests.
You still planning on doing the blast plate install? Some of us still like the wrx series 🔥
Thanks for following the channel - We will probably circle back around soon!
Thank for the video.
I have a question do i have to tune my 2015 wrx after replace my blow off valve. (Perrin)
And let coob know my valve ? Thank u
Duh yeah!
wow okay i need one of these once i get a WRX (planning on getting it for my first car)
did you get it
Hell no.
So you'r saying when I slap that on I can put new exhaust system and performance air filter and i don't have to get proper tune from dyno place??? Sorry my English :)
That's correct. An exhaust and air filter would not require a custom tune, but you can still benefit from one!
quick question does the bubbles in the middle of the screen mean u have to shift when it flashes red or does it mean i have to take it easy when i’m driving it ? jus bought my 2006 subaru wrx wit economy tune
I know they have pre set maps but what I’d I just throw on a intake and exhaust do I pick a day what I put on or pick the best pre-set that goes with it
Hi there
I have wrx 2006 the engine rebuilt with the sti short block and replaced with gtpso2 turbo 3”exhaust with down pipe and Perrin el header bigger top mount inter cooler air intake and custom tune with this ap set up what stage map tune should I go 2or3? And the previous custom tune still there or not? If I want to back oh I forgot to mansion that I live in Australia and the car running with 98 octane of fuel please reply with thanks…
Unless you followed a COBB OTS map for a specific aftermarket turbo, you should be getting a custom tune for it. When in doubt, reference the COBB tuning website, but it sounds like you definitely need a custom tune. If you didn't swap your ECU, I would imagine the last flashed map is still present.
Recently purchased a 2012 WRX that came with an accessport and their own settings configured to it. Just go it plugged in and running and I wanted to ask if there would be any harm if I was to reset to default access port settings to just get a feel for it, then swap back to what I purchased the car with. Basically I just want to see the difference from what I currently have set to default. Air intake and exhaust is different but that’s not really my concern. Just wondering if I was to swap back and reflash, that wouldn’t cause any harm to my car in any way right?
Probably not with just an intake and exhaust. But with the intake, Subaru's are sensitive to changes so that's why running a tuned map for whatever intake you have is ideal.
If I wanted to install a new map from my computer, like the Brentuning burble map that matches with any of the Cobb OTS Maps, how do I safely unplug the AP? Just turn the car and the AP off, unplug it, and plug it into the computer? Or is it more complicated than that?
Thank for such significant information
Glad it was helpful!
@@EdgeAutosport sure does , blessings
Does this unit have the capability to do a secondary air injection system delete?
The device itself cannot do that. The tuning software can tell your ECU not to trigger certain CELs that the user defines.
@@EdgeAutosport from what I understand after passing the pro certified course it gives the user the capabilities to block out the secondary air system. This eliminates any check engine light associated with the air pump system.
@@ozzstars_cars That's correct. When you take the course, they give you access to the tuning software, where you can make the changes.
@@EdgeAutosport that's right up my alley. 😉
My 2004 sti is currently tuned but I'm unsure about what stage I ordered the accesport and I dont know which stage to select?
Flip a coin and go for it!!!!
Did it blew up already idi.t?
Got a 2011 WRX and live in Australia, am interested what maps are available to suit our fuel (91, 95 and 98) and whether this needs to remain plugged in once a map is flashed over. Can I drive around without it plugged in and retain the flashed map?
It depends on the octane rating method used at your local gas pumps. In the USA, we typically use the average of RON and MON. I think much of the world uses the RON method. So as long as you know the method, you'll know what map to use. This is from Cobb's site.
Maps designated with "93" are for use with 93 octane fuel (98 RON) or better.
Maps designated with "91" are for use with 91 octane fuel(95 RON) or better.
So it looks like you'll be using 98 or 95. I would highly recommend using the highest octane fuel you have available to you and using a map that that does not go higher than that.
You can definitely drive the car without the AccessPort plugged in. It will still have the map on it. Once you unmarry it though, you must remove all flashed maps and return it to stock.
Well, I need a custom map if I use this for my VF52 swap
If I have a stock 06 wrx with a Cobb cat back would the stage 1 91 be the best I can run without an intake?
so the accessport comes preloaded with every variation of part and makers? for every combo of application that each person might combine differently? or does the part you buy have maps to download? does it have 94 octane maps? i use 94 chevron octane in canada stock engine no mods yet
No, they've only created maps around Cobb parts. However, they work for many other parts. Intake systems will create the greatest variation from the Cobb map but a custom tune can make it run correctly. If you're only planning on using a Cobb preloaded map, I suggest using the Cobb intake. All other parts like a catted downpipe are fine to get different versions of. It has up to 93 octane maps which are fine to use with 94 octane using the RON+MON/2 method which is used in Canada I believe.
thank you
Sorry for the noob question, but does the Cobb contain flashings/mappings for improving performance on naturally-aspirated Subaru engines as well (I'm thinking particularly of the H6s, but hey if it can add a few ponies to the H4, that couldn't hurt either)?
The Accessport supports turbo motors only... sorry! A standalone ECU could be installed and tuned though, perhaps.
@@EdgeAutosport Thank you.
Is it true you can set launch control with the newer up to date model?
Can you tune back to stock for emissions? Here in cali?
It can be uninstalled and returned to the stock calibration whenever you please
if i dont want to keep the AP on the car, can I just unplug it and plug it back in whenever?
Does uninstalling it set it back to stock tune? Like say you wanted to get warranty work done and wanted the stock tune.
Yes, when you first install it it backs up your original ecu image. When you uninstall it, it writes that image back on. It's best to uninstall it 2-3 days before bringing it in to a dealer, so the ecu can relearn values like fuel trim, ignition timing, wastegate duty cycles. If you uninstall it and drive right to the dealer they could see (if they really wanted to) many of the values are not yet learned and may suspect it was tuned.
is there a map for 91 octane and an invidia r400 exhaust catback stock downpipe? thats my set up right now just wondering
Why does my accessport in my 2014 wrx not show a dyno option?
hey man. first great vid! what would you say the most important things I should have monitored on the screen are, for my 2017 wrx? thanks buddy
It's all subjective, but like he said, boost is a good one. I also prefer oil temp and pressure because your stock dash only shows radiator temps. It's a nice gauge to have.
Just got an 08 sti, this v3 version will work for my car?
hello, i had pro tune for a while ago
and im wondering if i use this accessport
will my previous tune still be there if i want to go back ??
So what are the gains over stock power? From 300hp to ... ?
So the wrx makes 300Hp so does the STi ?? I though the impreza wrx makes 227 not 300
@@oscarmanzano8264 Well woops I was going through evo video's and ended up on a subaru vid. My bad
Bjorn Segers oh okay aha
Oscar Manzano yeah my 02 wrx makes 227 not sure about the 04-07 year
Great tutorial. But that cold start rev tho lets talk about this.
It was about 90 degrees in that garage at the time and I had started it a few minutes earlier.
The temp guage wasn't in the Max cold, you can see it was pre warmed just not at full running temp. Reving the engine cold is bad but slighter warm not under boost won't hurt anything!
Dude, excellent video! 2 thumbs up, and a standing ovation! Next time call your video Cobb Accessport for dummies! Lol! I have one question for you, do you know if a Cobb Accessport will void a Car's warranty?
It will void your warranty, I just bought a wrx and they told me it would if i were to get one.
Bummer!
So can cobb tune your wrx after you add mods without going to some dyno place and having to folk out 1000-1250 ?
You explain easy enough in
If you add parts that one of the OTS maps is made for, you can flash a different OTS map. If your mods exceed what the OTS maps are designed for, then we suggest getting a custom tune.
I have about 12 to 14k worth of performance (aftermarket) parts in my 2011 WRX hatchback. Not sure where your located but my dyno tune for my car is $500 by AWD Tuning in Plano, Texas aka right next to Dallas, Texas. I'm going to be trading in my v2 for a v3 to get the 50% back deal going on currently. Since I'm on a stock Subaru (EJ) block & don't want to have to go with an STi aka 6 gear transmission being that after 350awhp. In a WRX non STi the STi transmission is needed or you will blow the transmission 😉
Also the stock block can only hold up too 400awhp before you'll blow your stock block. I'm going to shoot for 320 to 325awhp, safe tune, on my dyno tune here soon even though I could go higher 😁
Why does it cost you 1000-1250$ for a tune!!??? 500-850$ is normal
Yeah my tunes cost me 1000 each but I'm in Australia
so i was about to tune my 2016 sti and the accessport says it’s already tune. how to see the tune of the car without the original accessport for it?
great video man
If I was to install this device I already have a pro tune would it get downloaded in place of the factory tune so I can reload it at any time? And would the acess port monitor systems on the pro tune i already have? Or would i have to get a new pro tune just so I can monitor?
Any tune you currently have on the car will be written over if you flash this. That map will be gone. You will need to get another custom tune using this device if you do need a custom tune.
After stage 1 tuning do we need to find a local tuner to change our map n etc. If we upgrade to td05 16g or vf52 n 1050cc 0r 1200cc injectors?or we can just leave it at stage 1?
If your question here is do you need a custom tune for bigger turbos and injectors, the answer is: absolutely.
@@EdgeAutosport I mean a after market vf52 or td05,but thank you 👍
Would this work with a bone stock 02 Subaru impreza wrx? And if i get this cobb accessport do i have to get only cobb parts for the engine?
Yes, you can flash the "Stage 1" COBB OTS map on to your bugeye and generally see better HP, TQ, and MPGs. You can then follow the COBB stages from there up, or put other parts on, it makes little difference. As an added bonus, you have tons of info and gauges at your fingertips, can read codes, and enables you to get pro tunes in the future. We've got them in stock here: edgeautosport.com/cobb-tuning-accessport-v3-subaru-wrx-2002-2005/
Would you say the same rules apply for a gen 1 mazdaspeed 3? I got a header and catless downpipe for cheap at my local pick and pull. But i need to buy internals and the access port before I install them and I wouldnt beable to afford a tune right away:( but I dont want to buy an ap if the ots 93 stage 3 tune wouldnt work correctly.
JesusManPowerKick internals???
@@omgsr20 hpfp internals
Can i just do cobb access port satge 1 without changing my intake
Absolutely! That's what a Stage 1 tune is for!
What map would you recommend I have STI 2020 and I live in California I don’t wanna make some mods for now just a stock.
The map of EUROPE
How do you reflash to the backed up stock map?
Stage 0 is a stock tune or when you uninstall, it flashes back to stock.
Can we just buy a Cobb for info of the car are we oubligate to stage 1 ect
Yes, you can use the Stage 0 tune on the Cobb to keep your car at the same output while using the Accessport to read the ECU and all the data in real time.
when you install the access sport on the wrx all the sensor are going to reset ? and then you have to do the cycle driving to activate again?
Why not
Hello, im have a subaru 2011 2.0, aut, are compatible with this cobb?
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Hey man can you use the access port just for the gages without installing a map? I’d really like to know
Yes, you could do that.
If I’m stock what tune should I choose initially when hooking up access port?
Stage 1
Does the AP needs to stay plugged into the car computer port all the time?
No, it does not. You can leave it unplugged and we encourage you leave it unplugged while the car is parked too so people don't see something to break in for. However, with up to 6 gauges to monitor, the more modified you are, the more useful you'll find it to be plugged in 100% of the time while driving just to monitor.
Edge Autosport Thank you.
I’m looking to get the port but I don’t want to blow up my car is it safe
im planning on doing a pro tune... but i have a question, once i buy the acessport, do also need to buy a tune? or is the tune included with the accessport?
The AccessPort comes with upgraded tunes. A custom tune is over and above that and is for dialing your specific setup further. In some cases, it's necessary depending on your setup. We have AccessPorts in stock and can ship out right away.
Does it come with all the stage tunes or do you have to buy the separate tunes after? And install them to the unit ?
The tunes are installed on the device already. If there are more up-to-date versions, you can download them for free on Cobb's website.
Can you use stage one with no intake or catback
Yes
Hi i'm from New Zealand would the Cobb Accessport work on 2007 Subaru Impreza S-GT TURBO Automatic 2.0L Also is there a 95 and 98 octane Tune by any chance? Thanks
Mustafa Z Timan automatic?
I swapped my 04 wrx engine with a 08 STI engine can I still run the tunner
So it lets you choose the octane level according to the state your in and after that all you get to do is monitor/view the cars staus in multiple ares? I didnt see anything that lets you TUNE anything.
For custom tuning, you would need the software from Cobb and you would tune using a PC of some kind. Then, you upload the custom map to your AccessPort and flash the new map to the car. So no actual tuning is done on the AccessPort. And actually, with some of the Subaru AccessPorts, you actually can increase or decrease ignition timing globally and set your launch control from the device. But all the other custom tuning is done on a computer.
Do you have to register every single time you tune a new Subaru
I'm not sure I understand the question. What do you mean by register?
Edge Autosport. On other programs you have to assign the vin number and license the tune to that vehicle any time you choose to perform a tun to a new vehicle.
Ok, I understand what you mean. The AP does not work like a typical software license that applies to the car. Any time a tune is assigned from a tuner, it is assigned to the AP device itself through a serial number. The map can stay with the AP if the user keeps it on there. So it's sort of the same, but a little different than what you described.
So after you flash the ECU with your new tune can you unplug the access port or do you have to leave it plugged in and mount it somewhere?
Once its flashed it's for monitoring so yeah you can put it back in the box of you choose
@@becraftcorey thanks looked everywhere for this answer
Really great video, thanks a ton.
Bruh your pro pic tripped me out, I thought I commented for a second
does this void the warranty? can the cobb accessport also be used in subarus from europe (switzerland)?
I believe it's only for US and Australian markets at the current time. It would void certain parts of the warranty, yes.
Does the tuning only work while the access port unit is connected ?
no once you flash the ecu you can unplug the accessport
Are you located in Denver? I live in Wyoming, and I'll be picking up a 2005 WRX in Denver soon, and it would be great to come and check you guys out.
Yes, we're in Denver! You're more than welcome to swing by!
Edge Autosport Sweet, I'll be looking forward to it.
When you uninstall. Does it automatically flash back to the oem ecu map?
Thanks. Great video
Yes
hi, can anyone tell me please why do I have a check engine light blinking on my 2003 WRX which has the COBB in it. I had a friend of mine hook up the scanner but nothing shows.
Check your oil levels. (And all fluid levels, for that matter). Could be something as simple as very low oil.
I noticed after I tuned my word I had to go into.idle adjustment and readjust the idle cause it felt like the car was about to stall
Nice review
Might be a stupid question but does the Cobb always need to be plugged in or can I unplug it once my map of choice is selected and uploaded?
shlomi dayan i think you unplug it when you leave the car . And then you plug it back in before you start it again with no problem
Great video!
I have a 2011 STI with only a turbo XS catback exhaust .I'm thinking of getting an acessport bro . but what map would best fit my car ?
Stage 1 with the fuel octane rating in your area.
Thank u sir. You’re awesome.
What exhaust are you using, sounds good
Greddy!
@@EdgeAutosport wow thanks,am in Kenya can you get me one for a bugeye wrx