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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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Default How to unlock the ecu on is250?

Hi guy! Does anyone know how to open the ecu? I mean the ecu (engine control unit) is the thing to block ur car speed in a limit. So, I wondering if someone here know about this.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by lachuy85
Hi guy! Does anyone know how to open the ecu? I mean the ecu (engine control unit) is the thing to block ur car speed in a limit. So, I wondering if someone here know about this.
Can't be done on US cars.

I believe on Japanese market models TOMs has a way to change a few limited things (like the top speed limiters) but they charge several thousand bucks for the service and it only works on japanese ECUs.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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from your INFO menu on your navigation screen, hit alt+F4.

ultimate access!
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 06isDriver
from your INFO menu on your navigation screen, hit alt+F4.

ultimate access!
LMAO! It works like a charm!
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