This post is meant to keep track of the different hardware and software configurations that can be used with Nistune on various ecus. First an overview of the Consult code variations.
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Consult Variations
Consult- This is the basic consult code that Nissan has programmed in many of its newer ecus. This code provides for digital data output to a compatible device using the Consult connector inside the car. This code does not allow for any tuning.
Extended Consult- This is a Nistune variation of the standard Nissan Consult code that allows for control of an NVRAM equipped Nistune board that users can install in place of the stock rom chip to allow for realtime tuning.
USB Consult- This is Nistune code developed for ecus that were not equipped with Consult originally. Because these ecus didnt have Consult, and therefore no Consult port, they require a special USB Nistune board that replaces the stock rom chip and allows for data communication using a USB cable.
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Your Goals for Nistune
What you want to do with Nistune will depend on which variation of Consult and Nistune hardware you will choose.
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For those users that want only data monitoring and logging.
Consult Ecus-
Users who are using ecus with Consult capability can simply connect the Nistune software to their ecu by using a standard Consult cable. This setup provides full maptracing, datalogging, and the standard Consult functions.
Non-Consult Ecus-
Users who have ecus that are not equipped with Consult are required to install the Nistune USB board for their particular ecu. This board requires that a modified version of their ecus base code is installed using either a Romulator, EPROM chip, or the built in NVRAM if so equipped. Once installed the USB board is connected to a computer via a USB cable and provides maptracing, datalogging, and some of the functions of Consult
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For those users that want both data monitoring/logging and live tuning capabilities.
Consult Ecus-
Users with Consult ecus have two options. (USB board excluded)
1- Install the Nistune NVRAM board for their ecu. This board requires that a modified version of the ecus base code be programmed on to the NVRAM before use. Once this board is installed it allows the Nistune software to connect to the ecu using Extended Consult and allows for real time changes to be made to the ecus tune.
2- Users that already have a Romulator or other supported eprom emulator can choose to simply install the emulator in place of the stock rom chip on the ecu. The Nistune software then uses the emulator to make realtime changes and the Consult port to acquire data.
Non-Consult Ecus-
Users with ecus that do not have Consult will require the Nistune USB hardware be installed in place of the stock rom chip. Depending on the version of the USB board the user will upload a modified version of their stock rom file to either the boards built in NVRAM or an attached emulator.
Nistune hardware/software configurations. Which do you need?
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