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Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by pscan.eu » Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:33 pm

I have had Rob's Pektron equipped MG ZR on my drive for a while now, and I have cracked pretty much all of the diagnostics protocol on it.

Now I need to test things on an MGF. Also it would be good to test fob programming. I have to buy Pektron fobs and once they are programmed into a car I can't "unprogram" them to test it again.

So

A: If anyone can meet up so that we can try out my Pektron protocol on an MGF then it would be much appreciated.

If you don't want any fob programming then we can look at live data, and actuate relays, and read the EKA.

B: If someone wants a fob programming into their MGF then I would welcome the opportunity to do this for you (for free) as part of the testing of the code. You will need to buy a new fob from Technozen or me first though.

In order to program in a fob you will need:-
At least one working fob, or I suppose the EKA code.
All previously used fobs which you want to remain working, with a good battery in them.
All new fobs that you want to add complete with their bar codes.
A working horn.

Any fobs not present will no longer work after the process.

I have a real T4 machine as well so if anything goes wrong then that can be used to restore the car and fobs, so it is all pretty low risk.

I am in Ruislip.

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by Roverlike » Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:11 am

Can I pass this information on another forums among MGTF owners?

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by quick_spider » Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:58 am

Great to hear that there’s progress on the Pektron front.

I have enough fobs for my TF (bought a 2nd hand BCU with 2 fobs a while ago) so can’t help out on the TF front (especially as its SORN!)

Will you be looking to develop the facility to read the code from the BCU for the fob in order to transfer it to another BCU? (This is something Technozen offers I think)

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by pscan.eu » Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:22 am

I don't believe that that functionality is available through the diagnostic port. My understanding is that technozen has to do this with the Pektron in pieces on the bench, so no I don't intend to support it.

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by talkingcars » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:07 am

Hi Phil

Are you interested in adding a fob on a mk2 ZS?

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Post by pscan.eu » Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:39 pm

Yes.

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by talkingcars » Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:02 pm

OK, I need to go up to St. Albans in a couple of weeks so will confirm this and be in touch.
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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by pscan.eu » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:08 pm

You need to bring with you a brand new, never used, with bar code new remote fob.

Even if you can find a used fob with a Barcode I'm told that it won't work.

The difference between the genuine ones and the technozen ones is that with a genuine one when you turn on the ignition the immobiliser will automatically disable without you needing to press any buttons. With the technozen supplied ones if the immobiliser has timed out then you will have to actually press the button before starting.

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by pscan.eu » Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:09 pm

Roverlike wrote:Can I pass this information on another forums among MGTF owners?
Yes please do.

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by pscan.eu » Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:33 pm

For the latest on the Pektron feature please see this
http://www.rovertech.net/forum/viewtopi ... 4&t=150593

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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by Mykel » Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:19 am

This is fantastic progress, thanks so much Philip! :thumbsu:
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Re: Pektron testing and fob programming offer

Post by Rob Bell » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:30 am

My little ZR has served its primary purpose well! I now just need to fix it so the kids can learn to drive in it (only have 4 years to do that!)

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