ECUTek BT Dongle and Key Fob Range

EP370z · 05-22-2019, 10:31 PM

Im going to ask my GTR builder friend if he has had similar issues with his builds.

EP370z · 05-22-2019, 10:58 PM

My friend said it's common on the GTRs also

Darkwun · 10-19-2019, 11:19 AM

I’m tuning my car using EcuTek and I’m trying to use the cable to upload a calibration. But I’m not able to due to an error screen. The bt function is work but not through the cable. The unit will not connect to the ECU. The error code is ProECU 6CE5D2 Timeout waiting for response (EVI)

sprint7 · 10-20-2019, 03:04 PM

I've not noticed any issues with the Ecutek Dongle or key range... Nothing but a positive experience so far...

Actually, just posted this review...

Video Review: Ecutek Dongle/App + Adjustable Traction Control + more...

Curious to hear other's experiences.

ByThaBay · 10-21-2019, 08:11 PM

Your Bluetooth interface may need the firmware updating. Try to use the stand-alone updater tool, plug the Bluetooth interface module into a PC with the supplied mini USB cable and run the updater from the link below, the PC will require internet access to do this.

http://www.ecutek.com/Downloads/EVI%20Updater.exe

Tractionless · 04-18-2020, 02:57 PM

Just searched for why my FOB's range was suddenly reduced. ECUtek BT Dongle is the culprit here as well!!

Guess they're not going to fix it.

redondoaveb · 04-18-2020, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

Just searched for why my FOB's range was suddenly reduced. ECUtek BT Dongle is the culprit here as well!!

Guess they're not going to fix it.

It's absolutely horrible with the dongle plugged in.

JLarson · 04-18-2020, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It's absolutely horrible with the dongle plugged in.

I hate it. I never leave mine plugged in as a result. I spent several weeks thinking it was my fob dying, couldn't figure out why switching batteries did nothing.

SonicVQ · 04-18-2020, 06:02 PM

Does the EcuTek bluetooth dongle have an FCC ID printed on it?
If it does either post it or PM me.

If it doesn't, then I suspect noise from the EcuTek dongle (not in the 2.4 Ghz Bluetooth frequency, but in the 315 MHz key fob frequency) is reducing the range of the Nissan fob.

redondoaveb · 04-18-2020, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicVQ

Does the EcuTek bluetooth dongle have an FCC ID printed on it?
If it does either post it or PM me.

If it doesn't, then I suspect noise from the EcuTek dongle (not in the 2.4 Ghz Bluetooth frequency, but in the 315 MHz key fob frequency) is reducing the range of the Nissan fob.

No FCC ID# It does say BT 1.0

redondoaveb · 04-18-2020, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLarson

I hate it. I never leave mine plugged in as a result. I spent several weeks thinking it was my fob dying, couldn't figure out why switching batteries did nothing.

Same here, I take mine out all the time.

BOLIO 671 · 04-19-2020, 11:06 AM

Wow...I was actually considering purchasing the BT Dongle but after reading this IDK ��*♂️

Tractionless · 04-22-2020, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicVQ

Does the EcuTek bluetooth dongle have an FCC ID printed on it?
If it does either post it or PM me.

If it doesn't, then I suspect noise from the EcuTek dongle (not in the 2.4 Ghz Bluetooth frequency, but in the 315 MHz key fob frequency) is reducing the range of the Nissan fob.

Prior to the ECUTek piece I had another brand BT Dongle I used with Torque App. ZERO interference of this sort so it's possible for ECUTek to fix if they cared enough.

Tractionless · 04-22-2020, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

Wow...I was actually considering purchasing the BT Dongle but after reading this IDK ��*♂️

If you're not going with the BT you're forced to plug a USB cable into whichever device you're going to broadcast info on. From what I've experienced thus far, the BT dongle allows wireless for everything except for uploading a new map.

To upload a map with the BT you use the removable USB cable. Basically you're getting the standard wired cable option as well as wireless when you use the BT.

ByThaBay · 04-22-2020, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

Prior to the ECUTek piece I had another brand BT Dongle I used with Torque App. ZERO interference of this sort so it's possible for ECUTek to fix if they cared enough.

Ecutek does care, and a fix is in the works.

05-22-2019, 10:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
EP370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 173 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo #158 Rep Power: 9	Im going to ask my GTR builder friend if he has had similar issues with his builds. __________________ 2014 Nismo #158 K&N, HKS, 1320 Test pipes, Ecutek tune by Dynosty, Window tint 35% all around,Zspeed belly pan

05-22-2019, 10:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
EP370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 173 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo #158 Rep Power: 9	My friend said it's common on the GTRs also __________________ 2014 Nismo #158 K&N, HKS, 1320 Test pipes, Ecutek tune by Dynosty, Window tint 35% all around,Zspeed belly pan

10-19-2019, 11:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
Darkwun Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 4 Drives: 15 sport white Rep Power: 7	I’m tuning my car using EcuTek and I’m trying to use the cable to upload a calibration. But I’m not able to due to an error screen. The bt function is work but not through the cable. The unit will not connect to the ECU. The error code is ProECU 6CE5D2 Timeout waiting for response (EVI) Last edited by Darkwun; 10-19-2019 at 11:21 AM. Reason: Error

04-18-2020, 02:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,323 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	Just searched for why my FOB's range was suddenly reduced. ECUtek BT Dongle is the culprit here as well!! Guess they're not going to fix it. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ Toys Not Tots

04-19-2020, 11:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Wow...I was actually considering purchasing the BT Dongle but after reading this IDK ��*♂️ __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

10-20-2019, 03:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
sprint7 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London Posts: 31 Drives: 2018 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 3371	I've not noticed any issues with the Ecutek Dongle or key range... Nothing but a positive experience so far... Actually, just posted this review... Video Review: Ecutek Dongle/App + Adjustable Traction Control + more... Curious to hear other's experiences.

10-21-2019, 08:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
ByThaBay Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 238 Drives: 2015 370z Rep Power: 10080	Your Bluetooth interface may need the firmware updating. Try to use the stand-alone updater tool, plug the Bluetooth interface module into a PC with the supplied mini USB cable and run the updater from the link below, the PC will require internet access to do this. http://www.ecutek.com/Downloads/EVI%20Updater.exe

04-18-2020, 06:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 230 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6720	Does the EcuTek bluetooth dongle have an FCC ID printed on it? If it does either post it or PM me. If it doesn't, then I suspect noise from the EcuTek dongle (not in the 2.4 Ghz Bluetooth frequency, but in the 315 MHz key fob frequency) is reducing the range of the Nissan fob.

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