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The Flashloader™ switchers allow you to switch between your favorite GIAC performance software and your
stock software with the touch of a button. The Flashloader™ Software Switcher comes in a Windows®-based
application for your PC or a pocket-sized, hand-held device that plugs directly into the ECU serial port.
Both Flashloader switching products enable two to five program switching and use serial flashing technology
requiring no additional hardware within the ECU.
The Flashloader™ Software Switcher and the Flashloader™ Hand-Held are available for many models now.
Talk with your local GIAC dealer for availability and pricing.
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The Flashloader™ Software Switcher allows you to switch between factory software and up to 4 other GIAC-tuned programs depending on purchase.
The software works on a standard PC with a scan tool cable. A CDROM for easy installation and a Quick Reference Guide with detailed system
requirements and instructions are included.
To successfully operate Flashloader™ Software Switcher, you will need GIAC Flashloader™-compatible performance software(K-line cars only), A PC with a
Windows™ operating system, and a USB or serial port K-Line compatible communication cable (K-Line enabled Ross-Tech® cables recommended). A laptop is preferable to a desktop PC because
of its mobility however a desktop PC will work with an extension cable.
The Flashloader™ Software Switcher operates with the car in the "On" position. Flashloader™ will communicate with the ECU and indicate the
current programming in real time by highlighting one of five available buttons in the Windows® program. To switch programming, the driver
uses the PC mouse to select the desired programming via its designated button. Available GIAC software options include:
Stock: Similar to the original factory programming
Pump: Performance programming designed for 91-octane fuel
Race: Performance programming designed for race gas (100-octane)
Valet: Designed to put the car in an operable but significantly
detuned state.
Kill: Designed to make the car inoperable.
Once the desired programming has been selected, the driver can remove the PC and serial cable. The ECU will retain the last mode selected.
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Flashloader™ Hand-Held is a new, pocket-sized, software switching device from GIAC.
It works like a stand-alone PC plugging directly into the serial port of the engine control unit (where it also draws its power).
It communicates with the engine computer via proprietary GIAC bidirectional language.
The device uses serial flashing technology for switching and no additional hardware within the ECU.
To the user, the Flashloader™ Hand-Held Switcher operates the same way and with the same programming options as the Flashloader Software Switcher.
The Flashloader™ Hand-Held additionally has three buttons, MT01, MT02, and MT03 that integrate boost control for selected big turbo kit software.
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Additional Notes:
The "Kill" button can only be selected while the car is on and RPMs are zero.
Although the other modes can be selected while the car is moving, GIAC does not recommend using Flashloader™ while driving.
For driver safety and the safety of others, drivers should ensure that the car is parked and out of traffic while operating any Flashloader™ switching product.
For dyno testing the difference between stock and performance, we do not recommend switching between stock and performance mappings with the flashloader handheld, while on the dyno.
Many data values are held in ram while the ECU is running. When the user switches performance settings with the handheld they change what maps are used by the ECU, but the maps in memory are not immediately replaced nor are adaptation values.
For maps to be completely replaced the user may need to cycle the ignition, run at wide open throttle and let the motor cool a few times. Flashing completely back to stock and then to performance with a GIAC dealer allows for faster adaptation,
as all previous maps and adaptation will be wiped from memory during the process of flashing the ECU. For the most accurate dyno testing, use the original stock chip versus the GIAC Flash.
Note: It is against the law to use a computer, cell phone or other device of distraction while driving.
Flashloader™ compatible GIAC performance software requires the highest octane gas available (91+).
GIAC's extreme race programs require race gas (100+ octane).
All GIAC software is for racing or off-road use only. GIAC does not endorse its software for street use.
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