The Woolich Racing Tuned (WRT) software allows you to tune your bike to the limit by writing a specific set of information to your engine control unit (ECU). You do not need to be a tuning expert to get great results from this software, however there are some key points to understand that will make your experience more successful and therefore more enjoyable.
We highly recommend that you read the following information carefully before getting started in order to avoid common mistakes and get the best results quickly.
ECUs are commonly used in modern vehicles and are responsible for controlling everything from the most basic functions of a combustion engine (like fuel delivery and ignition timing) to providing advanced features like traction control or engine braking.
In order for the WRT software to communicate with your ECU there are some basic things that you will need: - WRT software installed on a laptop or desktop PC.
- You can download the software here and find further support information here.
- Communication interface such as a Woolich Racing USB interface or a LogBox
- Woolich Racing provides communication interfaces for a wide range of motorcycle makes and models, you can find further information here.
- Harness - this is a set or wires and connectors which allows the communication interface to 'talk' to your ECU
- Woolich Racing provides harnesses for a wide range of motorcycle makes and models, you can find further information here.
- Part number of the ECU - there are thousands of ECUs used today and it is critical that we write the correct information specific to a given ECU and the related vehicle.
If we write the wrong information then the ECU and vehicle may not operate.
The ECU part number is unique and must be known BEFORE we can start to work with the ECU using the WRT software. Once we know the ECU part number we can typically read/write and modify all functions pertaining to tuning the vehicle.
We can find the ECU part number in a number of ways, these are described here.
- Bin file definition - a binary file or 'bin' file is saved inside the memory of every ECU and is directly linked to a corresponding ECU part number. The bin file definition contains all of specific information for how that particular vehicle functions. Bin files normally contain a set of 'maps' which allow the control of fuel supply, ignition timing etc.
Bin files can have any number of formats and it is critical that we write all of the different information into the correct places in the memory to the ECU. The bin file definition tells us exactly where to write all of the different information like ignition and fuel maps for your specific ECU.
You then will need a bin file definition corresponding to your ECU part number, these can be purchased from Woolich Racing here.
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Most of the time ECU flashing works without a problem but there is always the small chance that something could go wrong. ECUs from different manufacturers all have their unique characteristics as well as potential problems too.
This article describes how to read the bin file from your ECU and send it to the Woolich Racing technical support team so that they can resolve potential problems that you are having. This will typically be requested by the Woolich Racing team in a Support Ticket. Many technical support issues require that you read out the bin file from your ECU and send it to Woolich Racing so that it can be analysed in order to resolve problems and provide technical advice. If you have been asked to send your bin file to Woolich Racing, please follow the steps below. If you have a partial write failure and the ECU is non-responsive, the bike doesn't start or the fuel pump does not prime, you can go ahead and follow these instructions and create a ticket in advance, to save on Support time. **PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THROUGH EACH STEP BELOW** NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT WRITE OVER THE ECU UNTIL THE STEPS BELOW HAVE BEEN COMPLETED! - Ensure that the computer running the Woolich Racing Tuned software is connected to the internet.
- Connect the harness to the ECU
- On-bike harness needs to be installed as per the User Guides
- Bench harness needs to be connected to ECU and powered using a 12V power supply
- Connect the communication interface (eg. Log Box or USB) to the ECU using the appropriate harness
- Connect the communication interface to the computer using the provided USB cable
- Turn on the 12V power to the ECU
- Switch on the ignition if using an on-bike harness
- Turn on 12V power supply if using a bench harness
- Start the Woolich Racing Tuned software and click on the 'New' button
- Select the Manufacturer (1), Model (2), Year (3) and ECU Part Number (4) for the ECU you wish to read as per the screenshot below. Click on 'New' (5) to open the bin file
Read the ECU as per normal by clicking on the 'Read ECU' button and following the prompts as shown below. If this does not work please attach a screen shot of any errors you receive in the software attempting to READ the ECU. Please position the error window so that the make/model/part number is visible on the main WRT window.
- Once read out, DO NOT SAVE THE FILE! If the file is saved then this transfer request will be invalid and this process must be repeated from Step 1 above.
You can always read the ECU again, and save the file after it has been sent.
- Click on the 'Tools' drop-down menu in the software and select, 'Send Bin File to Woolich Racing' as shown below.
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