▀▄ eas | DIY: F8X M3 & M4 Awron DIY Installation Instructions

tom @ eas · 03-30-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MischiMischi

any special settings you need to do on the Awron gauge?

I have installed the schnitzer box - and unfortunately it is not compatible with the awron gauge.

You'll need to contact Awron directly since we don't see the ACS boxes here in the states.

MischiMischi · 03-31-2015, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

You'll need to contact Awron directly since we don't see the ACS boxes here in the states.

ok, thank you.

Do you have any special settings in the Awron gauge or does it directly show the higher values?

335iFFM · 03-31-2015, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MischiMischi

ok, thank you.

Do you have any special settings in the Awron gauge or does it directly show the higher values?

Maybe the comments from EAS are a bit misleading here

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The AWRON itself is working as described but it won't show the additional HP/TQ which a Piggyback will add. This is because the ECU isn't aware of the extra horses and therefore the AWRON isn't able to calculate properly. It'll show the same values as before the Tune. ECU flash is totally different though.

///M.Tonee · 04-09-2015, 04:55 PM

On CON3, which wire color is the GROUND wire?

tom @ eas · 04-09-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M.Tonee

On CON3, which wire color is the GROUND wire?

Brown wire from the Awron harness should be on PIN24.

IMrMark · 04-22-2015, 10:09 AM

thanks for posting these! Followed them last night and was able to bust it out in about the time prescribed. I did have a few moments where I went "am I colorblind???" when trying to compare the instructions and the actual wire colors

tom @ eas · 04-22-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IMrMark

thanks for posting these! Followed them last night and was able to bust it out in about the time prescribed. I did have a few moments where I went "am I colorblind???" when trying to compare the instructions and the actual wire colors

Appreciate the feedback, let me know if you have any questions on features or operation.

WillMotivation · 08-03-2015, 02:35 AM

Trying to figure out how to update the software on one of these?? Any videos for that? Thanks

jayisabear · 08-24-2015, 12:39 PM

Bump for software

WillMotivation · 08-24-2015, 12:41 PM

I contacted Awron and they asked for the software version on the unit and they would send a file to use to update it. But my original question was around how to physically do the update because I could not find the USB cable. It was hidden behind my dash.

jj913 · 08-24-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Turrizt

I contacted Awron and they asked for the software version on the unit and they would send a file to use to update it. But my original question was around how to physically do the update because I could not find the USB cable. It was hidden behind my dash.

You would have to unhidden that cable cause it's the only way.

WillMotivation · 08-24-2015, 09:32 PM

Love this car by the way...

tom @ eas · 08-25-2015, 12:26 PM

Just following up. Were you able to get your Awron display updated?

WillMotivation · 08-25-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Just following up. Were you able to get your Awron display updated?

I ended up taking it out because I didnt want to risk any conflicts with the JB4. I did contact Awron and apparently they were going to send me the update file to update to the latest firmware, but no I didnt get to it before removing it.

I actually have it for sale now...

tom @ eas · 08-25-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Turrizt

I ended up taking it out because I didnt want to risk any conflicts with the JB4. I did contact Awron and apparently they were going to send me the update file to update to the latest firmware, but no I didnt get to it before removing it.

I actually have it for sale now...

The JB4 hijacks data used by the Awron, the two are not compatible. We went with the ESS T-500 Flash tune and retain full compatibility with Awron.

Mandi90TT · 06-02-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

The JB4 hijacks data used by the Awron, the two are not compatible. We went with the ESS T-500 Flash tune and retain full compatibility with Awron.

Wanted to confirm the JB4 is not compatible with the Awron, is that correct?

Follow on question here: can you just disconnect the Awron at the harness/plug that plugs into the Awron?

tom @ eas · 06-02-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Wanted to confirm the JB4 is not compatible with the Awron, is that correct?

Follow on question here: can you just disconnect the Awron at the harness/plug that plugs into the Awron?

JB4 and Awron cannot co-exist if CAN wires are connected on the JB4. Either disconnect the CAN wires from the JB4 or remove the Awron.

Mandi90TT · 06-02-2016, 12:09 PM

What I mean, though, does the Awron wiring need to be disconnected at the vehicle source, or can I just unplug the connection on the Awron itself?

tom @ eas · 06-02-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

What I mean, though, does the Awron wiring need to be disconnected at the vehicle source, or can I just unplug the connection on the Awron itself?

You can unplug at the Awron itself, or it's easier to go within the setup menu and select PASSIVE MODE.

Mandi90TT · 06-02-2016, 03:09 PM

Thanks Tom. Tried that today (without the JB4) and I noticed that the Awron reset to active mode after I turn off the car and restarted. Si that what it is supposed to do?

tom @ eas · 06-03-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Thanks Tom. Tried that today (without the JB4) and I noticed that the Awron reset to active mode after I turn off the car and restarted. Si that what it is supposed to do?

The awron is working correctly. It will default to active upon startup each time.

StealthFish · 10-27-2016, 10:19 AM

Bringing back this thread. Does the Awron gauge have issue or have anyone have issue with rapid changes in temperature? I live in TX where the heat can be as high as 105+ degrees *F and if I blast the AC, I don't want to crap out the Awron gauge. Vise versa for extreme cold to heat blasting changes.

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Mandi90TT Colonel 2712 Rep 2,371 Posts Drives: BSM 6MT M4 F82 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tom. Tried that today (without the JB4) and I noticed that the Awron reset to active mode after I turn off the car and restarted. Si that what it is supposed to do? __________________ 2015 Black Sapphire Metallic 6MT M4
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StealthFish Lieutenant 162 Rep 460 Posts Drives: FR F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Bringing back this thread. Does the Awron gauge have issue or have anyone have issue with rapid changes in temperature? I live in TX where the heat can be as high as 105+ degrees *F and if I blast the AC, I don't want to crap out the Awron gauge. Vise versa for extreme cold to heat blasting changes.
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