What is the Best Programmer to read TMS370 MCU?

What is the best programmer to read TMS370 mcu, vvdi prog, Orange 5, Xprog or other programmers? Let’s check it out.

Orange 5

1) Orange 5 Original 

Orange 5 definitely no problem with TMS370

But it require TMS370 adapter and license for instrument TMS370/TMS374/TMS375.

2) OEM Orange 5

TMS370 adapter comes default in package and does not require license.

Orange5 clone works well. 

Support EEPROM programming of TMS370 series CPUs.
You should weld everything, try that, it will surely work in a good way.

Xprog

Xprog box reads TMS379 smoothly 

I’m using Xprog m version 5.6 and it’s a clone but it works just fine and haven’t had any issues with it so far.

Xhorse VVDI Prog

To read TMS370 mcu, you need extra TMS370 adapter

vvdi prog supports following TMS series mcus:

Add TMS370C002A, TMS370C010A, TMS370C012A, (Need TMS370(PLCC28) ADAPTER)
TMS370C020A, TMS370C022A, TMS370C032A, TMS370C040A, TMS370C042A, (Need TMS370(PLCC44) ADAPTER)
TMS370C050A, TMS370C052A, TMS370C056A, TMS370C058A,TMS370C256A (Need TMS370(PLCC68) ADAPTER) options in <2-MCU>->

Wiring diagram example:

Read & write the old Jetta Immo box

Read & write Opel Audio module

Note: If vvdiprog gives error “chip into connect”, please clean the pins of processor, then retry again.

UPA USB

UPA requires TMS370 adapter as well.

UPA can read following tms series: TMS375c006TMS370cx36, TMS370cx42, TMS370cx0x, TMS370cx5x

Example: Reading Opel TMS370 with UPA Programmer

Yanhua TMS370 Programmer 

It is a cheap and dedicated programmer for TMS370. 

It is the most useful tools to program the TI TMS Microcontroller EEPROM (TMS370CX6X, TM370CX5X, TMS370CX4X, TMS375C006);

Odometers models:

Renault Laguna, Espace Jaeger, Lancia Kappa Jaeger; Supports all dash versions with 68 pin PLCC TMS370C756, TMS370C456 and with 44 pin PLCC TMS370C456;

IMMO Pin code models:

Opel, VW, Nissan (Almera, Primera) etc

Car radios models:

DELCO GEO
DELCO OPEL CDR 500
DELCO 09351281
DELCO 16239661
DELCO CHEVROLET UL0 TheftLock (95-2000)
DELCO CHEVROLET CD TheftLock (95-2000)
DELCO CHEVROLET AM/FM+CD Delco LOCII (97)
DELCO PONTIAC Family TheftLock (95-2000)
DELCO TRANS SPORT AM/FM CD W/ EQ (98)
DELCO TRANS SPORT CDM (M:16166661) TheftLock (95)
FORD 2006 RDS TI
FORD 2007 RDS TI
FORD VW SOUND 1
FORD VW SOUND 2
OPEL CDR 500 GM0500 (DELCO)
VW   VW Sharan SOUND 1 RDS 7M0 035 156B
VW   VW Sharan SOUND 2 RDS 7M0 035 152B

Package including:

1pc x TMS370 Main Unit
1pc x PLCC68 Adapter
1pc x PLCC44 Adapter
1pc x PLCC28 Adapter
1pc x Serial Connect Cable
1pc x AC Adapter
1pc x CD

ETL-TMS 370 Programmer 

It is the TMS370 specific eeprom programmer,

Supported devices:

 TMS370CX6X

 TMS370CX5X

 TMS370CX4X

 TMS370CX3X

 TMS370CX0X

 TMS375C006

 TMS374C003A

 TMS374C013A

Easy to use on Windows 95/98/2000/XP laptop.

Customer experience:
Xprog & Orange5 is the best for TMS370.

http://blog.obdii365.com/2019/09/10/read-tms370-with-vvdi-prog-orange-5-or-xprog/

How to Reset AEC302C AEC400 CDI controllers with Xprog

Manufacturer of AEC302C / AEC400 CDI controllers didn’t left possibility to access internal MCU memory by K-Line. Therefore it is really possible to reset them if you have any MOTOROLA MC68HC05E6 programmer (XPROG / XPROGm, UPA, CARPROG, ELNEC, etc.).

Opening the plastic casing

Make a cut around plastic casing to gain access to the printed circuit board (PCB). Don’t cut too deep – you can damage electrolytic capacitors near the edges of plastic casing! Clean the PCB from epoxy sealant. It is significantly easier to clean if sealant is heated using hot air station or other source of hot air (fan, etc.) – it becomes crumbly and comes out without excessive effort.


How to connect MCU programmer

NOTE. Wire colors in the picture, corresponds to CARPROG cable A10. Signal symbols B2, B3, B5, B6, Vcc, Vpp – to XPROG / XPROG-m programmer.


MCU settings for programmer

MCU type: MC68HC05E6
Mask set: 0F82B
EEPROM start: 0x0100 (hex)
EEPROM size: 0xA0 (160 bytes)
Osc. Frequency: 4 MHz


How to reset CDI controller to NEW

Change data at marked position from 00 to 01. This way you will change CDI controller state to NEVER PROGRAMMED. CDI controller is ready now to store new code on the first time ignition is switched to ON with a master key.

NOTE. Ignition must be switched on with valid MASTER key that belongs to immobilizer controller IMM003 / IMM006.

Mercedes W203 4J74Y ECU Pinouts to Xprog UPA

This is pinout of EZS 203 545 01 08, using ECU programmers Xprog or UPA USB programmer.
Mercedes W203 mask 4j74y



I usually use rosfar pinouts transfer pindata to Xprog. UPA read only first mcu..for second need security bites

4J74Y W203



W203 1J35D R270 BDM programmer



W203 1J35D (xJ74Y)



EIS W203 1J35D pinout Xprog-M



Yes, you can have luck to read w204 eis with Xprog and erase the flash. But many talk about their failure with W203 mask 4j74y and Xprog, coz there are many versions of Xprog box programmer clone – quality differs and depends. Have a HQ clone then go for 4j74y. therwise, you would have reading error and hear beep beep.

Site of HQ Xprog



So, Xprog is not so good with HC908. Some never got Xprog to work with HC908 in circuit. They tried and had no success to read this mask at with XPROG, usually they went with R270 programmer to read it finally – R270 without a problem (I think the new R290 or R280 should have no issues also. And R290 is better for future use.)



In sum, for 4J74Y W203, the best is ETL/R270 progrmmer, then Xprog m.

http://blog.obdii365.com/2018/01/02/xprog-upa-mercedes-w203-mask-4j74y-pinout/

How to Renew Volvo XC90 ECM by Xprog or UPA

Question before entering:
I have a 2003 XC90 ECM that I need to clone or renew a used unit.

I have xprog, upa, and galletto

Very new to this, only used galletto so far

Can someone instruct me?



Solution:
Read eeprom from the original and write to the donor. or exchange eeprom.
if it does not have to be eeprom 5p08 or 95160.
Try to find marked as 5p08 to identify the immo eeprom which is to be read.



xprog and upa usb programmer great read eeprom 5p08 . solder eeprom

Try look under ST chip, the last one … it read and write just fine!



Result:
Quick update. Read the original ECM eeprom, loaded on to donor eeprom with UPA USB programmer.
Soldered eeprom to donor ECM. Vehicle started.

Note: If have ECM software faults.
Had to do ECM reload with Volvo VIDA software.
Car is running great now!

Hope it helps!