Fixing FormulaFlash Slave Computer Connection Issue with Software Update

 Problem:

Trying to read and write Simos 8.5 ECU with FormulaFlash programmer on bench mode, it failed me and said the slave computer was not connected. Any solution?


FormulaFlash ‘Slave Computer Not Connected’ Solution

Solution:

Software issue. Software version is too old. Download and update formulaFlash software to latest version, then try again. It should be fine.

https://formulaflash.com/pages/software-download

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