MS3 pre-1.5 alpha 6 released

[jsmcortina]

To announce the release of "MS3 pre-1.5 alpha 6" this supercedes "MS3 pre-1.5 alpha 5".

Who should use this code?
Experienced users wanting to test the new features.

Who should not use this code?
New or casual users – please use the current release code instead – see the Downloads page linked above.

Main changes since pre-1.5 alpha 5 firmware
Bug fixes:
Boost/launch settings bug.
SDcard SPI speed settings bug.
VSSout rate setting bug.
Alternator output normal/invert bug.
Move ram30 to avoid clash with ram copy of MAF table.
Only check config errors at boot to reduce chance of lockup when loading a defective MSQ.
SDcard FAT32 erase tweak.
Lambda target now respects stoich value.

New / changed features:
Optionally open idle valve on WOT.
Apply sig-PIP TFI changes from 1.4
SDcard. Log up to 100 fields in 128 byte mode.
Re-arrange VSS digital options internally. Add GPS speed as option.
Add more VSS options to traction control.

Minor / internal:
SDcard end of log action setting.
SDcard. Check RTCC before writing FAT entry.

The firmware zip is available from:

http://www.msextra.com/downloads/dev/ms3/1-5/alpha-6/

Be sure to read the README.txt and RELEASE-NOTES.txt that are supplied in the zipfile.

Upgrading users are advised to enable the "old baro calc" for backwards compatability.

Some of the ini changes will result in harmless warnings when loading MSQs from 1.4.x
Users upgrading from 1.2.x or earlier codes need to pay more attention.
TunerStudio 3.0.x or later is REQUIRED.

Go ahead and use the built-in firmware loader on the Tools menu of TunerStudio 3.0.x - you'll like it.

[fechner]

Does this version and/or the 1.4.3 beta release have the Ford Signature PIP full sync issue resolved or is that yet to come? If so, does it also allow the individual cylinder spark timing table to function as well or is that still locked out?

[tpsretard2]

i installed this morning and so far on a short drive all seems to be going well..

hard to say just after a little tuning with the engine state and what i have done with the idle all seems good if i find anything funny i will report back.

[jsmcortina]

Does this version and/or the 1.4.3 beta release have the Ford Signature PIP full sync issue resolved or is that yet to come? If so, does it also allow the individual cylinder spark timing table to function as well or is that still locked out?

See the change notes above. I already answered the second question, no.

James