Glossary / General

reflashing

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Reflashing is like updating the software on your phone, but for a car's computer. It helps fix problems or improve how the car runs.

Technical Definition

Reflashing refers to the process of updating or modifying the software in a vehicle's engine control unit (ECU). This can improve performance, fix issues, or enable new features. It's often used in automotive diagnostics and repairs to resolve specific problems.

Hear It Discussed

"What are you looking to you want to do reflashing on the computer?...Well, no, just to see if if Audi has offered any updates that are available..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Classic Car Doctor, September 12, 2015 - Hour 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 07:33

"This package of courses covers everything from tuning and reflashing, petrol, and diesel engines, [1570.2s] through to motorsport wiring, engine building, fabrication, design, car setup, and plenty..."
163: ZF 8HP: The Automatic Everyone Wants? Tuned In 26:04