The COBB Mazda Expert Group has been working on a host of updates for this platform and we are excited to announce immediate availability of the following features!  Wastegate Duty Cycle, Flat Foot Shifting, and Launch Control adjustments can now be made utilizing the Accessport.  Previously, it was necessary to make adjustments using Accesstuner, these changes can now be made in-car!

Accessport Firmware Updates (1.7.1.1-9811)

Engine On/Off Detection:

This feature, when enabled, allows the Accessport to power on when the vehicle is detected to be running and shut down once the engine has been turned off.  By default, this feature is disabled.  If you wish to use this feature, simply follow the instructions in the Knowledge Base article linked below!

COBB Knowledge Base : Enable Engine On/Off Detection

Accessport Advanced Tuning:

These settings will enable the ability to make minor adjustments to maps to enable Flat-Foot Shifting(FFS) and Launch Control(LC), as well as adjust Wastegate Duty Cycle.

Note: LC and FFS adjustments are only available on COBB v234 OTS maps (or higher) and Wastegate adjustments are only available on COBB OTS maps.  In order for LC and FFS adjustability to be active with a custom tune, maps will need to be resaved in Accesstuner Version 1.9.1.0-9908 (or newer)

By default, these features are disabled.  To enable Advanced Tuning Settings, follow the instructions in the Knowledge Base article linked below!

COBB Knowledge Base :  Advanced Tuning Settings

Off-The-Shelf Map Updates:

COBB Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 maps have been updated to v234 to support Advanced Tuning settings.

• Stage1 v234.ptm
• Stage1+ v234.ptm
• Stage1+ with IC v234.ptm
• Stage1+DP v234.ptm
• Stage1+SF v234.ptm
• Stage1+SF+DP v234.ptm
• Stage2 v234.ptm
• Stage3 v234.ptm

Non-Performance maps will remain at v233 (no updates)

Accesstuner BETA Updates (1.9.1.0-9908)

The following changes have been made to Accesstuner as a BETA release.  In order to update to BETA software, launch Accesstuner and go to Help -> Updates -> Check for Updates.  Toggle the check box for “Beta Software”.

V3 Accessport Adjustments Compatibility:

Maps saved by this version of Accesstuner add compatibility for Accessport Advanced Tuning adjustments(LC/FFS).

• Note: WGDC adjustments is only compatible with COBB v234 OTS maps

Steering Wheel Angle Sensor (SWAS) for Gen 2 Mazdaspeed3:

When traction control is turned off, these two toggles will eliminate torque reduction based off of steering wheel angles in first and second gear.

Torque Reduction:

DBW Throttle A/B/C Compensation: These tables represent the amount of compensation, or correction made to the DBW Duty Cycle when torque limiting is requested.

Gen 1 Mazdaspeed3 / Mazdaspeed6 Shift Compensations (MS6 Stutter Fix):

Shift Timer – Shift timing delay based on gear.
ECT Based Shift Timer Compensation – This table enables/disables shift timing based on Engine Coolant Temperature.

Applications:

• USDM 2006-2007 MAZDASPEED6
• USDM 2007-2009 MAZDASPEED3
• WM 2004-2007 MAZDASPEED6 / Atenza / MPS
• WM 2007-2008 MAZDASPEED3 / Alexa / MPS

Other Miscellaneous Accesstuner Updates:

Table Description Pane – displays description for selected table below the table list.

Other various improvements include improved Window Dialog Size, Undo feature, Direct Cell Edit, and Table Cell Selections.