Hi - just bought my first CRD ('05). Based on all the recommendations here - i ordered a GDE flash tool. It arrived last night. After alot of messing around i successfully installed the software on a Win 7 system. The device is recognized. And has the correct drivers. However, it won't link to the flash tool - i always get a time out message.

Any suggestions?

Maybe someone will know this for you here but if not, GDE has a very active forum and this has most likely been addressed.

Sorry, I can't help.

I had the same problem. If you got the tool with the blue face and you downloaded the instructions from the link at http://www.greendieselengineering.com/f ... t/112.page you have the wrong software. Call or eamail Keith at GDE or drop me an email and I'll send you the correct instructions and link plus the 2005 and 2006 communication files.

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Sold to LOST member my 05 Ltd, GDE Stg II turbo + TCM tune, SunCoast TC w. Transgo kit, Steiger window regulators, Samcos, Fumoto valve, 2nd gen filter head with Lub. Spec. bleeder, Hayden clutch & 11 blade fan, inverted spare, P-1 battery, BF Goodrich Long Trail TAs, Etecno1 glow plugs, timing belt at 50K miles/8 yrs

Thank you all for the replies!

papaindigo - i have the tool with the pictured in the link i.e. brown-ish. The screen, when connected to a PC is white with Blue text.

So i think I have the correct software drivers.....

I've been in contact with Keith - he's aware of the problem and has suggested a work-around (that would involve some shipping) I was hoping to find a solution that would let me install the tune sooner

i ended up having to run the software as an admin.

right click the shortcut, select run as administrator
worked for me.

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Fumoto, Second gen fuel head,EHM, GDE eco tune, Airtex E7181M lift pump.

Like Vista Windows 7 Sucks!
My comment is restricted to the respective MS PC operating systems that totally suck
Sent via XP Pro

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

xp is what? 11 years old now. that's great when were talking whiskey. not great when were talking software.

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Fumoto, Second gen fuel head,EHM, GDE eco tune, Airtex E7181M lift pump.

When I got this work Laptop they sent the W-7 software to upgrade and gave me the option.
I hope the W-7 discs don't rot in their packages.
I will stick with XP until I have to go to W-7.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

Turns out that I had some new HW - that needed a newer version of the Flash Console SW. Wasn't bad after i had the correct software. I'll document and post the install process for Win 7 systems early next week.