TRNW-2: OBDSTAR 706 Cloning

[Chris and Cathy Kershaw]

We have the dc706 as well. My experience mirrors Dan’s. I ran the provided
connection hardware for a while, recently bought the big set of tcm
connectors they sell.

On Sun, Sep 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM Dan Hogan via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net> wrote:

> While you brought this topic up, I'd also recommend looking at PCMFlash.
> I got my setup going here about two years ago and have been adding some
> support recently.
>
> PCMFlash fills some gaps in the DC706 coverage.   My experience has been
> with RE5 / RE7 clone support and some oddball Hyundai PCMs (which control
> the trans in some models).
>
> I had a old Hyundai Azera (Toyota Avalon clone lol) which had Delphi MT38
> PCM with some strange complaints.  Came in with a intermittent Line
> pressure solenoid code, but then momentary EFI shutdown at times.  Very
> difficult to duplicate.  New and refurbed PCMs were outside the customer's
> budget, like $2k just for the box.  Used PCMs were dirt cheap, but can't be
> used conventionally due to immobilizer hardware present.  PCMFlash saved
> the day here and was able to do a direct clone of the old PCM and write
> over a used PCM.  Worked great and fixed the concern for a fraction of the
> cost.
>
> PCMFlash is a software solution requiring a Windows laptop, supported
> J2534 passthrough, and the usual bench toolings.  He's got good support
> across a lot of modules and responds to questions quickly.
>
> I'd not recommend PCMFlash as a first tool, but you're going to find one
> solution will not do it all.
>
> ---
>
>
> Dan Hogan
>
> Buster's Transmission Service
>
> https://busterstransmission.com
>
> 704.847.5321
> ------------------------------
> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> on behalf of Fred
> Whitaker via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Sent:* Saturday, September 20, 2025 8:24 PM
> *To:* trnw2 at trnw.net <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Subject:* TRNW-2: OBDSTAR 706 Cloning
>
>   I have been leaning on the shop owner pretty hard to get one of these
> for cloning. Friday he pulled out his credit card and said "order one". I
> backed up so I could look at the different options. I figure on getting one
> with the MP001 programmer. From what I read it's the latest and greatest
> attachment. I know at least a couple folks on here have one. Just thought I
> would ask if anyone regrets buying one or any advice.
>  TIA...... Fred
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