Bin File Definition Keys are a kind of license that allows a Woolich Racing account to communicate (read/write, etc) with a specific ECU. These keys are locked to the account that originally purchased them and then flashed the ECU.
A one-time Key Transfer is available to transfer the key to a new tuner. This is allowed so a private owner can either tune themselves or can take the bike to a professional tuner who also has a Woolich Racing account. This one-time transfer can also be used when selling an ECU (ie. as part of a complete bike) which has already has a bin file key allocated to it.
There are different methods for requesting a Bin File Key Transfer depending on the specific ECU being used. Some ECUs allow the bin file to be read out in the WRT software and the Key Transfer request can be submitted from within the WRT software. Some newer ECUs do not allow the bin file to be read out at all but do have the ability to read the VIN which is stored inside the ECU. These models have the bin file key associated with the bike's VIN when they are first written to, to request a bin file key transfer on these models you will need to read the VIN in the WRT software,
Open a Support Ticket and and attach a screenshot showing the VIN as described below.
Here are the instructions for requesting a Key Transfer for an ECU which allows the bin file to be read out. If your ECU part number does not have the 'Read ECU' button shown in the WRT software please see the instructions for Requesting a VIN-Bin File Key transfer below:
- Ensure that the computer running the Woolich Racing Tuned software is connected to the internet.
- Connect the harness to the ECU
- On-bike harness needs to be installed as per the User Guides
- Bench harness needs to be connected to ECU and powered using a 12V power supply
- Connect the communication interface (eg. Log Box or USB) to the ECU using the appropriate harness
- Connect the communication interface to the computer using the provided USB cable
- Turn on the 12V power to the ECU
- Switch on the ignition if using an on-bike harness
- Turn on 12V power supply if using a bench harness
- Start the Woolich Racing Tuned software and click on the 'New' button
- Select the Manufacturer (1), Model (2), Year (3) and ECU Part Number (4) for the ECU you wish to read as per the screenshot below. Click on 'New' (5) to open the bin file
You will already need to have access to this bin file definition in order to open the file. If not you will need to purchase a Key for this definition, or allocate a bulk Key to unlock it in the software. The key can be returned once the transfer is completed.
(NOTE: Returning the first Key only applies to Keyed Definitions. Keys used to unlock an Unlimited Definition, can not be returned, as your account is gaining the ability to flash unlimited ECU's)
Read the ECU as per normal by clicking on the 'Read ECU' button and following the prompts as shown below.
Once read out, DO NOT SAVE THE FILE! If the file is saved then this transfer request will be invalid and must be repeated from Step 1 above.
You can always read the ECU again, and save the file after the transfer request is complete.
If you see a message that the ECU has been TuneLocked, you can still transfer the Key by clicking Cancel, and then click OK on the Request Key Transfer, then skip to the end of these steps. You just will not be able to read out the current tune, and will have to use the transferred Key with a New Bin File to start tuning again.
Click on the "
Tools" drop-down menu in the software and select, "
Request Key Transfer".
The software will do some checks, and if successful, you will receive a popup window letting you know it has been successfully submitted.
You will be prompted to submit a support ticket, but if you have already done this, you must reply to your email / ticket to advise that steps 1 - 11 have been completed and you have submitted the file to us.
- When we receive the support ticket reply, we will review the Key Transfer Request and will advise when this review / transfer is complete.
Requesting a VIN-Bin File Key transfer for ECUs that do not show the 'Read ECU' button:
- Complete steps 1-7 as described above
- In the WRT software select Tools > Read VIN as shown below for a 2024 Yamaha MT-09:
The VIN will be read out from the ECU and displayed on screen as shown below.
Please take a screenshot of the VIN readout as shown above and paste it into a
new Support Ticket requesting a Bin File Key Transfer.
Note: Do not attempt to write to the ECU until after you have received confirmation that the Transfer has been approved, or you will write over the top of the current flash, using one of your own Keys.
Please reply back to your support ticket once you have requested the transfer, and we will let you know if it is eligible to be transferred.
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