Practical ECU Programming Skills Training

Practical ECU Programming Skills Training – Master Automotive Electronics, Sept 2025

September 8 @ 09:00 - September 19 @ 13:00 EATUSD300

Program Overview:

Venue: Beam Auto & Kenvision Techniks

Dates: 8th Sept – 19th Sept 2025

Fee: $600 USD

Duration: 10 Days (80 Hours)

Format: Hands-On Training

Certification: Provided upon completion

Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, you will:

Understand ECU fundamentals & automotive electronics.

Read, modify, and flash ECU firmware like a pro.

Diagnose & troubleshoot ECU issues using industry tools.

Tune ECUs for performance & efficiency safely.

Work with immobilizers, key programming, and bench flashing.

Daily Breakdown Summary:Day 1: ECU Basics – Disassemble ECUs, test signals (4h)

Day 2: CAN/LIN Protocols – Capture live CAN data (4h)

Day 3: ECU Cloning – Read/flash via OBD & BDM (4h)

Day 4: Firmware Hacking – Modify maps in WinOLS (4h)

Day 5: Performance Tuning – Adjust fuel/ignition maps (4h)

Day 6: Immobilizer Bypass – Program keys (4h)

Day 7: Advanced Diagnostics – Fix sensor/ECU faults (4h)

Day 8: Bench Flashing – Flash ECUs off-vehicle (4h)

Day 9: DIY ECU – Build a Speeduino unit (4h)

Day 10: Final Project – Showcase your skills! (4h)

Daily Breakdown:

# Day 1: Introduction to ECUs

– Learn: ECU types, architecture, and components.

– Hands-On: ECU disassembly, signal testing, and datasheet analysis.

# Day 2: ECU Communication Protocols

– Learn: CAN, LIN, UDS, and diagnostic communication.

– Hands-On: CAN bus data capture & simulation.

# Day 3: ECU Reading & Cloning

– Learn: OBD/BDM methods & memory structures.

– Hands-On: ECU data extraction & cloning.

# Day 4: ECU Firmware Analysis

– Learn: Reverse engineering with WinOLS/IDA Pro.

– Hands-On: Modifying calibration tables.

# Day 5: ECU Tuning (Performance/Economy)

– Learn: Fuel/ignition maps & safe tuning.

– Hands-On: Adjusting maps & flashing test ECUs.

# Day 6: Immobilizer & Key Programming

– Learn: Immobilizer systems & key coding.

– Hands-On: Key programming & immobilizer bypass.

# Day 7: Advanced Diagnostics

– Learn: Fault code analysis & live diagnostics.

– Hands-On: Sensor failure simulation & ECU repair.

# Day 8: Bench Flashing & Emulation

– Learn: Flashing without OBD & ECU emulation.

– Hands-On: Bench flashing & emulator testing.

# Day 9: Custom ECU Development

– Learn: Open-source ECUs (Speeduino/MegaSquirt).

– Hands-On: Building a basic ECU.

# Day 10: Final Project & Certification

– Hands-On: Real-world ECU project (tuning/cloning/diagnostics).

– Certification Award & Feedback Session.

Who Should Attend?

– Automotive technicians

– ECU tuners & programmers

– Embedded systems engineers

– Automotive enthusiasts

Why Join?

– Hands-on labs with real ECUs & tools

– Expert-led training

– Industry-relevant skills for tuning & diagnostics jobs