{"product_id":"cobb-02-subaru-wrx-init-connector","title":"Cobb 02 Subaru WRX Init Connector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eBAE-WRX-FLASHMODE-02\u003c\/span\u003e   |   \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 799928864343\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobb 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Init Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobb 02 Subaru WRX Init Connector (MPN AE-WRX-FLASHMODE-02) connects directly to the ECU on 2002 Impreza WRX models to activate flash mode for safe reprogramming with Cobb Accessport. This essential wiring connector ensures stable communication and prevents flash errors during tuning sessions. 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