midnightbluS10
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Re: New reman computer problem
Is there a contact point on the memcal/chip/whatever-its-called in that location?
Is there a contact point on the memcal/chip/whatever-its-called in that location?
New reman computer problem
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BoostedSUV
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Re: New reman computer problem
I'll add to the confusion, my OE ECM does not have that pin however my reman unit does :dunno:
Also I can not find "7749" on my believed to be OE unit either. Then again all the tags are gone off of it. The only numbers are under the EPROM cover.
I'll add to the confusion, my OE ECM does not have that pin however my reman unit does :dunno:
Also I can not find "7749" on my believed to be OE unit either. Then again all the tags are gone off of it. The only numbers are under the EPROM cover.
syclownz
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Re: New reman computer problem
With the size of the holes it is really hard to tell.
With the size of the holes it is really hard to tell.
midnightbluS10
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Re: New reman computer problem
GMpartsdirect.com is just the parts dept for a GM dealer in NC, IIRC. They have a number. You just have to know what dealership you're looking for.
edit: Flow Chevrolet in Winston-Salem, NC http://www.flowgmautocenter.com/
What exactly are you expecting to hear from them? Thats the correct ECM for your truck.
GMpartsdirect.com is just the parts dept for a GM dealer in NC, IIRC. They have a number. You just have to know what dealership you're looking for.
edit: Flow Chevrolet in Winston-Salem, NC http://www.flowgmautocenter.com/
that took all of about 5 minutes to find.
What exactly are you expecting to hear from them? Thats the correct ECM for your truck.
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syclownz
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Re: New reman computer problem
I get an email back from gmpartsdirect and they say a local dealership WILL warranty the ecm. So I go to the dealership and they can't help me. I call gmpartsdirect (thanks for the phone number, midnightblus10) and then they tell me I need to have the ecm programmed. Boy, do I feel stupid. I didn't know but now I do. It's going to cost $105.xx
I get an email back from gmpartsdirect and they say a local dealership WILL warranty the ecm. So I go to the dealership and they can't help me. I call gmpartsdirect (thanks for the phone number, midnightblus10) and then they tell me I need to have the ecm programmed. Boy, do I feel stupid. I didn't know but now I do. It's going to cost $105.xx
wildphil
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Re: New reman computer problem
You are kidding! On the computers for our trucks the programming is in the chip. You should be able to just put your chip in it and go. If it is a good unit.
You are kidding! On the computers for our trucks the programming is in the chip. You should be able to just put your chip in it and go. If it is a good unit.
syclownz
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Re: New reman computer problem
That's what I was thinking. Put it in and go but the instructions on how to open the ecm say they do not come with a new chip just the unit. The guy at gm says I should have gotten one.
Does anybody know how the dealership goes about programming the new ecm? Do I need to have my truck there? The reason I ask is because of all the mods it has done to it. They said they program it to stock emissions settings. I don't see how they will be able to do that if my truck isn't stock.
That's what I was thinking. Put it in and go but the instructions on how to open the ecm say they do not come with a new chip just the unit. The guy at gm says I should have gotten one.
Does anybody know how the dealership goes about programming the new ecm? Do I need to have my truck there? The reason I ask is because of all the mods it has done to it. They said they program it to stock emissions settings. I don't see how they will be able to do that if my truck isn't stock.
wildphil
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Re: New reman computer problem
You reuse your chip that was in your old computer in the new computer. Be careful not to plug the chip in flipped over. It will plug in either way. But it will not run at all or not right if you get it in wrong.
If the dealer is telling you that they need to reprogram your computer. Then don't take your truck to them. Because they don't have a clue what they are doing.
Do you have anyone that is experienced in these trucks that lives near you that can look at it for you?
I just saw that in your first post that you use a ultimate. All you need to do is plug your ultimate into your new computer just like it was plugged into your old one. The programming is already in the ultimate chip. I am not familiar with the ultimate. But it may have a adapter to also plug your stock chip piggyback on the computer. The stock chip is the one that is easy to get flipped over. But I don't know if the ultimate has this or not.
Please post pics of your stuff and someone will be able to help you.
You reuse your chip that was in your old computer in the new computer. Be careful not to plug the chip in flipped over. It will plug in either way. But it will not run at all or not right if you get it in wrong.
If the dealer is telling you that they need to reprogram your computer. Then don't take your truck to them. Because they don't have a clue what they are doing.
Do you have anyone that is experienced in these trucks that lives near you that can look at it for you?
I just saw that in your first post that you use a ultimate. All you need to do is plug your ultimate into your new computer just like it was plugged into your old one. The programming is already in the ultimate chip. I am not familiar with the ultimate. But it may have a adapter to also plug your stock chip piggyback on the computer. The stock chip is the one that is easy to get flipped over. But I don't know if the ultimate has this or not.
Please post pics of your stuff and someone will be able to help you.
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syclownz
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Not sure. I was going to ask for someone on the board to see if they offer that kind of service. Personally, I'd rather not deal with the stealership. I think I may even need a new stock chip to rule it out as a suspect. I'd also like to get rid of the Ultimate setup that I have because I think that is going out as well but that is another story.
Not sure. I was going to ask for someone on the board to see if they offer that kind of service. Personally, I'd rather not deal with the stealership. I think I may even need a new stock chip to rule it out as a suspect. I'd also like to get rid of the Ultimate setup that I have because I think that is going out as well but that is another story.
syclownz
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Re: New reman computer problem
I just saw that in your first post that you use a ultimate. All you need to do is plug your ultimate into your new computer just like it was plugged into your old one. The programming is already in the ultimate chip. I am not familiar with the ultimate. But it may have a adapter to also plug your stock chip piggyback on the computer. The stock chip is the one that is easy to get flipped over. But I don't know if the ultimate has this or not.
I did this and still ran in limp mode. I made sure the Ultimate was in properly. I never payed attention but I was told that the stock chip is piggy-backed on the Ultimate.
I just saw that in your first post that you use a ultimate. All you need to do is plug your ultimate into your new computer just like it was plugged into your old one. The programming is already in the ultimate chip. I am not familiar with the ultimate. But it may have a adapter to also plug your stock chip piggyback on the computer. The stock chip is the one that is easy to get flipped over. But I don't know if the ultimate has this or not.
I did this and still ran in limp mode. I made sure the Ultimate was in properly. I never payed attention but I was told that the stock chip is piggy-backed on the Ultimate.
wildphil
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Re: New reman computer problem
What was your reason in buying a new computer? What was the original issue?
I would probably next find another SyTy to put your new computer in to make sure it is Ok. I would also test your old one to make sure it is bad.
After you know it is OK. Then test your stock chip the same way.
What was your reason in buying a new computer? What was the original issue?
I would probably next find another SyTy to put your new computer in to make sure it is Ok. I would also test your old one to make sure it is bad.
After you know it is OK. Then test your stock chip the same way.
syclownz
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Re: New reman computer problem
The old ecm kept throwing a code 42 even after replacing the ignition module. Jumpy tach needle while driving and some other stuff I can't remember right now. I replaced all the grounds and even rewired the ignition module to the ecm. Problems still occurred.
Borrowed my good friends ecm and problems went away.
The old ecm kept throwing a code 42 even after replacing the ignition module. Jumpy tach needle while driving and some other stuff I can't remember right now. I replaced all the grounds and even rewired the ignition module to the ecm. Problems still occurred.
Borrowed my good friends ecm and problems went away.
midnightbluS10
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Re: New reman computer problem
The ecm/chip doesn't care what modifications you have. It will take any program you load into it.
The ecm/chip doesn't care what modifications you have. It will take any program you load into it.
BoostedSUV
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Re: New reman computer problem
I call BS on needing the ECM "programed.". The program is in your chip not in the ECM, if I'm wrong that's new news to me. :dunno:
I call BS on needing the ECM "programed.". The program is in your chip not in the ECM, if I'm wrong that's new news to me. :dunno:
midnightbluS10
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Re: New reman computer problem
I'd bet the tech hasn't been in the business long, and all he knows is programming the ecm, like on newer model vehicles
I'd bet the tech hasn't been in the business long, and all he knows is programming the ecm, like on newer model vehicles
BoostedSUV
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Re: New reman computer problem
Yeah that tech must not be famaliar with OBDI equipped vehicles
Yeah that tech must not be famaliar with OBDI equipped vehicles
midnightbluS10
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Re: New reman computer problem
Thats not what you need. The ecm can not be programmed. Only the chip can.
Thats not what you need. The ecm can not be programmed. Only the chip can.