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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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What is the site where you can put in your vin and get the latest computer updates?

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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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http://calid.gm.com/vci/VINEntryPre.do

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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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.........And what does this do?
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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Yeah, what does this do... I am new to modding the vette and would love to know what benefit I could get from this
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Let's you know if the computer software for your car has a new update. This way you can keep upto date and make sure your car's computer has all the latest software. This is done to address known problems or to upgrade to an improved software package.

Hope this helps!
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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Thanks for the info on the website. Sadly, I get the following error message. IS this site working for everybody else?

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Error retrieving resultset for page System Option.
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I think this is great.

Thank you so much for the info.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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Ok, the site works for me, but how do you get this info on the car's computer. Dealer? what do they charge?
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Originally Posted by ChrisLe
Thanks for the info on the website. Sadly, I get the following error message. IS this site working for everybody else?

Database Error has occurred!
Error retrieving resultset for page System Option.
it's working
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Ok, the site works for me, but how do you get this info on the car's computer. Dealer? what do they charge?
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisLe
Thanks for the info on the website. Sadly, I get the following error message. IS this site working for everybody else?

Database Error has occurred!
Error retrieving resultset for page System Option.
Site works.

Now I just need to go out and write down my Vin#

Anybody have theirs memorized like their drivers license #

I think I better go to bed.........too much trick or treating tonight
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Originally Posted by 01c5z06
What is the site where you can put in your vin and get the latest computer updates?

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one thing to remember unless your car is under warranty the dealer will charge you to do the up date unless it is a safety recall
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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Are the performance parameters lost during this re-flashing of the PCM? For modded vettes this would not be a good thing.

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What is the site where you can put in your vin and get the latest computer updates?

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Wow 01C5Z06, nice sig picture!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
Are the performance parameters lost during this re-flashing of the PCM? For modded vettes this would not be a good thing.
Yes, If you have aftermarket programming such as LS1 Edit, it will be gone if the dealer re-flashes
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I have these two VCIs, should I be concerned?

PCM/VCM Powertrain/Vehicle Control Module
V.T.D. Vehicle Theft Learn
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Damn! Now that is sweet. I have been having issues with my fuel gauge sometimes showing empty immediately after filling up. Have to turn her off and on a few times to get it to register. Wonder if the O/S update for erratic fuel gauge will fix that.

Anyone have any idea how much a dealer charges to do these updates?
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Damn! Now that is sweet. I have been having issues with my fuel gauge sometimes showing empty immediately after filling up. Have to turn her off and on a few times to get it to register. Wonder if the O/S update for erratic fuel gauge will fix that.

Anyone have any idea how much a dealer charges to do these updates?
$60/$80 depends on hourly rate in your area
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