Locked PCM
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Drifting
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From: Aiea Hi.
This is actually the locked one that I had replaced during the FI install.
My question is if anyone can unlock it, and return it to me in usable condition....
I wanted to get a tune from Doug at ECS, and would prefer not to have my car down for a week without a PCM. I would use it as a spare...
And Ian, anyone who touched my car prior to the Blower install SWEARS that they NEVER lock a tune, but someone obviously did... I've been told that it is possible to have it unlocked, it's just a matter of finding the right person.
Thanks for the replies fellas!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
I only charge 35 to unlock the computers. Sometimes though it may take a week for it to find the correct code. You just have to send in the computer with a note and payment and ill ship it out the second that it is unlocked.
thanks Jes Bubb
jessebubb@yahoo.com
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thanks Jes Bubb
jessebubb@yahoo.com
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Last edited by Chalky; Oct 9, 2009 at 11:00 PM.
Drifting
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From: Lake Delton (WI Dells) WI
^^^^^ Jesse is a standup guy and has been doing this stuff for a long time.
Chalky, can I assume you just copy/pasted this from another forum/thread?? I know that Jesse's forum name is normally "wait4me" and I know Chalky, you live in WI as you helped me years ago with removing my PCM from my Firehawk back when you had an SS. It may confuse some people, as Chalky is -not- Jesse.
Chalky, can I assume you just copy/pasted this from another forum/thread?? I know that Jesse's forum name is normally "wait4me" and I know Chalky, you live in WI as you helped me years ago with removing my PCM from my Firehawk back when you had an SS. It may confuse some people, as Chalky is -not- Jesse.
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Drifting
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From: Aiea Hi.
I only charge 35 to unlock the computers. Sometimes though it may take a week for it to find the correct code. You just have to send in the computer with a note and payment and ill ship it out the second that it is unlocked.
thanks Jes Bubb
jessebubb@yahoo.com
Wait4Me Performance
23 EMS c22 lane
warsaw, in 46582
574-267-3630 Hours 10am - 6pm monday thru friday.
For faster response please call during business hours and we will gladly answer all your questions. THANKS!
thanks Jes Bubb
jessebubb@yahoo.com
Wait4Me Performance
23 EMS c22 lane
warsaw, in 46582
574-267-3630 Hours 10am - 6pm monday thru friday.
For faster response please call during business hours and we will gladly answer all your questions. THANKS!
I'll get this in the mail next week...
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
HP Tuner
Or, since you have HP Tuning equipment, you could use a tuner that uses that software and they could email you tunes and you would not have to remove the ECM at all. 
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From: S.E. WI.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Problem is you can't pull the tune unless you can unlock it.
Chris White can also unlock ecm's. He wrote code for the E38 ecm for GM.
http://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/
Chris White can also unlock ecm's. He wrote code for the E38 ecm for GM.
http://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/
Last edited by Chalky; Oct 11, 2009 at 02:27 PM.
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From: TEXOMA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
im surprised that Doug can't reflash it with a Tech II back to stock OS, then upload his tune. i think ECS uses EFILIVE to tune though,, but they probley got hptuners laying around as well. have you talked to Doug yet?
-Carl
-Carl
Drifting
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From: Bend, Oregon Black / Ebony 2LZ 2006 Z06 C6Z06 owner since 2/7/2006
If a ECM is locked by a tuner, regardless of which software that was used to tune, can the Tech II write over it anyway? .....Or does it first have the be unlocked with the original software for a Tech II to write to the ECM?
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale Az
The dealer can flash it to stock which unlocks it. I presume it's with a tech 2. I've had to have them do this on a used car I purchased.
Drifting
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From: Bradenton Florida
I am looking at a 06Z that was tuned. I have HPtuners. It usually will read the PCM but just cant edit unless I buy the lic for that year.( Read some silervados, impala, tahoe etc..)
If the PCM is locked I will not be able to link or when I press read ECM it will fail or ???
Thanks
Dennis
If the PCM is locked I will not be able to link or when I press read ECM it will fail or ???
Thanks
Dennis
