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: changing ecm


brad carlin
06-12-2005, 01:16 AM
what is the correct steps taken to change the ecm, we have a brand new ecm & a tech 2 on hand, installing the vin number seems to be the problem. d/a cc 2004. need help, no gm dealers in australia have any care factor, regards brad

Diesel Power
06-12-2005, 11:30 AM
i believe truck info must be programmed into tech2 before programming ECM. i don't think you can just "key in" the VIN #..

McRat
06-12-2005, 11:49 AM
The ECM must be "married" to the other computers in the truck.

Might try to PM Steve Cole (Diesel Tech), he knows the procedure.

GMC2500HD
06-12-2005, 12:00 PM
Going to move this to the "Ask the Techs" section as it really is not an emergency.. Thanks

Cobra#3747
06-12-2005, 01:38 PM
You need to do an info request on the new ecm, then have a download from GM into the tech II to load into the new ecm. Would need to have a dealer or someone with the CD's to download the program into the tech II for you