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: software updates to the PCM


brianteel
09-06-2005, 05:50 PM
Does anyone know where i can find out how often these come out and if mine is up to date.

briano
09-06-2005, 06:06 PM
http://calid.gm.com/vci/VINEntryPre.do

brianteel
09-06-2005, 06:08 PM
that is awsome thanks

michael nelson
09-06-2005, 06:09 PM
sweet!

brianteel
09-06-2005, 06:11 PM
it tells me the vin is not formated correctly

briano
09-06-2005, 06:19 PM
they must be having issues with the site..I put in mine and it worked, but gives an error 2 pages up. Might try it in a little while or something..

brianteel
09-06-2005, 06:22 PM
i think i am going to have to take a ride to the dealer and update some stuff

ssduramax
09-06-2005, 06:36 PM
thats awesome!

it worked just fine for me.

brian, you may have to hold down the control key when clicking on the Next button after selecting controler and program type.

brianteel
09-06-2005, 06:40 PM
i was missing a number when i put the VIN in i finally got it to work

Bodysurfer
09-06-2005, 06:55 PM
What does this mean?

dmacy
09-06-2005, 07:28 PM
Looks like you need a PCM reflash

Jamie218
09-06-2005, 08:28 PM
This is an awesome site, how did you ever find this??

Great find.):h :cool2:

briano
09-06-2005, 10:01 PM
This is an awesome site, how did you ever find this??
Great find.):h :cool2:

I was once a newbie just like all of you...I asked a question and someone posted the site. Great folks on here.

Marty23
09-06-2005, 10:50 PM
Briano, what do you put when it says select controller? Because it pops up I have to select programming type ?

briano
09-06-2005, 10:53 PM
Briano, what do you put when it says select controller? Because it pops up I have to select programming type ?

at the moment mine only shows "normal" as a program type, but I remember there being at least 3 options before. when I try it I get a database error.. what are your other options? one will ring a bell...

Marty23
09-06-2005, 11:15 PM
Do you click on all of the controls to see which ones need updating? Then it just keeps popping up error.

briano
09-06-2005, 11:20 PM
ah damn.. I forgot.. make sure you pop up blocker is disabled for that site. I disabled them and it came right up with no error...

briano
09-06-2005, 11:26 PM
What does this mean?

if I remember correctly the Id numbers that are listed at the top and also below under History are what you currently have had done or presently have flashed.

The ones that have an update available are the ones in blue/hyperlink at the top and are NOT under History.

its been a while..going off memory here.. correct me if I am wrong!!

Duromax04
09-07-2005, 01:03 AM
Okay, what exactly is that site telling me? Do the numbers that are listed tell me what is already in my ECM? Or, are the ones listed, the ones I need?

I can't tell by just looking at them. In the description, it tells what the fix is for, but does that mean I need it, or I already have it? That is the question.

Great site, that is a powerful tool, once I figure out what it is telling me.

Thanks.:cool2:

chevyeti
09-07-2005, 01:59 AM
This may be a dumb question. Do I need to take my truck to the dealer to get it updated or can someone with a tech 2 do it?

chp777
09-07-2005, 02:11 AM
that is so cool well i guess i'm up to date

dmax lover
09-07-2005, 02:18 AM
Given my build date of june - I punched in my VIN expecting it to come up with nothing... I was surprised.

jeff

dieseldan723
09-07-2005, 02:40 AM
it tells me the vin is not formated correctly
It did that to me too. I then noticed that there was a space " " at the end of the VIN. I deleted it and it worked fine!

Boilermaker
09-07-2005, 09:10 AM
I ran my VIN, and it looks like there are a number of updates that are available. I noticed one under the 'Engine Diagnostic' tab with a description of "New calibration with diagnostic enhancements for DTC P0401 and P0404". Anybody have any idea what this resolves? Does this loosen the parameters around settings these codes, presumably because of people with aftermarket exhausts, etc. setting EGR codes? Just curious, thanks.

Just Tool'n
09-07-2005, 09:27 AM
Can not seem to get past 2nd page, I choose PCM, it says normal, then click next, it says I must choose a controller type.

What am I doing wrong?

RickyR
09-07-2005, 09:45 AM
You guys may want to look into getting these reflashes...
It works..
Ricky...seeya...

1578762300004320 New calibration with diagnostic enhancements for DTC P0401 and P0404
15284771000098DA New calibration to reduce the potential for setting dtcs p0116 and p0181.

mbowerma
09-07-2005, 10:12 AM
I get thru all the setup then it goes to a page that says Getting Calibration .... stays there with no other info. Left the page up for 5 min. Anybody got an idea why?:rolleyes:

roswell
09-07-2005, 10:16 AM
Can not seem to get past 2nd page, I choose PCM, it says normal, then click next, it says I must choose a controller type.

What am I doing wrong?

Dude, like Briano said, you've got to stop your popup blocker from killing the extra window. Some you can buypass by holding the control key down while clicking the "next" button.

mbowerma
09-07-2005, 10:20 AM
Ok it was my firewall. Got it Thanks!!

BA1
09-07-2005, 10:34 AM
How do you know if you have the updates or not.

briano
09-07-2005, 10:45 AM
Can not seem to get past 2nd page, I choose PCM, it says normal, then click next, it says I must choose a controller type.

What am I doing wrong?

in the box that displays "normal", you must highlight it...then click next. make sure pop ups are disabled.

Just Tool'n
09-07-2005, 11:23 AM
Finally got it done, thanks for your guys help.

kylant
09-07-2005, 12:45 PM
how do we tell which updates we need vs. the ones the truck already has. I printed all the codes for mine, and at the top it says calibration history, which to me indicates my truck already has these?:confused:

dieseldan723
09-07-2005, 12:49 PM
Can not seem to get past 2nd page, I choose PCM, it says normal, then click next, it says I must choose a controller type.

What am I doing wrong?

Click on "NORMAL" and then try it again.

dieseldan723
09-07-2005, 12:50 PM
I get thru all the setup then it goes to a page that says Getting Calibration .... stays there with no other info. Left the page up for 5 min. Anybody got an idea why?:rolleyes:

You must allow pop-up's for this to work.