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Thread: Trying to read pcm and downloading boot loader file downoad failed... bricked pcm?

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    Trying to read pcm and downloading boot loader file downoad failed... bricked pcm?

    tried reading a 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp comp g... went to requesting access and started downloading bootloader and it failed... now i'm unable to read the pcm and the car won't start... any tips/suggestions on how to try and read it again or be able to start it would be awesome... thanks in advance

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    oh and running 2.22 not running beta forgot to add that

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    disconnect battery for a minute.
    It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be done in two weeks...

    A wise man once said "google it"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill@HPTuners View Post
    disconnect battery for a minute.
    worked... thanks bill... btw is it supposed to take like over 45 seconds to save the file after you name it? i know it takes about 4 min for it to download at least on this file but it's been hanging for awhile now

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    No, you likely have some sort of software conflict, maybe antivirus software or something is screwing with the software or something.
    It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be done in two weeks...

    A wise man once said "google it"

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    yup we did... had a random error dealing in the end with microsoft office which it seems i'll probably have to end up re-installing.... thanks again!

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    ok got the file working and have a new issue... 2nd gear is acting really weird and unable to use tapshift