Using a different pcm?

[gs jason]

I wanted to get a back up pcm form the wreckers but I can't find one that matches my os id. According to HPT's V6 supported os's its the only one for 2000 regals but on car-parts.com they have 3 os's to choose from and none are the one I have. I went to the wreckers today and their computer doesn't bring up my number either.

Can I use a diferent one and write my file to it or does that not work? My vcm os id is 12201797.

[jseely]

I would try calling spare ecm and get one programmed to your vin number.

[mecanicman]

All gm v6 computers are the same from 98-03 except for 4.3. You can get the computer out of anything, just have flash to your operating system.

[gs jason]

Thats good to know. Thanks.

[NOTa2-4]

that is not true the 04 impala SS supercharged program can only be loaded on to a 12583827 which is also found in a 3400 cars 2000-2005

so if this was true i would have been able to load it to my 16236757 so the pcms are not the same.

just so you know the 12583827 will work for a regal its most V6 grand ams and minivans

12209614
12209624
09380717

i can't find that number with GM is that the SERV. NO.
1 is a part number the other is a id number for programing

[mecanicman]

I suggest you re-read my post and do a little more homework.....

[glanzergtx]

I have 2 spare 2000 pcms. I had unlocked my Hptuner for 2000 gtp's bc my buddy wanted to use it to get his 2000 turbo'd gtp dyno tuned. So i just unlocked the year. My car is actually a 2001 but i threw in a 2000 pcm and changed the VIN # and all is well. I have been using osid 09380717 for all mine. I dont see why that wouldnt work for u.

[gs jason]

Well I got one from a 2000 GP. Unless I did something wrong I had to license the new pcm as well as the file I wanted to write to it. Either way the car runs fine but my radio no longer works. Any idea why?

[mecanicman]

Define not working, is theftlock enabled? Do you have a code?

[gs jason]

The display shows nothing no matter what button I push. I just tried a vats relink but it didn't do anything.

If it was because of theft lock I believe it would display LOC, correct?

[mecanicman]

yes, loc should be dislplayed. Here is the diagnostic table for the radio in your car, I went through the wiring diagrams, it is not connected to the pcm. There is no mention of anything pcm related in the diagnostics. Did you pop the fuse?

[gs jason]

I checked the fuse and it looked fine, I switched it anyways and the radio worked. Put the old fuse back in and it still works. I donno what happened, maybe it needed more time to relink than what I gave it? All is good now.

[mecanicman]

Its a computer and the secret of any tech support is the power switch. Turn it off, then back on and all is well......lol