reman PCM flash

[540gts]

I just purchased a reman PCM from NAPA they said it had to be flashed, I thought no problem HP Tuner to the rescue. Wrong. I have the Standard not the pro, I didn't think it would cost me any credits, when I went to flash entire I got the RED warning sign, so I thought not that big a deal I have two credits so I will burn them, so I clicked on the 2 credit tab but it would not recognize it. I have looked every where to find the answer, but to no avail. can anyone help me?

1 Will a factory reman going in the same vehicle I have already bought credits for cost me 2 more credits?
2 If so why wont it recognize when I click on the 2 credit tab?

Thanks in advance

[DSteck]

If it's a blank ECM, HPT can't flash it.

[540gts]

Oh No!!!! what do I have to do now? I guess a local shop can flash it? or what would be the best? I would prefer not to have it tuned by mail, but I could its not a daily driver, and I guess its only money, and education is expensive, Ha.

[Montecarlodrag]

Which PCM is it? year, model, what?

[540gts]

2000 Chevy silverado

[Montecarlodrag]

That PCM can be flashed with Hpt, but sometimes they have no serial number so you need a unlimited group license to do it.
Post a screnshot of the error you get

[540gts]

It don't give a err, Hpt will read the new one but shows all xxxx's for serial number, when I select "right all" it comes up with the red flashing alert that says I don't have license for this task. In the same window is we're it shows your credits and the costs. But it still won't let me click on 2 credits to purchase license. I an not sure how to do a screen shot yet, I will post one when I get it figured out. Thanks

[Ecotec2.4]

SCREEN SHOT =
while on the page you want to capture...hit print screen on computer.....open up paint...and paste it to there and save.

[540gts]

That sounds like what it is, because the reman PCM has no ser number, I can find paint on my laptop, but will try and figure it out. thanks

[PitchblackC3]

It has to have software loaded initially with a Tech 2 or similar before HPT can read it.
You have a blank PCM with no software loaded.
Talk to a dealership or a shop with a Tech2 and SPS. This is why is is usually cheaper to buy used PCMs than new or remans.

[540gts]

Ok thanks for the info, I guess if I buy a used PCM it would cost me a couple credits to get it registered?

[XDR]

used pcm = 2 credits, if you need the VIN to match, possibly 2 more credits.