Write entire without license ?

[Jochen]

A general question for "write entire" feature:

If i would have a bad PCM and want to get a used one from ebay (used one from a 2000 Camaro e.g., or any other V8 LS1 car/truck PCM), would it be possible to flash my hpt file (write entire feature) to the PCM i got from ebay? I have a 97 C5 with the license for MY 1997. I dont have a 2000 Camaro license.

And if that works, what PCMs from GM would be hardwarelike identical to the one in my C5 Corvette? Is there any list i could find in the www where it tells me what MY GM cars/truck would have the same hardware PCM like i have in my 97 C5 ?

This is just a basic question, i dont have any problems with my PCM. I was just thinking that it could be possible to scan the ebay offers once in a while, and as soon as there is a good offer for a PCM, just get one as spare. . .

Thanks for any info about that.

Jochen

[WS6FirebirdTA00]

you would need a 2000 license, but will that pcm bolt directly up to your wiring harness and work?

[Bill@HPTuners]

97-98 LS1 computers are completely different from 99+ and to do flashes on multiple computers you'd need to license each one or have year locked licenses for the ones your flashing.

[Jochen]

OK, i have license for Corvette Modellyear 1997, and for Camaro Modellyear 2001 V8 LS1.
So i could flash a Camaro 2001 PCM with my 1997 file, but the PCM would not work in my Corvette cause its a different hardware. I understand that right ?!

So if i would buy a Camaro 1998 or 1997 PCM i would need to buy the license (MY or VIN locked) for that PCM to have it work in my 97 Corvette?

Will all 1997-1998 PCMs for LS1 V8 GM cars/truck will work in my Corvette? (assumed i have purchased the propper license)

Thanks!

Jochen

[WS6FirebirdTA00]

you cant flash anything into a 97 or 98 except a 97 or 98 file

[Bill@HPTuners]

OK, i have license for Corvette Modellyear 1997, and for Camaro Modellyear 2001 V8 LS1.
So i could flash a Camaro 2001 PCM with my 1997 file, but the PCM would not work in my Corvette cause its a different hardware. I understand that right ?!

yup, unfortunatly the 97-98 pcms are a bit retarded if you havent already noticed lol

[WS6FirebirdTA00]

yup, unfortunatly the 97-98 pcms are a bit retarded if you havent already noticed lol

I thought you couldnt even flash them?