Hellppp Computer Fried
Apr 7, 2004 | 01:53 PM
#11
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by BigTex
If its an 03, then just call the dealer and say it won't start. They will tow it in, diagnose the PCM lost its flash file, then upload the new one with a TECH2. All under warranty. $0 cost. Just don't say that you used a handheld tuner, play dumb.
I had to do basically the same thing with my 03 (and so did deezel and several others I think). The PCM isn't dead, its flash is just corrupt and needs to be uploaded again. No need to buy a new one.
I had to do basically the same thing with my 03 (and so did deezel and several others I think). The PCM isn't dead, its flash is just corrupt and needs to be uploaded again. No need to buy a new one.
or is the ECM covered under the emission warranty of 5/50 ??
ECM may be considered an emissions device.
Apr 7, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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From: Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted by LS1csherm
That will work !! - Nice thinking... Really any truck under the 3/36 ...
or is the ECM covered under the emission warranty of 5/50 ??
ECM may be considered an emissions device.
or is the ECM covered under the emission warranty of 5/50 ??
ECM may be considered an emissions device.
Apr 7, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by EskimoPie
I'm guessing it's too late for that... He allready said he had it towed to a dealer and if they told him it's going to be $1000 to fix it I'm betting he told them how it happened.
Apr 8, 2004 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by EskimoPie
I'm guessing it's too late for that... He allready said he had it towed to a dealer and if they told him it's going to be $1000 to fix it I'm betting he told them how it happened.
Apr 8, 2004 | 05:21 AM
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From: Fresno, CA
Originally Posted by BigTex
If its an 03, then just call the dealer and say it won't start. They will tow it in, diagnose the PCM lost its flash file, then upload the new one with a TECH2. All under warranty. $0 cost. Just don't say that you used a handheld tuner, play dumb.
I had to do basically the same thing with my 03 (and so did deezel and several others I think). The PCM isn't dead, its flash is just corrupt and needs to be uploaded again. No need to buy a new one.
I had to do basically the same thing with my 03 (and so did deezel and several others I think). The PCM isn't dead, its flash is just corrupt and needs to be uploaded again. No need to buy a new one.
Apr 8, 2004 | 07:08 AM
#18
Originally Posted by 2003Silvyrado
I felt bad but then I realized that my Dad payed for an extended warranty, so it all works out in the end.
Apr 8, 2004 | 08:15 AM
#19
An extended warranty should cover everything if its a bumper to bumper warranty. Some warranties may only be the drivetrain though. You just can't let them know that you caused the damage, and it should be covered. If one dealership says they won't cover it, take it to another one as most claims are up to the service manager you are dealing with.
Apr 8, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Yeah besides the fact that the fuses shouldnt have anything to do with your PCM getting fried . The reason they tell you to remove them is because certain electronics inside your vehicle communicate with each other and the signal that they send to each other causes certain disruptions in the PCM programming. Removing the fuse merely deads the communiction between the items and therefore can't interfere with the programming. If you followed the instructions exaclty like they were stated then yes you def. have a case against them especially if they dont do anything to help you.