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use a computer from another truck

Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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hey i send my computer to tsp for a retune cuz i got a new transmission and i still dont have it back, is it possible use another trucks computer from a yunk yard just to drive to the transmission shop thats 20 miles away and have the tranny installed already... i dont have a trailer to load the truck
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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when i got my tune, the person had to flash the VIN# or sumthing to it to make it work. maybe a tuner will chime in and give u a strait answer
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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You would either have to turn off the VATS in the PCM or have the VIN changed to match yours. With the mods you have done to your truck, I wouldn't trust driving it on a stock tune
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