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Can a junkyard PCM flash a stock PCM?

Can a junkyard PCM flash a stock PCM?

If you have a problem with your stock PCM, and then you have a junkyard PCM flashed, and you still have the same issue, you have a different problem altogether. Hmmm very strange. My issue is I am missing first and fourth gear.

Do you need to flash a replacement PCM?

You still need to flash the replacement PCM, which will correct speedo errors and other system problems, related to installed options (correct gear ratios, etc.) and mileage/environmental adjustments the PCM makes in real time.

Do you need to flash an aftermarket ECM?

However, if you were to purchase an aftermarket ECM, you also will need to have it flashed to match your VIN number to your vehicle and all of the specs. If you need further assistance with replacing the ECM, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.

Can you buy a used or refurbished PCM?

Which is outrageous, so my question is can i buy a used or refurbished PCM, install it and have the dealership reflash it to my car with my vin and will it function how its suppoaed to? Thank you for your help Branden Padgett My car has 96000 miles. My car has a manual transmission. Hello, thanks for writing in about your Dodge Challenger.

If you have a problem with your stock PCM, and then you have a junkyard PCM flashed, and you still have the same issue, you have a different problem altogether. Hmmm very strange. My issue is I am missing first and fourth gear.

Which is outrageous, so my question is can i buy a used or refurbished PCM, install it and have the dealership reflash it to my car with my vin and will it function how its suppoaed to? Thank you for your help Branden Padgett My car has 96000 miles. My car has a manual transmission. Hello, thanks for writing in about your Dodge Challenger.

You still need to flash the replacement PCM, which will correct speedo errors and other system problems, related to installed options (correct gear ratios, etc.) and mileage/environmental adjustments the PCM makes in real time.

However, if you were to purchase an aftermarket ECM, you also will need to have it flashed to match your VIN number to your vehicle and all of the specs. If you need further assistance with replacing the ECM, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.

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