Reflashing Question

[gnorris71]

As you can see my ECM developed a burn that tripped the 25a ECM fuse under the hood.

I bought another ECM used. The damaged ECM is still functioning and I have saved the data from it. I want to transfer that data to the other ECM. My application is telling me I need to buy another license. Why is this necessary when I have a license for this vehicle already? What is the solution?21357

[GMC-2002-Dmax]

The license is not VIN# specific or tune file related.

It is specific to the actual ecm you first licensed the flashing device ( V2 or Autocal ).

Even though its called a "VIN License" its actually a license for the ecm you flashed previously.

The ECM has a unique identifier/serial number, and when its different regardless of the tune file or its origin requires a new VIN License for the replacement controller.

[gnorris71]

The license is not VIN# specific or tune file related.

It is specific to the actual ecm you first licensed the flashing device ( V2 or Autocal ).

Even though its called a "VIN License" its actually a license for the ecm you flashed previously.

The ECM has a unique identifier/serial number, and when its different regardless of the tune file or its origin requires a new VIN License for the replacement controller.

So...what will this cost me?....seems a little frustrating when it's going in the same vehicle.

Thanks

George

[GMC-2002-Dmax]

So...what will this cost me?....seems a little frustrating when it's going in the same vehicle.

Thanks

George

http://www.efilive.com/licenses/tuninglicenses

$125 USD

[Blacky]

So...what will this cost me?....seems a little frustrating when it's going in the same vehicle.

Thanks

George

Hi George,

If you send a scanned copy of the invoice for the replacement PCM purchase, EFILive will provide a replacement VIN license free of charge.
Send it to me at [email protected] with a link to this thread so I know what it is for.

Regards
Paul