Originally Posted by Blacky
EFILive will restore it exactly.
Have you manually changed the VIN (or the BCC) in the PCM? EFILive will not restore that information during a full reflash.
Is it possible you altered any settings in the PCM using EFILive prior to saving the version you "restored"? If that is the case then those initial alterations may be responsible for the hand-held unit not recognising the PCM.
Did any reflash failures occur during the full reflash of either the custom OS or the restored OS? If so, PCM identifying data may have be lost, EFILive takes a "best guess" at replacing that data.
RegardsPaul