Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Got an unrecognized E39 ECM read today!

  1. #1
    Lifetime Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    4,936

    Default Got an unrecognized E39 ECM read today!

    Down in CA for work, got a 2013 Chevy Impala LTZ with the E39/T43. Pull the tunes, the TCM works just fine but the ECM is unrecognized! Looks like Ive got one of the first 2013s, it had 71 mi when I picked it up! The ECM shows a last flashed by GM of 11/26/2012, today is 12/17/12. Its less than a month old!

    The 3.6L SIDI V6 has some decent power for a V6, but the trans has no idea WTF it's supposed to be doing. Wanders through the gears like no one business. Probably play with that a little tomorrow.

    Ill forward it to support@efilive.com as well, but Im excited I finally got an unrecognized ECM!


    (Probably be my luck its already mapped in the new beta release thats coming out soon...lol)
    ~Erik~
    2013 Sonic RS Manual - 1.4L I4T E78, tuned, turbo mods, etc.
    2008 TrailBlazer SS 3SS AWD Summit White - LS2 E67/T42, bolt ons, suspension, etc.
    2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LT 4X4 Summit White - 4.2L I6 P10, lifted, wheels, etc.

  2. #2
    Lifetime Member GMPX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Posts
    13,148

    Default

    Hey, no messing with rentals!!
    Looks like that was the last of the E39 OS's before they switched to the E39A which is kind of odd given the car is just one month old and we have E39A files that show the ECM was flashed in October.
    I no longer monitor the forum, please either post your question or create a support ticket.

  3. #3
    Lifetime Member Rhino79's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    298

    Default

    The rentals must get the scraps......lol.
    Head Calibrator
    Gwatney Performance Innovation
    Jacksonville, AR 501-982-2102

  4. #4
    Lifetime Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    4,936

    Default

    Its an old body style Impala, Im betting the new body style 2014s get the different ECM.

    Can you get it mapped soon? I leave Friday morning...lol Wont be able to tune it though so dont worry, no WBO2. :(

    I think the trans will get a little tweak, it takes half a second to downshift then flails through the gears.

    Wonder if the dealer flashed it after they took delivery?
    ~Erik~
    2013 Sonic RS Manual - 1.4L I4T E78, tuned, turbo mods, etc.
    2008 TrailBlazer SS 3SS AWD Summit White - LS2 E67/T42, bolt ons, suspension, etc.
    2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LT 4X4 Summit White - 4.2L I6 P10, lifted, wheels, etc.

  5. #5
    Lifetime Member Boost's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    1,506

    Default

    Very excited about all the flavors of E39!!! Good job molesting the rental!
    '12 Caprice PPV 6.0 L77 - daily transportation
    8.7 @ 84 (1/8 mile) bolt-ons

    '02 Silverado RCSB 5.3 L59 - regularly street driven
    8.2 @ 86 (1/8 mile) stock cam and spray
    8.6 @ 84 (1/8 mile) cam and heads no spray

    Our YOUTUBE CHANNEL featuring the Silverado

  6. #6
    Lifetime Member GMPX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Posts
    13,148

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Boost View Post
    Very excited about all the flavors of E39!!!
    Glad one of us is
    I no longer monitor the forum, please either post your question or create a support ticket.

  7. #7
    Lifetime Member Boost's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    1,506

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by GMPX View Post
    Glad one of us is
    wish I could help more lol, but we are forced to just reap the benefits of all your hard work
    '12 Caprice PPV 6.0 L77 - daily transportation
    8.7 @ 84 (1/8 mile) bolt-ons

    '02 Silverado RCSB 5.3 L59 - regularly street driven
    8.2 @ 86 (1/8 mile) stock cam and spray
    8.6 @ 84 (1/8 mile) cam and heads no spray

    Our YOUTUBE CHANNEL featuring the Silverado

Similar Threads

  1. New ECM to test read - E39
    By GMPX in forum FlashScan V2 BB Logging
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: November 11th, 2015, 04:27 PM
  2. E39 - 'Unrecognized PCM' error with 2012 Chevy Traverse
    By engimuneer in forum E39, E80, E82 & E92 SIDI ECM's
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: April 30th, 2012, 10:02 AM
  3. Can't read ecm
    By davis5597 in forum E37, E38 & E67 PFI ECM's
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: March 20th, 2012, 01:36 PM
  4. E39 , E78 ECM tuning almost done
    By GMPX in forum E39, E80, E82 & E92 SIDI ECM's
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: September 15th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •