EFIlive v2 vin change error

[modular93fox]

yep, newbie here, sorry for that...
after browsing forum threads, came up empty so just started using efilive flash scan (scan only) v2. Updated efilive to most current version, updated boot block and firmware (as per instruction) to most current aswell. I bought this only to change the vin number (thus why scan only version) for my swaped LS1 5 series BWM and seems either Im missing something or I did not click the correct thing. From the beggining in F2 - I read the PCM successfully, F3 - shows all the details and in F4 - I click the ... next to the vin number (which when mouse over it states "change vin" i get this awesome error - see attached. Still searching now for a solution online. Thanks
clint

[KhakiCummins]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Scan only V2 has no write authority to the ECM so you will not be able the change the VIN with it.

[ScarabEpic22]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Scan only V2 has no write authority to the ECM so you will not be able the change the VIN with it.

Normally you are correct, but you only use the Scan Tool to change the VIN so it can be done with a Scan-only V2.

OP, you need to use V7.5 Scan Tool to change the VIN. BUT, you must download the corresponding V8 Scan & Tune version and ensure the bootblock/firmware are up to date. Also, make sure you run all of the programs with Administrator privileges.

You DO NOT need to read the tune out of the PCM/ECM. Even if you change the VIN in the tune file and flash it (with a tuning-enabled V2), you HAVE to change the VIN using the Scan Tool. (There are some exceptions to this, but IIRC they're the Cummins controllers.)

[modular93fox]

Normally you are correct, but you only use the Scan Tool to change the VIN so it can be done with a Scan-only V2.

OP, you need to use V7.5 Scan Tool to change the VIN. BUT, you must download the corresponding V8 Scan & Tune version and ensure the bootblock/firmware are up to date. Also, make sure you run all of the programs with Administrator privileges.

Thanks. I installed v8.1 and 7.5 (I think it was) that came on the cd. Then downloaded the v8.2 and then as per the instructions in the box said to update the boot block and firmware. I will try and read the car with v7.5 and see how far I get. Thanks for the replies.

I emailed efi live a while back asking which handheld would do the vin change and Paul Blackmore said the scan only would do that just fine and scan/log.
Thanks
Clint

[joecar]

You need the latest software from here: Update-Nov-21-2013


The error message you posted occurred with an earlier version of V7.

[KhakiCummins]

Normally you are correct, but you only use the Scan Tool to change the VIN so it can be done with a Scan-only V2.

OP, you need to use V7.5 Scan Tool to change the VIN. BUT, you must download the corresponding V8 Scan & Tune version and ensure the bootblock/firmware are up to date. Also, make sure you run all of the programs with Administrator privileges.

You DO NOT need to read the tune out of the PCM/ECM. Even if you change the VIN in the tune file and flash it (with a tuning-enabled V2), you HAVE to change the VIN using the Scan Tool. (There are some exceptions to this, but IIRC they're the Cummins controllers.)

Good to know. Thanks Eric!

[modular93fox]

You need the latest software from here: Update-Nov-21-2013


The error message you posted occurred with an earlier version of V7.

Thanks, I updated both V8 and V7. funny they wernt on the main page for download but none the less vin changed successfully. The hand held scanner no doesnt communcate to it... but the goal was accomplished. Thanks for everyones help!
clint