ecu reflash anyone experienced it?

[kyle6487]

i have a 05 srt-4 with a diff computer in it it only runs for 4seconds then dies my local dealer said it has the wrong vin in it some guys on here said i could have it reflashed i have called 5 different dealers within a 100 mile radius and they all have somethng different to tell me but none of them say it can be done will someone that has had this done pease tell me where so i can call them and let them tell these idiots around here how to do it

[lyncoo]

send it to mopar super center or b&g

[kyle6487]

mopar supercenter said there is no way to do it so who have you had do it? i asked for someone with experience in this matter

[nemiro]

ANY dealer with a DRBIII can do it. It is literally a 5 minute operation.

[apexcrazy]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemiro

ANY dealer with a DRBIII can do it. It is literally a 5 minute operation.

^^^ what he said .
As I remember , the dealer must have ECU installed in car to reflash skim info . This is tru with anybody using the DRBIII . Many dealers are too ignorant to know its even possible , many just dont want to take the liability involved (real or imagined) so they say its not possible . pick a dealer nearby that will do it , or is willing to learn how . its not difficult , search around , the directions are here somewhere . print it out & take to a dealer that doesnt think they already know everything .
Another option is Flight Systems Unlimited . They can do it off the car , but they will only flash stage 1,2 or 3 ECUs . They would not flash a stock stage0 ECU a couple years ago when my SCT locked up my ECU .
Good luck .

[lyncoo]

b&g can do a tock pcm for like 110

[duster360]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemiro

ANY dealer with a DRBIII can do it. It is literally a 5 minute operation.

Exactly,,,,,I think I can do it in 4minutes

Most dealer techs do not know its possible.

here the procedure I use from the How-To section sticky:

These procedure are from the PL2000 Powertrain Service Manual.

NOTE: 2.4L Turbo Manual Transmission.
After replacing the PCM, you must program
pinion factor.

1. Turn the ignition on (transmission in park/
neutral).
2. Use the DRBIIIt and select THEFT ALARM,
SKIM then MISCELLANEOUS.
3. Select PCM REPLACED.
4. Enter secured access mode by entering the vehicle
four-digit PIN.

5. Press ENTER to transfer the secret key (the
SKIM will send the secret key to the PCM).

[srtlarry]

Quote: Originally Posted by duster360

Exactly,,,,,I think I can do it in 4minutes

Most dealer techs do not know its possible.

here the procedure I use from the How-To section sticky:

These procedure are from the PL2000 Powertrain Service Manual.

NOTE: 2.4L Turbo Manual Transmission.
After replacing the PCM, you must program
pinion factor.

1. Turn the ignition on (transmission in park/
neutral).
2. Use the DRBIIIt and select THEFT ALARM,
SKIM then MISCELLANEOUS.
3. Select PCM REPLACED.
4. Enter secured access mode by entering the vehicle
four-digit PIN.

5. Press ENTER to transfer the secret key (the
SKIM will send the secret key to the PCM).

I don't know if things have changed recently or not, but even with the reflash instructions in hand I could not get any Dodge dealer in the Twin Cities to reflash a pcm for me. The 2 I have had done I had to send Flight Systems, and they used to state that they would not flash a stage 0 (stock )pcm. Duster, How do you obtain a vehicles 4 digit pin? And can you reflash a stock pcm? The advances in technology...aka dsp pretty much make my stage 2 obsolete.Though I do like the toys. Somebody walked off with my stock pcm years ago, they must of thought it was something special.
Larry

[duster360]

Quote: Originally Posted by srtlarry

The 2 I have had done I had to send Flight Systems, and they used to state that they would not flash a stage 0 (stock )pcm. Duster, How do you obtain a vehicles 4 digit pin? And can you reflash a stock pcm? The advances in technology...aka dsp pretty much make my stage 2 obsolete.Though I do like the toys. Somebody walked off with my stock pcm years ago, they must of thought it was something special.
Larry

You're right. Flight systems won't flash a stock PCM, thats why you need a DRB-III.

You get the PIN# from the dealer. They have to get it from Chrysler using your vin #.

If you drove your car to my house or flew me out to your car, I could flash it for you. The PCM has to be installed in the vehical to flash it with the DRB-III.

[kyle6487]

thanks guys, the instructions were definitely helpful. i finally found a old school small town dealer that didnt care to learn and they only charged me 30 bucks now i just need a hood and im ready to drive hopefully