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Chavira2009 · 12-21-2012, 08:12 PM

I wouldn't get a used ecm. It would have a previous vehicle programmed into it. And when put into your car, you theft deterent and other modules would recognize it doesn't belong there. The best thing would be to get a brand new module, but that's expensive.

IndeedSS1 · 12-21-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

To answer the original post question. Yes it can be done. I'm not going to debate the legality but with certain equipment you can have 100 computers if you want. The new ECU comes blank/un-programmed from GM. The first step is programming a stock factory calibration. There is also some security programming to be done.

Are you certain about this? Do you care to explain correctly what GDS is and how it applies to this?

12-21-2012, 08:12 PM	#15
Chavira2009 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Hurst RJT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 117	I wouldn't get a used ecm. It would have a previous vehicle programmed into it. And when put into your car, you theft deterent and other modules would recognize it doesn't belong there. The best thing would be to get a brand new module, but that's expensive.