Putting the stock tune back in my car??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nhra stocker · 01-17-2010, 11:21 AM

I received my Vector Motorsports tuned file this week. I had the chance today to install it into my car. But im wanting to put it back stock for now due to my dyno appointment tomorrow. I want to be able to run it both ways on the dyno. But for some reason when i try to down load the stock file i saved , it says (Warning this is a new ECM file for us). Any suggestions???

motor1 · 01-17-2010, 02:32 PM

Did you just download it anyway? I would imagine that if it is the stock tune that you saved then nothing can go wrong. There is a cell number in your instructions. If you are really worried I would just give them a call and if not available just call in the morning.

nhra stocker · 01-17-2010, 02:35 PM

The stock file wont upload back to my cars ECM and The emergency phone number goes straight to a voicemail!

motor1 · 01-17-2010, 06:01 PM

Did you get it worked out?

nhra stocker · 01-17-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by motor1

Did you get it worked out?

Nope the file is right above my tuned file saved in a folder. My wife and i tried many times to program the ECM to the stock file just like we did the tuned file but no luck. It wont even start it pops up a warning and wont let us.

motor1 · 01-17-2010, 08:35 PM

Please post your solution when it gets taken care of. I am sure Vector will get it worked out tomorrow. They open at 9 CST but will probably answer their cell if you need them sooner.

Jeanius · 01-17-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nhra stocker

The emergency phone number goes straight to a voicemail!

Some emergency line....

jeffny09 · 01-17-2010, 09:37 PM

that blows hmmm weird tho

Roger Ramjet · 01-17-2010, 10:26 PM

I would try disconnecting the battery. Remove both the positive and negative cables. Then touch the cables together a couple times to down power the ECM. Reconnect the battery.

After this, try reflashing the ECM.

40years · 01-18-2010, 07:44 AM

Had a similar problem with Vector on Saturday. Took my car to the drag strip and made 2 passes with the stock files to get a base line ET and then went to load the Vector files to the ECM & TCM. Loaded to 24% and quit. Tried everything that I could think of and nothing worked. Car was cpmpletely dead. Would not even load the stock files. Got ahold of Kirk at Vector and he said that they have never had that happen before. Ended up having the car put on a flat bed and towed home. Now I am looking at removing the ECM and overnighting it to Vector and renting a car for 3 or 4 days. On a whim yesterday morning I uninstalled Vector's software on the laptop and reinstalled it and tried loading the files again and it worked. Took both files. Disconnected the negative cable for 10 mnutes and the car started and runs just fine now. Hope this helps.

nhra stocker · 01-18-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 40years

Had a similar problem with Vector on Saturday. Took my car to the drag strip and made 2 passes with the stock files to get a base line ET and then went to load the Vector files to the ECM & TCM. Loaded to 24% and quit. Tried everything that I could think of and nothing worked. Car was cpmpletely dead. Would not even load the stock files. Got ahold of Kirk at Vector and he said that they have never had that happen before. Ended up having the car put on a flat bed and towed home. Now I am looking at removing the ECM and overnighting it to Vector and renting a car for 3 or 4 days. On a whim yesterday morning I uninstalled Vector's software on the laptop and reinstalled it and tried loading the files again and it worked. Took both files. Disconnected the negative cable for 10 mnutes and the car started and runs just fine now. Hope this helps.

What procedure did you take to uninstall it ?

40years · 01-18-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nhra stocker

What procedure did you take to uninstall it ?

I went ahead and loaded the modified files. Have not tried to go back to stock yet. I'm a little gun shy at this point as this car is my daily driver.

FLYNNZL1 · 01-18-2010, 08:32 AM

If you mean uninstalling the software on you laptop, use Control Panal, then uninstall programs, look for the tune program.

kelley@vectormotorsports · 01-18-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeanius

Some emergency line....

We had no cell service at my house yesterday. I didn't realize this until my phone alerted me to his message from yesterday this morning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40years

Had a similar problem with Vector on Saturday. Took my car to the drag strip and made 2 passes with the stock files to get a base line ET and then went to load the Vector files to the ECM & TCM. Loaded to 24% and quit. Tried everything that I could think of and nothing worked. Car was cpmpletely dead. Would not even load the stock files. Got ahold of Kirk at Vector and he said that they have never had that happen before. Ended up having the car put on a flat bed and towed home. Now I am looking at removing the ECM and overnighting it to Vector and renting a car for 3 or 4 days. On a whim yesterday morning I uninstalled Vector's software on the laptop and reinstalled it and tried loading the files again and it worked. Took both files. Disconnected the negative cable for 10 mnutes and the car started and runs just fine now. Hope this helps.

Actually your issue was completely different. Somehow your laptop blocked part of the program from being installed. Sometimes an anti-virus program will do this. It is best for any type of programming to be verified at home before trying remotely. If you were home a simple log file emailed to us would have fixed the problem.

01-17-2010, 11:21 AM	#1
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	Putting the stock tune back in my car??? I received my Vector Motorsports tuned file this week. I had the chance today to install it into my car. But im wanting to put it back stock for now due to my dyno appointment tomorrow. I want to be able to run it both ways on the dyno. But for some reason when i try to down load the stock file i saved , it says (Warning this is a new ECM file for us). Any suggestions??? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

01-17-2010, 02:35 PM	#3
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	The stock file wont upload back to my cars ECM and The emergency phone number goes straight to a voicemail! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

01-17-2010, 09:37 PM	#8
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	that blows hmmm weird tho __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-17-2010, 10:26 PM	#9
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	I would try disconnecting the battery. Remove both the positive and negative cables. Then touch the cables together a couple times to down power the ECM. Reconnect the battery. After this, try reflashing the ECM. __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

01-18-2010, 08:32 AM	#13
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	If you mean uninstalling the software on you laptop, use Control Panal, then uninstall programs, look for the tune program. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

01-17-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	Did you just download it anyway? I would imagine that if it is the stock tune that you saved then nothing can go wrong. There is a cell number in your instructions. If you are really worried I would just give them a call and if not available just call in the morning.

01-17-2010, 06:01 PM	#4
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	Did you get it worked out?

01-17-2010, 08:35 PM	#6
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	Please post your solution when it gets taken care of. I am sure Vector will get it worked out tomorrow. They open at 9 CST but will probably answer their cell if you need them sooner.

01-18-2010, 07:44 AM	#10
40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	Had a similar problem with Vector on Saturday. Took my car to the drag strip and made 2 passes with the stock files to get a base line ET and then went to load the Vector files to the ECM & TCM. Loaded to 24% and quit. Tried everything that I could think of and nothing worked. Car was cpmpletely dead. Would not even load the stock files. Got ahold of Kirk at Vector and he said that they have never had that happen before. Ended up having the car put on a flat bed and towed home. Now I am looking at removing the ECM and overnighting it to Vector and renting a car for 3 or 4 days. On a whim yesterday morning I uninstalled Vector's software on the laptop and reinstalled it and tried loading the files again and it worked. Took both files. Disconnected the negative cable for 10 mnutes and the car started and runs just fine now. Hope this helps.

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