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white1LE · 05-14-2013, 08:48 PM

I oerdered the 415 Brawler package from Jannetty Racing and included is the SCT tuner, that connects to my android via blutooth. Had problems connecting last night then called Jannetty this am for help. Turns out it needed updates so i did that today and got it to connect tonight and began to upload til it got to 5% then brought up a failure code. Now my stabilitrac and every other light is on in the dash, AND when i turn the key it won't even turn the engine over. I've been building engines and working with tuning for 15 years and this usual isn't good when it stops in the middle of a download. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I did check codes with diognostic side of the tuner and pulled 0 codes.

ICTsccaCamaro · 05-14-2013, 10:26 PM

Have you tried uplaoding again, at this point if the pcm is toast it cant hurt to try a few more times

white1LE · 05-14-2013, 10:40 PM

I have but it goes into a generic tuning process where i have to pick the correct PCM and trans.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 05-15-2013, 06:07 AM

Have you tried to return it to stock? You should of backed up the stock tune.

MikeOD · 05-15-2013, 01:53 PM

Try to just let the PCM sit without power for a half hour...maybe even unhook the battery.

It's VERY difficult to brick an E38. I don't know if those tuners overwrite the entire flash or just the data tables like actual laptop software does, but again like I said, it's very very hard to brick one...try that and then see if it will take a flash.

thahemp · 05-15-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeOD

Try to just let the PCM sit without power for a half hour...maybe even unhook the battery.

It's VERY difficult to brick an E38. I don't know if those tuners overwrite the entire flash or just the data tables like actual laptop software does, but again like I said, it's very very hard to brick one...try that and then see if it will take a flash.

Yep. I think pulling power and reflashing has worked in every instance I've ever read where this happened.

Nutbutt · 05-15-2013, 06:00 PM

Seen this happen. Its not bricked it Needs a total re-flash by either the dealer or a tuning company that has the same/similar equipment. Your system won't do it. I think it goes into some sort of security mode from what I saw.

white1LE · 05-15-2013, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the help guys! I unhooked the negative battery last night and hooked it up again this am, fired right up and no lights on. TSX wants the tuner so they can reset it then return it to start over.

thahemp · 05-15-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by white1LE

Thanks for the help guys! I unhooked the negative battery last night and hooked it up again this am, fired right up and no lights on. TSX wants the tuner so they can reset it then return it to start over.

Glad you made it out unscathed.

NickJRE · 05-16-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by white1LE

Thanks for the help guys! I unhooked the negative battery last night and hooked it up again this am, fired right up and no lights on. TSX wants the tuner so they can reset it then return it to start over.

Glad SCT is getting you straightened out, I knew they would. Like I said on the phone yesterday keep me posted

white1LE · 05-16-2013, 10:25 PM

Thanks Nick! Called your shop today for a quote on a supercharger package. Looking forward to doing business with you again. It's great to call a business and always get someone on the phone to talk to.

NickJRE · 05-17-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by white1LE

Thanks Nick! Called your shop today for a quote on a supercharger package. Looking forward to doing business with you again. It's great to call a business and always get someone on the phone to talk to.

05-14-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	Help! PCM crashed I oerdered the 415 Brawler package from Jannetty Racing and included is the SCT tuner, that connects to my android via blutooth. Had problems connecting last night then called Jannetty this am for help. Turns out it needed updates so i did that today and got it to connect tonight and began to upload til it got to 5% then brought up a failure code. Now my stabilitrac and every other light is on in the dash, AND when i turn the key it won't even turn the engine over. I've been building engines and working with tuning for 15 years and this usual isn't good when it stops in the middle of a download. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I did check codes with diognostic side of the tuner and pulled 0 codes.

05-14-2013, 10:26 PM	#2
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	Have you tried uplaoding again, at this point if the pcm is toast it cant hurt to try a few more times __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

05-15-2013, 01:53 PM	#5
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	Try to just let the PCM sit without power for a half hour...maybe even unhook the battery. It's VERY difficult to brick an E38. I don't know if those tuners overwrite the entire flash or just the data tables like actual laptop software does, but again like I said, it's very very hard to brick one...try that and then see if it will take a flash. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

05-15-2013, 06:00 PM	#7
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Seen this happen. Its not bricked it Needs a total re-flash by either the dealer or a tuning company that has the same/similar equipment. Your system won't do it. I think it goes into some sort of security mode from what I saw. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

05-14-2013, 10:40 PM	#3
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	I have but it goes into a generic tuning process where i have to pick the correct PCM and trans.

05-15-2013, 06:07 AM	#4
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Have you tried to return it to stock? You should of backed up the stock tune.

05-15-2013, 07:18 PM	#8
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	Thanks for the help guys! I unhooked the negative battery last night and hooked it up again this am, fired right up and no lights on. TSX wants the tuner so they can reset it then return it to start over.

05-16-2013, 10:25 PM	#11
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	Thanks Nick! Called your shop today for a quote on a supercharger package. Looking forward to doing business with you again. It's great to call a business and always get someone on the phone to talk to.