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ECM flashing/Programing, is it magic

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I was thinking , How is a Remanufactured ECM programed to your Vin number.

 

What equipment is involved? Software?

 

Is it this big mysterious machine, kept in a underground bunker that does it?

 

Do they swing a dead chicken in the air? Throw a pinch of salt over their left shoulder?

 

Or are the vin number programs on CDs and they just plug into the ECM with a USB port and run a CD on a lap top computer

 

Anyone really Know?

 

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  • Chris O.
    Chris O.

    that's actually a smart choice lol. I've got the tools i just need the bad ECM. Here's my new to me DRBIII, just need more time to play with it.

  • Me78569
    Me78569

    The ccd bus is all dodge, you can write to the ecm using the bus if you know what you are doing.   you can update the vin if you know where to do so in the memory on the ecm.    Issue is nex

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    What he say ?     

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Hair of neut ?

I will take a stab at it. The DRBIII is the computer and the proprietary info (soft ware) belonged to Dodge. I understand that Dodge has sold that stuff off over the years which allows folks access to the software. Thats my minimal understanding. 

The ccd bus is all dodge, you can write to the ecm using the bus if you know what you are doing.   you can update the vin if you know where to do so in the memory on the ecm. 

 

Issue is next to no one knows the protocols and info needed.  

 

I have some code to do so, but you need to build a device that can talk on the protocol that is required.

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    What he say ? 

     

     

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    In a nutshell the CCD Bus provided by Dodge is what is connected to all the devices. (ECM, PCM, ABS, Etc.) So the DRBIII tool is what typically is used to do this task to program a VIN number. As for rebuilders I'm sure they have a dummy setup bench which allows then to flash using other means like a laptop or other devices etc. 

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    I googled DRBlll tool .  I think my friend that has a working shop has one that he used on my Truck a few days ago. I'll ask him if it is a DRBlll. I know he was able to do more diagnosing than my scanner

     

      I have a OBDll that just scans for codes and reads them

     

    Does the DRBlll do a lot more Diagnostic functions etc etc

     

    • Owner
    41 minutes ago, GSP7 said:

    Does the DRBlll do a lot more Diagnostic functions etc etc

     

    Much more. Flash software updates. Communicate with all device from the OBDII port. Diagnostics as well being able to adjust some stuff too.

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    Do you have a DRBlll Mike?

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    If a DRBlll or even your Tester is used , Would it Diagnose  a Bad ECM that needs to be replaced ?,,,Like what I have, that is causing my symptoms of, Ignition On, Boot up delay before my truck will start

     

     

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    3 hours ago, GSP7 said:

    If a DRBlll or even your Tester is used , Would it Diagnose  a Bad ECM that needs to be replaced ?,,,Like what I have, that is causing my symptoms of, Ignition On, Boot up delay before my truck will start

     

     

    No. Not exactly. The only code for a failed ECM is P0606. Now you have to be smart enough to diagnose the other failures like internal circuit failures. There is no tool capable of diagnosing those issues.

    Does anyone have one of the bad Cummins ECM for sale,  especially the one with the wait to start 10~5 Second delay?

     

     

     

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    I have one. It has a boot-up delay before the WTS light and lift pump get power

     

     Curios why you want one?

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     Curios why you want one?

    Other than hacking it and figuring out the issue i guess that's it:)

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    I'm thinking of keeping mine until you find one, figure it out, and fix it,,, so I can send you mine to fix :)

     

    My replacement should get here next week

     

     

    4 minutes ago, GSP7 said:

    so I can send you mine to fix :)

    :think:that's actually a smart choice lol.

    I've got the tools i just need the bad ECM.

    Here's my new to me DRBIII, just need more time to play with it.

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    Means that you'll be able ot data log what the tool is doing and gain more function on your tool.

    Correct but i need to finish the final design which has been keeping me extremely busy lately.

    Here is a short YouTube video of what i've been trying to implement lately:

    Testing CCD bus receive data simultaneously listen to and decode the Acu-Rite off-the-shelf wireless temperature and humidity sensor.

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