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Could you guys help me out with some GBCM delete info. Ive done some searching and dont feel comfortable that I have found my answer. Im doing a harness conversion for a customer and it has the GBCM wiring. Ive already deleted it and pinned the alternator directly to the ECM. Will it work like that or will I have to flash the ECM with an older OS. Also this may be a dumb question, but if I flash the ECM with an older OS could it cause compatibility issues with the TAC. I wouldn't be worried about this at all if the guy was local, but he's have way across the country and I just want to make sure Ive got everything correct before I ship it. This is the 1st GBCM harness I have ran accross so far.
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http://www.lt1swap.com/2004vortec_pcm.htm (highlighted in green)
There are only 2 wire pinned to pcm to remove GBCM, but the alternator doesn't need to be hooked up to the pcm.
There are only 2 wire pinned to pcm to remove GBCM, but the alternator doesn't need to be hooked up to the pcm.
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I realize that you can make it work without the ECM, but I want it to look and work like a factory system. I dont want to go the resistor route. Ive read 3 different things.
1. Just hook the brown wire to pin 15 on green and it will work but the charge voltage may be a little low.
2. Hook both wires to the ecm on pins 15 and 74 and it will work.
3. Do #2 but reflash the ecm with a 2004 OS.
I am sure #3 will work but, I would like to know if this will affect the TAC compatibility with the ecm. Ive read that mixing ECM's and TAC's could cause some issues. I do not have any experiance with this and wonder if changing the OS may cause the same problems.
I belive that #2 will work because the guy on lt1 swap doesnt mention any required programming. I haven't found a mistake on his website yet, so I put allot of faith in his info.
I figure #1 will work as well, especially since the guy said he was going to use an older alternator.
Im just seeking a 2nd opinion on any of the 3.
1. Just hook the brown wire to pin 15 on green and it will work but the charge voltage may be a little low.
2. Hook both wires to the ecm on pins 15 and 74 and it will work.
3. Do #2 but reflash the ecm with a 2004 OS.
I am sure #3 will work but, I would like to know if this will affect the TAC compatibility with the ecm. Ive read that mixing ECM's and TAC's could cause some issues. I do not have any experiance with this and wonder if changing the OS may cause the same problems.
I belive that #2 will work because the guy on lt1 swap doesnt mention any required programming. I haven't found a mistake on his website yet, so I put allot of faith in his info.
I figure #1 will work as well, especially since the guy said he was going to use an older alternator.
Im just seeking a 2nd opinion on any of the 3.
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You didn't say what years were involved but I just ran across a problem with mine. The engine is an 03 Trailblazer LM4 but I had a later (2007) alternator (DR44) and hooked it up per the pinout. It would not charge other than to "fail" to 13.8 volts. Put a 2003 alternator on and it acts normal. I guess the internals of the alternators are different and not compatible with the OS. As far as DBW problems I have been chasing that for two months. If I were you I would have him send his APP, TAC and throttle body to you. Once you flash the PCM hook everything up and see if it works. Good luck!
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The harness he sent me does not have the connector and he said that he does not have an alternator. I am going to set it up for a 1 wire type. If he gets the correct alternator it should be fine I would think.
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You didn't say what years were involved but I just ran across a problem with mine. The engine is an 03 Trailblazer LM4 but I had a later (2007) alternator (DR44) and hooked it up per the pinout. It would not charge other than to "fail" to 13.8 volts. Put a 2003 alternator on and it acts normal. I guess the internals of the alternators are different and not compatible with the OS. As far as DBW problems I have been chasing that for two months. If I were you I would have him send his APP, TAC and throttle body to you. Once you flash the PCM hook everything up and see if it works. Good luck!
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This is the problem I have been fighting, going to limp above about 40% under power. I also just discovered that if I just turn the key on, but not start the car, and press the pedal it will go to limp and set a code. Have been talking to "experts" that cited going to limp mode without the car running and said it was not a mismatch problem.
The initial question was about non-compatible components and if, on the bench, you can get it to 100% open then there is a much better chance that things are working correctly.
Most of the problems I have read about the throttle body will not act lineal and some will only go to about 50% open. This leads me to think that if the pedal and butterfly act together (0-100%) then there should be no problem.
The initial question was about non-compatible components and if, on the bench, you can get it to 100% open then there is a much better chance that things are working correctly.
Most of the problems I have read about the throttle body will not act lineal and some will only go to about 50% open. This leads me to think that if the pedal and butterfly act together (0-100%) then there should be no problem.