2005 LS2 engine harness on a 2007 LS2 engine?
Glad you asked this question because the ECM part number can make a difference. Some incompatibility problems exist between different software sets and ECM part numbers. You can turn an ECM into a paperweight if you put the wrong software into the wrong ECM. EFILive started checking for this (checking OS vs ECM model number) but you can sometimes still mess it up. I don't recall if the GM service software checks for this or not (they assume you have the correct part number for the vehicle you are working on). Not sure if HPTuners or any of the other aftermarket software checks.
So you would want to talk to who ever is going to program your ECM and make sure they plan to use a 2007-2008 Trailblazer SS software set or some other similar software set with the ECM. If it has the same OS (operating system) as the 2007-2008 Trailblazer then it should be able to be programmed into the ECM without any issues.
Here is a link to a document from EFILive that explains some of the compatible ECM and OS combinations.
Hope this helps (one less ECM paperweight and I have helped the world 8-) ).
I guess I should also ask, how do I verify that it is a correct harness if the year is not sure or unknown. Basically as just a secondary check to confirm the harness is correct.
thanks.
-Don
Last edited by Jason Haines @ LPE; Feb 11, 2013 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Typo
A 2005 Corvette LS2 harness (E40 ECM) would NOT work with an LS3 (E38) ECM.
A 2006-2007 Corvette LS2 harness (E38 ECM) would work with an LS3 (E38) ECM.
A 2005-2006 SSR LS2 harness (E40 ECM) would NOT work with a LS3 (E38) ECM.
A 2007-2009 Trailblazer SS LS2 harness (E67 ECM) would NOT work with a LS3 (E38) ECM.
A 2006-2007 CTSV LS2 harness (E67 ECM) would NOT work with a LS3 (E38) ECM.
A 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO harness (E40 ECM) would NOT work with a LS3 (E38) ECM.
So from what I typed above the answer is that most LS2 harnesses won't work with an LS3 ECM.
Depending on what combination you end up using (harness, ECM and software set), some harnesses may have a different connector for the MAP sensor, MAF sensor, injectors etc. Make sure who ever calibrates the ECM knows what MAP and MAF sensor you have (they have different calibration curves) along with which injectors you have etc.
BTW - not very important but in GM speak an LS3 has an ECM (Engine Control Module). The 1997-2004 Corvette had a PCM (Powertrain Control Module). The difference being that the PCM controls the transmission and the engine.


