Problems with a hypertech programmer.

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Nov 25, 2009 | 06:09 PM

Z28_LT1

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Problems with a hypertech programmer.

I was trying to sell the hypertech programmer to a guy with a 96 lt1 impala. he wanted to see if it would install before he bought it so i said sure. when we hooked it up to the port underneath the steering wheel with the key on, it didn't go into a programming mode. it scanned the computer and it said "cycle power to computer" or something along those lines and it turned off. Does this happen often? i think it may have something to do with his car cuz there were wires all underneath the dash like someone had messed with it.

I wanna get this thing sold but he won't buy it unless it says it can program....Any advice or suggestions on what I should try to do?

Nov 25, 2009 | 06:53 PM

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Hook it to your car or another LT1 car to make sure it works, then you'll know.

Nov 25, 2009 | 07:08 PM

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im gonna have to find one. mines in the shop with an electrical problem....

Nov 25, 2009 | 08:14 PM

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Was your car returned to stock first?

You should not be trying to use a f-body Hypertech on a b-body.

For that matter you should not be trying to use a Hypertech, they are junk.

Nov 25, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr

Was your car returned to stock first?

You should not be trying to use a f-body Hypertech on a b-body.

For that matter you should not be trying to use a Hypertech, they are junk.

I realize its junk thats y im selling it and not using it. a custom tune is much more cost effective and better all around.

the manual says it can be used on the impalas also..

Edit: yes it is returned to stock. if the tune was still in my camaro it would have read a "vin mismatch".....

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