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Feb 17, 2024, 02:26 PM | Replies: 8 | Views: 746
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Hey everyone. I accidenty bricked my pcm. Does anyone know if this can be fixed? Who I can send it too? If not I am looking for a 1998 trans am PCM if anyone can help. Thanks

Old Feb 17, 2024 | 04:21 PM
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What is the hardware number? Some PCM's can be unbricked by removing the cover and grounding a certain pin during boot up - the P01 and P59 PCM devices. But you have to immediately be ready with the new software load.

Do you have a file copy of what was running inside your PCM before you bricked it?

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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 05:43 PM
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hey I appreciate the reply. The number is 16238212. Is that the number you need???
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and yes I have a copy saved in vcm editor
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I'm sorry but its the "Service" number that I need, not the hardware number. And I only know how to unbrick those devices that have the last four digits of "0411" and "4896" in the Service number. Sorry for the numbers goose chase but its good that you have a file copy.

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where would I locate the service number?
Old Feb 18, 2024 | 07:40 PM
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If the white sticker is still there, it'll be on that. What color are the connectors to your PCM? My experience is all P01 = red and blue and P59 = blue and green. If the PCM isn't toast, there are You Tube videos on where to ground a P01 or a P59 PCM to unbrick it but your window of opportunity to put a functional OS back on it is measured in just a few seconds.

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My connectors are red and blue
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Look into LSDroid. Pete is the guy behind it and he has successfully been able to unbrick PCMs. This software is free but requires a specific OBD device.




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