PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

HPTuners issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 2, 2015 | 06:18 PM
  #1  
19turbo95's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default HPTuners issue

Having some issues with loading a tune into my PCM. I have my stock file saved and a tune I downloaded from the respiratory. Anytime I make a change to the factory saved file and try to write to it shows "failed" on the Writing Entire File.

Last edited by 19turbo95; Aug 3, 2015 at 02:17 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:28 PM
  #2  
2xLS1's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 5,649
Likes: 9
From: Warr Acres, OK
Default

Never try and write a file that is not based off a file read from the same PCM you are trying to write to. Especially a file from the repository unless you really know what you are doing. Writing an entire file that is not compatible with the PCM hardware will brick the PCM. There is no need to do a write entire unless you are changing to an OS that is applied from a file read from the same PCM. There are a few exceptions to that rule like turning off VATS or applying some patches on some PCMs. More details on the PCM type you are using would help. Anytime you are asking for help give as many details on what you are using. I'm not going to try and figure out what you are using or doing just based on some OS numbers.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2015 | 03:02 PM
  #3  
19turbo95's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default

Well I think I have found the problem. I originally meant to write in a tune from the saved file I pulled for the original PCM. I think I flashed in the tune I got off the respiratory. Now I am getting a calibration mismatch error. File OS ID does not match VCM OS. Please load a file that is compatible with the VCM. Any thoughts?

The PCM I am working with is from a 2002 Chevorlet Tahoe.

Last edited by 19turbo95; Aug 3, 2015 at 03:07 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2015 | 03:16 PM
  #4  
MontecarloDrag's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 889
Likes: 6
Default

Write entire the stock tune to the PCM and start over, you may end frying that PCM
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2015 | 03:53 PM
  #5  
19turbo95's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default

Okay I will try that. Stupid mistake on my part. Luckily I have an extra PCM if needed. Thanks for the feedback.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:40 PM
  #6  
19turbo95's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default

Tried the write entire and not going through. This is what I'm getting.

Reply
Old Aug 4, 2015 | 04:04 PM
  #7  
MontecarloDrag's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 889
Likes: 6
Default

Hook a battery charger and try again. Don't set it more than 20 amps, low charge is enough
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2015 | 09:23 PM
  #8  
19turbo95's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default

Didn't have any luck with that. But I did find I only have 11.5 volts going to the computer. At the relay junction box I have 12.4. So going to find out what's going on there.

Last edited by 19turbo95; Aug 4, 2015 at 09:50 PM.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 5, 2015 | 05:17 PM
  #9  
MontecarloDrag's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 889
Likes: 6
Default

Try a new battery or higher setting on the charger. That error is mostly related to low voltage to PCM
If you can read it without problems, but can't flash, it's a battery issue most of the time
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:47 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE